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There’s no keeping a lid on Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony when he goes to grab a rebound, highlighting one particular concern for the NBA regarding how it might control audio in an empty arena. Naturally, players get heated and sometimes use profane language in the heat of the battle, though the league would prefer […]

The Indianapolis Colts have typically been known for having generational talents at the quarterback position, even dating back to their days in Baltimore. From Johnny Unitas to Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck, the Colts have had the good fortune of having especially noteworthy signal-callers, and in the process have been as influential in any franchise […]

The Dallas Mavericks, led by Luka Doncic and Boban Marjanovic, have had quite a bit of fun during practices at the NBA “bubble” in Orlando. Bobi has been at the center of much of the Mavs’ goofiness in Orlando — from his socially-distanced “Bobi and Tobi” reunion to playing one-on-one with Luka. With that said, […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers tactician Phil Jackson is regarded as one of the greatest coaches in NBA history. The “Zen Master” won six championships with the Chicago Bulls in the 1990s and later captured five more titles with the Lakers. With that, some of Jackson’s former players commented on the reasons he should be considered […]

Minnesota Timberwolves owner Glen Taylor addressed his stance on selling the team on Wednesday after reports surfaced that Kevin Garnett and his group are interested in becoming the franchise’s owners. In an appearance on WCCO Radio’s Sports to the Max with Mike Max, Taylor explained he is not explicitly hoping to sale the Timberwolves, but he would […]

A number of players took to Twitter over the weekend to discuss their frustrations with the NFL in its lack of transparency and planning with respect to health and safety protocols for the 2020 season. But Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady is urging his peers to trust the NFLPA and believe they will negotiate […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have reached an agreement with rookie offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. The #Bucs have agreed to terms with first-round OL Tristan Wirfs on his four-year, fully guaranteed $16.23M contract with a fifth-year option, source said. He’ll officially sign when he arrives at the facility. — Ian […]

The old phrase goes: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes likes that one. Mahomes discussed the Chiefs’ offseason with Jeff Kerr of CBS Sports, saying he was thrilled the front office worked so hard to keep the championship core together. “I think it was just how many people […]

The NBA is back. Well, sort of. Exhibition games began on Wednesday ahead of the scheduled restart in Orlando, with the Denver Nuggets and Washington Wizards squaring off in the first contest. The Nuggets are currently trying to chase down the Los Angeles Clippers for the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, and it […]

New York Jets owner Woody Johnson vehemently denied reports he made racist and sexist remarks in his role as ambassador to the United Kingdom. Johnson tweeted Wednesday afternoon he has “followed the ethical rules and requirements” in his position, also saying the reports are “totally inconsistent with my longstanding record and values.” I have followed […]

The NBA’s four-month hiatus has allowed plenty of teams to get back to full strength ahead of the restart in Orlando, including the Boston Celtics. Enes Kanter said teams should fear the C’s as they prepare for the resumption of play in just under two weeks (via John Karalis of MassLive.com): “Quarantine time was important […]

Tom Thibodeau has not yet been hired as the New York Knicks head coach, but he is operating as though he will be manning the bench next season. Marc Berman of the New York Post reported on Friday that Thibodeau, widely considered as the favorite to land the Knicks job, has already begun watching the […]

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf was none too pleased by the fact he was ranked the eighth-fastest player in Madden 21. DK Metcalf took to Twitter to discuss the top 10 “Speed” ratings for this year’s iteration of the esteemed football simulation. The 22-year-old joked he might have to run another 40-yard dash to […]

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler had pondered wearing a blank nameplate during the NBA restart in Orlando. However, the NBA is unlikely to grant his request. According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, “wearing a name is part of the uniform player agreement.” Per sources, it appears as of now that Heat All-Star Jimmy […]

Rumors surrounding former New England Patriots star Rob Gronkowski’s retirement status seemed to pop up nearly every other week during the 2019 NFL season. Despite all the noise, however, “Gronk” never once suggested he had a desire to return to the gridiron. But that changed when Tom Brady decided to sign with the Tampa Bay […]

The 2018-19 season marked a passing of the torch for the Dallas Mavericks. While Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki was in the midst of a farewell tour, Luka Doncic was just beginning to stake his claim as the next face of the franchise. The two have different styles of leadership. But Mavs guard J.J. Barea said […]

Boston Celtics point guard Kemba Walker has had nearly four months to rest and recuperate ahead of the NBA restart. Unfortunately, he still appears to be limited by the knee injury that has hampered him throughout the year. Despite suggesting he was feeling healthy, Walker was held out of practice this past Monday due to […]

Russell Westbrook’s journey to the Orlando bubble has been delayed after testing positive for COVID-19, but that doesn’t mean the Houston Rockets star is slacking when it comes to preparing for the NBA restart. Rockets head coach Mike D’Antoni revealed that based from what he heard so far, Westbrook is in “pretty good shape.” He […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Ronald Jones is chomping at the bit to get back on the gridiron. Ronald Jones said he is excited to take the next step in his career after having an offseason to zero in and get more focused (via Greg Auman of The Athletic): “I’m even more excited to be […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler recently revealed he will wear a blank jersey in the NBA restart in Orlando. Now, it seems Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown might follow suit. Brown said on Sunday he is still struggling to decide what he will put on the back of his jersey. According to the Celtics youngster, […]

The NFL is coming under fire from the players with just over a week until teams are scheduled to report for training camp. Players took to social media Sunday to express concern with respect to the league’s lack of transparency and clarity regarding health and safety protocols to combat COVID-19. New Orleans Saints defensive end […]

Players throughout the NBA have voiced some displeasure with respect to the limited social justice messages the league allows players to wear on the back of their jerseys. Fortunately, Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook and the NBPA are pursuing some alternatives. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that the NBPA is partnering with the clothing […]

Multiple NBA coaches paid tribute to civil rights leader and former U.S. Representative John Lewis after Lewis passed away on Friday night following a bout with pancreatic cancer. Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers noted some of the rights Lewis fought for are still under siege today. Via K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago: […]

Numerous NBA players have spoken on whether history will mark the eventual champion of the 2019-20 season with an asterisk. Many — including Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard — have actually stated this year’s champion will have earned the title to the fullest extent. Howard said Sunday this current season is “the hardest season of […]

Mark Davis and the Raiders are preparing for their inaugural season in Las Vegas, though it is unknown whether fans will even be able to attend games. One thing is for sure: Raiders owner Mark Davis will not attend home games if fans are not in the seats. Davis told Vic Tafur of The Athletic […]

Cam Newton will hope to get his career back in New England, and Patriots fans would be thrilled to see Newton return to his 2015 MVP form as the team moves on from Tom Brady. But former Pro Bowl offensive tackle T.J. Lang is not buying the hype. Lang said the NFL is a “what […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard has already been warned by the NBA for failing to wear a mask following a tip from the anonymous hotline in the Orlando bubble. Howard pivoted when asked about the “maskless” incident, instead speaking on the death Breonna Taylor. But it would seem there is more to Howard’s assessment […]

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick has apparently been spending time with former Dallas Cowboys head coach and current New York Giants assistant Jason Garrett. Bill Belichick and Jason Garrett have reportedly linked up while spending summers in Nantucket, Massachusetts (via Mike Reiss of ESPN): Belichick’s affinity for Nantucket, Massachusetts, is well documented, and […]

Players in the NBA bubble in Orlando have plenty of time to themselves in isolation. From shotgunning beers to video games and pool races, there is a certain “everyman” element to each player as they prepare for the NBA restart. Some of these NBA players have taken up vlogging to show off for the fans […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will not be wearing a message on the back of his jersey, nor does he have the opportunity to speak about reform via Zoom calls. After all, Green and the Warriors are out of the NBA restart — and out of the spotlight. However, Green is doing what he […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are heading into the NBA restart in a virtual tie for the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference. But the Pelicans would have been a mid-level playoff seed if Zion Williamson had been healthy all year, according to Josh Hart. Via Jonathan Abrams of Bleacher Report: “The addition of him […]

The isolated nature of the NBA “bubble” in Orlando is forcing players to be creative in terms of how they spend free time. For the Boston Celtics, that means channeling the inner-Michael Phelps. Celtics big man Enes Kanter and Marcus Smart headed to the pool to race in a spectacle which was filled with trash […]

The Denver Nuggets had a special guest speaker before traveling to Orlando for the restart of the NBA season: two-time Super Bowl champion Peyton Manning. Nuggets big man Mason Plumlee said the former Broncos quarterback spoke to the team about what it is like to go from being a squad on the rise to ultimately […]

Future Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning took a subtle dig at the Los Angeles Chargers during a Zoom call with the Denver Nuggets. One Nuggets player asked Manning about playing behind closed doors, to which Manning responded that player might have to ask someone with the Chargers (via Mike Singer of the Denver Post): Another […]

Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard was one of the players who seriously mulled sitting out the NBA restart. Naturally, outside societal factors are weighing heavily on him. Howard addressed the idea of leaving the Orlando bubble for family reasons, stating “There are two different pandemics that are killing us. It’s been very difficult to […]

Arizona Cardinals running back Kenyan Drake had some choice words for the developers at Electronic Arts regarding their wide receiver “catching” ratings in Madden 21. Drake voiced his astonishment at the fact Cardinals teammate Larry Fitzgerald was not in the Top 10, citing the fact Fitzgerald has more tackles than drops in his career. LARRY LEGEND […]

The San Antonio Spurs have an outside shot at reaching a play-in tournament for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Western Conference. However, Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is prioritizing growth over immediate success. Despite the 22 teams at the NBA restart having just eight games before the start of the playoffs, Popovich […]

The Utah Jazz hoped they were getting a key ingredient to the championship puzzle when they acquired former Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley in the offseason. Conley was coming off the best year of his career in 2018-19, one in which he averaged 21.1 points, 6.4 assists and 3.4 rebounds. With Conley joining Donovan […]

Count Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray among those who were none too pleased with his Madden rating. The Cardinals star came on First Take to discuss his rookie season and assess his 77 overall rating, saying he felt it was a “disrespect.” Murray also posited some confusion, as he ended last year as a 77 overall. […]