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Add Los Angeles Rams stars Aaron Donald and Todd Gurley to the list of players who oppose the NFL’s latest collective bargaining agreement proposal. The NFLPA tweeted out a statement with respect to the CBA voting process, which Gurley quoted and captioned “VOTE NO!!” Donald responded to Gurley’s tweet by saying “Vote HELL NO:” Vote […]

The Indianapolis Colts have not stated they are going to seek alternatives to Jacoby Brissett at the quarterback position, but the rumors are swirling nonetheless. Indy has been given the best odds to land Jacksonville Jaguars signal-caller Nick Foles in a potential trade, per SportsLine: If the Jaguars trade Nick Foles, which team will he […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Seth Curry eventually wound up spending the majority of his collegiate career at Duke University, though he was not heavily recruited coming out of high school. In fact, the Mavs guard spent his freshman season at Liberty University prior to transferring to Duke to play for coach Mike Krzyzewski. Interestingly enough, […]

Former New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski is amused by all the Tom Brady free agency drama. While Gronkowski himself has not been in touch with Brady recently, he noted it will be “fun” to see how the process plays out. Gronk even mused he would like to see Brady move to the XFL […]

LeBron James recently lauded Anthony Davis after “The Brow” put up 37 points and 13 rebounds in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday. It was a brief moment of blunt truth in a relationship that has been full of humor and pranks. Davis and LeBron have cracked with one another throughout the year, […]

At long last, Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry will make his return in front of the home crowd on Thursday night against the Toronto Raptors. Curry dealt with a multitude of ankle problems earlier in his career, but he has remained mostly healthy during Golden State’s championship runs in the past few seasons. […]

The Indiana Pacers–much like the Boston Celtics–are starting to look like the walking wounded. Combo guard Victor Oladipo is considered day-to-day due to swelling in his knee, and both Doug McDermott and T.J. Warren are also battling injuries. The Pacers will likely be without point guard Malcolm Brogdon for Friday night’s game against the Chicago […]

The Chicago White Sox remain among the busiest teams in baseball. After a stellar free agency that landed the likes of Yasmani Grandal, Edwin Encarnacion and Dallas Keuchel, the White Sox have gotten around to extending some of their young core. The latest of those internal deals was given to third basemen Yoan Moncada, who […]

Goran Dragic knocked down his 482nd three-pointer as a member of the Miami Heat on Wednesday night against the Orlando Magic, passing Heat legend Dwyane Wade on the franchise’s all-time list: https://twitter.com/MiamiHEAT/status/1235371120024485888 Of course, Wade was hardly a sniper from the perimeter. Still, it speaks to Dragic’s evolution as a more efficient three-point marksman since […]

Boston Celtics swingman Semi Ojeleye typically does not get a ton of opportunities. Ojeleye entered Wednesday’s contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers averaging just over 14 minutes per game, and he has more of a reputation as a defensive grinder than a stopper. But given the Celtics were without both Kemba Walker, Jaylen Brown and Gordon […]

Atlanta Hawks swingman Vince Carter cannot escape the retirement jokes, even from his own teammates. Carter mused he tries not to think about these being the final games of his career, though Hawks forward Dewayne Dedmon seems intent on reminding him. "If I don't think about it I'll be fine…Dewayne Dedmon makes it clear before […]

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is at the very core of the Sixers’ “Trust the Process” motto. Embiid’s emergence as one of the best bigs in the NBA has revitalized the Sixers as a franchise after years of dormancy, and Embiid himself has consistently used the slogan over the last few years. But, according to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are the best team in the Western Conference, and they are a heavy favorite to capture the franchise’s first NBA title since 2010. But controlling owner Jeanie Buss is just excited to see the team back in the playoffs. Buss said Lakers fans “deserve” to see their team play in April […]

Boston Celtics swingman and February’s Eastern Conference Player of the Month Jayson Tatum has spoken at length about his admiration for the late Kobe Bryant in recent years. Tatum has said he sought to apply the “Mamba Mentality” to his own game and, apparently, he wanted to be like “Bean” from a very young age. […]

The Tennessee Titans are doing their part in helping to rebuild the Nashville area following a devastating tornado. The franchise will donate $1 million to the relief effort: The #Titans Foundation donates $1 million to tornado relief effort. 💙 "As leaders in the community, we want to lend our help to this cause of healing […]

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo waited nearly a year to return to the hardwood after suffering a ruptured quad injury last January. Naturally, he would have every right to feel upset after dealing with more knee soreness. Oladipo missed Monday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs, and he is considered day-to-day due to swelling. Oladipo […]

The San Francisco 49ers have exercised their option on fullback Kyle Juszczyk, according to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN. Juszczyk will earn just over $5 million in base salary and up to $400,000 in bonuses: Juszczyk due $5.05M base salary and $400k in bonuses in 2020. RT @JFowlerESPN: 49ers exercise option on fullback Kyle Juszczyk, per […]

New Orleans Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan specializes in terrorizing opposing quarterbacks. But before he steps back on the field to try to get the Saints to the Super Bowl, Jordan is headed to the sidelines … the XFL sidelines. Jordan will be a sideline reporter for Saturday’s game between the New York Guardians and […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has never been the most expressive player in the NBA. The “fun guy” usually gives brief answers during media sessions, and oftentimes comes across with a “you either get it or you don’t” kind of attitude. However, Leonard was very open in admitting he does not know the ceiling […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars gave Super Bowl MVP quarterback Nick Foles a four-year contract worth nearly $90 million and over $45 million guaranteed last Spring. Then, Foles fractured his clavicle in Week 1, and his season was effectively over. Sure, Foles returned in Week 11. But he suffered yet another injury in Week 13, and hardly […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is already regarded by many as the greatest shooter in NBA history. But Steph must contend with the fact his younger brother is ahead of him on the all-time list for three-point percentage. Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry moved into second place on that list shortly before scoring […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis had to go through an adjustment period with the Mavs at the start of the season. However, Porzingis feels like he is getting his rhythm back. With fellow Mavs star Luka Doncic sidelined due to injury, Porzingis scored 38 points to go along with 13 rebounds and four assists […]

Denver Nuggets star big man Nikola Jokic has always been renowned for his superb passing ability, but he looked more like an NFL quarterback than an NBA center on Sunday night. The Nuggets led the Toronto Raptors on Sunday when Jokic collected a rebound and, in one motion, delivered a pinpoint full-court strike on the […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton joined some elite company after hanging 39 points on the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday afternoon. Milton became just the third Sixers player since 2000 to score 39 points in a game, joining current Sixers big man Joel Embiid and Philly legend Allen Iverson: Sixers players w/ 39+ points in […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis will not play in Sunday night’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans due to a sore right knee, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN. Anthony Davis (sore right knee) and Alex Caruso (sore right hamstring) are out vs. NOP, per the Lakers. Danny Green (hip) will play. — Dave McMenamin […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were without a plethora of key players on Sunday afternoon against the Los Angeles Clippers, but a former G Leaguer in Shake Milton nearly helped Brett Brown and the Sixers steal the game. Milton exploded with 26 first-half points on his way to 39 markers in the game, giving the Sixers a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are waiving shooting guard Troy Daniels to open up another roster spot, per ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski: Lakers will waive G Troy Daniels, agent Mark Bartelstein of @PrioritySports tells ESPN. Two sides had been working together to find a solution that will give Daniels an opportunity elsewhere, and also give […]

The injury woes continue for the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers were already without Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons for Sunday afternoon’s clash with the Los Angeles Clippers, and they suffered another injury blow when Josh Richardson left the game with a nose contusion after colliding with teammate Alec Burks. Now, Derek Bodner of The Athletic […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant was the driving force behind the team’s 105-88 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night, but he has nothing but respect for LeBron James. Morant has previously shared his admiration for Russell Westbrook and his opinion of Russ as one of the more underappreciated players in the NBA. […]

Reigning NBA MVP and Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo dunked all over the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday afternoon, both literally and figuratively. Antetokounmpo scored 41 points in addition to 20 rebounds and six assists, leading the Bucks to a 93-85 win in sensational fashion. The Greek Freak put the Hornets on notice in the fourth […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to raise the bar when it comes to MVP performances. Giannis absolutely dominated the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday afternoon, posting his first career 40-point, 20-rebound game while leading the Bucks to a 93-85 victory: Giannis Antetokounmpo in his BAG 🎒 41 PTS | 20 REB | 6 AST pic.twitter.com/PNLbmz1DF4 […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are without Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons as they face the Los Angeles Clippers in L.A. on Sunday afternoon. No matter, the Sixers have Shake Milton. The G Leaguer — who is largely getting this opportunity due to Simmons’ injury — exploded in the first half, scoring 26 points on a near-perfect […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson does not care that his team currently boasts the worst record in the NBA. For Thompson, a return to glory is on the horizon. Thompson took to Twitter after a shoe release at the team shop, telling fans the “dynasty ain’t over:” Klay Thompson said “Dynasty ain’t over” after […]

The New York Knicks and owner James Dolan hired super-agent Leon Rose to be their new team president back on Feb. 6, though he has yet to assume the official position. Frank Isola reported Rose will take over on Monday, finally making the transition from agent to the front office: The much anticipated Leon Rose […]

The Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics squared off in a marquee matchup on Saturday night in a thrilling overtime contest that ultimately resulted in the Rockets earning their sixth straight win by a score of 111-110. Both teams still find themselves jockeying for playoff position in the final two months of the regular season. The […]

The Washington Redskins own the second overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. While they are expected to take Ohio State EDGE rusher Chase Young, it is possible the Redskins could throw teams for a loop by selecting Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Safid Deen of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reported newly-appointed head coach Ron Rivera met […]

New York Jets fans had reason for excitement for all of about an hour. Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk previously reported Tennessee Titans offensive tackle and impending free agent Jack Conklin was expected to sign with the Jets at the start of free agency. However, ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter said that is not […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been ruled out for the team’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday afternoon, per Chris Hine of the Minneapolis Star Tribune: Luka Doncic is OUT today, per Rick Carlisle — Chris Hine (@ChristopherHine) March 1, 2020 Doncic has been nursing a thumb injury and his status has been […]

Houston Rockets star guard James Harden had a tough night on Saturday against the Boston Celtics. Harden shot just 7-of-24 from the field and committed five turnovers, though the Rockets were able to escape with a win thanks in part to the heroics of Russell Westbrook. In fact, Harden may have provided an early omen […]