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Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has nothing but praise for Luka Doncic. After the Dallas Mavericks star scored 35 points in a win over Portland on Friday night, Lillard said during his postgame interview Doncic is “arguably” the MVP. Lillard stated because “his team is winning and he is dominating game after game.” […]

The Houston Astros are reportedly set to interview veteran manager Dusty Baker on Monday, a source told Jon Morosi of MLB.com. Baker–who has not managed since the conclusion of the 2017 season–might be a leading candidate for the Astros vacancy as well as the New York Mets job after they elected to part ways with […]

Milwaukee Bucks star and reigning NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo possesses a unique blend of length and athleticism that makes him nearly impossible to stop in the open floor. When you essentially force Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart to quit on a play, you are on another planet from an offensive standpoint. Giannis Antetokounmpo did just […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo took his game to new heights during his 2018-19 MVP campaign. Antetokounmpo set new career highs in points (27.7), rebounds (12.5) and assists (5.9) per game while also leading the Bucks to the best record in the Eastern Conference. But Antetokounmpo has upped the ante even further this year. The […]

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder and Cody Bellinger had a strong to reaction to Thursday’s controversy surrounding Houston Astros hitters allegedly using “buzzers” to signal different pitch types. Bellinger tweeted he hoped the rumors were not true, but also said any players implicated in such a scandal should be punished because they endanger ruining the “integrity […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have consistently found ways to add new wrinkles to their WWE-themed pregame routines. On Thursday night, they apparently added a “Brothers of Destruction” storyline. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Robin Lopez have been at the forefront of the routine, with Lopez often playing the role of foil. However, Robin’s brother Brook came to his […]

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara became the 11th member of the team to be named to the Pro Bowl on Thursday, taking the spot of Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (via Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk). The Saints have added an 11th player to the Pro Bowl, increasing the franchise record. […]

Former Minnesota Vikings offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski will have a number of tasks on his to-do list as the next head coach of the Cleveland Browns. At the top of that list might be establishing a rapport with quarterback Baker Mayfield, who regressed in 2019. Stefanski iterated he has already been watching tape on Mayfield […]

Things did not go very well for the Green Bay Packers and wideout Davante Adams last time they faced the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. The Niners crushed the Packers 37-8 in Week 12, with the Packers amassing just 198 yards of total offense. Adams thinks things will be different as the two teams […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle provoked a bit of concern for Niners fans after he missed practice on Wednesday, but he told reporters the absence was merely a precaution. Kittle said his ankle feels “fabulous” ahead of the team’s NFC Championship Game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday (via Jelani Scott of […]

Vlade Divac watched Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic post a triple-double against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night, scoring 25 points while adding 17 assists and 15 rebounds. The performance also served as a reminder of something frequently discussed in NBA circles in recent years: Vlade Divac should not be allowed to continue as general […]

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry finished the regular season with the rushing title, but he is almost single-handedly carrying the Titans offense on his back this postseason. Henry torched the New England Patriots and Baltimore Ravens in each of Tennessee’s last two victories, rushing for 377 yards on a whopping 64 carries. The scariest […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves made headlines on Thursday when they sent point guard Jeff Teague to the Atlanta Hawks, but it appears they have more in mind ahead of the February trade deadline. Jon Krawczynski and Shams Charania of The Athletic reported the Timberwolves have increased their pursuit of Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell, though […]

Memphis Grizzlies rookie point guard Ja Morant will not participate in the slam dunk contest during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Morant had been mulling a potential appearance, but is instead focused on “maintaining good health for the duration of the season:” Memphis Grizzlies standout rookie Ja Morant has […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving had some poignant comments about his team’s prospects following Brooklyn’s loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, suggesting the Nets need “one or two more pieces” in order to compete with the elite teams in the NBA: Kyrie thinks the Nets need one or two more pieces to […]

The Atlanta Braves hoped Josh Donaldson would return to be their third baseman for the foreseeable future. Instead, Donaldson signed a four-year deal with the Minnesota Twins, creating a glaring hole at the hot corner for the Braves and general manager Alex Anthopoulos. However, the Braves have the kind of prospect capital and payroll flexibility […]

MLB issued an official statement on Thursday following a rampant conspiracy theory stating Houston Astros players — notably Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman — wore electronic buzzers which played a role in deciphering pitch types. Per Joel Sherman, the recent investigation of the Astros found “no evidence” to substantiate the notion of wearable devices, and […]

The Atlanta Braves were one of the busiest teams in the first few months of the MLB offseason. Atlanta immediately solidified their bullpen by signing former San Francisco Giants closer Will Smith and re-signing middle reliever Chris Martin. They also replaced the retired Brian McCann by signing former New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays […]

Miami Heat rookie swingman Kendrick Nunn is off to quite the start in Wednesday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. Nunn has 20 points and is a perfect 8-of-8 from the field (including 4-of-4 from deep) at the half. Kendrick Nunn drops 20 1st half PTS on a perfect 8-8 shooting (4-4 3PM) for […]

Just days after getting Kyrie Irving back in the rotation, the Brooklyn Nets suffered yet another crucial loss during Wednesday night’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. DeAndre Jordan was taken to the locker room after dislocating his middle finger. He was eventually ruled out of the game. DeAndre Jordan is out for the game with […]

Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant put on a show on Tuesday night against the Houston Rockets. Not only did Morant lead the Grizzlies over the Rockets, but he had his finest game of the season. Morant scored 26 points on 10-of-11 shooting while adding eight assists and five rebounds. The rookie sensation set multiple […]

Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal will start in Wednesday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls after previously being listed as questionable, per K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. Beal listed as starter. https://t.co/ZQ7norpkeb — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) January 16, 2020 UPDATE: Bradley Beal WILL PLAY tonight! 🐼🐼🐼#WizBulls | #RepTheDistrict pic.twitter.com/LM2bJrtV99 — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) […]

New York Knicks starters Marcus Morris and Frank Ntilikina have been upgraded to “questionable” as they hope to play in Thursday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns: Marcus Morris and Frank Ntilikina have been upgraded to questionable for tomorrow’s game against the Suns. Dennis Smith Jr remains out. — Stefan Bondy (@SbondyNBA) January 15, 2020 […]

Monday night was quite the banner day for ESPN. Before their broadcast of the College Football Playoff National Championship between the LSU Tigers and Clemson Tigers, they announced the hiring of “House of Highlights” founder Omar Raja (via Sports Video Group). Raja is set to deliver new original content to the ESPN and play host […]

The Boston Celtics have a rather interesting slate of games in the next two weeks. They kick off the first game of a back-to-back on Wednesday night at home against the Detroit Pistons before heading to Fiserv Forum to take on the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. After that, the Celtics come right back to Beantown […]

Miami Heat rookie shooting guard Tyler Herro is out for Wednesday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs due to a left knee bruise, according to Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald: Tyler Herro will not play tonight because of a left knee bruise. Sustained knee bruise in yesterday's practice. — Anthony Chiang (@Anthony_Chiang) January […]

The Minnesota Twins pulled a fast one on the rest of the MLB on Tuesday night when they signed free-agent third baseman Josh Donaldson. Minnesota was thought to be out on Donaldson, with writers like Dan Hayes of The Athletic suggesting the Twins were pivoting to the trade market. Instead, the franchise doled out what […]

The St. Louis Cardinals are discussing a potential move with the Colorado Rockies involving third baseman Nolan Arenado, according to Jon Morosi of MLB.com. Morosi reported the Cardinals and Rockies have engaged in “preliminary” talks for the five-time All-Star, though Arenado — who has a full no-trade clause — would have to approve any pending […]

San Antonio Spurs forward Rudy Gay flashed back to 2006 on Sunday night against the Toronto Raptors. The 33-year-old showed he still has plenty of bounce, driving to the rim and lifting off — with full extension — for a poster jam over Raptors forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. https://twitter.com/LegionHoops/status/1216529909335486464 Gay has been steady in his role […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green reminded Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant why he is the former Defensive Player of the Year on Sunday night. Morant called for isolation after Green switched onto him during the third quarter, but Green used his physicality to stay in front of Morant, easily sending his shot attempt back […]

New York Knicks big man Julius Randle missed each of the team’s last two games as he spent time with his family following the death of his grandmother. On Sunday, Randle spoke about the influence his grandmother had on his life following a big win over the Miami Heat: "I really felt her out there […]

The New Orleans Pelicans might have Jrue Holiday, JJ Redick and Derrick Favors back in advance of Monday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. Holiday, Redick and Favors have all been upgraded to questionable, the team announced in their latest injury report. The release also noted that Zion Williamson remains out as he continues to rehab […]

Not much has gone right for Atlanta Hawks swingman Cam Reddish in his rookie season, but he showcased some of the explosive athleticism that made him a lottery pick in the 2019 NBA Draft on Sunday evening against the Brooklyn Nets. Reddish took it hard to the cup for a thunderous two-handed jam over Jarrett […]

Los Angeles Lakers star forward Anthony Davis grew up in Chicago, but he probably is not making Bears fans too happy on Sunday afternoon. Davis is sporting an Aaron Rodgers jersey as he attends the NFC Divisional Playoff between the Green Bay Packers and Seattle Seahawks on Sunday evening: .@AntDavis23 in the house repping his […]

San Antonio Spurs swingman DeMar DeRozan had more jokes in store for Toronto Raptors star Kyle Lowry when asked about his best friend’s play so far this season. DeRozan — after a quip about Lowry being “terrible”– said he feels the Raptors point guard has only gotten better as he has aged. What does DeRozan […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving will make his return on Sunday evening against the Atlanta Hawks after missing nearly two months with a shoulder injury. But while Irving hopes to give the slumping Nets a boost, Hawks head coach Lloyd Pierce took time to praise Irving’s stand-in at the point guard spot, Spencer Dinwiddie. […]

San Antonio Spurs big man LaMarcus Aldridge has never been much of a 3-point shooter. The seven-time All-Star had never taken more than 28 triples in a single season prior to the 2014-15 campaign, and the last Aldridge attempted was a mere 42 treys. This season has been a vastly different story. Aldridge has converted […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra said the firing of former New York Knicks coach was “unfortunate” ahead of Miami’s game against New York on Sunday. He also took a dig at Knicks leadership: “You need stability from above.” https://t.co/51sB3wr0RW — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) January 12, 2020 Fizdale used to be a member of Spoelstra’s […]

Golden State Warriors stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson have been unable to contribute on the floor due to injuries. But their teammates are grateful for the support in the wake of a frustrating season. It would be easy for Curry and Thompson to feel dismayed. After all, they were coming off a run of […]