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Dallas Mavericks backup point guard Trey Burke is the latest NBA player to express his hesitancy towards receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, stating that he is still “studying” the effects of the shot. However, the Mavericks are apparently not planning on waiting for Burke to do his research, as Mike Fisher of Sports Illustrated and Dallas […]

It’ll be a truly sad day in the NBA if and when Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard does officially decide to call it quits and demand a trade. There hasn’t been a player more outspoken about his loyalty to the franchise that drafted him in recent memory, and a request like that would no-doubt […]

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins has been one of several players in the NBA to refuse to take the COVID-19 vaccine despite the league’s heavy push prior to the 2021-22 season. Wiggins has been vocal about his hesitency, despite the possibility that he won’t be permitted to play home games due to San Francisco’s […]

Though training camp debates of vaccination have entered the fray as topics of conversation recently, the Ben Simmons trade saga continues to dominate the NBA news cycle. The latest reporting from Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Keith Pompey tells us that, while the Sixers have been adamant about waiting for a hefty return package that has yet […]

When asked during training camp in San Diego on Saturday if there was a moment he wishes he could go back in time and change from his team’s Western Conference Finals run last season, LA Clippers star Paul George gave the same answer every Clippers fan in the world would give without a moment of […]

Brooklyn Nets star James Harden suffered a hamstring injury during the first game of his team’s Conference Semifinals series against the Milwaukee Bucks last year,  forcing him to miss the next three games of the series and play through the injury in the final three games. It was a crushing blow to the Nets, who […]

With the start of the 2021-22 NBA season now less than a month away, Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving has held firm on his decision to not receive the COVID-19 vaccine, making him ineligible to play home games at Barclays Center due to New York City’s vaccine mandate. At the Nets’ Media Day, when asked […]

One of the stranger NBA days in recent memory came when the Los Angeles Lakers were supposedly nearing completion of two trades that contradicted each other: one in which the team would acquire Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield, and another in which they would acquire Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook, both with essentially the same […]

As a professional athlete, you know you’ve made your mark on the game when your signature skill somehow crosses over into other sports. As if he didn’t already know, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard is at that point in his career. He was no-doubt watching his beloved Las Vegas Raiders play the Miami Dolphins, […]

The Los Angeles Chargers were able to overcome the Kansas City Chiefs in their week 3 matchup on Sunday, taking the game 30-24 after quarterback Justin Herbert threw a game-winning touchdown pass to wide receiver Mike Williams with 32 seconds to go in the game. Following the win, Williams told NBC Sports that Head Coach […]

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker made his case as possibly the greatest kicker ever during his team’s thrilling Sunday matchup with the Detroit Lions, breaking the record for the farthest kick in NFL history by sending a 66-yard field goal to put his team up 19-17 with seconds to go. After the game, teammate Marquise […]

New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley pulled off a fantastic athletic feat during his team’s week 3 matchup with the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, soaring over numerous defenders and the goal line for his first touchdown of the season. Saquon showing off the hops for his first TD of the year 😳pic.twitter.com/d3Lzn8thEB — ClutchPoints […]

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry made an emphatic statement during his team’s week 3 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts, plowing through outside outside linebacker Darius Leonard to advance 14 yards. Derrick Henry steamrolled Darius Leonard 😳 pic.twitter.com/iTWBI5C8BK — Field Yates (@FieldYates) September 26, 2021 It’s quite a highlight, particularly when considering Leonard is one […]

Despite giving him limited playing time, the New York Jets have reportedly turned down all trade offers for wide receiver Denzel Mims, according to NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo. Mims, a 23-year-old second-year player whose combine numbers were comperable to those of Julio Jones according to Garafolo, was inactive last week and appears to be […]

University of Utah football player Aaron Lowe was killed in a house party shooting in Salt Lake City early Sunday morning, per abc4.com. Salt Lake police confirmed the death of Lowe, stating the shooting happened around midnight, leaving another person in critical condition. They have yet to apprehend the suspect. Detectives are seeking recorded evidence […]

Pull up betting odds for the MVP of the upcoming 2021-22 NBA season, and you’ll find many of the usual suspects: young stud Luka Doncic is the betting favorite for the second year in a row on Fanduel, followed by Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel embiid, Kevin Durant and Steph Curry, three of whom have won the […]

Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox spoke highly of rookie guard Davion Mitchell to the media recently, praising the former Baylor star for his two-way ability. “He’s good at anticipating things, he’s quick, strong, and then offensively, it goes both ways for him, he uses his strength and his quickness on both sides of the ball, […]

For the second year in a row, Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is the betting favorite to win the NBA MVP. Expectations are high for the 22-year-old, but given his remarkable numbers and savant-like basketball mind, it’s by no means an unreasonable projection. Doncic is viewed almost universally around the league as the next Guy—the […]

LA Clippers President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank spoke to a small group of reporters Friday morning to give status updates on his key players prior to the start of training camp. During the press conference, he spoke of Paul George’s mentality given that the All-NBA forward will be without his running mate in Kawhi […]

The NBA has truly become an international league in the past decade. Serbian-born Nikola Jokic claiming the 2020-21 MVP a few months back marked the second time in NBA history that two different players from non-U.S. countries won the MVP in back-to-back seasons (Giannis Antetokounmpo won it the year prior, and Steve Nash and Dirk […]

Following another frustrating loss in week 2, the Jacksonville Jaguars‘ Twitter account posted a photo on their feed Sunday night which contained a quote from Head Coach Urban Meyer. A message for #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/fmB3RGRexX — Jacksonville Jaguars (@Jaguars) September 20, 2021 “Hang in there with us,” the quote read. “We’re going to get better. The […]

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Julio Jones grabbed what surely would’ve been an early catch-of-the-year candidate in the end zone during his team’s week 2 matchup with the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, except the catch was deemed incomplete after a review of the play. INSANE CATCH 🤯 @juliojones_11 📺: Watch #TENvsSEA on @NFLonCBS pic.twitter.com/ojSjsE2elm — Tennessee […]

LA Rams wide receiver Cooper Kupp was fantastic in his team’s 27-24 win over the Indianapolis Colts, but he stayed humble on social media after the win. 2-0. We'll take that W, but still plenty of room for all of us to grow! Great week of work ahead. Let's goooooo! — Cooper Kupp (@CooperKupp) September […]

Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor suffered a hamstring injury in the first half of his team’s week 2 matchup with the Cleveland Browns, which they would go on to lose 31-21. After the game, NFL.com’s Ian Rapoport reported that Taylor has been ruled out of the Texans’ short-turnaround Thursday night matchup with the Carolina Panthers. […]

The 2021-22 NBA season still doesn’t officially tip off for another month, but that time away from the hardwood only encourages fans to fantasize about potential battles between contenders. Prior to the season, before injuries inevitably occur and trades shift the landscape of the league, the possiblities are endless. Here’s a fun mental exercise for […]

Perhaps “seeing ghosts,” is a curse that follows any New York Jets quarterback, not just Sam Darnold. At least, that’s what New England Patriots outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy seems to believe. Van Noy, who is watching his Patriots take on the Jets from a couch somewhere due to a throat injury, hilariously tweeted “Ghosts […]

Philadelphia Eagles defensive end and 2020 pro-bowler Brandon Graham was carted off to the locker room with an apparent left leg injury during the first half of his team’s week 2 matchup with the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jeff McLane. Brandon Graham getting carted inside, but sitting up front. […]

2025 is shaping up to be quite a lucrative year for the NBA. With the league’s current TV contract with ESPN and Turner Sports expiring that season, the NBA is aiming to triple their asking price, shooting for a nine-year, $75 billion deal that would net them $8.3 billion annually, according to CNBC’s Jabari Young […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis tied the knot on Saturday, marrying his fiancée who is known only as Marlen P. Davis’ former teammate Tim Frazier posted images of Davis’ rehearsal dinner on his Instagram along with a few videos on his story, including one of Davis serenading his now-wife. View this post on Instagram […]

Hornets point guard and reigning Rookie of the year LaMelo Ball is set to drop his first signature sneaker in October, partnering with Puma to release the Puma MB.01. Former NBA guard Jalen Rose, who is an ambassador and consultant for Puma and has worked out with Ball in the past, posted a video of […]

Former NBA center and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins appeared on SiriusXM NBA Radio on Saturday, where he pitched a potential landing spot for Houston Rockets guard John Wall. Perkins floated the idea of Wall being sent to the Phialdelphia 76ers, who are already looking to trade their current point guard in Ben Simmons. “I […]

Every NBA team has high hopes to start the season. Records are reset at 0-0, and there is a collective mindset around the league of “Maybe this is our year!” (beyond the select few who, while they would never admit it, are planning to tank for the best lottery position possible). However, they can’t all […]

The New York Jets have had a rough Week 1 in terms of injury luck to say the least. In addition to losing their up-and-coming offensive tackle in Mekhi Becton for at least a month to a knee injury during Sunday’s loss to the Carolina Panthers, defensive back Lamarcus Joyner has reportedly torn a tendon […]

San Francisco 49ers running back Raheem Mostert suffered a knee injury that sidelined him after the first quarter of their week 1 matchup against the Detroit Lions, and many cruel “fans” decided to attack him and his family on social media as a result. Mostert’s wife Devon took to Instagram to defend her husband. “To […]

Detroit Lions second-year cornerback Jeff Okudah’s season is officially over after just one game played, as the no. 3 overall pick in last year’s draft has been diagnosed with a ruptured achilles, according to the NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Okudah suffered the injury during their week 1 41-33 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward and former NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony crossed over into another sport on Monday in order to show his support for his Baltimore Ravens. Melo can be heard as the narrator for the team’s week 1 hype video ahead of their Monday night matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders. “When you’re a […]

New Orleans Saints cornerback Marshon Lattimore will have plenty of time to count the cash from his newly-signed five year, $97.6 million extension, but he’ll only have one hand to count it with. The three-time Pro-Bowler injured his thumb during his team’s dominant 38-3 win over the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, and will need […]

Every so often, an NBA player comes out of nowhere to win MVP, defying all betting odds and experts’ educated guesses. It’s a tough award to predict, particularly now that an aging LeBron James has proven to be just as vulnerable to injuries as the rest of the league. The top five candidates in terms […]

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett was helped off the field during Sunday’s week 1 matchup with the Detroit Lions, and his head coach Kyle Shanahan fears that Verrett suffered a season-ending ACL injury. Verrett seemed extremely emotional as he headed to the locker room. “It’s crushing,” Shanahan said to the media following his team’s […]