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The Denver Nuggets are looking to elevate their status from surprise conference finalist to full-throated championship contender. A James Harden trade could help them do just that — even if they don’t acquire the Houston Rockets superstar. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst shed some light on the state of league-wide interest in Harden, noting that a slew […]

Wednesday night’s Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic marks the final collegiate game for Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask, along with his last competitive national television showcase before the 2021 NFL Draft. Unfortunately for Trask, things have gone about poorly as he could have imagined. The Florida passer tossed three first-quarter interceptions in the matchup against the […]

As LeBron James celebrates his 36th birthday, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich sent out a rather passionate praise for the Los Angeles Lakers superstar. James’ born-day provided an opportunity for folks on social media and around the NBA to reflect on the King’s sustained greatness and nearly unmatched longevity as an NBA superstar. […]

For those selling the Portland Trail Blazers-Los Angeles Clippers rivalry, Damian Lillard isn’t buying it. Lillard was asked about the so-called “rivalry” between the Western Conference foes ahead of the latest Blazers-Clippers matchup. In a rather savage response, the All-Star guard questioned the premise of the question. “I thought a rivalry was built on the […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro made significant strides during his rookie season, thanks in part to his elite ability to process information. In fact, Herro’s skill caused head coach Erik Spoelstra to compare the second-year guard to a “computer.” In his sophomore campaign, Herro is adapting to his new role as starting point guard. So […]

All the drama surrounding the Houston Rockets hasn’t dampened DeMarcus Cousins’ optimism. The Rockets are still seeking their first win of the 2020-21 season and several key players—including Cousins—have yet to play due to COVID-19 concerns. The team’s best player, James Harden, continues to seek a trade. Nevertheless, Cousins is hopeful about Houston’s standing in […]

Minnesota Vikings running back Dalvin Cook’s season is over in the wake of an unexpected family tragedy. On Tuesday, the star halfback got word that his father James, suddenly passed away at the age of 46, prompting Cook to fly home to be with his siblings in his hometown of Miami, per ESPN’s Courtney Cronin. […]

Here’s something to warm your heart before 2020 comes to a close. Boban Marjanovic — the most delightful human in the NBA — and his Dallas Mavericks teammate/lead pianist Maxi Kleber, collaborated on a cover of Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s smash duet “Shallow”, from the hit movie, “A Star Is Born.” If you’re tired […]

The Milwaukee Bucks set an NBA record for three-pointers made in a single game on Tuesday, as they collectively sank 29 triples in a 144-97 rout over the Miami Heat. Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer is a detailed-oriented hoops junkie, yet he was unaware that his team was setting a new mark — during or […]

Rather than hit unrestricted free agency in 2021, Giannis Antetokounmpo allowed the Milwaukee Bucks organization and fans to take a collective sigh of relief when he announced his decision to sign a five-year, $228 million supermax extension on Dec. 15. Antetokounmpo inked his deal roughly a week before the Dec. 21 extension deadline. However, that […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan expects Jimmy Garoppolo to be the team’s starting quarterback next season. You can count the Niners’ top receiving target, tight end George Kittle, as a vocal supporter of that idea. On Tuesday, Kittle expressed his admiration for Garoppolo, who, when healthy, has been QB1 since being traded to […]

Before his first season as an NBA head coach began, Stephen Silas’ job was made dramatically tougher with the Houston Rockets. Russell Westbrook and James Harden both demanded trades, Westbrook got traded, and then Harden showed up late to training camp as he spent time partying in Atlanta and Las Vegas. Silas’ hire was reportedly […]

Three games into his career as a head coach and Brooklyn Nets tactician Steve Nash is managing loads like a seasoned veteran. Coming off a 106-104 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday, Nash will rest both Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving for his team’s matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies at the Barclays Center on […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie is out indefinitely after suffering a partially torn right ACL. Dinwiddie injured his knee in the third quarter of Brooklyn’s loss on Sunday night against the Charlotte Hornets. He planted his leg awkwardly while driving at Hornets center Bismack Biyombo. The seven-year NBA guard was diagnosed with a partial tear […]

Miami Dolphins wide receiver and punt returner Jakeem Grant will miss his team’s Week 17 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Grant suffered a high-ankle sprain in Miami’s last-minute Week 16 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. The Dolphins will travel to Western New York to face the […]

Things keep getting worse for the Pittsburgh Steelers. With just over four minutes left in the second quarter, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers hit wide receiver Zach Pascal for a 42-yard touchdown to extend Indy’s first-half lead to 21-7 over the struggling Steelers. Looking spry, the 39-year old Rivers evaded the Pittsburgh pass rush, stepped […]

A highlight from the … New York Jets? Jamison Crowder and Braxton Berrios delivered against the Browns. In the final minute of the first quarter of Sunday’s Week 16 matchup with the Cleveland Browns, the Jets whipped out their most electric play of the 2020 season. Quarterback Sam Darnold took a snap under center, handed […]

Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro has passed away at the age of 81. Phil Niekro rode his signature “butterfly” knuckleball to 318 wins over 24 seasons. He spent 20 years with the Milwaukee/Atlanta Braves and briefly played for the New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, and Toronto Blue Jays. He was first called up to […]

Unsurprisingly, getting Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving together makes a team pretty hard to beat. However, their stellar play isn’t the only reason for the Brooklyn Nets’ blistering start to the 2020-21 season and why they suddenly look like title contenders. Despite a revamped coaching staff led by first-year head coach Steve Nash, Irving and […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is 30 years old and he’s not thinking about the end of his NBA career yet. “I still think I got a lot of basketball left,” Green said on Saturday, via Drew Shiller of Warriors Outsiders. “Not the veteran on the way out.” Green signed a four-year, $99.6 million […]

New York Knicks shooting guard Reggie Bullock wears no. 25. His Knicks teammate, center Mitchell Robinson, wears no. 23. However, for a few brief moments on Saturday night, Bullock wore both numbers. The veteran two-guard got his second start of the season for New York in the team’s home opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. With just […]

This just in: Stephen Curry is good at shooting basketballs. On Saturday, the two-time MVP showed off his all-time dead-eye skills in front of Steve Kerr, sinking 105 straight three-pointers at Golden State Warriors practice. The Warriors official Twitter account posted a video of Curry knocking down 105 consecutive shots without a miss in a […]

Baker Mayfield’s receiving options in the Cleveland Browns’ Week 16 matchup against the New York Jets were severely limited on Saturday after multiple Browns wide receivers were ruled out due to COVID-19 concerns. ESPN’s Adam Schefter and Chris Mortensen reported that a few Cleveland wideouts were labeled as “High-Risk-Close-Contacts” as the team awaited word on […]

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, grimacing and in considerable pain, was helped off the field in the final seconds of a loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Initial information is scarce, but Kyler Murray was grabbing at his calf and leg. Where and how he was precisely injured — and the severity of the injury […]

The New England Patriots — for the first time since 2008 — have been eliminated from playoff contention. However, quarterback Cam Newton still has plenty left to play for. Newton will get the start in New England’s Week 16 matchup against the red-hot Buffalo Bills on Monday Night Football, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. It […]

Including the playoffs, JR Smith appeared in 16 games for the 2019-20 Los Angeles Lakers after signing with the team during the hiatus. Smith averaged 2.8 points in 13.0 minutes per game in the seeding round and scored 20 points across 10 postseason cameos. Nevertheless, Smith earned a ring for his participation on the championship-winning […]

Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins reportedly turned down a $90 million extension with the hopes of landing something closer to a max deal, ESPN’s Briand Windhorst revealed on the “The Hoop Collective” podcast. Instead of committing to the Hawks, Collins will reportedly seek to raise his value before entering restricted free agency in the […]

After receiving little to no interest league-wide last off-season, Cam Newton signed a one-year, incentive-laden contract with the New England Patriots. As ESPN’s Field Yates broke down at the time, Newton’s contract included $3.75 million in playing-time incentives. If he was to lead the Patriots to their sixth Super Bowl title of the century, he […]

New York Giants defensive back Logan Ryan has already had a particularly merry Christmas. On Friday morning, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported that the Giants and Ryan have agreed to terms on a three-year, $31 million deal, including $20 million in guarantees. As Rapoport notes, Ryan signed a one-year, $5 million deal with New York […]

New Philadelphia 76ers center Dwight Howard was a key contributor for the Los Angeles Lakers in 2019-20 and earned his first NBA championship ring in the process. Now, Howard is in Philly and new Sixers head coach, Doc Rivers, believes Howard was more than just a useful role player on the Lakers’ latest title-winning squad. […]

You would be forgiven for thinking Boston Celtics talent Jayson Tatum improbably grew two inches before his fourth NBA season. In recent months, his head coach, Brad Stevens, has, twice, said that Boston’s star 22-year old wing had shot up to 6’10. First, in August, Stevens mentioned that Tatum had added two inches. “Some of […]

The Los Angeles Rams (9-5) face off against the Seattle Seahawks (10-4) on Sunday, in a pivotal NFC West matchup that could clinch the division for Seattle. Within the clash of contenders will be a juicy one-on-one matchup between Rams All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey and Seahawks wide receiver, the second time the two stars have […]

The 2020 Heisman Trophy finalists were announced on Thursday evening: Alabama quarterback Mac Jones, teammate and wide receiver DeVonta Smith, Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence, and Florida QB Kyle Trask. And the winner is….? pic.twitter.com/B6v7ASFr1Q — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 25, 2020 This year’s Heisman race is considered to be especially tight, as no clear front-runner […]

The Los Angeles Lakers dedicated their 2019-20 season to the memory of the late, great Kobe Bryant. Accordingly, their championship rings feature a detailed tribute to the Laker legend. The most expensive ring in NBA history, per ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, was designed by Jason Arasheben, aka Jason of Beverly Hills, who also designed the jewelry […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers great Shaquille O’Neal knows has a new all-time starting five if he has to win a playoff series. Not surprisingly, he leaned heavily into the purple and gold. The Hall of Famer re-posted an image of hoop icons Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, LeBron James (in Los Angeles Lakers garb), […]

Derek Carr seems to be ready to go. Based on the Las Vegas Raiders‘ latest injury report — which did not include Carr, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter — the QB should get the start on Saturday night when his team faces off against the Miami Dolphins for a critical Week 16 clash. Raiders did not […]

Ahead of his third NBA season, Dallas Mavericks 21-year old star Luka Doncic was the betting favorite to win the 2020-21 NBA MVP Award. Mavs fans are aware of this. While Luka Doncic certainly believes he’s capable of winning the award and it’s one of his stated goals, he’s focused on bigger things. “I think […]

During a recent appearance on the “Road Trippin’” show, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James revealed his pursuit of Dallas Mavericks ascendant star Luka Doncic for a Nike shoe line a few years ago. The Mavs know they have a player who is rising to the very top tier of the NBA, if he isn’t […]

Since the Los Angeles Clippers blew a 3-1 lead in the second round to the Denver Nuggets, there has been no shortage of finger-pointing as to who was to blame for the debacle in the NBA bubble. Paul George took the brunt of the blame, considering his poor performance in Walt Disney World. George averaged […]