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The Philadelphia 76ers are up 2-1 on the Atlanta Hawks after three games of their second-round series. The Sixers have momentum on their side ahead of Monday night’s matchup after two consecutive wins. The Hawks will need to make the necessary adjustments to tie the series on their home floor. The Hawks jumped out in […]

Hawks Sixers NBA PlayoffsThe Eastern Conference Semifinals are all set as we watch the final four teams look to advance to the Conference Finals. The Philadelphia 76ers keep their playoff hopes alive as they eliminated the Washington Wizards in five games in the first round. But they have the Atlanta Hawks in front of him, […]

The first-round matchup between the Portland Trail Blazers and Denver Nuggets has been an eye-popping series to watch. As the series is knotted up at 2-2, Game 5 will be crucial to see which team can have a 3-2 series edge. As the Nuggets have home-court advantage in the next matchup, it will be up […]

After a heartbreaking overtime loss in Game 1, the Miami Heat are going back to the drawing board against the Milwaukee Bucks. The game came down to a Khris Middleton go-ahead basket with 0.5 seconds remaining in overtime. Despite the loss, Miami should still be very confident going into Game 2. Game 1 was an […]

It’s go time for the Brooklyn Nets’ journey to an NBA championship. The team has been championship favorites throughout the season, and now it’s time to put the Nets’ status to the test in the NBA Playoffs against the Boston Celtics. As coach Steve Nash is having his first taste of the postseason on the […]

Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks knows that New York Knicks fans have been rejoicing all season. After a long eight years of missing the NBA postseason, the franchise clinched the fourth seed in Sunday afternoon’s victory over the Boston Celtics. For fans, this is a major milestone. But for head coach Tom Thibodeau, there’s […]

The race for an NBA play-in spot is not over yet. Even though teams have clinched play-in spots, they still haven’t clinched a berth in the specific “winners’ lane” of the play-in system. There are a few more games to be played before each team grabs their deserved place in the four-team play-in bracket. The […]

The NBA MVP race has become a back-and-forth battle between two phenomenal centers. While Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic is the favorite to win the trophy, the potential runner-up, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia Sixers, will use the possible defeat (if it happens) to motivate him going forward. In an interview with ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, […]

Just when things couldn’t get worse for the Boston Celtics, they did. It was announced Monday afternoon that Boston star Jaylen Brown will be sidelined the rest of the season due to a wrist injury. Brown recently missed the Celtics’ last three games before it was announced that he would be out for the the […]

Thursday night’s matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and Dallas Mavericks came down to the wire. As the Mavs continued their climb in the Western Conference, the Nets were trying to avoid a four-game losing skid. With 27 seconds left in regulation, Nets star Kyrie Irving made a head-scratching play that helped cost his team the […]

Russell Westbrook has put up phenomenal numbers over the past few months. He and backcourt mate Bradley Beal have led the way to put the Washington Wizards into a play-in tournament position as the regular season winds down. As many fans have been impressed with Westbrook’s historic performances, NBA legends have also paid their respects […]

In the 10 games the Denver Nuggets have played since Jamal Murray’s injury, the team has been an unstoppable force. They’re continuing to play together and step up when needed. Murray suffered a torn ACL against the Golden State Warriors a month ago. After his departure, the team was devastated and wondered how they could […]

The NFL world will anticipate Justin Fields’ debut for the Chicago Bears in the 2021 season. In Chicago, Fields can learn the ropes in the pros from veteran quarterbacks in Andy Dalton and Nick Foles. With those two seasoned vets in front of him right now in the quarterback pecking order, Fields likely have to […]

In Saturday night’s 124-107 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat sharpshooter Duncan Robinson became the fastest player in NBA history to make 500 career three-pointers. While Robinson and his team celebrated the milestone, Heat forward Bam Adebayo had a hilarious comment on Robinson’s accomplishment Saturday night. When Adebayo was asked if he took pride […]

As the 2021 NFL season approaches, could there be an opportunity for Richard Sherman to reunite with the Seattle Seahawks? Several reports have come out about the veteran cornerback possibly making his return to the organization. In the midst of rumors surrounding the NFL world, Sherman has continued to test his free agency with possible […]

The Aaron Rodgers trade rumors have grown somber around the NFL world. As the Packers continue to find a good trade destination for the veteran quarterback, the situation has altered head coach Matt LeFleur in a negative way. LeFleur has built a strong relationship with Rodgers since his hiring as head coach in 2019. According […]

Winning is a major part of determining an NBA player’s legacy. More times than none, when championships enter the conversation, it helps solidify their impact in NBA history. For the past decade, LeBron James has reigned at the top of the NBA due to his impact on his teams. From Cleveland to Miami to Los […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are once again contenders to win an NBA championship. With the combination of two All-Stars in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, alongside other contributing factors, the Clips have remained consistent as a top team in the Western Conference. However, the team has many questions to answer in the postseason, especially considering […]

As the Los Angeles Chargers prepare for the upcoming season, the team’s star quarterback, Justin Herbert, looks to lead the team on the right track. Herbert was one of the best rookies in his class with record-setting numbers across the board in 2020. Heading into his second season, Herbert says he wants to build on […]

As the NFL Draft season is underway, the Los Angeles Chargers look to use their nine draft picks to their advantage by securing phenomenal top-tier talent. One of the players who the Chargers are looking to keep an eye on is offensive tackle Penei Sewell from Oregon. According to quarterback Justin Herbert, reuniting with his […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been an idol to many for over 18 years. In an interview on “All The Smoke” Podcast, Lakers’ owner Jeanie Buss expressed that James is the closest thing to a superhero. As Buss went through her timeline as a part of the Lakers’ organization, she showed her appreciation […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has missed the last four games with the flu. In that period, the Sixers have lost all four games since his absence. Before Saturday afternoon’s matchup against Milwaukee, Sixers head coach Doc Rivers explained that he is not certain when Simmons will return to the lineup. It was reported by […]

As the Miami Heat continues their quest for a playoff position, things haven’t exactly been smooth sailing as the team looks to get back on track. The two stars of Miami, Jimmy Butler, and Bam Adebayo were in the midst of heated words during a timeout in the second half. The Miami Heat were in […]

Throughout a disappointing season, the Houston Rockets will find themselves missing the postseason for the first time in nine seasons. Since the blockbuster trade that sent James Harden to Brooklyn, the Rockets were forced to navigate through numerous obstacles that were too big for the team to overcome. Despite being eliminated from playoff action, there’s […]

The NBA offseason is always an exciting event to anticipate. Alongside watching young prospects participate in the NBA Draft, NBA Free Agency has been the pillar in what the headlines revolve around. Over the past decade, star players have taken free agency as an opportunity to benefit themselves on and off the floor. Heading into […]

Even with the presence of LeBron James in Tinseltown, it’s safe to say that the addition of Anthony Davis to the Los Angeles Lakers cemented the team’s status as a perennial championship contender. After seven seasons with the New Orleans Pelicans, Davis requested a trade in the middle of the 2018-19 NBA season. The trade, […]

After Monday night’s victory over the Dallas Mavericks, the Philadelphia 76ers remained the top seed in the Eastern Conference, and star guard Ben Simmons is feeling extra confident. The Sixers improved to 37-17 and Simmons feels they can take on all comers. Simmons even issued bold remarks against the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn […]

According to ESPN, The Oklahoma City Thunder have signed Real Madrid forward Gabriel Deck to a four-year, $14.5 million deal. Deck has been a member of Argentina’s national team for the last three seasons. Before making the transition to the NBA, Deck reportedly is working through an immigration process to travel to the United States. […]

The 2020-21 NBA season is winding down as the Philadelphia 76ers make their last push to regain their crown atop the East standings. With the playoffs approaching, Sixers star Joel Embiid has addressed the one factor for Philadelphia to continue momentum is for Ben Simmons to become more aggressive. With Simmons being the second all-star […]

As the Brooklyn Nets remain favorites to win the NBA Championship, head coach Steve Nash will have to make risky adjustments to the rotation. As Kevin Durant has made his return, along with new emergence in Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge, the situation leaves center DeAndre Jordan forced to minimize his role with the team. […]

As the Golden State Warriors continue to tinker with their roster, the team acquired a player who can provide more toughness in their backcourt. The Warriors signed guard Gary Payton II to a 10-day contract on Thursday. Coming out of the G League, Payton looks to make his impact known as he returns to the […]

The 2021 NCAA Championship is now in the books, as the Baylor Bears capture their first title in an 86-70 victory over the Gonzaga Bulldogs. The defeat by Gonzaga gave the program its first loss of the season, failing to tie the 1975-76 Indiana Hoosiers with 32 wins in a perfect season. The Baylor Bears […]

Through Gonzaga’s journey through the NCAA Tournament, Bulldogs center Drew Timme has been a monster around the painted area. In Monday night’s championship game against Baylor, Drew Timme set a record with 90 points scored in the paint, which is the most in NCAA history. Through 8 points today (all in the paint), Drew Timme […]

The Toronto Raptors are reaping the rewards of trading of Gary Trent Jr. As the swingman adjusts in his new team and environment, he continues to contribute to the Raptors. This time, he took matters into his own hands against the Washington Wizards. With the Wizards leading 101-100 with three seconds to go, Trent Jr. […]

The 2021 NBA Draft is expected to be filled with talented players who can make a difference on an NBA roster. Among the elite names fans are excited to hear get called on draft day are Cade Cunningham and Jalen Suggs. But what about Davion Mitchell of the Baylor Bears? Davion Mitchell has emerged as […]

Thursday night’s matchup between the Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors was an intense battle in the first half. As both teams continue their pace for a playoff position, the game quickly became a back and forth battle, and tensions rose between Draymond Green and Bam Adebayo. Continuing to bring energy to his team, Green […]

As the Boston Celtics suffered their 24th defeat, the team’s new addition Evan Fournier went scoreless in his Beantown debut. He shot 0-of-10 from the field, including 0-of-5 from the three-point line off the bench. Because of his poor performance, according to ESPN Statistics and Information, Fournier became only the fourth player in the shot […]

Monday night’s NCAA women’s Elite Eight matchup between the UConn Huskies and the Baylor Bears had everyone glued to their television… even Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. Bron was seen tweeting about the UConn-Baylor clash. As the matchup continued to be a back and forth game, James continued to show his enthusiasm through the […]

Besides the NBA Trade Deadline, the buyout market is also one of the most intriguing times of the year for players. As player’s services are no longer needed with a franchise, it opens a new opportunity for them to contribute to a franchise in a position to win a championship. LaMarcus Aldridge recently agreed to […]