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The Pittsburgh Steelers added nine new pieces to its roster in the 2021 draft. They selected Doak Walker award-winner Najee Harris in the first round to add to their backfield depth. They also landed Penn State tight end Pat Freiermuth along with Kendrick Green in both second and third rounds among others. Judging from the […]

If there’s one thing the Cleveland Browns did in in the 2021 NFL Draft, it’s bring in more talent. The Browns had an excellent draft, garnering players who can make an impact on their team this season. It all started because of the team’s front office who managed to answer the Brown’ needs via free […]

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving had a 40 point night versus the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. This is his eighth career 40-point game with the Nets, tying him alongside John Williamson for second-most in franchise history. The leader of this record is retired NBA icon Vince Carter, who has 17 more than Irving and Williamson.  […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Blake Griffin once again proves that he can still dunk. On Thursday’s game versus the Dallas Mavericks, Griffin soared for a jam thanks to a beautiful pass from Kyrie Irving. Griffin’s averaging 11.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game this season.  The idea of Griffin dunking this season has been […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is always doing Luka Magic things. The 22-year-old shot a step-back jumper over Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant on Thursday, where the Mavericks went up against the Nets. Doncic ended the first quarter scoring eight points along with two rebounds and one assist. He’s certainly improved his three-point shot, which […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kelly Oubre will not undergo surgery but will instead miss one to two weeks after suffering a torn ligament in his wrist last week. Oubre can still make it for the last couple of games left in the Warriors’ regular season and if anything, the play-in tournament where the team will […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans, here’s the most important injury update you want to hear on Thursday: Forward Jared Dudley is set to return next weekend, according to Dudley himself. Jokes aside, of course LeBron James’ injury update is more important but Dudley himself has become pretty significant for the Lakers especially inside the locker room.  […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis is once again doubtful to play versus both the Brooklyn Nets and Cleveland Cavaliers in the next two days. Porzingis is sidelined due to right knee soreness which he may have suffered versus the Detroit Pistons last Thursday. This is a huge blow for the Mavs given how many […]

New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel just punched his name in the nominees for Block of the Year after rejecting Denver Nuggets forward JaMychal Green on Wednesday.  Green thought he had a clear basket in a dunk attempt, but Noel was ready to meet him at the top and make a resounding rejection. Green got […]

Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards achieved a feat on Wednesday that no other player in team history has done. Edwards tallied a career-high 42 points on top of six rebounds and seven assists versus the Memphis Grizzlies, showing flashes of what he could be in the next coming years.  In the process, he became the […]

Boston Celtics All-Star Jayson Tatum showed once again why he’s one of the best scorers in the NBA. Tatum danced with Orlando Magic center Mo Wagner, hit him with the stepback, and made the filthy shot right on his face. Of course, it was all cash for Tatum—who has been impressive this season.  Tatum has […]

Portland Trail Blazers forward Carmelo Anthony has shown yet again why several teams were silly to never bet on him. On Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Anthony turned back the clock and scored from a turnaround jumper right in the face of Dean Wade.  Prior to Wednesday’s game, Carmelo Anthony was averaging 13.6 points, 3.2 […]

NBA Hall of Famer Oscar Robertson is in full support of Washington Wizards guard Russell Westbrook to surpass his all-time triple-double record. Robertson, who was considered the first triple-double king of the NBA, has 181 career triple-doubles. Westbrook is just three more triple-doubles shy of catching Robertson’s all-time record.  When asked how Robertson feels about […]

Los Angeles Clippers big man Ivica Zubac posterized Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam on Tuesday. Zubac, who has been tremendous for the Clippers this season, rose up and dunked on Siakam’s face with no hesitation whatsoever. It was arguably the highlight of the evening as the Clippers went on to defeat the Raptors, 105-100.  Zubac […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry literally shot the lights out versus the New Orleans Pelicans. In a play where Curry was about to shoot a three pointer, the lights suddenly flickered and turned off. Maybe this was part of the game plan for the Pelicans, as it eventually did work as they defeated the […]

Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul is in his own territory when it comes to point guard efficiency. He currently has 45 games with 10+ assists and zero turnovers, something no player has done as well as him. The next point guard to do this is two time champion and CP3 rival/doppelganger Rajon Rondo, but the […]

In fitting fashion, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry literally shot the lights out versus the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday. After attempting a three-pointer, the lights at the Smoothie King Arena suddenly shut off, probably because that’s the only way to stop Curry from scoring. Jokes aside, the shot didn’t count so the Baby […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis spent his off day on Wednesday by answering a few questions on NBA Reddit. One of the many questions asked was where he would rank the buzzer-beating three he shot in last season’s Western Conference Conference Finals. His answer? Number one.  “Number 1. That’s my best career play thus […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was diagnosed with a “significant tear” in his plantar fascia, per Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman. According to Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, the injury is not something to mess with.  Daigneault added that if they rush SGA, the current injury could lead to something even worse long term. […]

Phoenix Suns All-Star guard Chris Paul displayed a hell of a highlight against his former team, the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. Paul, who is in the conversation to win this season’s MVP award, baptized rookie Gabriel Deck with a nasty crossover along with a made basket. Adding insult to the injury, CP3 ended it […]

Look away, Sacramento fans. The Sacramento Kings’ prized rookie Tyrese Haliburton just got hurt on a routine play bringing down the ball. The crafty guard was evading a Dallas Mavericks defender, which resulted in an awkward step that seemed to hyperextend his knee. Check the clip for a closer look: Tyrese Haliburton went down awkwardly […]

Washington Wizards point guard Russell Westbrook gifted Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic his jersey after the thrilling game between both teams on Saturday. Westbrook wrote “keep being a killa” on the jersey, which the Mavs star posted on his Instagram story on Sunday.  It was a showdown between Russell Westbrook and Luka Doncic, who were […]

Not only did Boston Celtics swingman Jaylen Brown get better this season, but he also got richer. According to ESPN’s Bobby Marks, Brown will receive a bonus of $1,339,286 for being included in this year’s All-Star game and a $446,429 bonus for the games he has played–a mark he achieved on Sunday against the Portland […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo boldly said that Sunday’s victory over the Brooklyn Nets doesn’t mean anything. This was a surprise to many, especially after the two-time MVP put on an outstanding performance of 49 points, eight rebounds and four assists.  Despite Kevin Durant’s 42 points, the Bucks showed on Sunday that they can keep […]

Detroit Pistons rookie Saddiq Bey set the all-time rookie record for games with five or more 3-pointers made, breaking the record previously held by Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. Bey now has 10 games with at least five or more triples in his rookie year—a remarkable achievement for someone playing in his first year. […]

Miami Heat sniper Duncan Robinson became the fastest player to make 500 3-point shots in the history of the NBA on Saturday versus the Cleveland Cavaliers. This is a remarkable achievement for a player like Robinson, who has worked tremendously hard to make it in the NBA over the past couple of years.  Robinson was […]

Utah Jazz all-star Donovan Mitchell is reportedly going to miss at least one more week as he continues to recover from a significant right lower ankle sprain injury. According to the Jazz medical staff, Mitchell is progressing in his rehab and will be reevaluated in a week once again.  The Jazz have missed Mitchell on […]

L.A. Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard will suit up against the Denver Nuggets after missing five games due to a sore right foot. This is great news for the Clippers as Saturday’s matchup will be among the most important games of the season for the squad.  This contest also serves as the tie-breaker between both teams. […]

LaMelo Ball is back and he’s already making highlight plays for the Charlotte Hornets early in their game versus the Detroit Pistons on Saturday. In the early minutes of the first quarter, Ball threw an 80-foot scoop pass to teammate Miles Bridges for the easy layup. The rookie was definitely missed after being sidelined due […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Kristaps Porzingis left Thursday’s game against the Detroit Pistons due to right knee soreness. This is the same knee that he hurt in last year’s playoffs, requiring surgery during the offseason. Porzingis also endured a left ankle sprain last week which kept him sidelined for three games. The Porzingis experience continues […]

TikTokers Josh Richards and Griffin Johnson are taking their talents to the sports agency world. They launched CrossCheck Sports— a business they’ve set up alongside partners Marshall Sandman and Michael Gruen. The agency will handle NBA basketball players and eventually expand to other athletes from different sports in the future. “I have always been a […]

With the Miami Heat’s victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, head coach Erik Spoelstra joins an elite group of coaches to win 600 games with one franchise. The coaches part of this exclusive club are all-time greats such as San Antonio Spurs current coach Greg Popovich (1,308), Jerry Sloan with the Utah Jazz […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo brought people out of their seats after dunking on San Antonio Spurs center Jakob Poeltl. Adebayo skyrocketed up after a beautiful pass from Heat guard Goron Dragic. This is one of the multiple highlight plays Adebayo has had this season.  Adebayo, who signed a max contract with the Heat […]

Miami Heat legend and future Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade dished out multiple positive comments on Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry on TNT Tuesday. Wade talked about Curry’s impressive ability to dominate on half-court offensive sets and how he instills fear in anyone defending him.  “Fear. You have a little fear not knowing what […]

The Golden State Warriors achieved something this season that they never want to hear ever again for sure—being the team that got blown out the most. Or at least it appears so. Based on the tidbit from The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, Stephen Curry and the Warriors are now the kings of lopsided losses, which got […]

Dallas Mavericks big man Boban Marjanorvic, dubbed as the nicest guy in the NBA, was surprisingly thrown out of Tuesday’s game versus the Golden State Warriors. Marjanovic unintentionally hit Jordan Poole on the head and since he’s so tall, Poole got the best of it and was shaken up after falling down. Boban Marjanovic was […]

Prior to Tuesday’s game versus the Indiana Pacers, Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers were on a slump—losing five games in a row and falling down in the competitive Western Conference. There are a ton of reasons why this happened to the Trail Blazers. Aside from their injury woes, they’ve struggled on the defensive […]

The Indiana Pacers saw their decades-long home winning record get snapped on Tuesday after their blowout loss to Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, who in turn secured a much-needed victory. Before the sorry loss, the Pacers had a winning record at home for 31 straight seasons. As pointed out by Pacers beat reporter […]

Hall of Famer Julius Erving listed his top players of all time and to many people’s surprise, he left out Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James from the list. “He’s the guy who has led the charge in terms of super teams…”@JuliusErving doesn't have LeBron on his top-two All-Time NBA teams 👀 Check out Posted […]