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The trade deadline has passed and as always, it did not fail to disappoint. There was a flurry of moves around the league that could potentially re-shape the rest of the season and similar to years past, a handful of teams made big moves to bolster their squad for what lies ahead. One glaring absentee […]

The New York Knicks appear to be one of the more active teams in the league as Thursday’s trade deadline quickly approaches. Julius Randle and his future in New York has been the stuff of rumors of late, and it sounds like a move away from the Knicks has become a real possibility for the […]

Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator Kevin O’Connell is set to take over the mantle for the Minnesota Vikings. The 36-year-old has been picked by the franchise after their Jim Harbaugh debacle, and while some may consider O’Connell to be a back-up choice for the Vikings, this man is absolutely no scrub. Rams star quarterback Matthew […]

Much has been made about the future of Jimmy Garoppolo with the San Francisco 49ers, particularly after a rather disappointing performance from him during the Niners’ heartbreaking loss to the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC Championship Game. Several teams have already been linked to the two-time Super Bowl champ, which includes the likes of […]

Right now, the future of Russell Westbrook with the Los Angeles Lakers is anything but certain. The former league MVP has been linked to a move away from Hollywood with one of his former teams, the Houston Rockets, reportedly in the mix. A Westbrook-for-John Wall trade has been floated in the rumor mill of late […]

One of the most impressive things about LeBron James’ illustrious 18-year career is how he’s been able to keep a squeaky clean image throughout it all. The Los Angeles Lakers star been a family man ever since he’s had kids and even since before that time, he’s stood by his high school sweetheart turned loving […]

This current Los Angeles Lakers side is a far cry from the squad that won the title 16 months ago. From being the most dominant team in the league, LA has now faltered to becoming a mediocre team that has been the laughing stock of critics and naysayers. All hope is not lost for the […]

It’s no secret that LeBron James plays a major role in the decision-making that goes on behind the scenes for the Los Angeles Lakers, particularly when it comes to the team’s roster. Now that the trade deadline is quickly drawing closer, it sounds like The King is making his presence felt more than usual. It’s […]

With Thursday’s trade deadline quickly approaching, it feels like the Los Angeles Lakers are scrambling to get some sort of deal done. Rumors have been rife about LA trying to look for a way to trade away Russell Westbrook, who himself just hasn’t been a good fit alongside LeBron James and the rest of the […]

The pressure is mounting on the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of what is expected to be a very eventful trade deadline. There is no denying that this team has been struggling mightily for pretty much the entirety of the first half of the season and at this point, it is clear that changes need to […]

Miami Heat veteran Markieff Morris is now closing in on 50 missed games following his incident with Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic. In case you forgot, Jimmy Butler was one of the most heated players on the court after Jokic shoved Morris from behind following a hard foul. Right now, though, Butler appears to have […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are fighting for dear life in the Western Conference at the moment. As of Wednesday afternoon, LA is 26-28 and is currently one game behind the eighth-seeded Clippers for the final playoff spot. Despite their struggles, though, it sounds like LeBron James and Co. already have a plan in motion. None […]

Kyle Murray just put a huge cloud of doubt over his future with the Arizona Cardinals after he decided to delete the team from his social media profiles. The 24-year-old has not spoken about his motivation behind this mysterious act and it has caused quite a ruckus for Carindals fans everywhere. Murray’s agent appears to […]

After another disappointing end to what was a rather impressive campaign for the Green Bay Packers, Aaron Rodgers’ future in Titletown remains to be a big mystery. The Packers are hoping that their superstar quarterback returns next season, but at this point, this is anything but a certainty. Green Bay running back Aaron Jones has […]

There have already been a number of blockbuster trades around the league, but at this point, the Los Angeles Lakers have remained quiet on that front. Be it a matter of choice or not, the fact remains that LeBron James and Co. have yet to land the player(s) they have been longing for as the […]

The Sacramento Kings sent shockwaves throughout the NBA on Tuesday after they pulled the trigger on a blockbuster deal that will now see Domantas Sabonis take his talents to Sactown. In exchange, the Kings sent a package to the Indiana Pacers that is centered around highly-promising guard Tyrese Haliburton. As it turns out, even Haliburton […]

The arrest of Washington Commanders safety Deshazor Everett was confirmed on Tuesday in relation to a fatal car accident back in December. Everett lost his girlfriend, Olivia Peters, in the crash and he is now being charged with involuntary manslaughter for his role in the unfortunate incident. According to TMZ Sports, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s […]

There were a couple of blockbuster deals that went through on Tuesday and one of them involved the New Orleans Pelicans swopping in on CJ McCollum from the Portland Trail Blazers. As it turns out, however, McCollum may not have been the Pels’ first choice. According to ESPN’s NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, New Orleans initially […]

It’s barely been a week since Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from the NFL after an illustrious 22-year career. It came as a shock for many of us, but we’ve slowly grown to accept the reality that we will never see the GOAT take the field in the NFL ever again. Then, all of […]

Austin Reaves has emerged as a new cult favorite among Los Angeles Lakers supporters. The 23-year-old rookie isn’t exactly a star, but the energy he brings whenever he takes the floor has LA fans raving about this young man. Reaves recently had a rather bizarre encounter with a Lakers supporter who asked him to sign […]

Sunday’s NFL Pro Bowl spectacle was mired by the arrest of New Orleans Saints star Alvin Kamara just hours after the event concluded at the Las Vegas Raiders’ Allegiant Stadium. A new key detail about Kamara’s arrest has emerged and it sheds light on what has been a truly bizarre turn of events. According to […]

Joe Burrow has been at the forefront of the Cincinnati Bengals’ fairytale season. The 25-year-old quarterback has led his team to a fantastic campaign and they are now just one win away from taking home the Vince Lombardi trophy. Right now, Burrow has got to be one of the most well-loved figures in the city […]

It looks like Antonio Brown is living his best life outside of the NFL. After his highly-publicized spat with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier in the season, AB now appears to be moving to bigger things. Apparently, this involves a huge Kanye West announcement and a $2,000,000 Super Bowl purchase. On Monday, Brown took to […]

Portland Trail Blazers star CJ McCollum has seen his name dragged around the rumor mill as the trade deadline quickly approaches. As it turns out, these rumors could have a lot of truth behind them with the Blazers reportedly seriously looking at their options with regard to the future of their 30-year-old shooting guard. NBA […]

The trade deadline is just days away and at this point, Russell Westbrook is still part of the Los Angeles Lakers. Rumors have been swirling about a move away from Hollywood for the former league MVP, and it sounds like the word around the league is that LA is doing everything it can to try […]

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum’s status has been upgraded for the upcoming 2022 NBA All-Star Game amid Kevin Durant’s unavailability for the highly-anticipated exhibition match. It was announced on Monday that Tatum has now been elected to be a starter for the All-Star Game with Durant still nursing an MCL sprain in his left knee […]

Currently at 25-28, the Atlanta Hawks sit all the way at the 10th spot out East. They aren’t a very good team right now and the possibility of this squad missing out on the playoffs altogether is slowly becoming a real possibility. It doesn’t sound like the Hawks have accepted their fate, though. According to Chris […]

LeBron James returned to the lineup for the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday night after a five-game absence due to a lingering knee injury. It did not look like his knee was bothering LeBron one bit as he led LA to a thrilling overtime win against the New York Knicks in Crypto.com Arena, 122-115. James […]

The NFL has made its decision on Los Angeles Rams star cornerback Jalen Ramsey and his antics during the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers. As it turns out, his actions during the match are going to cost him quite a bit. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the league has […]

Russell Westbrook isn’t exactly a fan-favorite for the Los Angeles Lakers at the moment. On Saturday night against the New York Knicks, the home crowd at Crypto.com Arena let Russ have it after a horrendous miss from the former league MVP. The term “nothing but net” is a common phrase used in basketball. However, it’s […]

James Harden has been the talk of the town of late amid rumors of the Brooklyn Nets superstar being linked to a move away from the Brooklyn Nets. The whispers have been getting a lot louder of late, which leads us all to believe that the Nets parting ways with Harden could become a real […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash is a glass-half-full type of guy. This is exactly why the 47-year-old shot-caller opted to focus on the silver lining of his team’s embarrassing 125-102 loss to the Utah Jazz on Friday night. Instead of lambasting his team for the poor effort they put forth against a determined Jazz […]

The Brooklyn Nets suffered one of their worst losses of the season on Friday night as the Utah Jazz blew them out, 125-102. Kyrie Irving was the lone superstar available for the Nets with both Kevin Durant and James Harden dealing with respective injuries, and true enough, the Jazz made easy work of a shorthanded […]

Two-time Los Angeles Lakers champion Lamar Odom made headlines again on Friday after an embarrassing moment during the latest episode of Celebrity Big Brother. The 42-year-old was at the center of a gastrointestinal accident that led to Odom literally pooping on his bed. Yes, you read that right folks. Here’s a clip from the episode […]

James Harden himself has already denied reports about how he’s unhappy with his current situation with the Brooklyn Nets. However, as most suspect, there’s much more to this issue than what’s on the surface. Despite Harden’s denial, the narrative just won’t go away. The same can be said about rumors pertaining to a possible move […]

After a furious stretch in late December that saw him re-establish his importance for the New York Knicks, Kemba Walker has now fallen back to earth with his recent slump. The 31-year-old veteran has now spoken out about his current stature with the team and it sounds like Walker is keeping his head down throughout […]

For some folks, the new commercials during the Super Bowl are something they’re looking forward to, at least to a certain extent, as much as the actual game. Miami Heat star Kyle Lowry is one of the first NBA stars to have his own ad released ahead of the big game and unfortunately for the […]

Tom Brady isn’t the only superstar quarterback that has decided to hang it up after this season. All the attention may be on the GOAT — and rightfully so — but we also cannot overlook the fact that Pittsburgh Steelers icon Ben Roethlisberger has himself also retired from football after 18 illustrious seasons. Steelers star […]

After two years in basketball purgatory, the Golden State Warriors have finally re-established themselves as a legitimate threat to this year’s title. It now sounds like the Dubs are now exploring the possibility of bolstering their squad ahead of the trade deadline as they look towards the second half of the regular season and of […]