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Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley aren’t exactly the best of friends. These two Hall of Famers have been known to go at it from time time as co-hosts on the NBA on TNT broadcast. Shaq and Chuck had another incident on Monday and unfrotunately for Barkley, it ended up in him being completely red-faced. As […]

It’s a poorly kept secret that the Los Angeles Lakers have been doing their due diligence on a potential Russell Westbrook deal. The team may deny having any interest in parting ways with a player they traded for just a few months ago (and they gave up quite a haul, too) but it’s hard to […]

It comes to no surprise that the Los Angeles Lakers are currently being linked to a handful of players from around the league as the trade deadline draws nearer. LA hasn’t exactly been the best team in the NBA during the first half of the season and at this point, it only makes sense that […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans and critics alike are now looking back at this team’s offseason moves with a bit of regret. Now with the benefit of hindsight, it appears that the Lakers trading for Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards was not really the best decision for the franchise. It’s no secret that LeBron James […]

Rumors have been circling about Frank Vogel possibly losing his job as the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Monday’s win over the Utah Jazz was a big one for both LA and Vogel, with reports emerging that he could have actually been fired had the Lakers lost again. Prior to LA’s bounce-back win […]

LeBron James’ frustration boiled over on Saturday after the Los Angeles Lakers were on the receiving end of an embarrassing demolition job courtesy of the Denver Nuggets. After being blown out by no less than 37 points, LeBron decided to skip his post-game press conference — something that is a very uncommon occurrence for the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have a firm plan in place ahead of the trade deadline. It is clear at this point in the season that LA needs to shake things up and it looks like Talen Horton-Tucker could be getting the short end of the stick. Rumors have been circling about the Lakers […]

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are set to take the next step in their quest to defend their title as they take on the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. The Bucs are currently not the favorites to reach the Super Bowl this season, but one particular statistic has given Brady and Co. […]

It was reported on Monday that the possibility of James Harden parting ways with Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets has become a distinct possibility. As it turns out, the Nets could be looking to shake up their roster ahead of the trade deadline with new reports now emerging about the team potentially parting ways […]

The Boston Celtics have had a relatively strong start to the new year and their huge win over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday (followed by another victory against the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday) shows that this team appears to be moving in the right direction. Be that as it may, the Celtics are still […]

Russell Westbrook submitted his entry for dunk of the year on Monday night as he tried to end the career of Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert. It’s one of the most emphatic dunks you’ll ever see from Westbrook and apparently, even Los Angeles Lakers teammate LeBron James could not agree any more. LeBron was at […]

We’ve just received the first relevant update on the condition of Arizona Cardinals star Budda Baker after he was carted off the field on Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams due to a head injury. Cardinals SVP for Media Relations Mark Dalton has provided a critical update on Baker, who was rushed to the […]

Russell Westbrook has been heavily criticized of late after what has been a terrible first half of the season for the Los Angeles Lakers. Russ is well aware of all the slander and on Monday night, he decided to release his full wrath on Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert. The Lakers guard found himself […]

Ja Morant was involved in a bit of a scuffle on Monday night as the Memphis Grizzlies took on the Chicago Bulls. Morant got into it with Bulls big man Tony Bradley after a rather malicious-looking foul from the Chicago center. Morant was pretty heated on the bench after the incident and he had quite […]

Peyton Manning is one of the greatest quarterbacks that ever played the game. The Indianapolis Colts legend terrorized opposing defenses for many years in what turned out to be a truly iconic career for the five-time league MVP. Dwayne Johnson aka The Rock recently guested on Manningcast with Peyton and his brother, Eli Manning, and it […]

The Golden State Warriors have emerged as one of the best teams in the league during the first half of the season. Nevertheless, there’s also no denying that the Dubs could use an upgrade for their roster as they look to secure another NBA title this term. The good news for Golden State’s young rising […]

The Dallas Mavericks have emerged as buyers as the February trade deadline draws nearer. Luka Doncic and the Mavs appear to be in the market for a big man, and it looks like they will be looking to overtake the Los Angeles Lakers in the race to acquire a highly coveted Eastern Conference center. According […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered one of their most embarrassing losses of the season (unfortunately, there have been more than a few) on Saturday as they were utterly blown out by the Denver Nuggets, 133-96. After the game, LeBron James was not at all in a jovial mood and his surprising actions could spell more […]

The Las Vegas Raiders appear to be wasting no time in the offseason as they look to overhaul their front office following another disappointing campaign. The Raiders were able to book their place in the Wild Card round but their season came crashing down on Sunday after they suffered a 26-19 defeat at the hands […]

Most of us haven’t even heard of the name Chamath Palihapitiya until Monday afternoon. Well, the man is now making headlines for his controversial statements about the Uyghur genocide in China, and unfortunately for the Golden State Warriors, the fact that Palihapitiya is a co-owner of the franchise means that the team has now been […]

The Atlanta Hawks suffered another disappointing loss on Saturday, 117-108. That’s now five straight losses for the struggling Hawks and at this point, the fans are starting to panic amid their team’s recent slump. To make matters worse, Trae Young and Co. haven’t actually won a game at home since November 22nd. Yes, you read […]

A dildo was spotted on the end zone on Saturday night as the Buffalo Bills took on the New England Patriots in the Wild Card round. Yes, you read that right. A dildo found its way to the field and we have the photo to prove it. Here’s an image of Kendrick Bourne celebrating his […]

The Las Vegas Raiders’ season officially came to an end on Saturday after they suffered a 26-19 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in the Wild Card Round. It was a bitterly disappointing loss for the Raiders, but after the game, Las Vegas quarterback Derek Carr had a very inspiring message about his squad. Carr admitted […]

There’s more bad news for the Brooklyn Nets after Kevin Durant had to exit Saturday’s tilt against the New Orleans Pelicans. KD suffered what is now being labeled as a knee sprain after a collision with teammate Bruce Brown and it sounds like the former MVP is going to spend some time on the shelf […]

There’s no doubt that Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time. His recent record-breaking three-point feat in Madison Square Garden serves as a clear testament to this fact. At this point in his career, one could even argue that the Golden State Warriors superstar has emerged as the younger generation’s Michael Jordan. Dubs […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry suffered a bit of a knock on Friday night as the Dubs destroyed the Chicago Bulls, 138-96. The former back-to-back MVP fell hard on his right hand during the game, and it now appears that he’s going to spend some time on the shelf because of the injury. According […]

It’s no secret that Russell Westbrook has not been the perfect fit for the Los Angeles Lakers since that blockbuster trade last summer. The former league MVP has still been stuffing the stat sheet — as he has been throughout his decorated career — but he just hasn’t found his groove playing alongside the likes […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been the embodiment of consistency throughout what has been an amazing 18-year career. More than a few folks consider him to be the greatest player to have ever held a basketball and LeBron’s recent scoring feat could work to strengthen this bold claim. On Wednesday, the Lakers superstar […]

Much has been made of how today’s NBA would pale in comparison to the physical nature of the game many decades ago. Many believe that today’s superstars such as LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets just would not be able to withstand the physicality of the 1980s […]

Tyler Herro has been balling out for the Miami Heat this season. He’s been an absolute revelation for this side and his strong play has propelled him as the frontrunner for this term’s Sixth Man of the Year. One of the reasons behind Herro’s strong play stems from the fact that he currently has just […]

At 26-15, the Brooklyn Nets are currently tied with the Miami Heat (as of Friday afternoon) for the second-best record in the Eastern Conference. Kevin Durant and Co. haven’t exactly been dominating the NBA of late, but there’s no denying that the return of Kyrie Irving, albeit for road games, has and will continue to […]

LaMelo Ball came out to play on Friday night as the Charlotte Hornets hosted the Orlando Magic. The reigning Rookie of the Year put on a show throughout the contest but there was no better sequence than LaMelo’s epic antics early in the third quarter. The Hornets star had the whole stadium rocking as he […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is one of the brightest young stars in the NBA today. This is exactly why it comes to no surprise that he always catches the eye of fans wherever he goes. A few weeks ago, the reigning Rookie of the Year had a bit of a curious exchange with a […]

Donovan Mitchell is the cornerstone superstar of the Utah Jazz. He’s going to be the centerpiece of this franchise for many years to come, and the fact that the team secured him to a massive extension last year serves as a clear testament to this fact. Be that as it may, this has not quelled […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Lamar Odom has weighed in on the most recent controversy involving Sacramento Kings big man Tristan Thompson and Khloe Kardashian. Thompson’s rocky relationship with Kardashian recently took another hit after the Kings center fathered a child with another woman while being in a relationship with Khloe. Lamar also happens to […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard and Russell Westbrook aren’t exactly the best of friends. These two are some of the most intense competitors you can ever come across and they have had their fair share of battles against each other on the basketball court. For his part, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has earned a […]

We’ve already reached the midway point of the season and yet the Los Angeles Lakers continue to struggle as a unit. Russell Westbrook has been one of the biggest disappointments for LA thus far, and at this point, the rumors about a potential trade away from the Lakers continue to rumble on for the former […]

The Memphis Grizzlies handed Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets with their third consecutive loss on Monday and this was thanks in large part to another offensive explosion by Grizzlies star Ja Morant. The 22-year-old went off for 36 points against KD and his Nets as he led Memphis to a 118-104 statement win. After […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler could not put any weight on his injured foot as he was helped off the court late in the third quarter of Monday’s bout against the Golden State Warriors. There is no official confirmation yet with regard to the severity of the injury, but the fact that the Heat star […]