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Back in 2003, when LeBron James entered the league as one of the most high-profile teenage athletes of all time, he absolutely took the world by storm. Fast forward more than a decade later and a 20-year-old Karl-Anthony Towns straight out of Kentucky was following a similar path. For his part, Towns firmly believed that […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been bosted with some outstanding news ahead of Thursday’s matchup against the New Orleans Saints. Injuries have been a thorn on the Cowboys’ side for pretty much the entire season, but it sounds like Lady Luck is now starting to smile on them. According to reports, all three of the Cowboys’ […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have had an up-and-down season thus far. It’s pretty much been a roller coaster ride for the team, which at the moment, is in possession of an 11-10 record for the sixth spot in a very tight race in the Western Conference. The Clippers had a horrendous start to their campaign […]

The Los Angeles Lakers received some brutal news on Tuesday after it was confirmed that LeBron James had tested positive for COVID-19. The four-time league MVP will now be sidelined for at least 10 days, which means that right now, all eyes will be on Anthony Davis. Not only will LeBron be unable to play […]

We’re just a quarter through the 2021-22 regular season but already, the MVP picture is beginning to take shape. It might be way too early right now, but at this point, Hall of Fame big man Shaquille O’Neal has already declared his favorite to bag the coveted award. At the moment, Shaq has no doubt […]

There are few greater competitors in the game than Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. It’s no secret that Kobe’s ruthlessness spills far beyond the basketball court and apparently, WNBA icon Diana Taurasi once fell victim to this. In a recent interview with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks, Chicago Sky star Candace Parker revealed an epic […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James looked like he was about to pull off Michael Jordan’s infamous closed-eyes free throw on Sunday against the Detroit Pistons. Unfortunately for LeBron, it ended in disaster. LeBron appeared to have said he was going to close his eyes as he was about to take a free throw in […]

Klay Thompson made headlines on Monday after he went through his first full scrimmage session with the Santa Cruz Warriors of the G League. As it turns out, there are even more goodies from where that came from. Thompson looked like his old self again as he hit an epic game-winner during practice. Unsurprisingly, the […]

As it is, it sounds like Goran Dragic has played his last game in a Toronto Raptors uniform. The 35-year-old is currently away from the squad indefinitely as he deals with personal matters in his home country of Slovenia. A trade or a buyout is seemingly looming and right now, the Dallas Mavericks have emerged […]

Gary Payton II is playing some of the best basketball of his career right now with the Golden State Warriors. He’s by no means a superstar but the 6-foot-3 swingman has played a key role off the bench for the league-best Dubs early in the season. At this point, however, Payton is still in a […]

In case you missed it, the New York Knicks are already rumored to have placed Kemba Walker on the trade block. This follows head coach Tom Thibodeau’s shocking decision to kick the four-time All-Star out of his rotation completely. Walker’s market value is reportedly at an all-time low right now, but as it appears, the […]

Klay Thompson just put in his first scrimmage session with the Santa Cruz Warriors of the G League and unsurprisingly, the All-Star shooting guard made an immediate impact. Thompson apparently made his first 18 shots in practice as he made it abundantly clear that rust isn’t going to be an issue for him moving forward. […]

In a rather surprising turn of events, John Wall recently declared his intention to play for the Houston Rockets. This was after the team announced previously that the former All-Star would not be part of the rotation as they try and search for a suitable trade for Wall. Right now, though, it sounds like Wall […]

The New York Knicks made a shocking announcement on Monday after they revealed that Kemba Walker has been yanked out of the rotation moving forward. As it turns out, this was merely a first step in what is looking like the end of Kemba’s short-lived tenure in New York. According to A. Sherrod Blakely of […]

Monday night will feature a highly-anticipated showdown between the Denver Nuggets and the Miami Heat. Aside from these sides being two of the top teams in their respective conferences, the underlying storyline is that of Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris. When these two teams last met, Jokic was ejected for shoving Morris to the ground […]

The Golden State Warriors are finally set to get Klay Thompson back sometime before Christmas. The five-time All-Star has been ramping up his rehab ahead of his highly-anticipated season debut, which now includes his first scrimmage session with the Santa Cruz Warriors. Here’s a look at Thompson putting in a full practice with the Warriors’ […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came up with a much-needed win on Sunday over the Detroit Pistons, 110-106. LeBron James came up big for LA, scoring a team-high 33 points as he led the Lakers to their 11th win of the season. LeBron is still dealing with an abdominal injury that kept him out for a […]

Earlier reports confirmed that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, via the multi-billion dollar company Fenway Sports Group, is on the verge of becoming an NHL franchise owner. FSG is reportedly closing in on the purchase of the Pittsburgh Penguins, but it sounds like it won’t stop there. According to Dan Primack of Axios, FSG […]

Odell Beckham Jr. officially got off the mark for the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday after scoring his first touchdown for his new team. It was a momentous occasion for the 29-year-old but as it appears, it may have come at quite a cost. According to reports, the Rams wide receiver has come out of […]

The Golden State Warriors are in possession of the best record in the league right now. At 18-2, the Dubs are literally the best team in the NBA at the moment and as it is, they are definitely looking like legitimate title contenders for the 2022 title. It’s hard to imagine how this same Warriors […]

The Golden State Warriors logged their 17th win of the season on Friday in a dominant display against Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. The Dubs are literally the best team in the NBA right now and it isn’t really very close. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has sounded off on his team’s strong […]

The Brooklyn Nets suffered a disappointing 113-107 home loss at the hands of the Phoenix Suns on Saturday and unsurprisingly, the critics have taken out the pitchforks. Kevin Durant balled out for the Nets yet again, but he didn’t get much help from superstar teammate James Harden. At the same time, Kyrie Irving remains in […]

New York sports fans are some of the most savage group of supporters you can ever come across. Their relentlessness was on full display on Saturday as their Brooklyn Nets took on Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns. Nets superstar James Harden was on the wrong end of some jeers from the home crowd at […]

The New York Giants take on the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 12 and there’s going to be a lot riding in this highly-anticipated NFC East matchup. These two teams have a bit of recent history stemming from last season wherein the Eagles virtually cost the Giants their playoff spot. Last season, Giants coach Joe Judge […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered another loss on Friday, this time at the hands of a Sacramento Kings side that just recently fired their head coach. LeBron James suited up for LA again in this one following a lengthy spell on the sidelines, but it was clear that The King did not have the best […]

Very few people are aware of the exact state Kyrie Irving currently is in right now amid his exile from the Brooklyn Nets. Apart from an IG Live session a few months ago, Irving hasn’t really been very vocal about his situation. Nets guard DeAndre Bembry’ has now provided a quick glimpse at his teammate’s current […]

The Boston Celtics have now lost back-to-back games following Friday’s 96-88 defeat at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs. It was another disappointing loss for the C’s who are now in possession of a 10-10 record in the East. Celtics star Jayson Tatum produced a 24-point, 12-rebound double-double but it was another off shooting […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is a member of the NBA’s zero haters club. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar once again proved why he’s such an adored figure by NBA supporters everywhere as he shared an endearing moment with a young fan during Friday’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets. A random sign from a young boy in the stands […]

There are few better fits in the NBA right now than Jimmy Butler with the Miami Heat. The guy pretty much embodies what this franchise stands for. This is exactly why it’s quite shocking to learn that at one point in his career, Butler actually hated on the Heat. The 32-year-old recently came to a […]

Gary Payton II has been making waves for the Golden State Warriors for a couple of his jaw-dropping dunks this season. As it turns out, however, the 28-year-old believes that he is by no means the best dunker on the Dubs. According to Payton, his vote would have to go to Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga: […]

Draymond Green has been in his fair share of on-court altercations throughout his career. This is exactly why the Golden State Warriors star had a few things to say about the fight that went down between LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart. Green drew from his own personal experience as he provided a bit of advice […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant is in danger of missing significant time after he was forced to exit the court on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks following a non-contact leg injury. Morant appeared to be in considerable pain which is definitely a cause for concern for Grizzlies fans everywhere. Here’s a look at the incident […]

The New Orleans Pelicans got a major boost on Friday after it was revealed that Zion Williamson has cleared a major hurdle in his road to recovery. The Pelicans released an official statement via NBA.com stating that Williamson has now been cleared to participate in full team activities as he closes in on his highly-anticipated […]

There’s is very little doubt, if any, that Stephen Curry will go down in history as the greatest shooter of all time. This notion is more than enough to warrant comparisons between the Golden State Warriors superstar and the GOAT himself, Michael Jordan. For his part, Steve Kerr had the opportunity to play alongside MJ […]

LeBron James came up huge for the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday when they took down the Indiana Pacers, 124-116, in a thrilling contest. LeBron hit a couple of clutch shots in overtime and in a bit of a surprise move, the four-time NBA champ busted out an NSFW celebration to express just how hyped […]

It’s now been nearly a week since Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart was involved in an ugly incident with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Stewart has now served his two-game suspension for his antics during what nearly turned out to be a brawl between the two teams and at this point, it […]

Luka Doncic finally returned for the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday after a three-game absence. The Mavs star has been dealing with multiple sprains on both his left knee and his left ankle but apparently, these were not enough to prevent him from taking the floor against the Los Angeles Clippers. As expected, Doncic came up […]

The Los Angeles Lakers return to action on Friday to take on the Sacramento Kings. LA will be looking to log back-to-back wins following Wednesday’s eventful victory over the Indiana Pacers. The Lakers have released their official injury report for Friday’s tilt and it’s a bit of a mixed bag for the Purple and Gold […]

The Thanksgiving spectacle between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders certainly delivered. It had its fair share of controversial moments, a handful of game-shifting plays, a thrilling overtime period, and of course, Jerry Jones blasting the referees after a loss. It was the Raiders that came up with a much-needed win here, 36-33. […]