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Saturday’s 4-1 shellacking at the hands of Watford proved to be the final straw for under-fire Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar-Solskjaer. According to multiple reports, the Red Devils have decided to sack the 48-year-old manager after what has been a dismal campaign for United this season. This report comes via football insider Fabrizio Romano: Manchester […]

The last time we saw Jamal Murray suiting up for the Denver Nuggets was in April. He’s been out of action for over six months now after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL on his left knee. It looks like he’s progressing well in his rehab, though, and the 24-year-old himself recently provided a […]

Things got testy on Thursday night as the Denver Nuggets hosted the Philadelphia 76ers. At one point in the contest, Denver coach Michael Malone got ejected for rushing to the court to confront a game official. Malone looked like he channeled his inner Nikola Jokic as he charged the referee. Incidentally, it was Jokic himself […]

Stephen Curry, well, did Stephen Curry things on Thursday as he led the Golden State Warriors to a wild comeback win over the Cavs in Cleveland. The Dubs were down by 13 points entering the fourth quarter and while things looked bleak for the Warriors, Steph made sure they were going to escape with a […]

The Miami Heat scored a big win on Thursday over a surging Washinton Wizards side, 112-97. It was a statement win for Miami as they took down one of the top teams in the East to position themselves at the very top of the conference. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was in an understandably jovial […]

Reports surfaced on Thursday that the Philadelphia 76ers are engaged in talks with the Detroit Pistons over a potential Ben Simmons deal involving Jerami Grant. Nevertheless, it is also being reported that the Sixers are also considering keeping Simmons in Philly despite what has been nothing short of a tumultuous standoff between the two sides, […]

Wednesday’s marquee matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Milwaukee Bucks produced quite a spectacle. It was the defending champions Bucks that emerged with a hard-fought 109-102 victory as all eyes focused on the individual matchup between reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Anthony Davis. Richard Jefferson, who used to be teammates with LeBron […]

Boston Celtics veteran Enes Kanter has been very vocal about his feelings about China and the alleged slave labor trade that goes unpunished in the said country. Kanter has now taken aim at Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who he believes is nothing but a mere puppet of the Chinese regime. Kanter recently went […]

The Boston Celtics will be playing their 16th game of the season on Friday night, but it will not be your typical regular-season contest. The C’s will be facing off against one of their fiercest rivals in the Los Angeles Lakers and for his part, it is clear that Jayson Tatum is very much looking […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could have definitely used LeBron James on Wednesday against the Milwaukee Bucks. LA put up a formidable fight, but in the end, it was Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champs Bucks that escaped with a hard-fought 109-102 victory. LeBron has been dealing with an abdominal injury that has kept him on […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade recently guested on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to promote his new book. Unsurprisingly, one of the first topics discussed was his relationship with his wife, Gabrielle Union. Colbert dropped a hilarious accusation on Wade about having Union’s poster on his wall when he was a teenager. The Heat legend […]

The Los Angeles Lakers lost a close one to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday behind an offensive explosion courtesy of reigning Finals MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The much-criticized Russell Westbrook actually had a noteworthy performance for LA, but it also featured a rather forgettable Shaqtin’ a Fool moment from the nine-time All-Star. Here’s a look at […]

James Harden took center stage for the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday as he led his team to a 109-99 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Harden has been a full participant for all of Brooklyn’s first 15 games of the season, and at this point, his minutes are adding up. After Wednesday’s victory, Harden shared his […]

LeBron James put up a few shots on Wednesday prior to the Los Angeles Lakers’ high-profile matchup against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the defending champions Milwaukee Bucks. By the way Lebron was moving around in his pre-game workout, it actually looked like he was going to suit up for LA to face the Bucks. James still […]

We are all well aware of the fact that Bill Belichick is well compensated well by the New England Patriots. However, I’m betting more than a few folks will be surprised to realize just how much the 69-year-old shot-caller/general manager actually earns — especially if you put it in the context of some of his […]

It’s no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling early on in the season. It would be an understatement to say that the star-studded side has failed to live up to the lofty expectations many had before the start of the season. Then again, a lot of people also believed that LA’s offseason […]

Stephen Curry has been on an absolute tear this season. So much so, that the Golden State Warriors superstar has emerged as the early frontrunner in this year’s MVP race. Curry’s scorching hot start to the season, however, could come to a screeching halt with recent reports suggesting that the seven-time All-Star could be forced […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade has a trophy case that any Hall of Famer would be proud of. He amassed countless accolades throughout a decorated basketball career. However, one individual award Wade never won was the Most Valuable Player trophy. Wade recently opened up about the 2008-09 MVP race wherein he came third in the […]

John Wall has yet to play a single minute this season for the Houston Rockets. According to reports, the five-time All-Star could end up sitting out the entire year amid his current stalemate with the Rockets. Unsurprisingly, several teams from around the NBA are monitoring Wall’s situation, and as it turns out, the Miami Heat […]

As it is, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is already considered as one of the greatest players to have ever picked up a basketball. He also isn’t bad when it comes to his business ventures outside the basketball court. Cara Lombardo and Laine Higgins of the Wall Street Journal report that Fenway Sports Group […]

Stephen A. Smith has always been known for his hot takes about anything and everything sports-related. On a recent episode of ESPN’s First Take, the renowned broadcaster came out with arguably one of his biggest (and hottest) takes early in the NBA season. Unfortunately for Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, he’s definitely not going to […]

The Brooklyn Nets were completely outplayed by the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday with Stephen Curry and Co. coming away with a 117-99 blowout win at the Barclays Center. After the game, Nets superstar Kevin Durant got brutally honest about his thoughts on the Dubs and their dominant display. KD had nothing but praise for […]

Currently at 10-4, the Brooklyn Nets have been relatively impressive to start the 2021-22 campaign. However, you can also argue that this powerhouse team has yet to live up to the lofty expectations many had on them before the start of the season. What cannot be denied right now is that the absence of Kyrie […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo recently sat down with the folks over at GQ and he had some very interesting things to say during the interview. The one thing that stood out the most was Giannis’ cryptic comments about his future. The former back-to-back MVP dropped a huge hint about his future possibly NOT being […]

Jimmy Butler has been playing some high-level basketball for the surging Miami Heat right now. So much so, that the five-time All-Star has forced himself into the MVP conversation early in the season. Despite his dominance on the hardwood, Butler still makes sure to take the time to work on a few extra-curricular activities outside […]

LeBron James has been out of action for the Los Angeles Lakers for two weeks now and despite some fear that the four-time NBA champ could be sidelined for up to two months due to an abdominal strain, recent reports suggest that he’s closing in on a return. LA’s next game will be a marquee […]

Anthony Davis got unceremoniously tossed from Monday’s tilt between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Chicago Bulls. AD got his second technical foul late in the third quarter and it resulted in an early bath for the Lakers star. Contentiously, the moment that led to the ejection was Davis tying his shoelaces. Yup, you read […]

Alex Caruso made his return to the Staples Center on Monday night for the first time since joining the Chicago Bulls as a free agent during the offseason. The 27-year-old is a fan-favorite among Los Angeles Lakers fans, which is why it isn’t surprising that they came up with a touching tribute video for Caruso […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green is as ruthless as they come when it comes to talking smack. The former Defensive Player of the Year unleashed his full wrath on the great Peyton Manning during ESPN’s Monday Night Football coverage. Unsurprisingly, Green needed just 11 words to absolutely destroy Manning. Interestingly enough, Green’s trash talk […]

The Philadelphia 76ers clearly aren’t backing down with regards to the Ben Simmons trade saga. The Sixers have reportedly slapped the want-away star with another hefty fine, this time for missing the team’s upcoming six-game road stint. This report comes from NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic: The Philadelphia 76ers have fined Ben Simmons […]

Golden State Warriors stud Gary Payton Jr. recently went live with the crew of NBA TV to discuss his recent surge for the Dubs. The 28-year-old was right in the middle of the interview when his dad, Hall of Fame point guard Gary Payton, jumped in on the discussion to surprise his son. It’s always […]

Tracy McGrady is considered by many as one of the biggest snubs in the NBA’s Top 75 all-time list. It appears that the Hall of Famer isn’t happy at all about this development and he singled out Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis as one player who he believes should not be on the list. […]

Cam Newton made his much-anticipated debut for the Carolina Panthers on Sunday and while he wasn’t exactly the best player on the field for his squad, there’s also no denying that the former league MVP made a significant impact for the Panthers as they took down the Arizona Cardinals in a 34-10 blowout win. Bill […]

Despite now being with the Chicago Bulls, Alex Caruso still remains to be one of the most-loved figures within the ranks of the Los Angeles Lakers. The fans absolutely adore the high-flying guard and at this point, some of them are already wishing that Caruso never left LA. Prior to taking his talents to Chicago […]

Earlier this month, the presiding judge of Vanessa Bryant’s lawsuit against the LA County ruled against the county’s request for a psychiatric exam from the widow of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. It was a significant development for Bryant’s camp, but right now, it’s as if the decision has been all but reversed. According […]

Alex Caruso has been making waves for his new team, the Chicago Bulls, early in the season. So much so, that fans of the Los Angeles Lakers already seem to be regretting the team’s decision to let him walk away as a free agent back in the summer. Caruso recently sat down with The Athletic’s […]

The Alex Rodriguez era with the Minnesota Timberwolves isn’t off to a great start. The team is now facing a major hiccup which comes in the form of a whopping $250,000 fine issued by the NBA for what the league has deemed as illegal offseason workouts that were held outside of the team’s market. According […]

After just two years with the Cleveland Browns, Odell Beckham Jr. is now set to open a new chapter in his career with the Los Angeles Rams. It was LA who sensationally won the OBJ sweepstakes following the Browns’ decision to release the three-time Pro-Bowler. At this point, it is clear that Beckham has no […]

UFC veteran referee Herb Dean took center stage again on Saturday after another controversial stoppage during UFC Vegas 42. Dean had yet another questionable moment in the ring after his late stoppage on Saturday’s co-main event between heavyweights Ben Rothwell and Marcos Rogerio de Lima. Unsurprisingly, Dana White was not happy about these developments and […]