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Stephen Curry produced yet another spectacular performance on Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers. The former back-to-back MVP took the basketball world by storm with his jaw-dropping offensive explosion against Paul George and Co. For Golden State Warriors teammate Draymond Green, however, he sees one downside to Curry’s greatness. According to Green, one thing that […]

As expected, the announcement of NBA’s Top 75 all-time list garnered a ton of controversy. Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce received the ultimate honor of being named on the prestigious list, but unsurprisingly, there have been more than a few people who believe that The Truth does not deserve his spot on the list. Some […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has never been very vocal about chasing the legacy of Michael Jordan. LeBron is considered by many as one of the greatest ever, but for most folks, he has yet to surpass the Chicago Bulls legend in terms of what he’s done on the basketball court. Well, as it […]

The New York Knicks pulled off an epic victory against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday in what turned out to be one of the most memorable opening night matchups in the history of the NBA. As it turns out, however, Julius Randle was a little too ecstatic after their double-overtime victory, and it cost him […]

Thursday night featured a marquee matchup between the Atlanta Hawks and the Dallas Mavericks. It was Trae Young and his Hawks that came out on top in a convincing victory over Luka Doncic and the Mavs and after the game, Trae had a special message for all those who continue to doubt Atlanta. Trae Young […]

Russell Westbrook was not exactly in the best of moods following his much-anticipated yet rather disappointing debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on opening night. It’s been a couple of days since, and Anthony Davis has now provided a bit of an update on Russ. Everything looks fine within the Lakers camp right now, and […]

While there are a lot of people out there who believe that the Los Angeles Lakers should be considered as one of the title favorites this season, there are still those who are not too confident about LA’s title hopes. One of them is Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce, who himself recently threw a bit […]

Ja Morant is set to make one of the biggest decisions of his life next summer as he enters the final year of his rookie contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. The 22-year-old is without a doubt the cornerstone superstar of the Grizzlies right now, which is why they are fully expected to table a huge […]

It looks like we’re all about to be treated to a showdown between Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant and New York Giants legend Eli Manning. The iconic NFL quarterback recently called out Durant for what could potentially be an intriguing turn of events. Before you get too excited, we need to clear up that what […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are set to face Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets on Friday in what is going to be one of the most important games of their regular season. Unsurprisingly, though, all eyes are still on Ben Simmons as the drama surrounding his situation with the Sixers continues to rage on. There is […]

LaMelo Ball is living his best life in the NBA. The Charlotte Hornets star opened the season in style with a jaw-dropping 31-point performance on opening night as the Charlotte Hornets defeated the Indiana Pacers, 123-122. In true LaMelo Ball fashion, the reigning Rookie of the Year matched his eyebrow-raising effort on the court with […]

Ben Simmons is putting on a show right now. After shocking the Philadelphia 76ers by literally showing up at their doorstep without any prior notice, the former Rookie of the Year then proceeds to pull off a sensational stunt in practice that not only got him suspended but also brought up his team-imposed fines to […]

Magic Johnson shocked the entire basketball world when he announced that he was stepping down as the president of the Los Angeles Lakers back in 2019. As it turns out, even LeBron James himself was taken aback by Magic’s abrupt departure. Johnson recently revealed that he did not confide in either LeBron or Lakers owner […]

As LeBron James enters his 19th season in the league, the debate rages on on whether or not he can actually claim the GOAT status once he finally hangs it up. Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal certainly seems to think so, and he’s even exposed LeBron’s secret plan on how he intends to end […]

Russell Westbrook made his highly-anticipated regular-season debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday in a 121-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors. It was anything but a stellar performance from the former league MVP and it does feel like it’s going to be a bumpy ride ahead for both Russ and the Lakers. Purple […]

Much has been made of the current plans of Washington Football Team as the NFL trade deadline approaches. While WFT might actually be in the market for a new quarterback, it doesn’t sound like Miami Dolphins star Tua Tagovailoa is going to be heading to the Capital anytime soon. Previous reports suggested that Washington was […]

The entire basketball world had their eyes on Tuesday’s opening night matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors. Even Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard was glued to his TV for the game, and he was one of those who took notice of LeBron James’ season debut performance. Dame had just […]

To say that Russell Westbrook had a rather forgettable debut for the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night would be a bit of an understatement. The former MVP has been criticized for the role he played (or the lack thereof) in LA’s opening night loss to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Westbrook himself […]

Tuesday night marked a momentous occasion for the Milwaukee Bucks as they kicked off their title defense for the 2021-22 season. It was also an opportunity for the team to unveil their 2021 championship ring — in front of the visiting Kevin Durant and his Brooklyn Nets, no less. Here’s a look at the Bucks’ […]

It’s no secret that Marvin Bagley and the Sacramento Kings are not in a very good place right now. However, it still comes as a complete shock that the Kings have effectively ended all hope of a reconciliation between both parties just one day before the team kicks off the 2021-22 campaign. According to Jeff […]

One of the biggest talking points for the Phoenix Suns during the offseason was their decision not to offer a max deal for big man Deandre Ayton. Contract talks have stalled between the Suns and the 23-year-old rising star and at this point, more than a few folks are questioning why Phoenix has been acting […]

There has been a lot of talk around the NBA’s rule changes ahead of the new season. Game officials will now be cracking down on foul fishing, particularly on offensive players that create contact with defenders in order to draw fouls. As it turns out, however, Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler could not be bothered […]

The Chicago Sky clinched their first WNBA title in franchise history on Sunday following a huge Game 4 win over Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury. Two-time league MVP Candace Parker put forth an epic performance in one of the most important games of her life, and as it turns out, Los Angeles Lakers legend […]

Sunday’s win marked a huge occasion for the Las Vegas Raiders following all the drama that has been brought about by the Jon Gruden situation. Following their 34-24 win over the Denver Broncos, Derek Carr took the stage to offer a bit of a rallying cry for the entire Raiders Nation. Carr highlighted the importance […]

A shorthanded Cleveland Browns side suffered a frustrating 37-14 loss at the hands of the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. To make matters worse, star quarterback Baker Mayfield also reaggravated his shoulder injury in the defeat. The 26-year-old QB has now provided a first-hand update of his shoulder problem and it might be a bit worrisome […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors are coming off back-to-back seasons that have been rather disappointing. That’s actually a bit of an understatement considering how successful the Dubs have been in previous years. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr understands that there is a lot of pressure on the Warriors this season. In a recent […]

Urban Meyer finally logged his first win in the NFL on Saturday after guiding the Jacksonville Jaguars to their first victory in the last 21 games. The Jags escaped with a 23-20 win over the Miami Dolphins and it was thanks in large part to a crucial game-winning play in the dying seconds of the […]

The Chicago Sky bagged their first title in franchise history on Sunday after an epic win over Diana Taurasi and the Phoenix Mercury. It was also an understandably emotional moment for Candace Parker, who herself is currently playing in her first season for Chicago. The 35-year-old veteran turned in a vintage performance on Sunday, logging […]

The Green Bay Packers logged their fifth straight win of the season on Sunday in a dominant display against the Chicago Bears. It was another impressive performance from the great Aaron Rodgers and for good measure, the reigning league MVP also delivered one of the most savage troll jobs against Bear fans right after scoring […]

Could Kyrie Irving actually be allowed to play in home games for the Brooklyn Nets in spite of New York’s vaccine mandate? Well, mayoral candidate Eric Adams certainly seems to think so. Adams, the Democratic bet who has emerged as the favorite to win the mayoral elections in November, recently stated that he’s “extremely optimistic” […]

Much has been made about the Los Angeles Lakers’ rotation this coming season. One of the biggest topics of discussion is what type of staring lineup head coach Frank Vogel is going to employ come the new campaign. LA currently has a bit of a logjam at the 5 spot right now, and new recruit […]

LA County is turning the tables on Vanessa Bryant in what has become a truly controversial lawsuit over leaked photos of Kobe Bryant’s helicopter crash site. The wife of the late, great Los Angeles Lakers legend is now being asked to undergo a psychiatric exam to prove her claim in the lawsuit. In a report […]

At least one Philadelphia 76ers icon is showing some love for the embattled Ben Simmons. After a summer that has been characterized by a lot of drama over a botched trade, Simmons is now back with the team ahead of Tuesday’s season tip-off. Sixers legend Allen Iverson sent out a strong message of support for […]

The Portland Trail Blazers made a few tough calls on Saturday as they rounded out their roster for the season tip-off. This includes their decision to remove a former teammate of LeBron James and Stephen Curry from the roster. According to a report posted on NBA.com, Quinn Cook has lost out his roster spot for […]

Russell Westbrook hasn’t exactly had a dream start with his new team. The Los Angeles Lakers went 0-6 in the preseason, and for his part, Russ has been criticized for his lackluster play in his first couple of starts for LA. It looks like all the negativity is creeping up on Westbrook right now. Russ […]

The 2021-22 campaign hasn’t even started yet and already, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant appears to be in mid-season form. We’re not really talking about his basketball here, although he has turned in a couple of eye-catching performances for the Nets in the preseason. At this point, it’s KD’s social media game that is already […]

Gabrielle Union is a pretty nice lady. As it turns out, however, the Hollywood actress can get pretty fierce when it comes to defending the honor of her husband, Dwyane Wade, and his Miami Heat superteam with fellow Big 3 members LeBron James and Chris Bosh. On a recent appearance on JJ Redick’s Old Man & […]

There aren’t too many people who are backing Kyrie Irving right now with regards to the Brooklyn Nets superstar’s refusal to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Well, NBA legend Stephon Marbury is one of them, and the former All-Star point guard decided to go on an all-out attack on ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith over the broadcaster’s […]

In spite of the fact that he played just one season for the Toronto Raptors, there’s no denying that Kawhi Leonard has earned legendary status within the city. The fact that he led the Raptors to its very first NBA championship probably has a lot to do with it. Now with the Los Angeles Clippers, […]