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The Milwaukee Bucks convincingly took Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, 120-100. After the game, Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams wasn’t too happy about his team’s loss and he decided to make his feelings known about it. Addressing the media after his team’s disappointing defeat, Williams could not help but point out […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons appears to be on the trading block. After a horrible postseason run, it looks like the Sixers are now inclined to parting ways with the All-Star point guard. As it turns out, however, Philly won’t be sending Simmons to the Cavs in a deal centered around Kevin Love and Collin […]

A lot was on the line in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns. At the end of the opening period, Giannis Antetokounmpo was involved in a bit of a heated moment with Suns star Devin Booker. Clearly, the emotions were running high in this […]

It was earlier reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers have made Collin Sexton available in trade talks. The 22-year-old now appears to be excess to requirements for the Cavs, and at this point, three teams have emerged as the frontrunners to land the 6-foot-1 point guard. According to Evan Dammarell of SB Nation, the Miami Heat, […]

It was utter heartbreak for England on Sunday night as they fell to Italy in the Euro 2020 Final. Unfortunately, some of the fans could not keep their emotions in check as they attacked 19-year-old Bukayo Saka after the Arsenal winger missed what turned out to be a title-deciding penalty in the shootout. A number […]

“Don’t get too comfortable, sweetheart. I was his everything once, too.” This line has emerged as one of the latest viral commodities on the captivating world of TikTok, and apparently, even Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker and celebrity girlfriend Kendall Jenner were not spared from this movement. A TikTok user that goes by the handle […]

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors did not take part in this year’s postseason festivities, but this does not mean that Steph was not able to make an impact through his outstanding level of play this season. So much so, that the Dubs star took home the ESPY award for “Best NBA Player,” beating […]

Team USA’s bid for the gold medal in the upcoming Olympic Games just hit a setback thanks to a shocking loss to Nigeria on Saturday night. It was nothing more than an exhibition match, but this did little to deter the critics from lambasting the national squad’s effort on the mean streets of Twitter. Unfortunately […]

Team USA kicked off its final preparations for the upcoming Olympic Games with an exhibition match with Nigeria on Saturday night. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant had bad intentions on an audacious dunk attempt but unfortunately for him, it resulted in an epic block from Miami Heat rookie Precious Achiuwa. Here’s a look at KD […]

It’s no secret that Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is one huge Kobe Bryant fan. As a matter of fact, he has the Los Angeles Lakers legend in his Top 5 list of the greatest players of all time along with LeBron James and Michael Jordan. NBA analyst Shannon Sharpe, however, could not disagree more. […]

After going down 2-0 in the NBA Finals against the Phoenix Suns, it’s easy to count out the Milwaukee Bucks at this point. For his part, however, Bucks star Khris Middleton isn’t necessarily in panic mode right now. As a matter of fact, he just sent a Kevin Durant-sized warning to Chris Paul and the […]

Boston Celtics big man Tristan Thompson is in the middle of quite the controversy right now after he instigated a bit of beef between himself and Lamar Odom on Twitter over the mother of his child — and Odom’s ex — Khloe Kardashian. A bit of good news has come Thompson’s way, however, in the […]

It’s no secret that the New York Knicks are in the market for a superstar this offseason. They’re rumored to have a keen interest on Portland Trail Blazers All-Star point guard Damian Lillard, and based on reports, the Knicks might just be willing to part ways with a key part of their core to get […]

Jrue Holiday isn’t a three-time All-Defensive team member for nothing. In Game 2 against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday, the Milwaukee Bucks point guard busted out an epic chase-down block on Devin Booker — one that is reminiscent of that unforgettable LeBron James block on Andre Iguodala some years ago. Booker had a clear path to […]

Chauncey Billups’ tenure as the new head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers did not exactly start on a high note. As soon as he was officially announced, both Billups and the Blazers were blasted for their newly formed partnership, with the former NBA champ’s rape allegations from 1997 being dug up by more than […]

UPDATE: We’ve updated our article after an error was made in which we said PJ Washington and Miles Bridges tested positive for COVID-19. It was believed that they did, but it was confirmed that they did not. Team USA training camp hasn’t exactly panned out as planned thus far. After it was confirmed on Wednesday […]

There’s no doubt that Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker will be playing in some of the most important games of his career throughout this NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. By his own admission, however, it is clear that the All-Star shooting guard also has other basketball dreams that go beyond winning his first career […]

Multiple outlets have already confirmed that Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has suffered an ankle sprain during Team USA practice. The 19-year-old has been ruled out for the remainder of training camp which means that he won’t be taking part in any of the practice stints against the 12-man contingent being sent by the United […]

The Phoenix Suns put on a show in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night as they defeated Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks, 118-105. The trio of Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Deandre Ayton all showed up for the Suns in Game 1, and it actually would have been a historic night […]

Kevin Love’s future with the Cleveland Cavaliers has always been in limbo. It just feels like he has seen his name dragged into trade rumors perpetually. Love’s recent comments on Draymond Green, however, could get the rumor mill going again as a potential move to the Golden State Warriors. This also isn’t the first time […]

It was a scary moment for Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns in the third period of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night. CP3 appears to have injured his ankle in a dangerous play that is eerily familiar to a major Kawhi Leonard injury many years ago. Here’s a look at the […]

Much has been made about Aaron Rodgers’ future in the NFL. The reigning league MVP has finally spoken out about his tenure with the Green Bay Packers, but Rodgers didn’t exactly give away anything in his cryptic response. Aaron Rodgers had just five words for reporters as they asked if he was going to be […]

Kyle Kuzma’s trade value just hit an all-time low. That is if you listen to what LeBron James superfan Shanon Sharpe has to say about the Los Angeles Lakers’ potential trade avenues for Kuzma. According to the outspoken basketball analyst, he’s absolutely willing to trade Kuz for rapper J. Cole right now. Here’s your daily […]

If you think that Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson is inching closer towards a return to the basketball court in the near future then you’re absolutely right. As a matter of fact, Thompson has just posted a challenge on Instagram that should get Dubs fans even more excited. Apparently, Klay isn’t very good when […]

In spite of the fact that the one and only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is more widely known for his amazing stint with the Los Angeles Lakers, the Hall of Fame big man still remains to be one of, if not the greatest Milwaukee Bucks player of all time. Kareem started off his career in Milwaukee, so […]

Jimmy Kimmel’s Mean Tweets segment is always good for a laugh. The hit ABC comedy talk show just released its 2021 NBA edition of this popular segment and it hilariously featured Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young and his hair. Young read a mean tweet comparing his hair to a lollipop, but being the stud that […]

Right now, Giannis Antetokounmpo is without a doubt the biggest name on the Milwaukee Bucks as they look to win their second title in franchise history. He has emerged as one of the most dominant players in the game today, and what’s scary is that he got so good at such a young age. There’s little […]

One of the biggest storylines heading into Tuesday’s Game 1 matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Phoenix Suns is the status of Giannis Antetokounmpo. The former back-to-back MVP is still dealing with a knee injury that has kept him out for the last two games, and unfortunately, it doesn’t look like he’s going to […]

Rachel Nichols has been on the receiving end of a ton of criticism of late over her comments against Maria Taylor and ESPN. The famed sports anchor has been blasted on social media for what some consider to be a racist rant against her ESPN colleague. One of Taylor’s biggest critics happens to be the […]

Much has been made about the NBA’s compressed schedule this season and how it has been one of the primary reasons behind the multitude of injuries that has mired the playoffs. One of the biggest critics has been LeBron James, but apparently, Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul has a contradicting view to that of his […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons is in the news again. This time around, he’s being dragged into a scandal involving the Australian government and the national team over alleged threats from the former to withdraw financial support for the national basketball program. To make this narrative even juicier, the whistleblower here is former Golden State […]

In case you didn’t know, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer is one of a few select individuals in the NBA today that hails from the Gregg Popovich coaching school. That is, coach Bud once had the privilege of working alongside the great Gregg Popovich with the San Antonio Spurs. Now that Budenholzer is about […]

The Milwaukee Bucks just booked their spot in the NBA Finals after taking down the Atlanta Hawks on their home floor in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Saturday. This was thanks in large part to an epic third-quarter performance by Khris Middleton en route to setting a new franchise record for the […]

The New York Knicks have been identified as a possible destination for Chris Paul if he decided to leave the Phoenix Suns in the offseason. As it turns out, however, there’s this little-known rule in the Collective Bargaining Agreement that might just take the Knicks out of the race to sign CP3. Marc Berman of […]

It has just been revealed that Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young is set to suit up for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. This report was first broken by NBA insider Malika Andrews of ESPN: Hawks star Trae Young will play in Game 6 tonight vs. Milwaukee, sources […]

There’s no denying that the expectations are extremely high for Bronny James. After all, if you’re the oldest son of one of the greatest basketball players of all time then surely, you’re expected to fill some big shoes. Well, Bronny made quite a case for himself on Friday as he replicated an iconic dunk of […]

O’Shea Jackson Jr., the oldest son of rapper Ice Cube, is one huge Los Angeles Lakers fan. So much so, that the 30-year-old is more than willing to go at it on Twitter with an avid supporter of the Purple & Gold’s most heated rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers. This is exactly what went down […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving is probably one of the least-loved personalities around the NBA. For his part, former Boston Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum has once again come to the defense of his embattled buddy as the Cs star called out Kyrie’s naysayers. In a recent appearance on Kicks’ Beyond the Press podcast, Tatum spoke […]

The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t wasting any time restocking their coaching staff after the exit of now Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd. According to reports, Russell Westbrook’s former coach from the Washington Wizards and the Oklahoma City Thunder, Scott Brooks, is now on LA’s radar. Marc Stein of the New York Times reports that […]