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After a sluggish start to the season, Golden State Warriors small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. has been able to turn things around. Recently, the 25-year-old opened up about his early-season struggles. He admitted how one specific factor had an adverse impact on his level of play. According to Kelly Oubre, the money aspect of the […]

The Washington Wizards have been playing much better as a unit of late. Their new-found team harmony was on full display on Wednesday night as they took on the Memphis Grizzlies. Bradley Beal took a hard fall after a strong drive to the basket and teammate Mo Wagner decided to give Beal a bit of […]

In spite of rumors tagging the Orlando Magic as sellers as the trade deadline approaches, the team has reportedly no intention of putting All-Star big man Nikola Vucevic on the trading block. This report comes via Marc Stein of the New York Post: The Magic are sending strong signals they have no interest in trading […]

The Brooklyn Nets will continue to be without superstar Kevin Durant as the former league MVP continues to nurse a hamstring problem. The Nets are set to take on the Boston Celtics on Thursday, and it has just been confirmed that Durant will be unavailable for that matchup. This report comes via ClutchPoints on Twitter: […]

Much has been made about Kyle Lowry potentially parting ways with the Toronto Raptors via a looming trade deal. The veteran is well aware of all the whispers, and he has come out with an unequivocal statement pledging his loyalty to the team. According to Lowry, he will do everything he can to remain in […]

With free agency fast approaching, one of the biggest names that has emerged in the market is that of Pro Bowl wide receiver Kenny Golladay. With the 27-year-old parting ways with the Detroit Lions, two teams have emerged as frontrunners to sign Golladay. According to Adam H. Beasley of the Miami Herald, the New York […]

There are more than a few folks out there who consider Russell Wilson to be the victim in what has become a rather dire situation with his current team, the Seattle Seahawks. However, if you ask one of Wilson’s former teammates in Michael Robinson, the former long-time Seahawks fullback believes that Wilson himself is as […]

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart has recently spoken out about his team’s forgettable performance over the first half of the season. The veteran guard provided an honest assessment of why he believes the Celtics struggled over the first few months of the season. According to Smart, who himself was forced to sit out a significant […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is not one to keep his opinions to himself. Recently, though, KD decided to take a more light-hearted approach as he addressed some harsh criticism from renowned basketball analyst Shannon Sharpe. Sharpe called Durant out for how the Nets have recently formed such a star-studded team. Durant caught wind of […]

The Dallas Cowboys dug deep into their pockets to reward superstar quarterback Dak Prescott with a massive four-year extension worth $160 million. This development caused a significant dent in the Cowboys’ salary cap for 2021, and as expected, they have now made the necessary moves to clear up some space for the coming season. According to […]

The Toronto Raptors enter their first game after the All-Star break shorthanded. According to a new report, Toronto will face the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday without no less than five players missing from their roster, including star forward Pascal Siakam. This report comes via NBA insider Tim Bontemps of ESPN: The Raptors say all five […]

There was no upset on Wednesday as Paris Saint-Germain ousted Barcelona out of the Champions League following a 1-1 draw at Parc des Princes. Kylian Mbappe starred for PSG in what turned out to be a historic evening for the young striker as he broke a long-standing scoring record of none other than Lionel Messi. […]

As it turns out, it’s great to be on the good side of Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons. Even more so if you’re the brother of the Sixers point guard. Simmons just surprised his brother, Sean, with an epic birthday gift: a brand new Audi sedan. Here’s a look at the awesome moment Ben showed […]

Daniel Jones did not exactly have the best of campaigns for the New York Giants last season. Nevertheless, the incoming third-year quarterback still has his team’s vote of confidence. Both general manager Dave Gettleman and head coach Joe Judge had nothing but praise for Jones, as they confirmed the 23-year-old’s QB1 status for 2021. There […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker appears primed to re-join his team for Phoenix’s next game. The 24-year-old missed last Sunday’s All-Star Game due to injury, but according to Suns general manager James Jones, Booker’s knee problem does not appear to be anything serious. James played down Booker’s knee sprain, saying that the Suns guard should […]

It came as a bit of a surprise for most that the Jacksonville Jaguars decided to place the franchise tag on Cam Robinson. Jaguars coach Urban Meyer has come out to try and shed light on the matter as he touched on Jacksonville’s plans for the future. According to Meyer, the Jaguars remain high on […]

Damian Lillard has proven to be one of the top players in the game today. He’s been with the Portland Trail Blazers his entire career, and at this point, there are more than a few folks out there who believe that in order for Dame to achieve penultimate success in the NBA, he must leave […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is the latest personality to reach out to Dak Prescott after the Dallas Cowboys quarterback penned a massive extension with the squad. Doncic took to Twitter to send his congratulations to his fellow Dallas star: Congrats!!! @dak 👏👏 — Luka Doncic (@luka7doncic) March 9, 2021 Prescott recently put pen to […]

The Brooklyn Nets made headlines earlier in the week when it was revealed that Blake Griffin has decided to sign with the Eastern Conference powerhouse. According to Paul Pierce, though, Griffin’s arrival does not make as much of an impact for the Nets as most would like to think. In a recent episode of The Jump […]

Paul Pierce and Chris Bosh headline the list of finalists for the 2021 Hall of Fame class as the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame made the highly-anticipated announcement on Tuesday. Chris Webber has once again been named as a finalist this year, and for his part, the five-time All-Star has recently opened up about […]

It was earlier reported that the Miami Heat were already investigating Meyers Leonard for his use of an anti-Semitic slur during a recent Call of Duty stream on Twitch. Right now, it appears that the Heat big man has also lost his gaming sponsorship in the wake of the controversy. This report comes via Andy […]

New York Knicks rookie Obi Toppin and his high-flying antics in the Slam Dunk Contest was one of the highlights of the recently-concluded NBA All-Star Weekend. Even before his participation in the All-Star festivities, Toppin had already established himself as a rising star. As it turns out, however, even Toppin himself could not help but […]

The Golden State Warriors currently own the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Top-3 protected pick for the 2021 NBA Draft. They also have a highly-promising big man in rookie James Wiseman. The general belief is that if the Dubs intend to trade for a star prior to the March 25 trade deadline, they will need to part ways […]

As always, Sunday’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest did not end without controversy. This has become somewhat of a norm for the annual dunking exhibition, and 2021 was no different. For his part, former Dunk Contest champ Blake Griffin, who himself recently signed with the Brooklyn Nets, has weighed in on the debate surrounding Cassius Stanley’s […]

It has just been confirmed that the Miami Dolphins have struck a deal with the Tennessee Titans that will bring 2020 first-round pick Isaiah Wilson to Miami. The general belief is that this move will have a significant impact on how the Dolphins intend to use their third overall pick in the upcoming 2021 NFL […]

Portland Trail Blazers stud Anfernee Simons wasn’t the only one that made headlines on Sunday after the 21-year-old bagged the title for the NBA All-Star Slam Dunk Contest. His girlfriend, Bre Hudson, also made waves after making a cameo during the highly anticipated Dunk Contest. The folks over on social media were swooning over Simons’ […]

The participants of Sunday night’s NBA Slam Dunk Contest put on a show for the fans. It wasn’t exactly the most memorable Dunk Contest we’ve seen, but at least it wasn’t mired by too much controversy. The 2011 edition of the Dunk Contest that starred new Brooklyn Nets recruit Blake Griffin, however, was a different […]

The bad blood between Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard and Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers appears to be a thing of the past now. The pair seems to have put their beef behind them, with George recently coming out to backtrack on a comment he made no less than two years ago. […]

With the way he’s playing right now, one would think that Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker would have been, at the very least, a Top 5 draft pick. This is not the case. In 2015, a then-19-year-old Booker actually fell all the way to 13th on draft night. In a recent appearance on the Basketball […]

New York Knicks rookie Obi Toppin may not exactly be a household name right now, but he probably will be after his performance during Sunday night’s epic NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Toppin came out with one of the most memorable dunks of the evening with an epic off-the-bounce reverse slam. It’s difficult to explain the […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was having a fine Sunday evening. After coming away with his second 3-Point Contest trophy in epic fashion, Steph then proceeded to show off his hops with an epic alley-oop dunk during the actual All-Star Game. Here’s Curry finishing with a two-handed jam complete with an epic rim hang […]

New Orleans Pelicans stud Zion Williamson was making his first-ever NBA All-Star Game appearance on Sunday night and he made sure to make an impact on the contest early on. Zion finished with authority on an epic alley-oop play from a pin-point dish from Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics. Here’s a look at the […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James did his customary chalk toss moments before the All-Star Game tipped off. As it turns out, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors really, really wanted a piece of the action. Curry was literally positioned under LeBron’s famous chalk toss as the Dubs star took a worm’s-eye view of […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is considered by many as one of, If not the greatest shooter of all time. This is why he came in as a favorite to win the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest this year. Curry certainly did not disappoint as he granted Dwyane Wade his wish — and more. Steph […]

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic has been the biggest disappointment of Sunday’s All-Star festivities thus far. The Mavs stud had a poor showing during the Skills Challenge which unsurprisingly prompted a lot of criticism. Luka has since taken to Twitter to try and explain his side in the matter. Mavs teammate Jalen Brunson called Doncic […]

Luka Doncic did not exactly fare too well in the NBA All-Star Skills Challenge. The Dallas Mavericks star received a lot of stick from the mean streets of Twitter, which also included Mavs teammate Jalen Brunson. Brunson was in disbelief as to Doncic’s lackluster performance, and the former could not help but share his feelings […]

Chicago Bulls stud Zach LaVine knows a thing or two about being snubbed from the All-Star Game. This year will be the first time the LaVine will take part in the Game, and for his part, he has a bit of advice to impart on other players who have and continue to suffer the same […]

After it was revealed that both Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers will be forced to sit out the much-anticipated NBA All-Star Game due to health and safety protocols, the name of Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young was immediately thrown into the fire as a possible replacement for the Sixers duo. Young […]

Most casual basketball fans — especially those that do not follow the EuroLeague — will be unfamiliar with the name Juan Carlos Navarro. The Google and YouTube searches of the Spanish legend will certainly shoot up in the coming days, though, after none other than Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry named Navarro as one […]