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The Tennessee Titans have emerged as one of the possible destinations of free agent JJ Watt. Titans head coach Mike Vrabel has recently opened up about the prospect of signing the decorated DE, and as it appears, the Titans are indeed interested in bringing the 31-year-old to Tennessee. Vrabel was pretty vague with discussing his […]

Washington Wizards superstar Bradley Beal is returning to the All-Star squad in style. The 27-year-old has just been announced as the top vote-getter among East guards in the All-Star vote tally. He’ll be playing alongside Kyrie Irving of the Brooklyn Nets as the starters for the East backcourt. For his part, however, Bradley Beal himself […]

As expected, it was announced Thursday that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to be a starter for the East in the upcoming NBA All-Star Game. The reigning MVP and Defensive Player of the year celebrated his most recent milestone in style — by hitting the junebug challenge. Here’s a look at Giannis busting […]

Boston Celtics shooting guard Jaylen Brown is finally getting much-deserved recognition for his talent. However, the 24-year-old fell just short of his first-ever NBA All-Star Game start. Instead, former Celtics teammate Kyrie Irving, now with the Brooklyn Nets, is starting ahead of Brown. It should be noted that Brown will very likely still make the […]

Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard did not get a starting position on the NBA All-Star squad thanks a fan vote for Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks. No need to panic Blazers fans — it’s just the starting lineup we’re talking about here and not a matter of making (or being left off) the […]

It has just been confirmed that the Toronto Raptors will be without Kyle Lowry for Thursday’s marquee matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. According to a report, Lowry has been ruled out due to a sprained left thumb. This comes via Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports: Lowry (thumb) is OUT tonight. — Josh Lewenberg […]

Blazers superstar Damian Lillard recently came out to say that Memphis Grizzlies second-year guard Ja Morant has become his favorite young player to watch. Morant caught wind of Lillard’s praise and quickly took to social media to send some love back. Morant shared his mutual respect for Lillard via Twitter: love my guy 💪🏽🖤 https://t.co/dFSmgqwNvZ […]

Texas has been hit with a weather crisis as winter storms continue to slam across the state. Dallas has been one of the cities that has been severely affected by the adverse weather conditions and, for his part, Dallas Cowboys star Dak Prescott is helping those that are most affected by donating meals to the […]

In case you haven’t been paying much attention, New Orleans Pelicans Zion Williamson has been on an absolute tear of late. So much so, that he has made a bit of NBA history by putting up some never-before-seen numbers. According to NBA on ESPN on Twitter, Zion is the only player in the history of […]

Wednesday night will feature what should be an action-packed bout between the Portland Trail Blazers and the New Orleans Pelicans. Prior to the festivities on the court, Pelicans head coach Stan Van Gundy shared his thoughts on Blazers superstar Damian Lillard. Suffice to say, SVG is an admirer of Dame’s talents. Van Gundy had nothing […]

It’s usually Damian Lillard dishing out the dimes for the Portland Trail Blazers, but this time around, Jusuf Nurkic has turned the tables. The 6-foot-11 big man just came out with a huge assist for Lillard by boldly campaigning for his teammate’s MVP bid this season. According to Nurk, there’s no doubt in his mind […]

Washington Wizards head coach Scott Brooks has some insider scoop about the All-Star voting system, and apparently, he has just announced that Bradley Beal is going to be a starter for the East. Or was he kidding? Brooks has us confused. Even Chase Huges of NBCS Washington seems to have been taken aback by coach […]

In just his second year in the NFL, Tampa Bay Buccaneers LB Devin White attained what many players never have/will throughout their respective careers: winning a Super Bowl ring. White appreciates how significant this achievement is and he also knows he has Tom Brady to thank for it. Recently, White took to social media to […]

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers has just confirmed that superstar big man Joel Embiid will be suiting up for the Sixers on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. Ben Simmons, on the other hand, will be forced to sit out due to a stomach flu. This report comes via Tom West of SB Nation: Doc […]

After being cut by the Houston Texans on Friday, J.J. Watt has emerged as one of the most coveted names in free agency of late. As it turns out, the Buffalo Bills are reportedly seriously considering bringing in the decorated defensive end to the team, with Watt likewise showing some mutual interest. ESPN’s Kimberly Martin […]

Sports broadcasting can be a stressful job. While others might think that it’s as simple as providing a bit of insight and calling a few plays while kicking back and watching a game (and of course, getting paid for it), there’s actually much more to it than just that. Just ask Fox Sports announcer Joe […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry was yanked out of Tuesday night’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks with an apparent ankle injury. It was later revealed that the 34-year-old veteran will be unable to return and has been ruled out for the remainder of the contest. This report comes via Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports: […]

Charlotte Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball is the real deal. He’s lived up to the lofty expectations many had on him prior to the start of the season — and perhaps even more. Recently, Ball came up with his own version of an all-time NBA starting five, which not only includes Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron […]

Golden State Warriors big man James Wiseman is nearing a return to action as the rookie continues to make strides in his recovery from a sprained left wrist. The 19-year-old himself provided a timely update on his road to recovery, which will give Dubs fans something to smile about. Wiseman himself confirmed that he’s made […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso busted out his best LeBron James impersonation with an epic chase-down block during Tuesday night’s matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The icing on top of the cake for the Carushow here is that his tremendous defensive effort served to save none other than LeBron himself from a blunder of […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has taken a not-so-veiled shot at the NBA in the midst of Anthony Davis’ injury woes. With L.A.’s star big man set to miss the next few weeks due to a calf problem, coach Vogel recently admitted that the extremely condensed offseason may have played a key role […]

David Beckham and Kobe Bryant: two of the biggest names in all of sport. This is exactly why Beckham’s Valentine’s gift to the daughters of the departed Los Angeles Lakers legend deserves a news article. We’re pretty sure you’re curious, too. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have clicked on the link leading to this write-up. Beckham, a […]

New York Giants legend Eli Manning is considered by many as one of the greatest quarterbacks this game has ever seen. As it turns out, however, the same cannot be said about his skiing skills. In a recent clip shared by Manning himself via social media, the 40-year-old demonstrated why it’s never a good idea […]

Sunday night’s matchup between the Sacramento Kings and the Memphis Grizzlies involved a bit of a heated moment between Chimezie Metu and Jonas Valanciunas. The (semi/almost) altercation ultimately led to Metu suffering a broken wrist in a play that has been called out by Sacramento head coach Luke Walton. Metu poesterized Valanciunas late in the […]

We’re finally getting a clearer picture with regards to the mysterious injury that has kept Minnesota Timberwolves guard D’Angelo Russell out of action for the past few games. Unfortunately, it isn’t exactly the type of update Wolves fans have been be hoping for. According to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Russell is now expected […]

A timely update has just been provided on the injury of New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson. According to a news report, the 22-year-old’s surgery on his fractured right hand came without a hitch. This report comes via the Knicks on Twitter: Mitchell Robinson had successful surgery today to repair a fracture in his […]

The Orlando Magic will be without rookie point guard Cole Anthony for a significant period with the 20-year-old recently diagnosed with a rib fracture. According to Marc J. Spears of ESPN, Anthony will be out of action for Orlando for at least the next two to three weeks: Injury update on Cole Anthony. pic.twitter.com/uwJMhbtLZ6 — […]

It was recently revealed that the Los Angeles Lakers will be without Anthony Davis for the next two to three weeks, with the superstar big man currently dealing with an Achilles injury. There has been a lot of concern regarding AD’s current issue, but for his part, teammate Montrezl Harrell made sure to provide the […]

Bradley Beal has been doing it all for the Washington Wizards this season. The All-Star shooting guard, however, took things to a whole new level on Monday night as he decided to take on ball boy duties for the squad. Beal literally went under the bleachers to retrieve a loose ball, exhibiting how he’s willing […]

Julius Randle torched the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, as the New York Knicks forward scored no less than 17 points in a scorching hot first-quarter performance. Randle was simply unstoppable in the first frame, as he completely exposed Atlanta’s weaknesses on the defensive end. Randle missed just one shot in the first quarter against the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder rising star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appears to be returning to action soon. SGA has been sidelined for the past three games due to a knee sprain, but according to Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, the 22-year-old won’t be out for very long. Daigneault already ruled Gilgeous-Alexander out for Tuesday’s tilt against the Portland […]

It was an emotional evening for John Wall on Monday as he returned to DC for the first time. The Washington Wizards are hosting the Houston Rockets on Monday, which prompted a hilarious request from Grizzlies stud Ja Morant. According to Morant, Wall should definitely hit the dougie when the Wizards announce him in the […]

Monday night marks the return of John Wall to his former stomping ground as the Washinton Wizards host the Houston Rockets in the Capital One Arena. Unsurprisingly, it was Wall who opened the scoring for the Rockets as he drained his first bucket back in D.C. Here’s a look at Wall’s first deuce back in […]

One of the main benefactors of Derrick Rose’s move to the New York Knicks has been rookie Obi Toppin. The first-year power forward has looked better playing alongside Rose — something that Toppin himself recently opened up about. According to Toppin, Rose’s ability to bring up the tempo of the game is one thing the […]

NBA power couple Stephen Curry and Ayesha Curry did not exactly have the best Valentine’s Day celebration. The Golden State Warriors star did spend the entire day with his loving wife, but it was not without incident. Ayesha recently posted a couple of photos on her Instagram sharing how she had to get stitches following […]

The Boston Celtics are not in a good place right now, and team president of basketball operations Danny Ainge could not agree more. As such, the high-ranking team executive recently sent out a bit of a warning to the squad that major changes might be forthcoming. When asked if Boston’s recent struggles might result in […]

Much has been made about the NBA’s plans to push through with this year’s edition of the All-Star game in Atlanta, with more than a few personalities within the league broadcasting their stance against the festivities. In spite of the criticism, however, the NBA continues to plan for the upcoming event, with new details of […]

The Washington Wizards scored an upset win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday, 104-91. Celtics stud Jayson Tatum had an awful showing for the C’s, which prompted a bit of consolation from Wizards All-Star shooting guard Bradley Beal after the game. When asked about Tatum’s poor performance, Beal shrugged it off as just another off […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard on Sunday when the team takes on the Cleveland Cavaliers in the STAPLES Center. The former two-time Finals MVP is currently dealing with a leg injury and will be forced to sit out Sunday’s tilt, per our own Tomer Azarly. Kawhi Leonard will miss tonight's game […]