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It was a forgettable sophomore campaign for Sacramento Kings big man Marvin Bagley III, who himself ended up playing just 13 games for his team due to injury. The 21-year-old appears to have completely recovered from his season-ending foot injury, and is now raring to go to start the new campaign. According to Bagley, he’s […]

As it turns out, Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens does not put too much emphasis on his starting five. He’s more of a rotation kind of guy, and this is exactly what he expressed when asked about his team’s starting lineup in a recent media interview. The recent departure of Gordon Hayward and the […]

The Toronto Raptors did not have a pick entering the 2013 NBA Draft. Nevertheless, it did not stop then-newly hired executive vice president and general manager Masai Ujiri from actively pursuing one particular player he had his eyes on: Giannis Antetokounmpo. An old clip from the Raptors war room during the tense moments of the […]

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is quite a character. He proved just that when he recently crashed a Zoom media interview of fellow rookie teammate Robert Hunt. Tagovailoa didn’t only make a quick cameo in the interview, but he also ended up mocking Hunt’s mode of transportation right in front of the media. Hunt was […]

After a miserable 2019-20 campaign, Dennis Smith Jr. appears to be on a comeback trail for the upcoming season. Newly hired New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau recently spoke about the 23-year-old and expressed his excitement to see what DSJ has to offer. Coach Thibs acknowledged how Smith struggled last season, but he also […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz was just benched by head coach Doug Pederson in favor of rookie Jalen Hurts. If you ask former Eagles quarterback Jeff Garcia, however, he believes this might actually work in Wentz’s favor. According to Garcia, who now serves as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area, this could serve as […]

Baltimore Ravens superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson made a triumphant return to the field on Tuesday after his bout with COVID-19. The reigning league MVP did not look like he missed a beat, as he led the Ravens to a 34-17 win in their Week 13 matchup. After the win, Jackson opened up about how the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made some notable offseason changes, including the recent addition of three-time NBA champion Danny Green into the fold. Green may be past his prime at this point, but the 6-foot-6 shooting guard appears to have a key role for the Sixers this coming season. According to Green, he has taken it upon […]

ESPN just released this year’s edition of their annual Top 100 list, and unsurprisingly, it contains more than a few members of the defending champs, the Los Angeles Lakers. What’s interesting, however, is that out of the four Laker players that were part of the second half of the list (from 51st to 100th), three […]

Teenage sensation LaMelo Ball’s NBA dream finally came true several weeks ago when the Charlotte Hornets selected him as the third overall pick in the 2020 draft. He just put pen to paper on a huge rookie scale contract with the Hornets, and to celebrate, the 19-year-old decided to splurge on a custom set of […]

LeBron James is without a doubt one of the influential figures in all of sport right now — maybe even ever. As such, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar has never been short of critics. This is in spite of all that he has accomplished in his illustrious career. In a recent appearance on the Road […]

After returning a positive CVOID-19 test result on Monday last week, Lewis Hamilton has now resurfaced to come out with a message to provide an update on his current condition. The 35-year-old took to social media to send out a heartfelt message of appreciation for the support that he has been getting in the midst […]

The Baltimore Ravens’ Tuesday night matchup against the Dallas Cowboys featured a bit of history-making for the great Lamar Jackson. It was a memorable evening for the reigning league Most valuable Player winner, who added yet another personal accolade to his growing list of career achievements. Below are the details of Jackson’s historic feat, via […]

After news went public that James Harden wanted out of the Houston Rockets, the Golden State Warriors emerged as a potential landing spot for the former MVP winner. As it turns out, however, the Dubs have since moved on from the interest in Harden, and are now reportedly no longer interested in trading for the […]

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson might just have a shot at becoming the next NBA big man to surprisingly incorporate a three-point shot to his arsenal. If you ask new Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau, however, the veteran shot-caller believes that Robinson will first need to fix one key shortcoming he currently has: his […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers finally tasted their first defeat of the season on Monday, as they fell to the Washington Football Team, 23-17. This puts an end to Pittsburgh’s 11-game winning streak to open the season, and for his part, Steelers wide receiver James Washington had a few things to say after the loss. Washington was […]

Not long after Bam Adebayo pen to paper on a huge $163 million extension with the Miami Heat, the All-Star big man is already spending his hard-earned money. The 23-year-old big man isn’t exactly splurging on unnecessary luxuries, but instead, Adebayo has decided to use a chunk of his new fortune to gift his mother […]

The Buffalo Bills went up against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night in what turned out to be a contest that had no shortage of noteworthy moments. One of them came in the form of Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who himself came up with one of the best acting jobs of the season thus […]

The New York Jets suffered their 12th consecutive defeat of the season on Sunday, as they allowed the Las Vegas Raiders to mount a rather contentious come from behind victory. Jets defensive coordinator Gregg Williams was on the receiving end of some heavy criticism for the part he played in New York’s loss, and there […]

The Seattle Seahawks saw their brief two-game winning streak come to an end on Sunday, as they fell to the New York Giants, 17-12. It wasn’t exactly a great showing from Seattle’s offense, and for his part, Seahawks safety Jamal Adams admitted how the defeat left a sour taste in his mouth. According to the […]

Travis Kelce made history on Sunday, as he helped the Kansas City Chiefs to a 22-16 win over the Denver Broncos. The 31-year-old tight end caught 8-of-13 targets against the Broncos for 136 yards, which allowed him to surpass the 1,000-yard mark for the fifth straight season. There were more than a few congratulatory messages […]

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Doug Pederson made a big decision deep into Sunday’s contest against the Green Bay Packers, as he yanked starting quarterback Carson Wentz in the fourth period to replace him with rookie Jalen Hurts. The Eagles still ended up on the losing end, 30-16, but for his part, Hurts provided a bit […]

Sunday’s contest against the Green Bay Packers resulted in the Philadelphia Eagles’ fourth consecutive loss. It was another forgettable outing for a seemingly hapless Eagles side, but for what it’s worth, rookie wide receiver Jalen Reagor showed some signs of life on the evening. After their 30-16 loss against the Packers, Philly head coach Doug […]

The Philadelphia Eagles suffered yet another loss on Sunday — their fourth in a row — this time falling to the Green Bay Packers, 30-16. Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz had another poor showing in the defeat, which only prompted more talk about the Pro Bowler’s depleted confidence level — something that may have all started […]

Washington Football’s 41-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys marked the squad’s second consecutive victory in the span of less than a week. Their brief, yet impressive winning streak has been thanks in large part to the awesome play of Washington wide receiver Terry McLaurin. The 25-year-old team captain has been in top form for virtually […]

There’s no denying that Cam Newton is one of the top quarterbacks in the NFL today. Nevertheless, not even the former league MVP has managed to master the notoriously complex offensive sets of the New England Patriots. Newton himself is well aware of this fact, and the 31-year-old decided to channel his inner Jon Snow […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball is arguably the biggest name in the 2020 draft class. The 19-year-old recently had his first taste of practice with his new team, and he later on provide some insight as to what that experience was like for him. Ball fielded several questions from a number of reporters, and here […]

LeBron James sent out a couple of shout outs to Jay-Z as the rap mogul celebrated his 51st birthday on Friday. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar took to his Instagram Stories to send his birthday greetings to Jay-Z, which also came complete with LeBron’s own rendition of some of the Grammy Award-winning rapper’s most popular […]

A lot of hype has surrounded Precious Achiuwa, the 20th overall pick of the 2020 NBA draft. The 6-foot-9 rookie has been likened to his new Miami Heat teammate Bam Adebayo, and for his part, Bam has nothing but praise for the youngster. Adebayo made a bold claim about what he sees in Achiuwa right […]

Dallas Cowboys superstar quarterback Dak Prescott recently made an appearance in one of his team’s practices, and it turned out to be quite a significant moment for the rest of the squad. Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliot, in particular, seemed to have a renewed energy upon the arrival of his injured QB and good buddy. […]

Los Angeles Rams superstar Aaron Donald is one of the top defenders in the NFL today. His two Defensive Player of the Year awards serve as a testament to this. For New York Jets coach Gregg Williams, who served as Donald’s defensive coordinator during their stint together with the St. Louis Rams some years ago, […]

After a forgettable season mired with injuries, Otto Porter Jr. now appears primed for a bounce-back campaign with the Chicago Bulls. He recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming NBA season, and while he now feels completely healthy, Porter admitted that he is still unsure of the role new Bulls coach Billy Donovan is going […]

With the Detroit Lions ownership recently deciding to move on from former coach Matt Patricia and general manager Bob Quinn, current San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh has emerged as a strong candidate as the next man at the helm for the Lions. So much so, that a group of Michigan legislators have penned […]

Despite the Kansas City Chiefs’ impressive campaign thus far, star defensive linesman Frank Clark hasn’t exactly been in top form on an individual level. In spite of his current slump, however, the Pro Bowler does not seem to be overly concerned about it. According to Clark, the most important thing to him right now is […]

Sunday night’s matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Arizona Cardinals is set to feature a highly-anticipated individual matchup between Jalen Ramsey and DeAndre Hopkins. If you ask Rams coach Sean McVay, though, he actually has other thoughts in mind. While the Ramsey vs. Hopkins narrative presents itself as one of the top cornerbacks […]

After being forced to miss the Philadelphia 76ers’ brief stint in the postseason due to injury, Sixers superstar Ben Simmons now appears to be fully healthy for the upcoming campaign. The 24-year-old has reportedly made a full recovery from the knee surgery he had to undergo back in August, and at this point, Simmons is […]

Orlando Magic big man Mo Bamba was just one of the myriad of NBA players who tested positive for COVID-19 during the build-up to the season restart. It has now been half a year since the 22-year-old got cleared of the coronavirus, but unfortunately for him, he is still forced to battle the stigma of […]

Now that the Houston Rockets have officially pulled the trigger on the Russell Westbrook trade, they can now turn their attention to a more pressing matter at hand. At this point, there is still a huge elephant in the room. This comes in the form of James Harden, who reportedly also wanted/wants out of Houston. […]

For the first time since agreeing to a five-year, $190 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis has spoken out about his thought process leading up to penning the massive deal. Davis admitted that while it took some time before he finally put pen to paper on the extension, there was never really […]