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Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow was carted off the field on Sunday during their Week 11 matchup against Washington Football team in what is now being deemed as a season-ending injury. It was a tough, tough blow for Burrow and the Bengals, and for their part, Washington players were quick to offer their consolation […]

The Chicago Bulls have come to terms with 6-foot-4 wing man Denzel Valentine, who has reportedly agreed to an extension with the team. Reports state that Valentine has signed a one-year deal with the Bulls worth $4.7 million. This report comes via Shams Charania of The Athletic: Free agent Denzel Valentine has signed a one-year, […]

The Orlando Magic have reportedly signed 6-foot-5 point guard Michael Carter-Williams to an extension, which will see the 29-year-old remain in Orlando for the 2020-21 campaign. Shams Charania of The Athletic broke the new on Twitter: Free agent Michael Carter-Williams has agreed to a deal to return to the Orlando Magic, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium. […]

Malik Beasley agreed to a four-year extension with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday to the tune of $60 million. As it turns out, the Timberwolves really, really wanted to keep Beasley on board, and they pretty much pulled out all the stops to convince the 23-year-old to stay in Minnesota. According to Michael Scotto of […]

The Dallas Cowboys are in unsure of the status of two key players for Sunday’s matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, with both DeMarcus Lawrence and Randy Gregory dealing with an undisclosed illness. Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy opened up about the injuries of his two players, and at this point, the 57-year-old is remaining optimistic. According […]

The Washington Nationals are reportedly in the market for a third baseman, and they have apparently set their sights on the Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant. This report comes via MLB insider Jon Morosi: Sources: #Nats are considering a trade for #Cubs 3B Kris Bryant, among numerous hitters they’re currently monitoring on the market. Free agent […]

It did not take long for the Denver Nuggets to find their replacement for Jerami Grant, who himself opted to sign with the Detroit Pistons. Denver’s newest signing comes in the form of 6-foot-8 power forward JaMychal Green, who has reportedly agreed to a $15 million deal for two years. The Athletic’s Shams Charania broke […]

The San Antonio Spurs are also making moves in what has been a frenetic Day 1 of the NBA free agency window. It may not be the franchise-altering deal that opposing teams have recently gone through, but the re-signing of big man Jakob Poeltl serves as an important development in San Antonio’s offseason. According to […]

A Denver Nuggets shake-up loomed Friday with news coming through that Detroit Pistons superstar Blake Griffin was well on his way to the Nuggets. As it turns out, that potential deal is already as dead as a doornail at this point. This report comes via Mike Singer of USA TODAY: Asked #Nuggets source about Blake […]

Robin Lopez just made the big move to the Washington Wizards, but as it turns out, the 32-year-old has not lost a single bit of his comedic genius. With news emerging that John Wall has now demanded for a trade away from Washington, Lopez likely won’t get a chance to play with the five-time All-Star. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ recent activity in the free agent market seems to have gotten LeBron James excited. With news recently breaking that LA had successfully lured Montrezl Harrell to the Purple and Gold, James took to social media to post a photo of himself with his new teammate. Here’s a screenshot from LeBron’s IG […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are not messing around. Not long after the defending champs brought in Dennis Schroder from the Oklahoma City Thunder via trade, L.A. once again made a splash by signing Montrezl Harrell to a two-year deal on Friday. Lakers superstar LeBron James has reacted to the news, and it prompted just a […]

Montrezl Harrell shocked the basketball world on Friday when he decided to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year deal worth $19 million-plus. As it turns out, even the entire Los Angeles Clippers team were taken aback by the reigning Sixth Man of the Year’s decision to not only jump ship, but to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers recently made a huge splash in the free agency market by signing reigning Sixth Man of the Year Winner Montrezl Harrell. It wasn’t exactly the best of news for Los Angeles Clippers supporters, but as it turns out, it has Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic fans jumping for joy. We came […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard has decided to part ways with L.A., and has reportedly now put pen to paper on a new deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. Prior to signing with the Sixers, Howard was believed to have been on track to signing an extension with the Lakers. That never came […]

One of the biggest names that has emerged in the free agency market of late is that of veteran big man DeMarcus Cousins. A new report has now emerged linking the four-time All-Star to a potential move to the Houston Rockets. This report comes via The Athletic’s Kelly Iko: In addition to Christian Wood, the […]

The Washington Wizards have reportedly reached an agreement with (now-former) Milwaukee Bucks big man Robin Lopez on a new deal that will bring the veteran to D.C. This report comes via Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports: League source: Robin Lopez has agreed to terms with the Washington Wizards. — Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) November 21, 2020 […]

With the first few hours of free agency bringing forth some blockbuster moves, the New York Knicks themselves have made some lowkey roster decisions. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the ‘Bockers have agreed to sign 6-foot-6 swingman Alec Burks on a two-year deal worth $6 million. Free agent Alec Burks has agreed to a […]

We’re only a few hours into free agency, and already, we’ve come across some landscape-shifting developments that will have a tremendous impact on the 2019-20 season. A new one has just emerged and it has come in the form of John Wall reportedly demanding a trade away from the Washington Wizards. This report comes via […]

The Washington Football Team is slated to take on the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, in what has been pitted as a matchup between the top two picks in the 2020 NFL Draft. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow and Washington defensive end Chase Young came first and second, respectively, and for his part, D.C. coach Joe Burrow […]

The Houston Rockets are fully expected to undergo a complete, tear-it-to-the-ground rebuild in the offseason. As it turns out, however, this is anything but a certainty at this point, with the Rockets reportedly looking to offload Russell Westbrook first before even considering parting ways with James Harden. This report comes via SI’s Chris Mannix: Teams […]

With all the activity that has been going on in the NBA trade market of late, it feels like the Los Angeles Clippers are likewise on the brink of a headline-grabbing trade deal. As it turns out, this might come in the form of a potential swoop for Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier. This report […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings though they had agreed on a sign-and-trade involving Bogdan Bogdanovic, but that deal has fallen apart. Bogdanovic himself reportedly failed to agree to terms with Milwaukee, and now it has been revealed exactly what the 28-year-old is looking for in terms of his new contract. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, […]

As it turns out, Boston Celtics stud Jaylen Brown is actually a big sports film buff. In a recent spot for GQ, the 24-year-old broke down a number of key moments from some of the most iconic basketball movies of all time, including that famed Timo Cruz scene from Coach Carter. Here’s a link to […]

With the Los Angeles Chargers suffering another defeat on Sunday, defensive end Joey Bosa was in understandably foul mood in a recent interview. The 25-year-old did not hold back with his criticism, as he unleashed a tirade against L.A.’s lackluster performances in the defensive end. The Chargers are one of the lowest-ranked teams in the […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Andy Dalton is just one many players who have tested positive for COVID-19, and just one of millions who have likewise contracted the disease worldwide. Fortunately, Dalton has since mostly recovered, but he was not actually asymptomatic and he’s still trying to regain his sense of taste and smell. The 33-year-old recently […]

The Arizona Cardinals were far from their best on Thursday night, as they succumbed to the Seattle Seahawks, 28-21. After the game, Cardinals star quarterback Kyler Murray and coach Kliff Kingsbury were in agreement as to the biggest factor that led to Arizona’s defeat: penalties. The Cardinals received no less than 10 penalties throughout the […]

The Arizona Cardinals suffered a 28-21 defeat at the hands of the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night, and to make matters worse, Cardinals star quarterback Kyler Murray seems to have sustained a shoulder/arm injury. Murray suffered the knock in the first quarter, but he was able to play through it. After the game, the 23-year-old […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a major setback on Thursday when they learned that All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson is set to miss his second consecutive season, this time around due to a torn Achilles. Nevertheless, the Dubs remain steadfast in their desire to challenge for a title this coming season, as the team has […]

Falling all the way to No. 12 to the Sacramento Kings, Tyrese Haliburton is considered by many as one of the biggest steals of the recently-concluded NBA draft. That’s not the only reason the 6-foot-5 guard has been making waves, though, with the mean streets of Twitter apparently taking a liking to his stunning girlfriend. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made some big moves on Wednesday, pulling the trigger on a couple of trade deals that are expected to have a significant impact on the Sixers’ 2020-21 season. For new president of basketball operations Daryl Morey, he believes these moves should bring out the best in both Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons. […]

The war of words has officially begun, and at this point, it appears that a boxing match between undefeated champ Floyd Mayweather and YouTube sensation Logan Paul is brewing. And somehow, former UFC champion Conor McGregor has been dragged into the conversation. Logan Paul kicked off the messy exchange, stating how he has no doubt […]

At 0-9, the New York Jets are literally the worst team in the NFL right now. They have been terrible from the get-go, but if you ask team head coach Adam Gase, this is not for a lack of trying. When confronted with the notion that the Jets are tanking, the 42-year-old was quick to […]

The Golden State Warriors are waiting on a key update on Klay Thompson’s recent Achilles injury, which could have a huge impact on the Dubs’ 2020-21 season. Warriors president Bob Myers spoke Wednesday night after the 2020 NBA Draft about what Thompson’s injury might mean for the Dubs’ roster moving forward, and at this point, […]

It was a homecoming of sorts for Obi Toppin on draft night, as the Ossing, New York native was selected eighth overall by the New York Knicks. The former Dayton standout is one of the most highly-touted forwards in this draft class, and when asked to describe his own game, Toppin likened himself to Los […]

The Washington Wizards got their hands on quite a prospect in Cassius Winston as the 53rd overall pick in the draft. Winston came in the way of the Oklahoma City Thunder, who themselves decided to trade the former Michigan State standout to the Wizards. Another former Spartan had some high praise for Winston, and this […]

While it was James Wiseman who made headlines for the Golden State Warriors on draft night after being selected second overall by the Dubs, the team was actually able to swoop in on two more prospects late in the draft. One of them came in the form of Nico Mannion, who the Warriors took 48th […]

He had to wait an awful long time during draft night, but Isaiah Joe eventually got his name called. The Philadelphia 76ers took a chance on the 6-foot-5 guard with their 49th overall pick, and as Joe was doing an interview after being selected, Sixers head coach Doc Rivers hilariously crashed in on the conversation. […]

The Boston Celtics had no less than three first-round picks coming into Wednesday night’s draft, and they decided to use one of them on 6-foot-6 small forward Aaron Nesmith. The C’s used their 14th pick on Nesmith, and head coach Brad Stevens has spoken out about this recent development. Stevens expressed his confidence in Nesmith’s […]