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Draymond Green was left as the odd man out after the Golden State Warriors decided to sign both Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins to massive extensions over the weekend. Unsurprisingly, it’s Green whose future has been left in doubt after the Dubs opted not to renew his current deal — at least not yet. ESPN’s […]

After spending a year with the Dallas Mavericks during the 2015-16 season, JaVale McGee now returns to the Mavs for his second stint with the team. So much has changed from seven years ago, and the 34-year-old veteran knows that this time around, he comes into the squad with a totally different mindset. When asked […]

Right now, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to start the new season with a clean slate, particularly on the Russell Westbrook front. Well, maybe a semi-clean slate after what turned out to be a rather disastrous preseason run for the team. With a slew of backcourt additions for the Lakers over […]

After losing Jalen Brunson to the New York Knicks in free agency, the Dallas Mavericks have been looking to fill the gaping hole he’s left in the backcourt. They’ve now made a significant move in this respect as the Mavs are now set to bring in one of Luka Doncic’s former Real Madrid teammates. This […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Russell Westbrook made headlines for all the wrong reasons lately after he was accused of rejecting a Patrick Beverley-led huddle during a preseason game. The clip went completely viral — and understandably so — as it put Russ in a bad light with regard to his supposed willingness to work with […]

The Atlanta Hawks made some major moves this offseason as they look to establish themselves as a real threat in the Eastern Conference. As it turns out, De’Andre Hunter figures significantly in the organization’s long-term plans, and their decision to sign him to a massive new deal is a clear testament to this fact. According […]

To say that Golden State Warriors superstar Klay Thompson has beef with Ronnie 2K would be a clear understatement at this point. The five-time All-Star was incensed by the fact that he received an 88 3-point rating on NBA 2K23, and he hasn’t been shy about letting his feelings known about it. On Monday, the […]

Dak Prescott is raring to go at this point. The Dallas Cowboys superstar quarterback himself declared his intention to return from injury for his team’s Week 7 matchup against the Detroit Lions. However, at the end of the day, we all know that this decision will not lie solely on Prescott’s own determination. The good […]

Opening night is going to be a very special occasion for Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors as they receive their championship rings for last season’s majestic title run. They also get to face the Los Angeles Lakers on the same evening, and for his part, Anthony Davis just wants to make sure that […]

There’s no denying that Tua Tagovailoa’s highly controversial brain injury has sent shockwaves throughout the league. So much so, that the NFL had no other choice but to make significant changes in their concussion protocols after the Miami Dolphins star quarterback appeared to have suffered an on-field seizure during Miami’s Week 4 loss to the […]

UPDATE: Paolo Banchero’s Jordan Brand deal is now official right as his rookie season is set to begin. Paolo Banchero has not played a single minute in the NBA (at least officially) but already, he’s making quite an impact on the world of basketball. The Orlando Magic shocked the NBA after taking the former Duke standout […]

Grant Williams is now entering the final year of his rookie-scale deal. Unless he agrees to an extension with the Boston Celtics, the 23-year-old could end up walking away as a free agent next summer. On Wednesday, conflicting reports emerged about Williams’ negotiations with the Celtics. On Friday, NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported […]

Things could not have gone much worse for the New York Yankees on Saturday night as they saw what should have been a win against the Cleveland Guardians evaporate right before their eyes. To say that Yankees fans were disappointed after the loss would be a major, major understatement. After going down 2-0 in the […]

Big things are expected from LeBron James as he enters his 20th year in the NBA this coming season. Unfortunately for him, it doesn’t look like the Los Angeles Lakers have put him in a very good position to try and compete for his fifth championship. The Lakers made quite a few moves in the […]

John Wall’s arrival with the Los Angeles Clippers this summer served as a major threat to Reggie Jackson’s role as the team’s starting point guard. After seeing what both players were able to bring to the table during the preseason, it appears that the Clippers have now made a decision as to who’s going to […]

Russell Wilson spent many years playing alongside both Richard Sherman and Marshawn Lynch with the Seattle Seahawks. That now feels like an eternity away, especially considering how Wilson has struggled so mightily following his offseason move to the Denver Broncos. On a recent episode of The Richard Sherman Podcast, the three-time All-Pro defensive back spoke with […]

With the Carolina Panthers starting off the season 1-4, whispers about Christian McCaffrey’s looming exit continue to get louder. The Buffalo Bills are one of a handful of teams that have been identified as a potential trade suitor for the 26-year-old, but it now appears that their pursuit has just hit a major wall. NFL […]

There has been a lot of talk surrounding Odell Beckham Jr. of late as the three-time Pro Bowl wide receiver continues to navigate free agency. OBJ has already been linked to a handful of teams around the league, but for his part, Los Angeles Rams star Jalen Ramsey is feeling optimistic about a potential reunion […]

After spending the first three years of his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors, Juan Toscano-Anderson opted to take his talents to Hollywood with an offseason move to the Los Angeles Lakers. Now that he’s been with his new team for a few months, the 29-year-old has had a chance to compare the culture […]

In case you missed it, Stephen A. Smith previously revealed that Draymond Green delivered such a vicious blow on Jordan Poole that he ended up knocking out his Golden State Warriors teammate. Looking at the video and seeing how Poole’s body seemed to drop as soon as Green hit him, it does seem that Stephen […]

$249 million. That’s how much money the Golden State Warriors committed to over the span of a few hours on Saturday as they signed both Jordan Poole and Andrew Wiggins to massive extensions. Poole got $140 for four years, while Wiggins is now set to put pen to paper on a four-year, $109 million deal. […]

Long before he joined the Miami Heat, Victor Oladipo was an up-and-coming star for the Indiana Pacers. During the 20i8 NBA Playoffs, Oladipo and his Pacers faced off against LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round — a series that still remains in the memory of Oladipo. Speaking on a recent episode […]

“WTF are we doing?” This was the exact question Keenan Allen asked in a controversial now-deleted tweet as he watched the Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley attempt to pull off a rather contentious play late in the game against the Cleveland Browns in Week 5. Instead of taking a safer route, Allen opted […]

To say that Kendrick Perkins is a fan of Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant would be a bit of an understatement. So much so, that Big Perk already has the All-Star point guard as one of his MVP frontrunners for the upcoming season. Speaking to ESPN co-host Malika Andrews, Perkins proved that he’s all-in on […]

Most, if not all Los Angeles Clippers fans already have October 21st marked on their calendars as their team faces off against their fierce cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, for the first time this season. For his part, John Wall is definitely excited to get his first taste of the “Battle of LA,” but […]

DeSean Jackson has not retired. The one-time Super Bowl champion wide receiver made this abundantly clear in a recent podcast appearance. As a matter of fact, Jackson has already set his sights on the two teams he wants to play for this season. The 35-year-old free agent has now come out with a come-get-me plea […]

Shaquille O’Neal has got to be one of the most prominent ex-NBA players turned entrepreneur in the history of the game. Shaq has investments in all sorts of business ventures, which also include no less than 17 Auntie Anne’s Pretzels stores. Well, not anymore. As it turns out, the Hall of Fame big man decided […]

Toward the latter part of last season, Jimmy Butler got into a now-infamous sideline spat with Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and veteran teammate Udonis Haslem. It was actually more than just a simple spat, with players having to hold coach Spo back as he tried to have a go at Butler during a […]

Even before he got involved in a now-infamous fight with Golden State Warriors teammate Jordan Poole, there were already some question marks about Draymond Green’s future with the team. Now that he’s pretty much dropped a massive bomb on the Dubs’ preparation for their title defense this coming season, the whispers have unsurprisingly gotten louder. […]

At this point in the preseason, it just feels like Los Angeles Lakers fans are set to witness/endure yet another year of Russell Westbrook doing his thing for LA. Well, this actually might not be the case after ESPN’s NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski dropped another bombshell regarding Russ’ future with the Lakers. According to Woj, […]

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward has kept a reputation for having one of the slickest hairdos in the entire NBA. Well, not anymore. The former All-Star made sure of that by debuting his new haircut during a recent press conference. Let’s just say the mean streets of Twitter don’t necessarily approve of Hayward’s new do. […]

It’s official. The Chicago Bulls have signed Kostas Antetokounmpo to the team. Does this also mean that his big brother will be coming to Chicago in the near future? The Bulls made the announcement on their official Twitter page following their decision to sign the 6-foot-10 power forward to a two-way deal (h/t the Bulls on […]

After barely a week away from the team, Draymond Green rejoined his Golden State Warriors in practice on Thursday. This actually felt like an eternity after what transpired between him and teammate Jordan Poole. At this point, it is clear that everyone within the organization is doing all they can to put this issue to […]

Tom Brady is the master of the quarterback sneak. Well, come to think of it, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar quarterback has mastered pretty much every single QB skill there is in the book. Nevertheless, the quarterback sneak is still widely considered his go-to move whenever the opportunity presents itself. This is exactly why it’s […]

Thursday night’s matchup between the Washington Commanders and the Chicago Bears was a disappointment, to say the least. However, one man reigned supreme, and his name is Carson Wentz. Or should I say, Tom Brady? After leading his team to a 12-7 victory over Justin Fields and the Bears, Wentz improved his Thursday Night Football […]

The Washington Commanders gave the game ball to Ron Rivera after he marked his first win as a head coach on Soldier Field. This was after Rivera’s squad came out on top of a lackluster TNF matchup against the Chicago Bears, 12-7. Rivera wasn’t exactly in a jovial mood during his post-game press conference, though, […]

Just when you thought the dust was beginning to settle on Deshaun Watson’s sexual harassment case, the Cleveland Browns quarterback has been rocked with yet another lawsuit. This time around, an unnamed woman is suing the three-time Pro Bowler for allegedly forcing her to perform oral sex on him. According to the lawsuit, the woman […]

Former Denver Broncos general manager John Elway dropped a massive truth bomb surrounding Nathaniel Hackett’s tenure as the team’s head coach. As it turns out, the Broncos almost went in another direction before deciding to sign Hackett as the head coach this offseason. According to Elway, the Broncos already had their sights set on now-Minnesota […]

The cancel culture these days is very, very real. This was what Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman was in danger of after he came out with some highly-controversial comments pertaining to the roughing the passer saga that has tainted the NFL of late. Aikman came up with some highly misogynistic comments as he criticized […]