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There’s been a lot of buzz surrounding Devin Booker’s skills on NBA 2K. After all, he is literally on the cover of this year’s iteration of the highly-popular game. As it turns out, however, Booker is not the best 2K player in the league at the moment. This honor belongs to Los Angeles Clippers superstar […]

The Golden State Warriors had a really good thing going when their Run TMC trio of Tim Hardaway, Mitch Richmond, and Chris Mullin emerged as one of the most tenacious trios in the entire NBA during the early 1990s. For one reason or another, however, the Warriors decided to break them up just two years […]

There’s no doubt that Tim Hardaway stands out as one of the most celebrated players in the history of the Golden State Warriors franchise history. After all, he was part of the epic Run TMC trio that terrorized the league many years ago. Along with Chris Mullin and Mitch Richmond, this trio is credited for […]

Believe it or not, Sean McVay has never lost in an opening game of the season. Even more astoundingly, the 36-year-old shot-caller has also never gone below .500 at any point in his coaching career. Well, that all changed on Thursday night as Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills proved to be too much for […]

Despite the fact that he’s played for no less than six NBA teams throughout his 19-year career, there’s no denying that Shaquille O’Neal’s loyalty will always lie with his beloved Los Angeles Lakers. Nevertheless, Shaq is the type who always calls a spade a spade, and unsurprisingly, he had some brutally honest truth to share […]

To be perfectly honest, this is the first time I’ve heard of the BeReal app. I guess this is a clear indication of how old I am and of how out-of-the-loop I have become. Well, at least I can take comfort in the fact that even Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green doesn’t seem to […]

What better way to hype Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers opening game of the season than with a promo starring none other than the GOAT himself? I’m talking about the other GOAT here, though, as Michael Jordan headlined NBC’s epic commercial for Sunday Night Football. It was no more than a 16-second ad, […]

Odell Beckham Jr made a surprise appearance in Thursday’s opening-day bout between the Los Angeles Rams and the Buffalo Bills. OBJ, whose contract with the Rams ended at the conclusion of last season, is currently still a free agent, and he decided to enjoy the festivities of the first game of the year from the […]

There was a lot of anticipation surrounding Thursday night’s season opener between the Buffalo Bills and the defending champs Los Angeles Rams. One man, in particular, was able to live up to all the hype with an epic performance in his first game of the season. This was none other than Josh Allen. The Bills […]

As far as all-time great quarterbacks go, there’s just no way you can leave Peyton Manning off that list. The Hall of Famer has also done a fantastic job as a broadcaster now that he’s taken a new career post-retirement. According to Manning himself, however, the one thing he just doesn’t see himself doing is […]

Myles Garrett and Baker Mayfield are anything but best friends. The Cleveland Browns star defensive end made this abundantly clear when he recently admitted that he didn’t even bother replying to his ex-teammate’s emotional text message following Mayfield’s offseason move to the Carolina Panthers. Garrett has now shed more light on his relationship with the […]

As the new season draws nearer, the prospect of trading away Russell Westbrook is quickly fading away for the Los Angeles Lakers. There just isn’t enough interest in the market for the former league MVP, and at this point, it looks like the Lakers have no other choice but to keep Russ on their team. […]

Von Miller returned to LA on opening night for the first time since parting ways with the Los Angeles Rams this past summer. The new Buffalo Bills recruit knew how special this occasion was going to be so he decided to mark his return with a brand-new haircut. The eight-time Pro Bowler shaved his head […]

To say that it has been an eventful offseason for the New York Knicks would be a complete understatement. After the high of acquiring Jalen Brunson as soon as the free agency opened, Knicks fans were dragged back down to earth after news of Donovan Mitchell’s blockbuster deal to the Cleveland Cavaliers broke. For his […]

The Golden State Warriors are now rounding out their roster ahead of the new season. The defending champs recently added a new player for their backcourt as they look to provide more support for superstars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. This recent signing comes in the form of a former lottery pick from the 2018 […]

There’s no denying that there’s still a lot of excitement for Los Angeles Lakers fans as they face the prospect of a clean slate ahead of the new season. Despite what has been a mostly uneventful offseason (Russell Westbrook is still on the team), LA supporters are still hoping for a bounce-back campaign for their […]

Despite the fact that Patrick Beverley’s arrival seemed to have further pushed Russell Westbrook out of the Los Angeles Lakers, the truth is that talks surrounding a Russ trade away from LA have somewhat died down over the past few days/weeks. As it turns out, this could have a lot to do with the notion […]

Kevin Durant shocked the basketball world earlier this summer when he demanded that Brooklyn Nets head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks be relieved from their respective posts. KD pretty much gave the organization an ultimatum as he made them choose between himself and Nash/Marks. His ploy didn’t work, though, and apparently, they’ve […]

ESPN’s NBA guru Brian Windhorst made huge waves earlier this summer when he prophetically predicted the Utah Jazz’s blockbuster trade deal for Rudy Gobert. Not too many folks out there saw that deal coming, but somehow, Windhorst knew all along that there was something brewing. What the renowned broadcaster cannot foresee, however, is a bright […]

Critics and fans alike have pointed to more than a few reasons as to why Russell Westbrook failed to make a significant impact for the Los Angeles Lakers in his first season with the team. Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal has now chimed in on the issue, and the Hall of Fame big man has a […]

Brady Henderson of ESPN recently dropped a bombshell report providing some shocking details about Russell Wilson’s high-profile exit from the Seattle Seahawks this past summer. Despite how the organization and Wilson’s camp have tried to make it seem as though their split was cordial and mutually beneficial, it seems that there’s much more to this […]

After a decorated 10-year stint with the Seattle Seahawks, Russell Wilson called time on his tenure with the team during this offseason. The nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback decided to take his talents to the Denver Broncos as he looks to turn to a new chapter in his career. Wilson’s Seattle exit may not be as […]

Trey Lance should have been one of the captains of the San Francisco 49ers. Except that he’s not. This was after head coach Kyle Shanahan decided not to name him a captain despite the fact that the 22-year-old earned enough votes from his teammates. Shanahan, who for some reason opted to cut down the Niners […]

Chicago Bears kicker Cairo Santos didn’t have too many good things to say about Soldier Field a few weeks ago. However, he’s now done a complete U-Turn following the Bears’ decision to make a major change on the stadium ahead of their Week 1 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. After being criticized by no […]

Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook looked like old friends on Tuesday during the former’s unveiling as the latest member of the Los Angeles Lakers. We all know the bitter history between these two now-former arch-rivals, but it seems that they’ve put their beef behind them now that they’re on the same squad. Skip Bayless isn’t […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant thinks that his 96 rating in NBA 2K23 is “laughable” and he wasn’t shy about making his true feelings known. KD called out Ronnie 2K for what he feels is a complete travesty. Clearly, the former league MVP believes that he should have a much higher rating than what he’s […]

Under Armour just launched one of the most epic ads ahead of the new NFL season, and of course, it features none other than Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar quarterback Tom Brady. The GOAT penned a heartfelt message to the younger generation, and the fact that it was narrated by the great Morgan Freeman made the […]

Miami Heat icon Dwyane Wade is a proud member of an elite group of ex-NBA superstars that had the privilege to go up against the late, great Kobe Bryant during his prime. Unsurprisingly, D-Wade still remembers his on-court matchups against the Los Angeles Lakers legend quite fondly. Wade recently retweeted a post from our friends […]

Nick Young recently made headlines after he called out former Los Angeles Lakers teammate D’Angelo Russell as a potential opponent in the boxing ring. As it turns out, however, D’Lo isn’t the only former Laker that Young wants to box. Apparently, Swaggy P also has his sights set on his former coach. After Yong dropped […]

Luka Doncic put on a show on Wednesday night as he led Slovenia to a massive win over France in their Group B matchup. The Dallas Mavericks superstar put up a mind-blowing 47-point performance against Rudy Gobert and Co. to close out the group stage as the No. 1 seed. Doncic’s explosion prompted quite a […]

For the most part, joint practices during the offseason were relatively productive. They were also very entertaining, no doubt, with more than a few players already exhibiting their competitive fire even before the regular season kicked off. For the San Francisco 49ers and the Minnesota Vikings, their joint practices didn’t have any fights, but the […]

Dwight Howard has been trying to make his way on the mean streets of TikTok of late, and the Los Angeles Lakers big man (or at least he’s hoping to still be a Laker) has come up with some pretty hilarious content. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year is one of the funniest dudes […]

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Kendrick Nunn all summer long, but unfortunately, they haven’t been completely positive. A recent report stated that his injury rehab has gone “slower than anticipated” — something that Nunn himself has disputed. For his part, however, it seems that new Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been in his fair share of block parties throughout what has been a truly illustrious career. It’s an undeniably fun sight for fans, but there’s also no denying that it’s not great to be on the receiving end of a LeBron chase-down block. Just ask RJ Hampton of […]

Las Vegas Raiders star tight end Darren Waller missed a significant part of training camp due to a hamstring injury. However, some believe that there’s more to this than what’s on the surface as the 29-year-old tries to negotiate a new deal with his team. Despite the rumors, however, what is important now is that […]

Four individuals reportedly sustained non-fatal injuries following a shooting at Florida youth football game. The shocking incident transpired on Sunday evening when a masked man started firing shots during the game, which led to chaotic scenes on the field. According to a report by Selim Algar of the New York Post, the assailant fired multiple […]

The one thing you cannot fault Patrick Beverley for is his confidence. This man exudes self-belief, and this is one of the things that has allowed him to reach the heights that he has today. Beverley was unveiled by the Los Angeles Lakers as the team’s newest recruit on Tuesday and the event did not […]

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo showcased his full bag yet again on Tuesday as he led Greece to a convincing 99-79 win over Ukraine in their Group C matchup in the FIBA EuroBasket 2022 tournament. By dropping a mind0blowing 41 points, Giannis entered the territory of Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki and his 21-year-old EuroBasket […]

Patrick Beverley is without a doubt one of the most polarizing individuals in all of the NBA. He’s the type that you love if he’s on your team, and you just despise him when he’s not. Most Los Angeles Lakers fans likely feel this way now that they have no other choice but to welcome […]