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To be fair to the New York Knicks, they did do everything they can to try and trade for Donovan Mitchell. In the end, however, their efforts proved futile after the Utah Jazz decided to accept a trade offer from the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday. A couple of ESPN’s NBA insiders in Zach Lowe and […]

Kyrie Irving will go down as the owner of one of the best handles in the history of the sport. The fact that the Brooklyn Nets superstar is highly proficient in using both of his hands is perhaps the biggest reason behind his dribbling prowess. As it turns out, however, Irving actually went through quite […]

The New York Knicks have ended up on the losing end yet again. After a rumor-filled offseason that saw them emerging as the clear frontrunner to trade for New York native Donovan Mitchell, it all came crashing down for the Knicks on Thursday after it was announced that the Utah Jazz had agreed on a […]

LeBron James has made it abundantly clear that his dream is now to play with his son, Bronny James, in the NBA. Right now, though, there has been a lot of talk about the Los Angeles Lakers superstar potentially also playing on the same team with his second son, Bryce, who himself is two years […]

Kyrie Irving is no media darling. As a matter of fact, the Brooklyn Nets star’s rather unsavory relationship with the press has been well documented. In a recent guesting on HBO’s The Shop: Uninterrupted, Kyrie got brutally honest about how he deals with the media. This is an inescapable reality for superstars such as himself, […]

Former Los Angeles Lakers teammates Nick Young and D’Angelo Russell used to be friends. It all changed, however, when Russell decided to record a video of Young admitting that he cheated on then-fiancee Iggy Azalea. The clip somehow went public and it unsurprisingly went viral. At this point, there still appears to be some bad […]

Donovan Mitchell’s trade move to the Cleveland Cavaliers sent shockwaves to the entire basketball world. The New York Knicks were long considered the favorites to land the now-ex-Utah Jazz superstar, only for the Cavs to come in and destroy New York’s hopes and dreams at the 13th hour. Previous reports suggest that the Knicks set […]

Does the return of Jimmy Garoppolo to the San Francisco 49ers threaten Trey Lance’s standing as the team’s new QB1? Garoppolo seemed like he was on his way out, only for his trade deal to fall apart at the last minute. Whatever the case may be, he’s now going to run it back in San […]

Utah Jazz stud Jordan Clarkson woke up to some shocking news after he learned that now-ex-teammate Donovan Mitchell has been traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Clarkson took to Twitter to share his immediate reaction to this major development, and it probably sums up how the entire city of Utah is feeling right now. Clarkson added […]

There really is no one in the world like Kanye West. Well, he does share one glaring similarity with NBA big man Tristan Thompson and big-time rapper Travis Scott, and West wasn’t shy about hilariously broadcasting this to the world. In his own words, West sees himself as a fellow “cum donor” just like Thompson […]

Former adult film superstar Lana Rhoades recently dropped a bombshell confirming that the father of her child is indeed an NBA player. This follows YouTube superstar Logan Paul’s revelation that Rhoades did have a kid with a “big-time NBA player.” Could this actually be Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant? According to an Instagram account called […]

Luka Doncic and Slovenia opened their EuroBasket 2022 campaign on Thursday in a matchup against Lithuania. It was the start of Luka’s quest for a gold medal, but he still had the time to pose with an old friend amid all the pressure. Doncic took to Instagram to share a photo of himself “chilling” with […]

You just know that Stephen A Smith was going to come out with a passionate tirade against the New York Knicks once news broke that the Utah Jazz have agreed to trade Donovan Mitchell to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Smith’s Knicks were always the favorites to land Mitchell, but in the end, New York failed to […]

Despite the Los Angeles Lakers’ attempts to try and offload Russell Westbrook this summer, the harsh reality is that the market for the former league MVP is as dry as it has ever been. You can’t blame the Lakers for a lack of effort, though. According to NBA insider Sam Amico of Hoops Wire, general […]

The Utah Jazz and the Cleveland Cavaliers shocked the basketball world on Thursday after it was announced that the two teams had agreed to a deal for All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell. The Miami Heat were one of the teams that were linked to a Mitchell trade, with reigning Sixth Man of the Year Tyler […]

Andre Miller is widely considered one of the greatest point guards in Denver Nuggets franchise history. This is exactly why Nuggets fans everywhere will be glad to know that he’s now back with the team. Miller, who is now 46, won’t be suiting up for the Nuggets, though. Instead, he is now being hired as […]

After a rather eventful summer, Denzel Mims is going to be entering the new season as a member of the New York Jets. The 24-year-old tried to force his way out of the team via trade but in the end, his attempt proved futile. At this point, it seems that both Mims and the Jets […]

It’s now been well over two years since the great Kobe Bryant tragically passed away. However, there’s no denying that his untimely death and his legacy continue to have a lasting impact on the Los Angeles Lakers to this very day. Team owner Jeanie Buss, who herself was very close to Kobe, recently spoke out […]

There’s been a lot of talk surrounding Donovan Mitchell all summer long as the Utah Jazz try to find a new home for their soon-to-be ex-superstar. All the buzz comes as no surprise considering how the 25-year-old has emerged as one of the most dangerous offensive threats in the entire league. Mitchell’s defense, however, does […]

The New York Jets have not exactly been the best team in the league over the past few years. It goes without saying that the faithful fans of this franchise have been through quite a lot. Be that as it may, however, head coach Robert Saleh is adamant that things are about to change. Saleh […]

Austin Reaves made quite a name for himself last season for the Los Angeles Lakers. So much so, that there has been talk about the incoming second-year shooting guard securing a starting spot for LA this coming season. Speaking on a recent episode of his HoopsHype podcast, NBA insider Michael Scotto talked about the buzz […]

Pascal Siakam isn’t exactly the most outspoken player out there. This is why renowned basketball trainer Rico Hines had to literally call out the Toronto Raptors star to deliver the closing message at the end of Hiners’ high-profile summer runs. With the players all gathered around to hear Hines’ final message, the Raptors development coach […]

The San Francisco Giants are not in a very good place right now. Even manager Gabe Kapler could not help but agree with this notion following his team’s seventh straight loss on Wednesday. Injuries have played a major role in the Giants’ current slump. Both Joey Bart and Brandon Belt are currently out of commission. […]

Stephen Curry marked another milestone in his life on Wednesday after the Golden State Warriors superstar earned his degree from Davidson. During Steph’s graduation ceremony, his mom  Sonya Curry was in attendance, and she delivered quite a message for her loving son. An emotional Sonya Curry took the stage as she addressed her son during […]

Udonis Haslem is one of the most prominent personalities in Miami Heat franchise history. The fact that he’s now coming back for his 20th season with the team is a clear testament to this fact. At this point in his career, Haslem has earned the trust and respect of his teammates. It’s probably also safe […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar James Harden has been in his fair share of controversy through the years. This time around, however, he’s being dragged into a brand new one after YouTube superstar SteveWillDoIt, aka Stephen Deleonardis, dropped a massive truth bomb about the former league MVP sliding into Steve’s girlfriend’s DM’s. Deleonardis, who rose to superstardom […]

There has been no offseason body transformation for LeBron James. The fact of the matter is that he’s looked like this over the past several years. At this point, consistency is obviously key for the Los Angeles Lakers superstar. LeBron recently took to Instagram to share a topless photo of himself, and he had the […]

A couple of days ago, Los Angeles Clippers star John Wall made headlines after he confessed to having suicidal thoughts while he was navigating the “darkest place” he’s ever found himself in. This was after he tore his Achilles, which was followed by his mom’s tough battle with cancer, and her eventual death. A year […]

LeBron James took the basketball world by storm when the Los Angeles Lakers superstar made a surprise appearance in the Drew League right in the middle of the offseason. One of his opponents during the game also went viral, but it wasn’t exactly for the best reasons. Dion Wright, who was given the unenviable task […]

When Dr. Jerry Buss passed away in 2013, he passed on his controlling ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to his six children, with each of them receiving equal voting rights. It was Jeanie Buss, however, who took over the helm as the team’s governor. Through the years, Jeanie made sure to make her own […]

According to reports, the Utah Jazz have emerged as one of the frontrunners to land Russell Westbrook in a potential trade deal. This comes with a huge catch for the Los Angeles Lakers, though, as it appears that they will need to part ways with some of their most valuable assets if they want to […]

The conditions in Jackson, Mississippi have gone from bad to worse of late. Not only are they dealing with flooded streets because of the flooding of Pearl River but now, the city has apparently run out of water. NFL Hall of Famer Deion Sanders, who currently holds the position of head coach for the Jackson […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are without a doubt one of the most high-profile teams in all of sports. As such, being a new member of the squad does take a bit of getting used to. Just ask new Lakers recruit Patrick Beverley. The 34-year-old recently took to Twitter to express his true feelings about the […]

Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time. There’s just no doubt about this fact. He also happens to be a pretty good golfer. When it comes to rapping, however, let’s just say that the Golden State Warriors superstar probably isn’t going to have a very bright future if he decides to give up […]

Stephen A Smith for president. Apparently, this is a thing. No, we’re being totally serious. The renowned ESPN broadcaster himself made this statement on a recent episode of First Take. According to Stephen A, he would “strongly consider” running for president under the right circumstances. Here is his exact quote (h/t ClutchPoints on Twitter): “If […]

Tim Hardaway is a homophobe. He made this abundantly clear some 15 years ago when he came out with some truly hurtful comments against gay people. Things have changed for the Miami Heat icon in a major way, though. The 55-year-old recently backtracked on his previous statement, saying that this was just the way he […]

The arrival of Patrick Beverley with the Los Angeles Lakers can’t bode well for Russell Westbrook. Despite the fact that the Lakers seem to be implying that a backcourt tandem between these two arch-rivals could actually work, all signs are pointing to the notion that Russ could be on his way out of Hollywood sooner […]

Shaquille O’Neal has had his fair share of controversial statements throughout his career as a basketball player and subsequently, as an NBA analyst for ESPN. The Los Angeles Lakers icon also happens to be one of the funniest dudes on TV today, so at times, it’s quite difficult to tell if Shaq’s joking or not. […]

Right now, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is making a run at Michael Jordan’s GOAT title. In fact, more than a few folks out there will argue that The King has already surpassed MJ as the greatest player of all time. This isn’t the case for Hall of Famer Julius Erving. In his mind, […]