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Jayson Tatum firmly established himself as a bona fide top superstar in the NBA this past season. He also proved that he is indeed the right man to lead the charge for the Boston Celtics for the years to come. Tatum’s road to glory did not come without the occasional bump in the road, though. […]

Talen-Horton Tucker and his rise to fame is one of those feel-good stories that you love to hear. From being a 46th overall pick in the draft to extended stints in the NBA G League during his rookie year, the 6-foot-4 shooting guard has now made a name for himself as a relatively prominent member […]

Despite the fact that his exit from the team was mired by controversy, it’s still hard to deny that Ray Allen still remains to be a very prominent player in the history of the Boston Celtics franchise. A testament to this fact is how his jersey is still able to fetch considerable prices — particularly […]

Udonis Haslem made headlines on Sunday after he announced that he had decided to come back for another season with the Miami Heat in 2022-23. Former teammate and fellow Heat icon Dwyane Wade had to shout out the 42-year-old veteran as D-Wade sent out a quick reminder to everyone out there about how Haslem is […]

If you haven’t heard the name of Nate Pierre-Louis in the past, then perhaps now would be the time to take notice. The 24-year-old is currently playing his trade with the NBA G League’s South Bay Lakers, but it’s quite possible that he’s about to take the NBA by storm — at least in his […]

There is a lot of buzz surrounding Austin Reaves now that he’s entering his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard was quite a revelation for his team last season, and he is expected to take a considerable step forward as a sophomore. So much so, that LeBron James and the […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum made waves after news broke that he was going to make an appearance during Saturday’s CrawsOver pro-am game in Seattle. Let’s be honest, though. The fact that the Tatum announcement came after it was confirmed that LeBron James was going to headline the event, made the Tatum report a bit […]

There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the Minnesota Vikings now that new head coach Kevin O’Connell is in the picture. The Mike Zimmer era has officially ended, and there’s considerable excitement as to what the 37-year-old shot-caller is going to bring to the table for Kirk Cousins and Co. NFL reported Peter King of PFT […]

Justin Herbert is coming off a tremendous sophomore campaign with the Los Angeles Chargers that saw him named a Pro Bowl quarterback in just the second year of his career. More of the same is expected from the 24-year-old this coming campaign, and based on what we’ve seen from him so far, it’s hard to […]

Deshaun Watson is going to be out of action for a significant part of the season for the Cleveland Browns. This is after the embattled quarterback was slapped with an 11-game suspension by the league in relation to his highly-controversial sexual misconduct case. At this point, the Browns are doing what they can to help […]

Damian Lillard is not a superstar. He’s also not on the same level as Kyrie Irving. These were the statements Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks made in a recent interview with Jayson Tatum, and her scorching hot take has garnered quite a bit of reaction. The mean streets of Twitter went all in on Rooks for […]

Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum recently went on a tell-all interview with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks. The All-Star forward dropped a handful of truth bombs that have already made all sorts of headlines: from his undisclosed injury in the playoffs to his “miserable” state after losing to Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors in […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green recently heaped praise on renowned NBA trainer Rico Hines and his elite offseason basketball camp. The four-time NBA champ was amazed by how Hines’ training methods have had a significant impact on the entire league. So much so, that Green himself decided to join in on one of Hines’ […]

Udonis Haslem is going to be back for Year 20. The Miami Heat veteran staved off retirement yet again after announcing on Sunday that he’s going to be returning next season. Haslem considered a handful of important factors before arriving at his decision, but there’s no denying that the money aspect also played a key […]

There’s been a lot of hype surrounding Olympic hurdler turned NFL wide receiver Devon Allen when he signed with the Philadelphia Eagles this summer. On Sunday, the 27-year-old just showed the entire football world what he intends to bring to the table as he scored an epic touchdown against the Cleveland Browns. Allen turned on […]

Guys like LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan may have stuffed the headlines when they made their respective appearances during this summer’s Drew League season. However, in the end, it was Memphis Grizzlies stud De’Anthony Melton who prevailed after leading his team to the championship on Sunday night. Melton took home Player of the Game honors […]

Much like the rest of us, Skip Bayless fondly remembers when Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar quarterback Tom Brady revealed that he was supposed to join a mystery team in free agency back in 2020 before he decided to run it back with the Bucs. The GOAT was so memorably quoted for saying, “you’re sticking with […]

Tom Brady’s return is imminent. Amid a rather mysterious absence from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ pre-season camp, it now appears that the GOAT is going to be back sooner rather than later. At this point, however, the 45-year-old’s actual return date has yet to be confirmed. Buccaneers head coach Todd Bowles recently spoke to the […]

After being selected as the No. 2 overall pick by the Golden State Warriors during the 2020 NBA Draft, James Wiseman has played just 39 games over the past two seasons. The highly-touted big man sat out the entirety of last season rehabbing a meniscus tear on his right knee, and at this point, we […]

A lot of fans were disappointed after Saturday’s high-profile CrawsOver clash was abruptly canceled in the middle of the game due to “court condensation.” Supporters camped out overnight just to catch a glimpse of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James in action, only for the pro-am game to be called off at the mid-way point […]

Jayson Tatum took a lot of heat during and in the aftermath of the Boston Celtics’ heartbreaking NBA Finals loss at the hands of Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. Tatum virtually went invisible in that series as the Dubs took the title by force against a Celtics side that had very high hopes […]

Last week, Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum was spotted working out with Kevin Durant, who himself is trying to force a trade away from the Brooklyn Nets. The photos went viral as fans could not help but connect the dots, so to speak, with the Celtics widely considered as one of the frontrunners to land […]

Bronny James still has two more years to go before he’s eligible to enter the NBA. Next year, he’s expected to go to college, with a handful of schools already reported to have started their recruitment efforts on the son of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. The 17-year-old is then widely expected to be […]

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold just busted out one of the most unorthodox moves you’ll ever see in a fight. Well, technically it wasn’t a move per se, as he literally rubbed blood all over his opponent Paulo Costa’s face in the dying seconds of their matchup in UFC 278 on Saturday. The middleweight […]

It wasn’t too long ago when Toronto Raptors guard Malachi Flynn dropped a mind-numbing 73 points during a pro-am game. Apparently, Raptors teammate Scottie Barnes wanted to join in on the fun. On Saturday, he did just that. Barnes and Flynn made an appearance in the Ball Don’s Stop pro-am game in Toronto, and to […]

Luka Doncic is without a doubt one of the top talents in the game today. There’s also no denying that speed-wise, the Dallas Mavericks All-Star guard does leave a lot to be desired. Despite his apparent lack of speed, however, this hasn’t prevented Doncic from being an elite superstar. This is exactly what Los Angeles […]

Despite the fact that the New York Knicks have revived their trade interest in Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell, it seems that there are still a few complications that need to be ironed out. Both parties appear to want this deal to come through, but at this point, it sounds like they’re still at a […]

There’s a lot of uncertainty with the Brooklyn Nets right now as they try and find a resolution to the Kevin Durant trade saga. Be that as it may, the front office still needs to prepare for any and all eventualities as the new season fast approaches. Right now, a couple of Los Angeles Lakers […]

More than a few fans camped out overnight just to get a glimpse of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James during his surprise CrawsOver appearance on Saturday night. The King knew that his supporters came through for him, so he had to make sure to put on a show for them. LeBron did just that […]

It was recently reported that the New York Knicks and the Utah Jazz have re-engaged their trade negotiations for Donovan Mitchell. This follows a rather extended period wherein the two teams practically weren’t talking to each other after initial talks came to an abrupt end. As it turns out, this was all because of Jazz […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant is not only one of the most skilled players to ever pick up a basketball. Another aspect that made him so special was his elite mental approach to the game. This is exactly why it’s hilarious to hear old stories about a young Kobe Bryant being messed with by […]

After 18 fruitful years in the WNBA, time is now catching up with the great Diana Taurasi, who sat out the final few games of the regular season for the Phoenix Mercury due to injury. There’s recently been a lot of talk surrounding the 40-year-old’s looming retirement, which has brought about a rather hilarious message […]

There’s been a lot of talk of late about Jaylen Brown potentially parting ways with the Boston Celtics. The All-Star swingman was linked to a move to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a supposed blockbuster trade deal for Kevin Durant. At this point, however, Brown is just keeping his head down and putting the […]

At this point, it feels like it’s only going to be a matter of time before the Brooklyn Nets announce a trade deal for Kevin Durant. The former league MVP has made it abundantly clear that he wants out, and it seems like Brooklyn is doing their part, albeit with a bit of restraint on […]

Miami Heat veteran Victor Oladipo has been working out with former Oklahoma City Thunder teammate Russell Westbrook this summer as the two prepare for what they’ve dubbed their upcoming “revenge tour.” On Friday, Oladipo sent a special message to the Los Angeles Lakers star amid what has been a rocky offseason for him. Oladipo shared […]

There hasn’t been much progress with regard to Collin Sexton’s contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavs don’t seem to be acting with any sense of urgency, and it appears as though they are seriously exploring the possibility of parting ways with the former No. 8 overall pick. Right now, the Dallas Mavericks have […]

LeBron James once again made headlines on Saturday after it was announced that he was set to make a surprise appearance in Jamal Crawford’s CrawsOver pro-am league on Sunday. As it turns out, the Seattle Seahawks saw this as an excellent opportunity to try and recruit the Los Angeles Lakers superstar to their team. The […]

There are few more unforgettable moments in Mike Tyson’s decorated career than his infamous ear bite on bitter rival Evander Holyfield back in 1997. Tyson has had a very colorful career, so the fact that this one sticks out speaks volumes of just how much controversy this moment brought about. Mike Tyson has moved on […]

Juan Toscano-Anderson hasn’t even played in a single minute for the Los Angeles Lakers just yet, but already, he’s making all sorts of waves in the city. The 29-year-old got the full LeBron James/Kobe Bryant treatment recently after some supporters put up an epic new mural for the newest Lakers recruit. JTA posed for a […]