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San Francisco 49ers CEO Jed York recently revealed that he would be happy to keep Jimmy Garoppolo with the team if necessary as the Niners are still unable to find a trade deal for the embattled quarterback. Be that as it may, it doesn’t sound like this new development is going to threaten Trey Lance […]

Kevin Durant’s trade away from the Brooklyn Nets is taking a lot of time. It’s definitely dragging on much longer than most have expected. So much so, that there’s now a sense that KD might end up staying in Brooklyn beyond this season. Kendrick Perkins seems to have an explanation for all this. In his […]

A lot of heads turned as soon as news hit that LeBron James agreed to a two-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers worth a whopping $97.1 million. That’s a whole lot of money, even for LeBron’s standards. If you ask Stephen A Smith, however, the ESPN broadcaster firmly believes that the Lakers actually got […]

Kyrie Irving has brought the Brooklyn Nets through a lot over the past couple of years. At this point, there’s no denying that he doesn’t have the best of relationships with the organization. ESPN’s league insider Nick Friedell spoke about this union, and according to the NBA reporter, he is of the belief that the […]

A few weeks ago a photo of a skinny James Harden went completely viral. The Philadelphia 76ers superstar looked like he lost a considerable amount of weight during the offseason, as he prepares for his comeback tour with the Sixers in 2022-23. Right now, more photos of the former league MVP are making their rounds […]

The time has come for Trey Lance. After so much anticipation, it seems clear that the San Francisco 49ers are finally prepared to hand over the reins to their highly-touted young quarterback. This also means that Jimmy Garoppolo’s tenure with the Niners is now all but over. Or is it? Despite constant trade rumors, Garoppolo […]

The Baltimore Ravens made a major decision when they opted to select former Iowa standout Tyler Linderbaum as the No. 25 overall pick during the 2022 NFL Draft. There’s going to be a lot of expectations on the 22-year-old as he enters his debut season, and based on what we’ve seen from him thus far, […]

There’s been a lot of talk about Jimmy Butler’s epic new hairstyle this offseason. He’s been rocking some pretty lengthy dreadlocks and you have to say that they look pretty dope. YouTube superstar Jake Paul definitely seems to think so. Heat stud Tyler Herro recently guested on one of Paul’s segments, and their conversation somehow […]

Donovan Mitchell’s trade links to the New York Knicks are in full swing again after previous reports indicated that the Knicks have re-engaged negotiations with the Utah Jazz. The 25-year-old has added more fire to the flame after he was spotted in Rucker Park, one of the most iconic basketball spots in New York City, […]

Who could forget when ESPN produced a full segment on LeBron James’ decision to join the Miami Heat back in 2010? Udonis Haslem certainly hasn’t forgotten about that momentous occasion, and it seems like he wants to come out with his own version of the same. According to Heat insider Anthony Chiang of the Miami […]

Kevin Durant has already made it abundantly clear that he no longer wants to play for the Brooklyn Nets. Be that as it may, there hasn’t been any real movement in terms of a potential trade for the former league MVP. ESPN’s NBA guru Brian Windhorst believes that this could all be part of the […]

Despite constant rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers have not made any blockbuster trades this summer. This could all change, though, now that LeBron James has signed a two-year extension with the team worth a whopping $97.1 million. What’s the correlation? Well, according to NBA reporter Marc Stein (paywalled), the Lakers have made certain assurances to LeBron […]

The Utah Jazz appear determined to offload Donovan Mitchell before the new season starts. The team seems committed to a full rebuild, and it feels like it’s only a matter of time before Mitchell is finally sent packing. The New York Knicks have long been rumored to be the frontrunner to land the All-Star shooting […]

The Dallas Mavericks took a huge step last season when they made it all the way to the Western Conference Finals for the first time in the post-Dirk Nowitzki era. In the end, however, their season still ended in disappointment as they fell to Stephen Curry and his mighty Golden State Warriors. Mavs owner Mark […]

There are few more iconic blocks in NBA history than that of LeBron James during the 2016 NBA Finals. With his Cleveland Cavaliers on the brink of mounting a never-before-seen series comeback from being down 3-1 against the 72-9 Golden State Warriors, LeBron sealed the deal with an epic chase-down block on Andre Iguodala to […]

The feud between the Los Angeles Lakers and their bitter cross-town opponents, the Los Angeles Clippers, still remains to be one of the most intense rivalries in all of the NBA. At this point, however, it’s not much of a contest. At least according to Stephen A. Smith. The renowned ESPN broadcaster recently went on […]

There’s no denying that there’s currently a lot of hype surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers this coming season. So much so, that some folks even see them as a potential darkhorse to win it all in 2022-23. At this point, however, the Clippers’ success will rely heavily on Kawhi Leonard and his health — at […]

Skip Bayless just posted a three-minute monologue on Twitter shedding light on his controversial tweet about LeBron James’ son Bronny and his eye-popping dunk during an AAU game in Paris. The renowned broadcaster was on the receiving end of a ton of criticism as people slammed him for supposedly going after a 17-year-old kid. It’s […]

Ever since Kyrie Irving opted into his deal with the Brooklyn Nets for the upcoming season, reports state that the enigmatic point guard has been fully committed to the cause in Brooklyn. This doesn’t mean, however, that the Nets have closed their door on a potential blockbuster deal for Kyrie. Irving won’t come for cheap, […]

There hasn’t been much progress between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Brooklyn Nets with regard to a potential blockbuster trade deal for Kyrie Irving. In fact, it somehow feels like the deal’s already dead. Well, that might all change now. According to NBA insider Marc Stein (paywalled), the Lakers have already taken a renewed […]

The Miami Heat have been swinging for the fences, but unfortunately for them, nothing has materialized on the trade front as of yet. They have been linked to superstar-caliber players such as Kevin Durant and Donovan Mitchell, but nothing seems imminent. At this point, Miami could be willing to set its sights a little lower, […]

Tyler Herro is well aware of the fact that his name has been dragged into a plethora of trade rumors all summer long. The reigning Sixth Man of the Year recently revealed that this no longer bothers him and that he’s just keeping himself busy preparing for the season ahead. At this point, it’s sounding […]

At this point in his career, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James still remains to be one of, if not the most talked about personalities in the entire NBA. The fact that he made headlines yet again after agreeing to a massive two-year $97.1 million extension with the Lakers is a clear testament to this […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans everywhere breathed a collective sigh of relief after it was reported that LeBron James had agreed to a two-year, $97,100,000 extension with the team. It took a bit longer than expected before The King put his signature on the dotted line, but at this point, all’s well that ends well. As […]

A lot will be riding for the LA Clippers in 2022-23. This team has yet to live up to its full potential since it created a superstar duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. This year might just be different. In their defense, injuries have played a major role in LA’s inability to reach the […]

The NBA just dropped the full regular season schedule and there’s quite a lot to take in. For the Los Angeles Clippers, however, they have been gifted with a significant advantage that will make LA fans smile. As pointed out by Clippers insider Law Murray of The Athletic, this year will mark the first time […]

Ben Simmons isn’t exactly the most well-loved personality in the NBA right now. The fact that he sat out the entire season for the Brooklyn Nets due to injury after forcing a trade away from the Philadelphia 76ers probably has a lot to do with this. A random fan came across Ben Simmons in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy is one of the most renowned trainers in all of the NBA. He’s also been part of no less than three championship-winning teams, so it goes without saying that he has earned the respect of both his peers and the players. The 50-year-old recently made a guest appearance […]

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter to ever pick up a basketball. It’s also a known fact that his legacy extends far beyond the four corners of the basketball court. Just recently, Curry proved his GOAT-ness by teaming up with his sponsors to build a brand new library for Garfield Elementary […]

LeBron James isn’t going anywhere. For now, at least. The four-time NBA champion agreed to a two-year, $97.1 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday that will keep him in LA through 2024. This has garnered more than a handful of reactions from in and around the NBA, and as you may have […]

According to recent reports, the New York Knicks and the Utah Jazz have re-engaged their trade talks for superstar Donovan Mitchell. At this point, however, the deal does not seem imminent. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith appears to have a clear understanding as to why this is the case. According to Stephen A, his sources tell […]

Somehow, Skip Bayless successfully made it all about him. Again. After coming out with a now-controversial comment about Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ son, Bronny, and his amazing poster dunk, all the attention has now gravitated toward the outspoken broadcaster. Again. Unfortunately for Skip, even his own wife was having none of it. By […]

The New England Patriots haven’t exactly had a stellar preseason thus far. There’s been a lot of talk surrounding the team’s offense and the collaborative process head coach Bill Belichick, OL coach Matt Patricia, and quarterbacks coach Joe Judge have all been talking up these past few weeks. All this may have been received with […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just announced that Pau Gasol’s jersey retirement is set to take place on March 7th, 2023. It’s going to be a bittersweet occasion as the organization celebrates the career of one of the most iconic big men in franchise history. At the same time, though, given how Gasol’s name will forever […]

LeBron James now has 97,100,000 reasons to smile after it was reported that the four-time NBA champ has agreed to a two-year extension with the Los Angeles Lakers worth $97.1 million. Well, he’s got one more reason to smile after this recent revelation by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on LA GM Rob Pelinka. On a recent […]

There has been a lot of talk surrounding HBO’s Hard Knocks documentary series. The latest episode took a deep dive into the inner workings of the Detroit Lions and their players, and for some reason, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant caught the most random stray shot from the father of Detroit wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. During […]

The NBA just released the full schedule for the upcoming regular season and as expected, it has garnered quite a few reactions from in and around the league. Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant has chimed in on this recent development and apparently, the 23-year-old could not help but take a bit of a veiled shot […]

LeBron James made headlines once again on Wednesday after it was reported that the four-time NBA champion had agreed to a massive two-year, $97.1 million extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. There was some doubt as to whether or not LeBron would put pen to paper this summer, but all that has now been thrown […]

Two of the most high-profile teams in Europe faced off in an exhibition match on Wednesday, and the contest definitely lived up to expectations. Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic led Slovenia to an eye-popping overtime win against reigning back-to-back league MVP Nikola Jokic and the Serbian national team. As expected, some Luka Magic was on […]