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Brandon Jennings was once a highly touted rookie that seemed to have an extremely bright future ahead of him. The cards didn’t exactly fall in his favor, and at this point, he’s been busy making a lot of noise on the mean streets of Twitter. Just recently, the former No. 10 overall pick decided to […]

LeBron James is currently the face of the Los Angeles Lakers, which is considered one of the most historic franchises in all of sports. He’s already achieved his goal with the team by bringing them their first championship in a decade back in 2020. Nevertheless, LeBron’s former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Richard Jefferson believes that this […]

There’s no denying that the Golden State Warriors dynasty stems from the God-given talent of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green — among other things, of course. It’s also undeniably true, however, that the chemistry they have has also played an equally important role in the success this team has achieved through the years. […]

Amid all the drama surrounding Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving this summer, Ben Simmons has emerged as a bit of a forgotten figure for the Brooklyn Nets. Well, not really, considering how the former Rookie of the Year was himself involved in a group chat scandal that saw him allegedly (virtually) walk out on his […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have come out of nowhere as a potential landing spot for Kevin Durant after the former league MVP reiterated his desire to leave the Brooklyn Nets. As it appears, this new development has a lot to do with KD’s current relationship with ex-teammate James Harden. ESPN’s NBA insider Ramona Shelburne recently reported […]

It has been many years since we last saw Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and Chris Bosh all together on the same team. The days of the Miami Heat Big 3 are long gone, but that revolutionary group still continues to be one of the most talked-about teams in the history of the NBA. Dwyane Wade […]

This could be the funniest thing you’ll see all day. Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler just went full savage on teammate Gabe Vincent, who just wanted to show off a bit of his offseason work on social media. Little did he know that he was going to be absolutely roasted by the Heat talisman. It […]

There has not been much movement with regard to the Los Angeles Lakers’ supposed desire to trade away Russell Westbrook this summer. Unsurprisingly, team general manager Rob Pelinka has played a key role in all this. What is rather unexpected, however, is the high-ranking executive’s strong stance on the potential deal. According to Dan Woike […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic and his Slovenian national team are undergoing their final preparations for the upcoming EuroBasket 2022 tournament in September. As part of their final push, Slovenia took on Turkey in an exhibition match on Friday, and as expected, the 23-year-old put on quite a show. Doncic showed off his slimmed-down figure […]

It’s been a busy offseason for Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. Apart from starring in Adam Sandler’s Netflix hit Hustle, the 21-year-old has also been putting in the work for his day job. A new video of Edwards is now making its rounds on social media, which also features Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell. It was […]

At the moment, it seems that Kyrie Irving is going to remain with the Brooklyn Nets beyond this summer. Previous reports suggest that the enigmatic point guard has been nothing but loyal to the team ever since he decided to opt into the final season of his current deal. And this is despite all the […]

Tracy Walker is now entering his fourth season with the Detroit Lions. The highly-touted safety could have easily turned his back on the team this summer if he wanted to, but in the end, he showed his loyalty to the squad. Reports state that Walker turned down more lucrative offers from rival teams in order […]

Kyle Shanahan has had his fair share of disputes in the NFL since he came onto the scene. This time around, however, the San Francisco 49ers head coach has taken a shot at the league for what some might see as a very trivial matter. Well, this isn’t the case for the 42-year-old shot-caller. Hats. […]

Whether you like it or not, Draymond Green is the face of the “New Media” movement in the NBA. The Golden State Warriors star has been actively pushing this initiative and he’s become quite an authority on the matter at this point. Speaking on his own podcast, The Draymond Green Show, the former Defensive Player of […]

Will Barton was able to establish himself as a key player for the Denver Nuggets during the eight years he was with the team. His tenure came to an end around a month ago after the Nuggets decided to send him to the Washington Wizards in a trade deal that took the veteran by surprise. […]

Lamar Odom has been through his fair share of bizarre narratives throughout what has been a colorful NBA career. You could actually argue that his life has been even more”eventful” after his time in the league was up. Right now, another peculiar storyline has been added to Odom’s growing resume. This time, it involves his […]

According to reports, Kevin Durant has identified the Boston Celtics as one of his potential destinations because of the fact that he wants to play with Marcus Smart. Both the Brooklyn Nets and the Celtics seem open to a potential deal, but at this point, it is clear that they are at an impasse. In […]

There has been a lot of talk surrounding LeBron James and his pending contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. ESPN’s NBA guru Tim Bontemps has chimed in on this issue, and he believes LeBron should do a James Harden next summer. No, it’s not about LeBron forcing his way out of the Lakers. What Bontemps […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has come out with his own version of his all-time starting 5. His list had the usual suspects on it, and no, despite his extremely high self-belief, even Green was adamant about not including himself on his own list. Speaking on a recent episode of The Draymond Green Show, […]

Marshawn Lynch’s arrest story is getting crazier by the day. New details of the NFL icon’s DUI arrest from Tuesday morning continue to surface, and this time around, it involves a shocking confession from the former five-time Pro Bowl running back. Lynch was arrested on the morning of Aug. 9 in Las Vegas for supposedly […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had a proud dad moment on Thursday and naturally, he had to take to social media to share this milestone with the rest of the world. Apparently, it was the first time his two sons, Bronny and Bryce, took the court together as teammates. Unsurprisingly, their dad was beaming […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off one of the biggest blockbuster trades of the summer when they successfully pried Rudy Gobert from the Utah Jazz. It came at quite a cost for the Wolves too, but they knew that they had to draw the line somewhere. Timberwolves team owner Glen Taylor recently made a guest appearance […]

Kobe Bryant is without a doubt one of the greatest players in the history of the sport. He may not be the GOAT, but it’s hard to deny that the fallen Los Angeles Lakers icon has to be in the conversation in one way or another. Former Lakers teammate Shaquille O’Neal, who himself is an […]

There have been reports of LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers already working on the details of his contract extension. The four-time NBA champ currently has one more year remaining on his current deal, and unless a new contract is signed, LeBron could walk away as a free agent next summer. There has been […]

Who could forget about the Los Angeles Clippers’ epic 25-point comeback in Game 6 of the 2021 Western Conference Semifinals against Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz? Terance Mann was the architect behind that mind-blowing come-from-behind victory that saw LA take the series against Utah to advance to the West Finals. It’s been well over […]

There’s a lot of uncertainty surrounding D’Angelo Russell right now with regard to his future with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Previous reports went as far as saying that the Wolves had placed him on the trade block ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft. At this point, however, it seems like Russell can breathe easy. Timberwolves owner […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have suddenly emerged as a potential landing spot for Kevin Durant after the former league MVP reiterated his desire to part ways with the Brooklyn Nets. Is it a mere coincidence that KD’s former teammate James Harden also happens to be a member of the same team Durant reportedly wants to play […]

Draymond Green has two more years remaining in his current deal with the Golden State Warriors. The former Defensive Player of the Year also has a player option on the final year of his deal, which means that — unlikely as it may seem — he could actually walk away from the Dubs next summer […]

There’s a lot of intrigue surrounding the Indianapolis Colts ahead of the new season. In particular, eyes have been peeled for Jonathan Taylor following what was a breakout year for the 23-year-old running back. In his mind, however, Taylor believes that it’s not just him who the rest of the NFL should be worried about. […]

It now feels like a lifetime away when the critics were jumping on Ja’Marr Chase around this time last year. Then an incoming rookie that hadn’t had his first taste of NFL action, the Cincinnati Bengals’ fifth overall pick of the 2021 NFL Draft had a handful of high-profile drops during camp last season. This […]

The Detroit Lions went all in on Jameson Williams when they traded up in the 2022 NFL Draft to scoop him up as the No. 12 overall pick. The former Ohio State and Alabama standout is still rehabbing a torn ACL and as it is, it doesn’t look like he’s going to be ready when […]

Nemanja Bjelica won his first championship last season with the Golden State Warriors. It seems that this may have been his last too, considering how the 34-year-old has now decided to take his talents abroad. After his contract with the Warriors ended at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season, Bjelica decided to join Turkish outfit […]

$2 million. That’s how much Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and limited partner/chairman Bruce Beal were fined by the NFL for impermissible contact with Tom Brady back in 2019 and 2021. Apparently, the Dolphins tried to recruit the Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar quarterback to Miami as a partner, team executive, or perhaps even as a […]

Deebo Samuel recently made headlines after finally sealing the deal on a massive $73.5 million extension with the San Francisco 49ers. This time around, the star wide receiver has seen his name dragged into controversy after supposedly being accused by Jake Paul of sliding into his girlfriend Julia Rose’s DMs. A video clip of Paul asking […]

The Arizona Cardinals’ preparations for the upcoming season are now in full swing. They have yet to finalize their roster, though, and at this point, there are still a few slots that require filling. One candidate that has emerged as a potential late addition for the Cardinals is controversial 2019 first-round pick Deandre Baker. The […]

Dallas Mavericks icon Dirk Nowitzki just continues to make history. It’s already been three years since the 14-time All-Star played professionally but at this point, the honors he’s being given for what was a decorated basketball career just continue to come. It has now been confirmed that the German national basketball federation has decided to […]

The Chicago Bears are set to open their preseason on Saturday when they host Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Unsurprisingly, however, the conditions in Soldier Field aren’t going to be the least bit ideal. Just ask Chicago kicker Cairo Santos. The 30-year-old veteran got brutally honest about his thoughts on Soldier Field after […]

Every now and again, we regret our actions on social media. This was exactly the case for Utah Jazz superstar Donovan Mitchell recently after he fell victim to a hilarious fake tweet. Mitchell could not help but comment on a heartbreaking tweet that relayed how a random user supposedly lost his fiance to her ex-boyfriend […]

After being completely out of the league during the 2021-22 season, Quinn Cook is now back in the NBA after recently agreeing to a deal with the Sacramento Kings. This caught the attention of Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green, who had nothing but love for his ex-teammate. Green took to Instagram to share a […]