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Anthony Edwards has been putting in the work this offseason to make sure that he’s ready to make a huge impact on the NBA in 2022-23. A testament to this fact is how the Minnesota Timberwolves star recently went on full Stephen Curry mode in a workout session. It’s hard to argue about the notion […]

Washington Wizards stud Kyle Kuzma is the latest NBA player to flex his elite talent in the pro-am circuit. This came in the form of a mind-boggling 67-point eruption during a pro-am game in Utah over the weekend. Let’s just say that Kuzma’s performance left more than a few folks in awe. It was the […]

Russell Westbrook and Victor Oladipo played just one season together as teammates with the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2016-17 season. Despite their brief run as backcourt partners, it appears that the pair formed quote a bond on and off the court. A testament to this fact is how both men were recently seen working […]

At this point, it will be very hard to argue that the Los Angeles Clippers are still the baby brother of their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers. The fact that the Clippers hold a 32-7 advantage over the Lakers over the past 10 seasons points to the fact that it’s actually the former who […]

It has been 16 months since we last saw Jamal Murray in the NBA. The 25-year-old missed the entirety of the 2021-22 campaign as he rehabbed a torn ACL, and there’s no denying that the Denver Nuggets missed his services last season. At this point, however, it looks like Murray is ready to go for […]

Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal was one of, if not the most feared big men in the NBA during his day. He was a very imposing figure and there’s no denying that Shaq struck fear in the hearts of his oppenents night in and night out. In his mind, Shaq firmly believes that he […]

Former NFL star Marshawn Lynch made headlines on Tuesday after reports emerged about his DUI arrest in Las Vegas. More details have now come out regarding the 36-year-old’s ordeal and they’re pretty crazy. Initial reports confirmed that Lynch was arrested by police officers at 7:25 in the morning on Tuesday. He was reportedly driving recklessly […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo has been making waves with Greece ahead of the EuroBasket tournament which tips off on September 1st. There has been a lot of buzz about the Giannis-led Greek side as they look to compete for the gold medal in the upcoming tournament. At this point, however, even the Milwaukee Bucks superstar himself doesn’t […]

Kevin Durant made headlines yet again on Monday after it was revealed that his ultimatum for Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai required the firing of head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks as the conditions for KD to remain with the team. Throughout this entire ordeal, Kyrie Irving has remained mum as his […]

Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes is currently one of the top passers in the NFL today. There’s very little doubt — if any — about this well-known fact. Well, in case you needed further proof, then the four-time Pro Bowl QB just pulled off a couple of bonkers trick shots in camp that […]

Stephen Curry just submitted his audition tape for the 2023 NBA All-Star Dunk Contest. Well, not really. Nevertheless, it’s still a noteworthy occasion whenever the Golden State Warriors superstar throws down a dunk — especially when it’s a reverse alley-oop dunk ala LeBron James. Steph channeled a little bit of The King when he threw […]

A recent video clip of Giannis Antetokounmpo going full speed in a recent practice run with the Greek national side is currently making its rounds on social media. The Milwaukee Bucks superstar was preparing for his team’s tune-up game against international powerhouse Spain on Tuesday. Apparently, all the hard work paid off handsomely for the […]

Just when we all thought that the Kevin Durant trade deal was dying down, the former league MVP all of a sudden drops a bombshell on the Brooklyn Nets to make sure that he continues to dominate in the offseason headlines. For their part, the Miami Heat still remain to be one of three teams […]

Aaron Rodgers will go down in history as one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever pick up a football. A clear testament to this fact is how the Green Bay Packers superstar is still dominating the league at age 38. As it turns out, however, Rodgers almost didn’t even become a pro. In a recent […]

There has been a lot of talk about the Seattle Seahawks’ next starting quarterback. After Russell Wilson’s departure to the Denver Broncos, the starting gig was wide open, and right now, it appears to be a tight race between Geno Smith and Drew Lock. Both quarterbacks have been doing what they can in camp to […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks failed to live up to expectations last season. After winning the title in 2021, many believed that Giannis would lead his team to back-to-back titles the following season. Their dream ultimately came to a disappointing end at the hands of the Boston Celtics in the second round. Revenge season […]

New York Knicks fans are salivating right now as they await to see their $104 million man Jalen Brunson suit up for his new team. At this point, supporters will just need to settle for Brunson making his New York “debut” alongside teammates Julius Randle and Obi Toppin. A clip of Brunson making an appearance […]

Russell Westbrook is not in a very good place right now — both figuratively and literally. At this point, it has become abundantly clear that the Los Angeles Lakers are doing what they can to try and find a trade partner for the former league MVP, which up to this point, has been to no […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just released the first look at their epic new throwback jerseys for the upcoming season. It has generally been received with rave reviews, and the same can be said for superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. For starters, here’s a look at the new unis which commemorate the white MPLS jersey […]

Shaquille O’Neal has had his fair share of relationships throughout the 50 years he has been on this earth. At this point, however, it appears that Shaq is enjoying the single life. In a recent episode of The Big Podcast, The Los Angeles Lakers icon revealed his current relationship status — or the lack thereof […]

Matthew Stafford was a notable absence on the field as the Los Angeles Rams superstar quarterback was unable to throw a football during Monday’s training session. The 34-year-old is dealing with a rather concerning elbow injury, which could be a problem for the Rams this coming season. According to Rams head coach Sean McVay, however, […]

It has been well over a full year since we last saw John Wall on the basketball court. This was during the 2020-21 campaign with the Houston Rockets before the five-time All-Star suffered another major injury that cost him the entirety of last season. Now with the Los Angeles Clippers, Wall is hoping to resurrect […]

During his heyday, Tayshaun Prince was one of the most feared defenders in the entire league. The four-time All-Defense forward played the majority of his career with the Detroit Pistons, where he played an integral role in the team’s 2004 NBA championship. That year, the Pistons pulled off a major upset against a powerhouse Los […]

On Monday, Kevin Durant gave Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai an ultimatum. KD reiterated his demand to be traded unless Tsai opts to fire both head coach Steve Nash and general manager Sean Marks. Clearly, Durant doesn’t particularly like these two prominent members of the organization. As it turns out, enigmatic Nets superstar Kyrie Irving […]

There’s no denying that the Boston Celtics proved to be ultimately disappointing during their NBA Finals series against the Golden State Warriors. They were so close to bringing home the title for the first time in so many years, only to concede to Stephen Curry and the Dubs. Former Celtics All-Star Antoine Walker recently spoke […]

The Miami Heat are still looking for reinforcements ahead of the new season as they hope to bounce back from what was ultimately a disappointing 2021-22 campaign. This might come in the form of a trade for one of LeBron James’ former Cleveland Cavaliers teammates, who also happened to be an integral part of Miami’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been criticized his entire career. One of the narratives that have been spewed out against the four-time NBA champ is that he has a tendency to chase stats. If you ask former NBA superstar Gilbert Arenas, though, he believes that there’s absolutely no truth to his. Speaking in […]

To say that Ben Simmons’ tenure with the Brooklyn Nets has been surrounded by controversy would be an understatement. This is besides the fact that the former Rookie of the Year hasn’t even played a single minute for his new team. One of the most contentious moments of Simmons’ time with the Nets transpired during […]

FOX Sports analyst Chris Broussard previously came out with some controversial comments about Toronto and how African-American players supposedly feel “uncomfortable” in the city because it’s no longer part of the United States. Unsurprisingly, it was received with criticism from within and around the NBA. Former Toronto Raptors star Kyle Lowry has now spoken out […]

There appears to be no significant progress on the Los Angeles Lakers’ intention to trade away Russell Westbrook this summer. It seems like LA is taking their time here — something that could be running out in the near future. NBA insider Jova Buha of The Athletic recently revealed that time could be ticking away […]

It has been a minute since Los Angeles Clippers superstar Paul George announced his intention to follow in LeBron James’ footsteps this summer by making his own appearance in the Drew League. The pro-am league is now nearing its conclusion but unfortunately, we have yet to get a glimpse of PG in the Drew. George […]

Brandon Aiyuk did not exactly have a groundbreaking campaign for the San Francisco 49ers last season. There were a lot of highs, but it would probably be presumptive to say that he’s already proven that he’s going to be the Niners’ superstar wide receiver of the future. There’s going to be a lot of pressure […]

Behind every successful man is a woman. There are few more successful men in all of sports than Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, so to some extent, you can say that Savannah James also happens to be a great wife. The logic may be a bit flawed, admittedly, but I don’t think it would […]

It was in 1961 when Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, then a 14-year-old high school freshman, met the late, great Bill Russell. It wasn’t exactly the most endearing encounter between two of the greatest big men in the history of the game, but it still turned out to be one of the most important moments in Abdul-Jabbar’s career. […]

There’s a lot going on with Russell Westbrook right now as his future with the Los Angeles Lakers continues to be shrouded in doubt. Be that as it may, the former league MVP took time to put some smiles on a lot of kids’ faces by putting on an epic dunk party during a basketball […]

It hasn’t been too long since Stephen Curry proved that he is much, much better in basketball than he is in baseball. Nevertheless, the Oakland Athletics decided to call up one of his teammates for an inaugural first pitch. Let’s just say that Steph’s pitch pales in comparison to Jonathan Kuminga’s honorary pitch. The incoming […]

The Dallas Mavericks recently lost an integral part of their squad via free agency when Jalen Brunson decided to join the New York Knicks. This time around, it seems like it’s the Mavs who have been snooping around after reports confirm that they have successfully agreed to a deal with a high-ranking executive from the […]

Kyle Lowry has always had an issue with his weight. So much so, that even Miami Heat president Pat Riley called him out earlier in the summer about his sub-par conditioning. Lowry responded by hitting the gym and making sure that he’s now in excellent shape ahead of the new season. Lowry recently guested on […]

Shaquille O’Neal is not only one of the most dominant big men to have ever picked up a basketball; the Hall of Famer also happens to be one of the wealthiest NBA personalities in the country today. For his part, Shaq is just making sure to share all his blessings with anyone and everyone he […]