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It’s difficult not to admire Kemba Walker for how he has handled his tough situation with the New York Knicks. During his string of DNPs, he was still one of the first guys off the bench to high-five his teammates during timeouts. He celebrated when they made big plays. He didn’t take veiled shots through […]

The Chicago Bulls have been one of the most pleasant surprises this season. Although right now, they’re dealing with several injuries and the COVID-19 situation. Still, their smart offseason moves have really paid off, leading to a 19-10 record, which is second-best in the Eastern Conference. Several NBA experts, however, believe the Bulls are not […]

Safe to say, Russell Westbrook won’t be receiving any Christmas care packages from reporters. Yet again. Westbrook has had his fair share of brushes with the media in the past, and his recent remarks, when asked about the struggles of the Los Angeles Lakers, sounded quite abrasive. The Lakers suffered a third straight loss after […]

The Boston Celtics made sure Joe Johnson’s first game in his NBA return won’t get spoiled. The Celtics beat the shorthanded Cleveland Cavaliers, 111-101 on Wednesday night. It’s a full circle of sorts for Johnson, who was drafted by the Celtics as the 10th overall pick in 2001. The 40-year-old guard was recently signed to […]

With the Dallas Mavericks losing 578547678968 players due to COVID-19 protocols, including star Luka Doncic, the team is calling for additional reinforcements. It has been a difficult season for the Mavericks, to say the least, with various setbacks throwing a wrench into their campaign. The Mavericks now have five guys sidelined due to COVID-19 guidelines, […]

The Golden State Warriors are on pace to finish the regular season with the best record in the NBA. They have been on a tear despite missing the NBA Playoffs in back-to-back campaigns, with Stephen Curry torching the rest of the league. Curry, who led the NBA in scoring last season, continues to be the […]

It hasn’t been the smoothest of campaigns for the Portland Trail Blazers. Star guard Damian Lillard has already missed several games due to an abdominal injury, while his running mate CJ McCollum is still out indefinitely with a collapsed lung. If there’s one team that knows exactly what the Trail Blazers are going through, it’s […]

The NBA is in a precarious situation once again in light of the latest surge of COVID-19 transmissions. The league has already suspended several games in recent days to avoid further complications from the virus. Several players have already expressed their concerns. NBA commissioner Adam Silver already said they have no plans of postponing the […]

The season continues to slowly slip away from the Seattle Seahawks after losing to the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday night, 20-10. The Seahawks dropped to 5-9 and things are not looking peachy for Russell Wilson and company. In a contest between two sides ravaged by COVID-19 protocols, the Seahawks and the Rams failed to […]

Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson has been a little inconsistent with his outside sniping this season. But on Tuesday night against the Indiana Pacers, he once again reminded everyone why he’s one of the NBA’s most elite marksmen. Robinson scored a season-high 26 points on 6-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc to help lead the […]

It’s clear that no team is immune from the latest COVID-19 transmissions in the NBA. Even the league-leading Golden State Warriors have been hit with starters Andrew Wiggins and Jordan Poole being among the latest additions to the ever-expanding list of guys under health and safety protocols. Still, even without their two key players, the […]

While many stars have been falling like bowling pins due to the COVID-19 situation, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant made his surprising return on Monday night. His much-anticipated comeback, however, was spoiled by the Oklahoma City Thunder after defeating the Grizzlies, 102-99. Morant, who missed 16 games due to a knee injury and COVID-19 protocols, […]

It looks like there’s no need for Jalen Hurts’ last name against the Washington Football Team on Tuesday night. Get it? Because he’s not hurt anymore. With that lame introduction out of the way, the Philadelphia Eagles received great news as Hurts is now on track to start in Week 15. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, […]

With COVID-19 transmissions affecting many leagues once again, the NHL has decided to err on the side of caution. Just a few hours after mulling a temporary shutdown, league officials on Monday agreed to suspend all operations from December 22 to 25. According to NHL insider Frank Seravalli, aside from the games, all teams are […]

Kristaps Porzingis will probably have a hard time sleeping after the Dallas Mavericks lost a close one to the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, 107-104. The game looked to be heading into another overtime but Lakers rookie Austin Reaves made the biggest shot of his NBA career, sinking the game-winning three-pointer. It was extra […]

Fans at the Paycom Center on Wednesday night will need to get their heart rates checked as the Oklahoma City Thunder and the visiting New Orleans Pelicans battled furiously until the final buzzer. The Thunder and Pelicans exchanged OMG-inducing deep bombs in the dying moments. First, it was Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who sank a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers heaved a huge sigh of relief on Wednesday night after escaping the Dallas Mavericks in overtime, 107-104. Rookie guard Austin Reaves hit the biggest bucket of his NBA career after sinking the game-winner. Reaves was totally ecstatic after his big shot as he ran down the floor. But somehow, Lakers guard […]

The Toronto Raptors ate up another bitter defeat on Tuesday night after falling short against the Brooklyn Nets in overtime, 131-129. The Raptors couldn’t get the job done despite facing a squad missing almost half of its roster due to COVID-19 protocols. It looked like the Raptors would snatch the victory in regulation but Nets […]

Behind every successful man is a great woman. For Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Tom Brady that couldn’t be any truer. Brady had a very challenging year in 2007 when he was still with the New England Patriots. He had his first child with his former girlfriend Bridget Moynahan but he was also having a budding […]

Kevin Durant put on his Superman cape on Tuesday night to save the badly depleted Brooklyn Nets against the Toronto Raptors in overtime, 131-129. With several teammates sideline due to the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols, Durant once again seized the opportunity to spearhead the Nets. He finished with a massive triple-double of 34 points, 13 rebounds, […]

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has never met an issue he didn’t like. He recently took to Twitter to complain about their tough flight schedule, which only got worse by the hour. Due to unforeseen problems after their win over the Indiana Pacers on Monday, the Warriors were forced to fly to the Big […]

Set your alarms for Tuesday night when the Golden State Warriors visit the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Because unless an alien swoops in on Stephen Curry and steals his internal organs, he will set the new NBA record for most three-pointers made. But it looks like an alien isn’t necessary. Warriors coach […]

The Boston Celtics are still looking for some headway in what has been a largely up-and-down campaign. But they got a huge shot in the arm on Monday night after steamrolling past the Milwaukee Bucks, 117-103. The Celtics played solid defense against the Bucks, something coach Ime Udoka has been trying to preach in his […]

In what has been one of the most anticipated moments in recent memory, Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will once again have to wait a few more hours to set the new NBA record for career three-pointers made. Curry “only” made five three-pointers against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night, falling two short of […]

Matthew Stafford has been solid all season long in his first season with the Los Angeles Rams. On Monday night, he proved once again why acquiring him was the best decision of the Rams in a long time. In the third quarter against NFC West rival Arizona Cardinals, Stafford connected with wide receiver Van Jefferson […]

Brooklyn Nets star Patty Mills is a legend in his home country of Australia. He has always been proud of his heritage, and he never misses the opportunity to play for the Land Down Under in international competitions. Recently though, Mills isn’t too happy with Australia after WNBA player Tiffany Mitchell, who plays as an […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant woke up on Sunday feeling extra generous. He was so in the mood for giving, he gave the Detroit Pistons a heavy headache after dropping a season-high 51 points. Durant toyed with every defender thrown at him, as the Pistons, playing without injured star Jerami Grant, looked hapless all game. […]

The last time Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Tom Brady made another milestone, he nearly lost the historic ball. On Sunday night, one man made sure that won’t happen again. Brady tallied his 700th touchdown pass in a very memorable fashion, as it sealed the Buccaneers’ 33-27 win over the Buffalo Bills. To make sure the […]

When Kemba Walker arrived in the offseason, many New York Knicks fans felt he was the missing piece to the team’s stronger push after a feel-good run in the 2020-2021 season. Not only did Walker reach his childhood dream of playing for his home team, but he also got a much-needed fresh start after a […]

Before the season started, Montrezl Harrell was pumped up to join the Washington Wizards. He was coming off a mediocre one-season stopover with the Los Angeles Lakers, and he was eager to prove to everyone that he’s still one of the more talented dudes out there. Harrell, always the competitive guy, did exactly that in […]

Former UFC star Mike Perry has always been a ferocious dude. He’s not one to back down from anyone. Even when he’s in the middle of a live broadcast. During an event of the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) on Wednesday in Tampa, Perry got into with former The Ultimate Fighter contestant Julian Lane. Perry, […]

The Utah Jazz scored an impressive victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, 118-96 on Thursday night. But aside from the win, there was another story that needed to be addressed. Jazz center Rudy Gobert was recently insulted by Minnesota Timberwolves sophomore Anthony Edwards. The young forward said The Stifle Tower “doesn’t put fear” in his heart […]

To say that the Los Angeles Lakers are shaky is a huge understatement. It’s like saying Enes Kanter Freedom doesn’t like LeBron James. They were billed as a heavy contender in the Western Conference, but so far, they have been a middling squad dealing with seemingly incessant uncertainties. The addition of Russell Westbrook in the […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers superstar Tom Brady is a lot of things. But one thing he’s not: A liar. That was proven even further last season when he led the Buccaneers to the Super Bowl title in just his maiden season with the erstwhile subpar squad. But what makes that extra amazing is the fact that […]

Like opening gifts on Christmas Day, we’re eagerly awaiting the day when Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry sets the new NBA record for most three-pointers made. Before they took on the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, Curry was only 16 three-pointers away from eclipsing Hall of Fame sharpshooter Ray Allen for the long […]

For some inexplicable reason, the Houston Rockets are on fire right now. They beat the Kevin Durant-less Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night, 114-104 to extend their winning streak to seven games. For some inexplicable reason, Kyrie Irving still refuses to get a COVID-19 vaccine. But even without him, the Nets are doing perfectly fine. Just […]

The mystical Fountain of Youth is definitely true. Because clearly, Tom Brady has found it. Maybe he bathes on it every single day, while eating avocado ice cream. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers star, at 44 years old, has been the quintessential NFL stud for decades now. So of course, the obvious question for Brady is: […]

The Los Angeles Lakers exacted sweet revenge against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night with a convincing 117-102 victory at the Arena Formerly Known as Staples Center. After losing in their first meeting last month, the Lakers evened up their head-to-head this season, marking the fifth straight time that the archrivals split their regular season […]

The New York Knicks are grasping for momentum in what has been a sophomoric campaign. An impressive win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night could jumpstart a string of wins. Knicks guard RJ Barrett had a productive night, finishing with 32 points built on a career-high seven 3-pointers. Many expected him to make […]