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The trade rumors continue to surface as the NBA nears the annual deadline in February. One of the teams that is expected to get busy working the phone lines in the coming weeks is the Milwaukee Bucks. It is no secret that the Bucks are trying to quell the trade rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo. The […]

It only took a few minutes for the game to get chippy between the Charlotte Hornets and the Washington Wizards at Spectrum Center on Tuesday. With seven minutes left in the first quarter, LaMelo Ball drove to the basket on the left side. But as he was about to make a layup, Kyshawn George shoved […]

Trevor Lawrence led the Jacksonville Jaguars to arguably their biggest win of the season on Sunday as they snapped the 11-game winning streak of the Denver Broncos. Lawrence, who’s finally having a breakout campaign, threw for 279 yards and three touchdowns and also rushed for a score to give the Jaguars the convincing victory, 34-20, […]

The San Francisco 49ers notched their fifth straight win after trouncing the Indianapolis Colts, 48-27, at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday. It, however, could prove to be costly as George Kittle suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter. Kittle finished the game with seven receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown. While there are […]

The San Francisco 49ers took care of business on the road on Monday as they took down the Indianapolis Colts, 48-27, at Lucas Oil Stadium. They extended their winning streak to five games and improved to 11-4. The 49ers are still on the hunt for the top spot in the NFC West, which is currently […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry will always be one of the most entertaining players to watch in league history. He exudes joy every time he steps on the floor. He will even do a little dance now and then. In the third quarter against the Orlando Magic on Monday at Chase Center, Curry almost […]

The NFL can be a cold place, and San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters made sure to remind Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers of that on Monday. With less than four minutes left in the fourth quarter and the Colts trying to mount a late rally, Rivers tried a quick throw to tight end Tyler […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are suddenly on a roll like fried shrimp on a po’ boy sandwich. They claimed their fifth straight win on Monday after beating the Dallas Mavericks, 119-113, at Smoothie King Center. After a seesaw battle, the Pelicans, led by Zion Williamson, pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Mavericks, 40-26. […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic recently earned the record for most career assists by a center in league history, surpassing NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Well, clearly, Jokic is not yet done achieving prolific milestones. Against the Utah Jazz at Ball Arena on Monday, the three-time MVP moved up to eighth place in the Nuggets’ all-time […]

It has become clear to everyone that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has mastered the art of the midrange game. But sometimes, he likes to show that he can still get up. The Memphis Grizzlies witnessed it first-hand in the opening quarter on Monday at Paycom Center. After forcing a turnover, Ajay Mitchell issued […]

The New Orleans Pelicans put their four-game winning streak on the line on Monday as they hosted the Dallas Mavericks at Smoothie King Center. Buoyed by the home crowd, the Pelicans had a strong start, punctuated by the beautiful connection between Zion Williamson and Karlo Matkovic. After a defensive stop, Williamson brought down the ball. […]

It has become almost a nightly habit for the Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg filling the lane before gracefully rising for a big slam. That’s exactly what happened in the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center on Monday. After grabbing the rebound, Flagg dished the ball to Ryan Nembhard, who immediately […]

Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel continues to turn heads with his stellar shooting and mature game. On Monday, he even reached an impressive feat against the Cleveland Cavaliers. In the dying seconds of the first quarter, the 20-year-old rookie nailed a three-pointer. It didn’t matter that Cavaliers guard Lonzo Ball closed out on him. Knueppel […]

For the third time this season, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns will square off, as they will meet at Mortgage Matchup Center on Tuesday. The series is tied between the conference rivals at 1-1, with the Lakers winning in their last battle on December 15 in a wild finish, 116-114. Luka Doncic […]

The Portland Trail Blazers escaped the Sacramento Kings in overtime, 134-133, at Moda Center on Thursday, with Deni Avdija sinking the game-winning free throws. The Kings looked like they were on their way to victory after DeMar DeRozan drained the go-ahead basket with 4.4 seconds left. Russell Westbrook, however, was whistled for a shooting foul […]

Los Angeles Rams star Puka Nacua has found himself in the headlines for the wrong reasons recently, and his instant reaction after their tough loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday won’t help his case. The Rams had an epic collapse against the Seahawks, absorbing a one-point loss, 38-37. They blew a 16-point lead in […]

Once in a while, something so crazy will happen in the NFL that even the game’s brightest minds can’t fathom it. Exhibit A: The game-tying two-point conversion of the Seattle Seahawks against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday. The Seahawks stormed back from a 16-point deficit in the fourth quarter and evened the score at […]

Only two things are certain in this world: 1. Magic Johnson will state the obvious on X and 2. Luka Doncic will show up for the Los Angeles Lakers. With Doncic doing his magic, the Lakers beat the Utah Jazz, 143-135, at Delta Center on Thursday. They improved to 19-7, including 7-3 on the road. […]

The Seattle Seahawks clawed back from a 16-point deficit to force overtime before completing the come-from-behind win against the Los Angeles Rams, 38-36, at Lumen Field on Sunday. The comeback, however, could prove to be costly after safety Nick Emmanwori suffered a possible concussion in the fourth quarter. “Injury update: S Nick Emmanwori is being […]

The NFL is fun, even if it doesn’t always mean to be. Just ask the Seattle Seahawks and the Los Angeles Rams. The Seahawks hosted the Rams at Lumen Field on Sunday. While everyone expected it to be a heated battle between teams tied atop the NFC West, no one foresaw what happened in the […]

The Detroit Pistons lost a key piece on Thursday against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center after forward Duncan Robinson suffered a knee injury. Robinson was forced to exit in the early goings of the third quarter. ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel reported that the 31-year-old sniper might not return to the contest. “Duncan Robinson, who […]

For the second time, Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Cooper Kupp faced his former team, the Los Angeles Rams, on Sunday. But this time, he welcomed them to their home at Lumen Field. The Rams, however, were rude guests early on, as they played aggressively, particularly on defense. In fact, Kupp himself was on the short […]

The Los Angeles Rams visited the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Thursday, with major postseason implications on the line, as the two teams are tied at the top of the NFC West with identical 11-3 records. Rams coach Sean McVay needed everyone to deliver to create a separation with the Seahawks. So, wide receiver […]

The Houston Texans will look to notch their seventh straight win when they host the Las Vegas Raiders at NRG Stadium on Sunday. It will be a battle between teams on opposite ends of the spectrum, as the Raiders have lost eight consecutive games. It will be the first meeting between the two teams since […]

After a promising start, the Golden State Warriors are now mired in a mediocre campaign, tumbling to a 13-14 record entering their game against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday. There were worries about the Warriors’ aging roster, led by the trio of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green. Recently, they have struggled to stay […]

OG Anunoby whooped it up with his teammates as the New York Knicks were handed the NBA Cup trophy at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Their joy was palpable, as they achieved a big feat for a starving fanbase. The Knicks banked on a strong performance in the fourth quarter to seal the […]

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs fell short against the New York Knicks, 124-113, in the NBA Cup final at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Wembanyama came off the bench to contribute 18 points, six rebounds, and two blocks. The Spurs led for the majority of the game but tapered off in […]

Jalen Brunson capped off his impressive run in the NBA Cup by being named the MVP after leading the New York Knicks past the San Antonio Spurs, 124-113, to win the title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Brunson finished with 25 points on top of four rebounds, eight assists, and one block. […]

Not even a year into his first stint with the New York Knicks, coach Mike Brown already has a feather in his cap after leading the team to the NBA Cup title on Tuesday after beating the San Antonio Spurs, 124-113. The Knicks were all smiles at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas when they were […]

It took a New York minute for Karl-Anthony Towns to decide what he would do with the money he won after they captured the NBA Cup trophy at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday. Towns helped the New York Knicks beat the San Antonio Spurs, 124-113, to become the third champion of the in-season […]

The San Antonio Spurs ran out of gas in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks, absorbing a 124-113 defeat in the NBA Cup Championship game at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Tuesday. After a nip-and-tuck affair for the majority of the contest, the Spurs were outscored by the Knicks in the closing […]

Adding injury to insult, Miami Dolphins safety Minkah Fitzpatrick hurt his calf in their loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 28-15, on Monday at Acrisure Stadium. The defeat eliminated the Dolphins from contention for the playoffs. Many grew concerned with Fitzpatrick after sustaining the injury in the third quarter. He did not return to the game, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Cam Heyward is one of the most respected players in the NFL, and he continues to show why. On Monday, the Steelers defeated the Miami Dolphins, 28-15, at Acrisure Stadium to improve their odds of earning a ticket to the playoffs. Heyward contributed with five combined tackles, including two for loss, […]

You better watch out, you better not cry, you better not pout, we’re telling you why: Luka Doncic is coming to town. The Los Angeles Lakers received an advanced holiday gift from Doncic during practice on Tuesday, and the only appropriate reaction we have is envy. Yes, it’s not a great trait to have this […]

San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama is a man of the people. The Spurs faced the New York Knicks on Tuesday for the NBA Cup title at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. While they were nearly 930 miles away from San Antonio, Wembanyama, who arrived in all-black attire, still made sure to bring in extra support. […]

The Green Bay Packers will have to display extra resolve when they take on the Chicago Bears on Saturday at Soldier Field. The Packers are dealing with various injuries on both sides of the ball, and they will be the clear underdog against the NFC North-leading Bears. Green Bay was dealt a painful blow after […]

The Green Bay Packers are preparing for their crucial game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on Saturday with a hobbled roster. The Packers got depleted in their loss to the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High in Week 15, with defensive end Micah Parsons tearing his ACL, wide receiver Christian Watson […]

The Miami Heat are eager to get back on track amid their five-game losing streak. Their latest defeat came at the hands of the Toronto Raptors, 106-96, at home on Monday. But aside from improving their campaign, the Heat also have to deal with the issue regarding Terry Rozier. He is at the center of […]

There will be a lot on the line when the San Antonio Spurs and the New York Knicks face off for the NBA Cup trophy on Tuesday at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. It will be the first time they have battled for a crown since they met in the NBA Finals in 1999, which […]