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Jayson Tatum led the Boston Celtics to beat the Philadelphia 76ers by the skin of their teeth on Wednesday night, winning by a hairline, 88-87. Tatum had a rough start to the game, firing blanks from various spots. But as he’s done in recent years, he eventually found his rhythm and finished with 26 points, […]

The Atlanta Hawks narrowly escaped the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, 114-111, needing two clutch free throws from Trae Young to seal the victory. The Pacers had a huge chance to steal the win when rookie Chris Duarte stole the ball and raced to their court for a layup. Hawks wingman Kevin Huerter went hard […]

Many were fired up when the New York Knicks acquired Kemba Walker in the offseason. The All-Star guard was expected to help rejuvenate the team further while playing in front of his hometown fans. But in an unexpected turn of events, Walker has suddenly found himself on the team’s back burner after a sluggish start […]

It’s usually hard to see James Harden’s emotions with that Sasquatch of a beard he has. But on Tuesday night against the New York Knicks, the Brooklyn Nets star let the whole world see his entire—big word coming up!—ethos. Early in the third quarter, with the Nets leading by nine points, guard Patty Mills bricked […]

The Phoenix Suns are as hot as smoldering lava with a high fever. Entering their game against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night, they are riding on a 16-game winning streak. Facing the Warriors, who are on a seven-game winning streak, is an acid test for the Suns. But if ever they lose the […]

Just a few days after officially changing his name to Enes Kanter Freedom, the Boston Celtics veteran wants to deepen his social justice advocacies. In fact, he said he’s willing to have a chat with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James about their differences. It’s no secret that Freedom has blasted LeBron recently for his […]

Charlotte Hornets big man PJ Washington is one of the up-and-coming stars in the NBA. But so far, it seems most fans are more interested in the ongoing charade between him and his former girlfriend Brittany Renner. Renner, an Instagram model, recently took to Twitter to take a swipe at Washington for not giving her […]

The Washington Football Team held on to defeat the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night, 17-15 to notch its third straight win. It was a nail-biting escape for coach Ron Rivera and his wards, as they intercepted the last-gasp pass of Seahawks star Russell Wilson to seal the deal. The win helped the Washington Football Team […]

The tension in the air was pretty thick during the game between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets on Monday night. You could cut it with a still-unwashed turkey knife. When the smoke cleared, no rematch between Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris happened. Jokic’s brothers also behaved, probably to the dismay of fight-thirsty fans. It […]

If there’s anyone in the NBA who could talk for a gazillion of hours and still make sense, it’s Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. He has never been one to zip his lip, regardless of the topic. Green recently made it known that he’s open to having an NBA version of ESPN’s popular NFL […]

If there’s anyone who could come out of nowhere to drop a hot take from the depths of the cosmos, it’s Metta World Peace. The former NBA forward has always stayed loyal to the Los Angeles Lakers, but maybe this time around, his passion got a little bit overboard. Despite the Lakers’ anemic showing so […]

The NBA recently broke its silence regarding the two fans of the Indiana Pacers who got ejected from the game against the Los Angeles Lakers for inappropriate behavior. Well, it looks like the NBA will have to issue another statement after what happened in the contest between the Sacramento Kings and Memphis Grizzlies. A Grizzlies […]

Star quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo made up for his terrible start on Sunday night, leading the San Francisco 49ers to a gutsy 34-26 trouncing of the Minnesota Vikings. Garoppolo had a lackadaisical showing in the first half, with the 49ers offense looking lost. But he bounced back in the third quarter with crucial throws that would […]

The Green Bay Packers went toe to toe with the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday night. But most especially Aaron Rodgers, who was suffering a toe injury. But even the discomfort didn’t stop the star quarterback in leading the Packers to a 36-28 win. Rodgers went 28-of-45 for 307 yards and two touchdowns, helping the […]

If you’re a New Orleans Saints fan, you might want to get a box of tissue. Legendary quarterback Drew Brees was back on the field on Thursday night, as he was honored by the Saints during halftime. Brees, who retired last season after a 20-year career, got nostalgic at The Caesars Superdome and led the […]

NBA legend Dwyane Wade continues to live his best life. He’s always been fond of big celebrations, especially during his heyday with the Miami Heat. Of course, this year’s Thanksgiving Day was no different. Wade, who likes to share snippets of his daily life on social media, posted an Instagram Story of the delectable spread […]

The turkey will taste a little less dry for the Las Vegas Raiders on Thanksgiving Day after notching a huge victory over the Dallas Cowboys on the road. The game needed an extra period to determine the outcome, with the Raiders running away with the 33-30 victory after kicker Daniel Carlson’s 29-yard field goal. But […]

Fans were treated to a pulsating skirmish between the Dallas Cowboys and the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night at the AT&T Stadium, as the game went down to the wire. In the end, the Raiders escaped with the victory in overtime, 36-33 to improve to 6-5. The Raiders needed some “help” as Cowboys cornerback […]

When Anthony Edwards talks, everyone listens. He’s like the total opposite of Ed Sheeran. The Minnesota Timberwolves forward doesn’t filter his thoughts—which honestly makes the world better. On Wednesday night, Edwards added another clip to his ever-expanding highlight reel. He put Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent in a body bag with a massive in-your-face (in-your-soul?) […]

Ashy legs and all, Kevin Durant once again spearheaded the Brooklyn Nets to notch a convincing 123-104 road win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night. Durant had an easy 21 points on 50 percent shooting from the field, passing NBA legend Allen Iverson for no. 25 on the career scoring list in the process. […]

The Phoenix Suns extended their impressive winning streak to 14 games on Wednesday night after escaping the Cleveland Cavaliers, 120-115 on the road. The Suns had to crawl their way out of the defeat, as the hard-fighting Cavaliers made everything difficult for Chris Paul and company. CP3 sank four three throws in the dying seconds […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James had some extra time to be introspective after he was served a one-game suspension for his scuffle with Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart. LeBron returned to the floor on Wednesday night for the Lakers, and boy, did he make a return. The King led the Purple & Gold […]

Can we just give the Sixth Man of the Year trophy to Tyler Herro already? At this point, it seems a foregone conclusion, and with the way he lifted the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, his case only got stronger. Herro top-scored for the Heat once again in their 100-92 win over the Detroit Pistons, […]

Not a few NBA players encircle the date on the calendar when they will travel to face the New York Knicks. Playing at Madison Square Garden will always be a special pilgrimage, especially for a megastar like Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. Unfortunately, for the second straight season, LeBron didn’t suit up in the […]

Remember when many believed Carmelo Anthony was already washed up? Since making his NBA comeback, the high-scoring forward has proven he can still get ’em buckets for the Los Angeles Lakers. Anthony has led the Lakers in scoring in several games this season, and that’s despite coming off the bench. He’s been the team’s top […]

If there’s a Mt. Rushmore of the best NBA trash talkers, Kevin Garnett would definitely be there. Maybe all four faces will just be KG. That’s how much smack he spewed during his lengthy career. But in a recent episode of Million Dollaz Worth of Game, the former NBA MVP shared a rather interesting anecdote. […]

San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich probably still daydreams about laughing with Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili, and Tony Parker on the bench. But these days, the Spurs could hardly smile as they’ve stumbled to a lowly 4-12 record. The Spurs have been undergoing a rebuild since their vaunted All-Star trio retired. Nowadays, Popovich is left […]

The Minnesota Vikings pillaged the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, 34-31 to register arguably their biggest of the season and resuscitate their flatlining hopes to advance to the NFL Playoffs. Quarterback Kirk Cousins starred for the Vikings, finishing with 341 yards and three touchdowns as he kept pace with Packers star and reigning MVP Aaron […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield is in the middle of a difficult stretch in his budding career. While he’s already dealing with a myriad of injuries, they could also stumble out of the hunt for the NFL Playoffs if they don’t figure things out on the field soon. The Browns barely eked out a win […]

Former NBA guard Iman Shumpert was known for his fleet-footedness on the defensive end. He could stay in front of the best offensive guys, usually getting assigned to dance with the likes of Stephen Curry, James Harden, and Chris Paul. But on Monday night, he sure showcased his footwork and other fancy moves as he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers arrested their three-game losing skid on Sunday night. But things got ugly in their win over the Detroit Pistons, with LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart getting ejected for a scuffle in the third quarter. LeBron getting tossed is a rare occurrence, as he has never been a guy who gets into […]

The Dallas Cowboys failed to stave off a rejuvenated Kansas City Chiefs squad on Sunday night, absorbing a 19-9 beating on the road. Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott, who has led the team to the best this season, was held in check by the Chiefs, who played aggressive defense right from the get-go. It was unfamiliar […]

The Cleveland Browns averted disaster on Sunday night after escaping the lowly Detroit Lions with an ugly win, 13-10. The Lions were poised to take their first win of the season, but Browns running back Nick Chubb spoiled the party. Returning from a one-game absence due to COVID-19 protocols, he caught a critical touchdown pass, […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler has now registered back-to-back big games since coming off a brief absence due to an ankle injury. On Thursday night, he led the Heat to a 112-97 win over the Washington Wizards at home. Butler tallied all-around numbers of 32 points, three rebounds, five assists, and four steals to help […]

The losses of the Los Angeles Lakers this season continue to pile up as quickly as their medical bills. The team absorbed its eighth defeat in as many wins on Wednesday night after bowing to the Milwaukee Bucks on the road, 109-102. While the Lakers had another strong showing from the returning Talen Horton-Tucker, they […]

If you think you’re having a bad day, just be grateful that you’re not with the New Orleans Pelicans. The slumping squad suffered another debilitating defeat on Wednesday night after getting blasted by the Miami Heat, 113-98. The Pelicans have only won twice in 16 games and are on pace with the Houston Rockets to […]

The Boston Celtics are still grasping for consistency this season after dropping another bitter defeat on Wednesday night, losing to the Atlanta Hawks, 110-99. With the setback, the Celtics dropped to 7-8, tied with the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks for ninth place in an increasingly competitive Eastern Conference. Celtics star Jayson Tatum lamented their […]

After a breakout campaign last season, which saw him take home the Most Improved Player trophy, many expected Julius Randle to become even better this season. But so far, that hasn’t been the case, as the New York Knicks have stumbled to a middling record. The Knicks suffered a tough loss anew on Wednesday night, […]

The Golden State Warriors are back to their old dominant ways, leading the NBA with a 12-2 record. The strong start of Stephen Curry and company is a bit unexpected, considering they missed the NBA Playoffs in the last two seasons and they never really made drastic moves in the offseason. Yet here we are. […]