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Fans of the Golden State Warriors didn’t hide their grief after longtime center Kevon Looney decided to move on and signed with the New Orleans Pelicans as a free agent. Looney agreed to a two-year contract with the Pelicans worth $16 million. He will provide veteran leadership in the frontcourt, guiding young big men Yves […]

The Phoenix Suns will enter the new season with an overhauled roster, cutting short their era with superstar forward Kevin Durant to move in a different direction. All-Star guard Devin Booker will now carry most of the cudgels for the Suns, who received talented youngster Jalen Green and veteran forward Dillon Brooks in the complex […]

After helping the Boston Celtics win the championship just two years ago, Kristaps Porzingis found himself packing his bags once again after being shipped to the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks are Porzingis’ fifth team since entering the league in 2015 as a highly touted big man. Injuries, however, have hounded him in his entire career, […]

The Las Vegas Aces returned to the win column on Sunday after beating the Connecticut Sun, 86-68, on the road. The Aces were coming off an embarrassing loss to the Indiana Fever, 81-54, on Thursday and appeared to release their anger and frustration on the league-worst Sun. Las Vegas is still grasping for consistency this […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder recently held their championship parade after winning the Larry O’Brien Trophy with a young roster anchored on players with talent, length, and versatility. News flash: They’re about to add another one. After sitting out his entire rookie year with an ACL injury, Nikola Topic finally made his much-anticipated debut for Oklahoma […]

The Golden State Warriors are amid a period of uncertainty with superstar Stephen Curry still recovering from a hamstring injury and the front office still looking for pieces to soup up the roster. While it’s quite feasible that Curry will return in full health for next season, it remains to be seen how the said […]

Jalen Ramsey’s wish to be shipped to a new team was granted after the Miami Dolphins traded him to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ramsey didn’t hide his displeasure with the Dolphins last season after they tallied an 8-9 record and missed the playoffs for the sixth time in eight years. The talented cornerback will join star […]

Defensive end Bryce Huff will have a new zip code once again after he was traded to the San Francisco 49ers by the Philadelphia Eagles for a future draft pick. Huff only lasted one season with the Eagles and was inactive during the team’s Super Bowl victory. While he was quickly let go in Philadelphia, […]

The Chicago Cubs exacted revenge on the St. Louis Cardinals after scoring an easy 11-0 win at Wrigley Field on Sunday, highlighted by a milestone home run from Seiya Suzuki. The Cubs lost to the Cardinals on Sunday and got their four-game winning streak snapped. But they bounced back in a big way, with Suzuki […]

The Indiana Fever saw their three-game losing streak get snapped by the Los Angeles Sparks on Saturday, 89-87, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. The defeat dropped the Fever to 9-9 and seventh in the team standings as the All-Star break approaches. They have won three of their last five assignments despite missing star guard Caitlin Clark due […]

The massive seven-team trade headlined by the Phoenix Suns and the Houston Rockets was finalized on Sunday after a complex review of all the moving pieces. With this, fast-rising guard Jalen Green is officially headed to the Suns as part of the package offered by the Rockets to land star forward Kevin Durant. There were […]

The upcoming 2025 WNBA All-Star Weekend could be a welcome respite for the Indiana Fever as they try to gain traction in what has been a pedestrian campaign. The Fever are currently sitting on a 9-9 record after dropping a close game to the Los Angeles Sparks, 89-97, on Saturday. Indiana is 5-5 in its […]

All eyes were on Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey as he made his NBA Summer League debut on Saturday in Salt Lake. With the issues that surrounded his approach to the NBA Draft and his reported reluctance to play for the Jazz, many got even more curious to see how Bailey would fare. While Utah […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have split their first two assignments in the NBA Summer League after bowing to the Golden State Warriors, 89-84, and routing the Miami Heat, 103-83. Free agent forward Cole Swider has been the top performer for the Lakers, averaging 22.0 points on 70% shooting from the field. Originally signed by the […]

While many teams have been burning the phone lines with all the wheeling and dealing, the Miami Heat have yet to make a bold move in the offseason. That, however, could change soon, as the Heat are reportedly targeting free agent guard Damian Lillard and Phoenix Suns star Bradley Beal, according to veteran insider Marc […]

The backcourt duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves did wonders for the Los Angeles Lakers last season, and the two playmakers are expected to carry the momentum moving forward, especially now with a full season of them together. There were concerns early on about the fit between Doncic and Reaves, as they’re both ball-heavy […]

IT’S TIME!—for the UFC to invade the White House. Or at least that’s what noted UFC fan Donald Trump wants. During his speech at a rally in Iowa on Thursday, President Trump said he plans to stage an MMA event at the White House to celebrate the United States’ 250th Independence Day next year. “We’re […]

With the departure of quarterback Aaron Rodgers, the New York Jets are facing another transition phase as they look to finally climb out of the cellar. It seems the Jets are perpetually mired in mediocrity, missing the playoffs for 14 straight seasons—the longest drought by any team in NFL history. Despite their doormat status, Jets […]

The Indiana Fever are in high spirits after winning their first WNBA Commissioner’s Cup title on Tuesday. Despite missing star guard Caitlin Clark for the third straight game due to a groin injury, the Fever hacked out an impressive victory over the Minnesota Lynx in the finals to capture the in-season tournament crown. Fans are […]

The Miami Dolphins are looking for a fresh start to rejuvenate their roster after trading star cornerback Jalen Ramsey to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday. Ramsey didn’t hide his displeasure with the Dolphins, as the team missed the playoffs last season with a middling 8-9 record. To add to that, Miami hasn’t advanced past the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finally made a big move in the offseason after signing Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal following his buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers. The Lakers have been in search of a dependable big man since the departure of Anthony Davis. When healthy and motivated, Ayton can provide instant double-doubles for […]

Despite all the outside noise, Chicago Sky star Angel Reese continues to live her best life during her second year in the WNBA. Reese has been putting up monster numbers for the Sky and was recently named the Eastern Conference Player of the Week after averaging a double-double of 19.7 points and 17.0 rebounds on […]

The San Antonio Spurs continue to be among the most revered organizations in the NBA, with many opposing squads trying to replicate the franchise’s blueprint of sustained success. Among the players who helped push the Spurs to the top is former star Tony Parker. He led the team, alongside fellow legends Tim Duncan and Manu […]

Jose Alvarado had a breakout campaign for the New Orleans Hornets last season, playing a key role off the bench for the upstart squad. He averaged in double-digit scoring for the first time at 10.3 points per game. He also tallied career-highs in rebounds, assists, and steals, proving he’s one of the more dependable backup […]

Despite not playing due to a groin injury, Caitlin Clark surely made her presence felt in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup finals between the Indiana Fever and the Minnesota Lynx on Tuesday, particularly during their locker room celebration. The Fever beat the Lynx in convincing fashion, 74-59, at Target Center to win their first crown in […]

Caitlin Clark could only watch as the Indiana Fever took on the Minnesota Lynx in the finals of the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup at Target Center on Tuesday. Clark was forced to sit out the game due to her groin injury. There were speculations before tip-off that she might suit up as she was listed as […]

Courtney Williams looked to help the Minnesota Lynx make history as the first team to win back-to-back titles in the WNBA Commissioner’s Cup on Tuesday. The Lynx battled the Indiana Fever for the crown at Target Center in what could be a preview of the finals in October. Minnesota ruled the Commissioner’s Cup, the league’s […]

Luka Doncic’s net worth in 2025 is $50 million. Doncic is a five-time All-Star point guard who has played his entire career for the Dallas Mavericks. He was just involved in arguably the biggest trade in NBA history, though, as the Mavericks shipped Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. He also is […]

The Phoenix Suns went scorching hot in the fourth quarter of Game 2 against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, hitting 84.2% of their shots. The Suns scored an easy 129-109 victory to take a 2-0 lead in their second round series. The Suns tallied the second-best fourth quarter marksmanship in the last 25 years in […]

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on Wednesday surpassed his boss Pat Riley in the list of highest winning percentages among coaches with at least 100 games in the history of the NBA Playoffs. With the Heat’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their second round series, Spoelstra improved his record to 91-59 […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler wants to play against Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid, who is still out due to a facial injury. Butler said this so himself after the Heat pulverized the Sixers on Wednesday, 119-103 to take a 2-0 lead in their second round series in the NBA Playoffs. The All-Star forward added, […]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman bought his parents a house worth $300,000 and two cars when he earned his paycheck from his rookie season in 2019. Although his base pay was only $495,000, his signing bonus was $1.65 million, giving him over $2 million. Quite a lot of money for Hardman, who was […]

During the awarding ceremony after the Los Angeles Lakers won the title in the NBA Bubble in 2020, LeBron James gave the ultimate mic drop moment: “I want my damn respect too.” Unfortunately, despite his gazillion accomplishments and still being at the top of his game at 37 years old, LeBron still has a gazillion […]

He may not be a megastar, but PJ Tucker has become a fixture in the NBA Playoffs. That’s because a guy like him will always have a place in any team contending for the title. Just ask the Miami Heat, who gladly acquired Tucker from the Milwaukee Bucks in the offseason. Last season, it was […]

The Boston Celtics survived a listless third quarter on Tuesday night to carve out a 109-86 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 2 of their second round battle in the NBA Playoffs. The Celtics had a smoldering start, taking a comfortable lead in the first half. The Bucks kept things more interesting during a […]

Remember when Devin Booker dropped 70 points against the Boston Celtics and it felt a little absurd? Well, that doesn’t seem so surprising anymore, as the Phoenix Suns guard has truly grown into a bonafide superstar. Apparently, that surreal 70-piece special was just a foreshadowing of things to come. Now in his seventh season, Booker […]

The Boston Celtics need all the help they can get in their second round series against the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Playoffs. They’re playing the defending champions, after all. That’s why Marcus Smart getting sidelined due to a thigh contusion couldn’t come at a worse time for the Celtics. He sat out Game 2 […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker is one of the fiercest competitors in the league. Being a huge fan of the NBA legend Kobe Bryant, Booker has embraced his own killer instinct, regardless of the situation. Coming off a three-game layoff due to a hamstring injury, Booker suited up in Game 6 of their first round […]

Obviously, this is a story about James Harden, who obviously plays for the Philadelphia 76ers. Obviously, the Sixers lost to the Miami Heat, 106-92 in Game 1 of their second round battle in the NBA Playoffs. While it was obvious that they had a huge handicap without star center Joel Embiid, the Sixers still put […]