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Veteran guard Derrick Rose, despite his well-known introvert nature, admitted he needs to embrace being more of a vocal leader for the New York Knicks. So far, he’s adjusting pretty well. Rose and Taj Gibson are the two most experienced members of the hard-fighting Knicks. They’re also two of the most trusted by coach Tom […]

It’s clear that Russell Westbrook is still adjusting to his new situation with the Los Angeles Lakers. The prolific playmaker has had a mediocre stint so far for the Purple & Gold, prompting some fans to already express concerns. Westbrook had a turnover-filled debut for the Lakers in the preseason and followed it up with […]

Life goes on for the Brooklyn Nets despite Kyrie Irving’s stubborn insistence on not getting the COVID-19 vaccine. He joined the the Nets in their first home practice but was forced to stay home on Monday as the team went on the road to face the Philadelphia 76ers in a preseason game. Reportedly, Irving not […]

With the new NBA season tipping off in just a few days, some squads are still squandering to get their players vaccinated against COVID-19. Or as Kyrie Irving would perhaps call it, the bane of humanity’s existence. Recently, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro revealed the inoculation status of their team. Herro, who built up his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are once again primed to contend for the NBA title this season. With an All-Star ensemble that would put the cast of Ocean’s Eleven to shame, George Clooney, er, LeBron James and company will surely be a headache for many teams. With a revamped roster, the Lakers are using the preseason […]

It’s no secret that despite Stephen Curry’s otherworldly greatness, Draymond Green remains as the throbbing motor of the Golden State Warriors. Just ask James Wiseman. Not hearing Green talk is as impossible as Kyrie Irving accepting the COVID-19 vaccine. Green took it upon himself to mentor Wiseman during his rookie season with the Warriors last […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Tom Brady sucked it up on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins after suffering what appeared to be a painful hand injury during the game. He went on to finish the contest but he was seen icing his right hand on the bench. In the postgame press conference after leading the Buccaneers […]

Sunday is usually a day for reflection and Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb did exactly that after their heartbreaking loss to the Los Angeles Chargers. It was a high-octane affair between the two squads, with the result not being decided until the last two minutes. The Chargers escaped with a 47-42 win, sealed by […]

It wasn’t the best of days for Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson on Thursday as he suffered a nasty finger injury against the Los Angeles Rams. What made it even worse was that they lost, 26-17, dropping their win-loss record to 2-3. Wilson injured the middle finger on his right hand in the third quarter […]

To say that the Los Angeles Lakers’ roster looks different would be like saying Kanye West’s new album is meh. It’s an understatement. The Lakers underwent a major facelift in the offseason that would make Caitlyn Jenner blush. The Lakers’ backcourt, for one, will be entirely new compared to last season, with Russell Westbrook, Kendrick […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has had his fair share of controversial comments in the past. But not more than sports analyst and author Bill Simmons. Simmons, who heads The Ringer, became popular with his bold takes peppered with pop culture references. He’s also made pretty interesting remarks when it comes to discussing great […]

One of the most underrated debates in life aside from Is It OK To Post Avocado Toast On Instagram Every Day? is this: Who’s Better Between Trae Young and Luka Doncic? The two talented guards will forever be linked as they were traded for each other during the 2018 NBA Draft. After their rookie year, […]

It will be a brand new start for the Dallas Mavericks in the upcoming NBA season as the era under coach Jason Kidd begins. The NBA legend is excited for his latest opportunity, especially with a generational talent like Luka Doncic under his wing. Kidd has consistently gushed about Doncic’s all-around talent. But there’s no […]

There are only two great mysteries in life: 1. Why is the Earth not flat? and 2. Why did Eli Manning refuse to play for the Los Angeles Chargers when they selected him first overall in the 2004 NFL Draft? It’s been 17 years since that fateful day, but Manning has largely kept mum about […]

The Arizona Cardinals are still undefeated in four games to start the season. Much of their early success can be attributed to, of course, star quarterback Kyler Murray. In their latest win over the Los Angeles Rams last Sunday, Murray clinically broke down the opposing defense, leading the Cardinals to a convincing 37-20 victory. The […]

The Atlanta Hawks are coming off an inspired run last season, as the unheralded squad went all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals before bowing out to the eventual champion Milwaukee Bucks. At the forefront of the surprising surge was fireball guard Trae Young, who has truly become arguably the biggest face of the […]

You know that really tight bond between best friends Ben Affleck and Matt Damon? The one when they always trumpet each other’s accomplishments? Yeah, Luka Doncic and Kristaps Porzingis are not necessarily like that. At least not yet. Much has been said about the alleged frosty relationship between the two stars of the Dallas Mavericks. […]

The New York Knicks had a grand time on Tuesday after blasting the Indiana Pacers in their preseason game, 125-104 at a rocking Madison Square Garden. Kemba Walker made his debut for the Knicks, contributing 12 points and three assists in limited minutes. The win showed the potential of the revamped Knicks roster, with an […]

San Jose Sharks forward Evander Kane will need a heavy dose of help and maybe an injection of common sense. With those lame puns out of the way, Kane is in hot water right now after allegedly using a fake COVID-19 vaccine card. According to a report by ESPN, the NHL is already looking into […]

The amount of advice LeBron James has gotten in his career: Not zero. For sure, countless people have been in the ears of the Los Angeles Lakers superstar since his high school days. But good thing for him, he’s definitely forged his own path. For all his greatness, LeBron still continues to receive vitriol from […]

It’s still probably a few months before we see Jamal Murray back in action for the Denver Nuggets. But that doesn’t mean he’s not making his feelings known about the upcoming NBA season—especially when it comes to his teammates. Murray, who’s still recuperating from an ACL injury, took to Twitter to talk about Michael Porter […]

It seems the Brooklyn Nets are handling a lot of distractions these days, with the new NBA season opening its curtains just a few weeks from now. Just in case you’ve been living under a rock, Nets star guard Kyrie Irving continues to refuse the COVID-19 vaccine. He already missed their first home practice on […]

Derrick Rose was a key piece in the stirring run of the New York Knicks last season. As he’s done in the last few years, Rose provided an instant spark off the bench for the young squad. He’s like the flavor packet of ready-to-cook ramen. Or something along those lines. Rose also served as a […]

Many would envy the life of Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer. But these days, not so much. He will spend the next few days trying to patch things up with his family and the team after he was recently caught carousing with other women in a bar in Ohio. On Tuesday, both the Jaguars and […]

The souped-up New York Knicks will be even more of a legit contender in the Eastern Conference this season after their feel-good run the last time out. But with the new NBA season just a few weeks away, the question remains for the Knicks: Who will start at the point guard spot? Obviously, the team […]

Another day, another non-vaccination for Kyrie Irving. The Brooklyn Nets star has become the unofficial poster boy for NBA superstars who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 despite repeated pleas from peers and league officials. While Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins finally relented recently, Irving continues to stand by his controversial stance. He said […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James just keeps winning in life. It was recently unveiled that LeBron now has his own building in the main headquarters of Nike in Oregon and it looks absolutely AMAZING. The King was super proud of his latest achievement, posting a series of pictures on his Instagram showing the wonderful […]

Myles Garrett has been nothing but a bundle of energy for the Cleveland Browns in their first four games. The star defensive end has helped the Browns to a 3-1 record with dominant performances, offsetting their inconsistent offense so far. Garrett, who leads the NFL this season in sacks with six, has always been a […]

Star quarterback Lamar Jackson has led the Baltimore Ravens to a 3-1 record in the first four weeks of the NFL season. His latest masterpiece came on Sunday in their 23-7 destruction of the Denver Broncos. Jackson threw for 316 yards to register the second-highest in his career. Still, the criticisms have been aplenty against […]

Veteran guard Goran Dragic quickly became a fan favorite during his stint with the Miami Heat. His meek personality, devil-may-care drives, and underrated toughness made him a quintessential player for the famous Heat culture. But as they say, all good things must come to an end. Dragic was let go by the Heat in the […]

New Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd will forever be known as one of the most intelligent players in NBA history. His basketball IQ was legendary. He always made the right reads, wise decisions, and brilliant executions. The same, however, couldn’t be said as much for a TikTok video featuring Kidd and several Mavericks players, including […]

Come for the game, stay for the reactions. After days of heavy anticipation, the reunion between Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Tom Brady and New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick finally happened on Sunday. While the two embraced on the field after the game, it was awkward, to say the least. But in the end, it […]

Many NBA players were tuned in to the game between the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the New England Patriots on Sunday as Tom Brady faced his former team for the first time. One of the guys who watched was Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell and he was also amused with all the comments on the […]

Oh, hey look, another milestone for Tom Brady. Brady led the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to a hard-earned close win over the New England Patriots on Sunday, 19-17. It was his first return to Gillette Stadium since joining the Buccaneers, making the match much more emotional than usual. The game became even more memorable for Brady […]

The last couple of days have been quite eventful for Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid. He was rushed to the hospital in their Week 3 game against the Los Angeles Chargers after suffering from dehydration. He then made his return to the field in the best way possible: Setting a new NFL record. On […]

Jacksonville Jaguars coach Urban Meyer isn’t exactly Husband of the Year material these days. He has suddenly found himself right smack in the middle of a controversy after several posts showing him getting close (too close?) with other women went viral on social media. Of course, the immediate concern of many was Meyer’s wife, Shelley […]

After what felt like an eternal hiatus, Odell Beckham Jr. finally made his return for the Cleveland Browns last Sunday. He tallied five receptions and 77 yards, helping the Browns manhandle the Chicago Bears, 26-6. It was Beckham’s first significant field appearance since tearing his ACL in October 2020. OBJ, however, has suffered another setback […]

Fact: Kevin Durant is not not good. Also fact: He will be in MVP form once again for the Brooklyn Nets this upcoming season. Durant has been among the NBA’s top five players for years now. Last season, he almost singlehandedly led the Nets to the Eastern Conference Finals, with his running mates James Harden […]

Now retired from the NBA and officially a full-time podcast host, JJ Redick must be closely keeping tabs on all the issues surrounding the league. That of course includes the seemingly unending saga involving his former Philadelphia 76ers teammate Ben Simmons. While the ongoing standoff has been sad, Redick said he has fond memories of […]