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Another day, another record for LeBron James. After scoring his sixth point in Game 5 on Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar forward joined Jerry West as the only players in NBA Finals history to reach 1,500 points. https://www.instagram.com/p/CGJR4CWMGRQ/ LeBron reached the milestone with his third bucket of the game early in the opening […]

While the NBA continues to be one of the biggest advocates of social justice, there will be no more Black Lives Matter messages on the courts next season. NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced the decision on ESPN’s NBA Countdown on Tuesday evening prior to Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Chicago Bears linebacker Khalil Mack sure didn’t hold back against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Soldier Field on Thursday night. He showed why he is a former NFL Defensive Player of the Year. In one play early in the third quarter, with the Bears up by one, 14-13, Mack ragdolled rookie offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs […]

The Golden State Warriors want to move on from their forgettable 2019-20 season. With that said, the Dubs are now looking forward to improving their roster, either through the upcoming NBA Draft or the free agency. For what it’s worth, the Warriors seem to have an idea of who they will target, with head coach […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat had another tight skirmish in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night. The result didn’t get settled until the final minute of the contest, with both teams refusing to budge. In the end, it was the Purple and Gold who eked out the hard-earned victory, […]

There are only three things certain in life: Death, taxes, and LeBron James making all sorts of NBA records. After their Game 4 win in the NBA Finals on Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers are now 56-0 when leading after three quarters, the best in NBA history. According to Fox Sports host Nick Wright, James’ […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans held their collective breaths late in the fourth quarter in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. The reason? It appeared that LeBron James suffered a groin injury. LeBron was battling for a rebound on a Miami Heat miss before he bent down and winced in pain following a minor collision in […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is having one of the most stirring runs by a rookie in NBA playoffs history. His confidence has been through the roof. It’s so high, he’s not afraid to take difficult shots against the Los Angeles Lakers in the Finals — just like his skyscraper of a looper over the […]

The topic of free agency will always be a little sour for the Orlando Magic. In 1996, Shaquille O’Neal shockingly left the team to join the Los Angeles Lakers. In 2000, it felt like the Magic landed a new franchise player in Grant Hill after signing him to a seven-year deal worth a whopping $92.8.million. […]

What do Robert Tonyan of the Green Bay Packers and Jimmy Graham of the Chicago Bears have in common? Not much… but Tonyan’s game versus the Atlanta Falcons on Monday night created a special fact. The two tight ends now have a remarkable connection. Robert Tonyan had three touchdown passes on Monday night as they […]

The latest meeting of the New England Patriots and the Kansas City Chiefs continues to make headlines, albeit for not-so-ideal reasons connected to Roger Goodell and others. The two teams were supposed to play last Sunday but it was put on hold when Patriots star quarterback Cam Newton tested positive for COVID-19. Later on, it […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans are some of the most passionate in the entire NBA. They, however, are also some of the most critical. An online petition recently went viral saying Kyle Kuzma doesn’t deserve to have a ring if the team wins the championship. Now, it seems misery indeed loves company because it’s his teammate […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are only two wins away from capturing the much-coveted crown, and they’re also breaking records along the way. They attempted 47 three-pointers in tonight’s Game 2 against the Miami Heat. According to ESPN Stats & Info, that’s the most by any team in NBA Finals history. The Purple and Gold sank […]

Somewhere out there, Kobe Bryant is making his infamous scowl. The Los Angeles Lakers are now two wins away from the title after their convincing Game 2 win over the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals, and it looks like the Black and Yellow suits the Purple and Gold really well. The Lakers are still […]

Miami Heat veteran Udonis Haslem absolutely went off on his teammates during a timeout in the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday night. The 17-year big man unleashed an impassioned pep talk as the Heat were getting blown out again by the Los Angeles Lakers. It looked like he got […]

Many NBA players criticized US President Donald Trump after his recent appearance on the first 2020 Presidential Debate. Now, Philadelphia 76ers star guard Ben Simmons has denounced him completely, endorsing the tandem of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for the upcoming elections. In a video posted on his Twitter, he encouraged 76ers fans to show […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving may not be playing in the NBA Finals, but he sure has garnered a lot of attention recently. He has found himself in the middle of a media firestorm after his controversial comments on the first episode of teammate Kevin Durant’s new podcast. The flamboyant point guard said the media […]

Vince Carter started the season by being the first player in NBA history to play in four decades. Now, he ends it with another distinction as he was named the winner of the NBA Sportsmanship Award on Thursday. It’s the perfect close to the colorful career of the 22-year veteran, who saw his farewell year […]

New York Jets left tackle Mekhi Becton couldn’t catch a break in his first NFL season. After playing just 90 seconds in the first quarter in tonight’s game against the Denver Broncos, he was forced to exit the field as he reinjured his shoulder. The 21-year-old rookie first sustained it in the second quarter during […]

News flash: LeBron James is a great basketball player. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar continues to climb up the ladder of all-time records in the NBA Playoffs. He is already first in wins, points, steals, and minutes, second in triple-doubles and three-point field goals, and third in assists. Yet it seems the number of his […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are still possibly picking their scraps off the floor after getting obliterated by the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. After a ho-hum opening quarter, the Lakers poured it on in the second period to take a 17-point lead at halftime. From there, the Purple […]

Ouch. Goran Dragic’s foot injury in Game 1 of the NBA Finals dealt a huge blow to a Miami Heat side already considered underdogs against the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, it looks like the Heat will have to get by without one of their best players. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the veteran guard suffered […]

LeBron James and Anthony Davis once again showed why they’re arguably the best tandem in the league as they led the Los Angeles Lakers to a no-sweat Game 1 win over the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins didn’t have to think hard to find a comparison for […]

After Goran Dragic exited Game 1 of the NBA Finals with an apparent foot injury, the Miami Heat suffered another huge blow as Bam Adebayo also sustained a shoulder injury. Bam was going for a layup in the third quarter when he collided with Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard. He continued to play for […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler started strong against the Los Angeles Lakers in the much-anticipated Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. However, he gave the team quite a scare late in the second quarter when he twisted his left ankle on a strong drive against Anthony Davis. Jimmy Butler sprains his ankle […]

The trickiest part about naming the All-NBA Teams is choosing just 15 players—with positions in mind—from dozens of deserving superstars. Leaving out someone is as inevitable as a sunset. That’s why every year, debating who got snubbed is as recurrent as celebrating those who made the cut. The NBA originally only had two All-NBA Teams […]

The NBA world was in disbelief after watching the 2020 US Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden on Tuesday, and not in a good way. Several players tuned in to watch the front runners to become the next US president debate over issues concerning the nation. A lot also hoped to hear a […]

Kendrick Perkins is one of the more recognizable NBA analysts these days. He loves to give hot takes as much as he loves engaging with his fans on social media. But of course, he also has his fair share of haters, and he doesn’t hold back on them as well. One meme called the 35-year-old […]

Is Victor Oladipo out of the Indiana Pacers? If rumors are to be believed, the answer is yes. Reports are swirling that the athletic guard is looking to move elsewhere. If that happens, it will be an unfortunate parting of ways as Oladipo had his best year in the NBA just two years ago with […]

The Seattle Seahawks have been impressive on offense in the first three weeks of the NFL season. They are averaging 37 points an outing, second best in the league behind the Green Bay Packers. As for their defense, well, what’s the opposite of impressive? The Seahawks have found themselves on the wrong pages of the […]

LaMelo Ball is one the biggest names in the upcoming NBA Draft. He clearly has star potential. That’s why many teams have at least shown some interest in acquiring him. But apparently, the Chicago Bulls aren’t one of them. According to a report by KC Johnson of NBC Sports, the Bulls, who own the fourth […]

While Patrick Mahomes once again starred for the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday night, Eric Fisher achieved a milestone against the Baltimore Ravens. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, offensive tackle Eric Fisher became the first no. 1 overall pick to catch a touchdown pass since Keyshawn Johnson in 1996. Eric Fisher is the first Ni. […]

Miami Heat swingman Andre Iguodala is widely regarded in the NBA as a high IQ player, which is why many assume that he would become a coach when he retires. Well, not so fast. In a story by Sam Amick of The Athletic, Iguodala said he doesn’t see himself on the sidelines — at least […]

At first glance, Daniel Theis doesn’t look like an NBA player. He looks like one of those international villains in James Bond movies. But one thing is clear: He’s a crucial piece for the Boston Celtics in their quest for the title. Theis entered the league with little to no fanfare in 2017 as an […]

Boston Celtics’ main man Jayson Tatum beat himself up after scoring zero points in the first half of Game 4 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals. They lost to the Miami Heat to go down a 3-1 hole. The fast-rising 22-year-old star said it’s inexcusable that he wasn’t aggressive enough. That’s why in tonight’s Game […]

Jayson Tatum lifted the Boston Celtics over the Miami Heat in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night. However, while the young standout had a game-high 31 points on top of 10 rebounds and six assists in another all-around effort, he deflected the credit to two of his teammates. Tatum praised Celtics […]

Miami Heat forward Andre Iguodala is no stranger to physical play in the NBA Playoffs. But it looks like he let his emotions get the best of him in a rebound tussle in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night. Early in the fourth quarter, he and Boston Celtics center Daniel Theis […]

Newly installed New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau doesn’t have to look far for inspiration as he prepares for his first year in the Big Apple. All he has to do is tune in to the Eastern Conference Finals. According to a New York Post story, he wants to follow the Miami Heat model and […]

Boston Celtics star guard Kemba Walker found himself on the short end of a call in Game 5 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals on Friday night. He was closely defending Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler late in the second quarter when he got an elbow to the chin and flopped hard to sell the […]