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Nikola Jokic is a good basketball player. He powered the Denver Nuggets to another win, beating the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night, 138-130. The Joker messed around and got another monster triple-double of 46 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. You know, just Jokic things. For good measure, as if he didn’t do enough, […]

Food will taste a little better for the Houston Rockets on Sunday night after shocking the Memphis Grizzlies, 123-112 to put an end to their 12-game losing skid. The Rockets rallied from a double-digit deficit at halftime to complete the upset. Christian Wood had a double-double of 28 points and 13 rebounds, flashing the impressive […]

The rematch between last year’s finalists looked a bit different on Sunday night. Especially for the Phoenix Suns. Playing without stars Chris Paul and Devin Booker and the much-improved Cam Johnson, the Suns didn’t have enough firepower to hold off the Milwaukee Bucks. The Suns gave up 41 points in the final quarter, with the […]

March 6 will now be forever special for Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum. He woke up on Sunday feeling dangerous and dropped a cool 54 points in their 126-120 win over the Brooklyn Nets. But apart from that, the day was also for Tatum’s former coach Mike Krzyzewski, who held his last home game with […]

The Chicago Bulls are in the middle of a three-game losing skid and can’t afford to lose any more personnel. The team is already undermanned without key pieces in Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso, and with the NBA Playoffs on the near horizon, the injury bug must be squashed. It has been revealed, however, that […]

It has been a whirlwind past couple of weeks for the Chicago Bulls. After going on a six-game winning streak, they are now in the middle of a three-game losing skid after bowing to the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday night, 130-124. It was a classic see-saw battle in the first three periods, but the Bulls […]

These days, Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Bruce Arians is busy looking for ways to retool the roster with that guy named Tom Brady not in the NFL anymore. But that doesn’t mean Arians isn’t aware of the other happenings around the league, especially with another eventful offseason ahead. At the NFL Combine, the 69-year-old tactician […]

With the Los Angeles Lakers continuing to spiral this season, superstar LeBron James might be looking elsewhere for some inspiration. Maybe a lot of inspiration. Well, he might have found one at the NFL Combine. The Lakers forward found himself being in awe of the time of Ohio State wide receiver Chris Olave in the […]

James Harden had a spectacular home debut for the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, led his new squad to a 123-108 drubbing of the New York Knicks. Harden tallied a near triple-double of 26 points, nine rebounds, and nine assists and was showered with adulation by Sixers fans, who have been longing for a legitimate […]

Fans of the New Orleans Pelicans woke up on Wednesday with the good news that star forward Zion Williamson is progressing well with his foot injury. According to reports, Zion has shown signs of “improved bone healing,” a significant update considering all the setbacks he has suffered over the past months. The former no. 1 […]

Can you name all the teams Isaiah Thomas has now played for? Well, he officially added another one to the list after making his debut for the Charlotte Hornets. Thomas tore up the NBA G League last week, landing him a 10-day deal with the Hornets, who are currently on the outside looking in for […]

Various NBA players have already expressed their support to Ukraine following the invasion of Russia. On Wednesday night, the entire New Orleans Pelicans showed solidarity for Ukraine by making a simple yet touching gesture in their home game against the Sacramento Kings. The Pelicans wore yellow socks and blue jerseys as a tribute to the […]

The Golden State Warriors looked wounded entering their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, and they came out of it looking even more scarred. Despite star Stephen Curry playing impressively, the Warriors have now lost four of their five games. Their 129-114 defeat against the Timberwolves dropped them 43-19, with the Memphis Grizzlies […]

The best Patrick Beverley update is any Patrick Beverley update. On Tuesday night, he helped the Minnesota Timberwolves score a huge win over the badly depleted Golden State Warriors, 129-114. Beverley, who stuck with Warriors star Stephen Curry like a leech covered in glue, finished with 10 points and seven points. Although Curry had 34 […]

The Toronto Raptors escaped the Brooklyn Nets by the skin of their teeth on Tuesday night, surviving with a gut-wrenching 109-108 victory at home. But aside from the pulsating win, it seemed the fans of the Raptors thoroughly enjoyed one thing: Booing the heck out of Goran Dragic. In case you’ve forgotten, the veteran guard […]

The Atlanta Hawks couldn’t sustain their strong start on Tuesday night, as they absorbed a 107-98 defeat against the Boston Celtics. Hawks star Trae Young had another strong showing with 31 points and six assists but his efforts fell short, as the Hawks dropped to 29-32. The spitfire guard managed to finish the game despite […]

If there’s one person who knows how to get past a slump, it’s Stephen Curry, Uncharacteristically, the Golden State Warriors superstar went cold during a stretch of games this season. It was as if the universe conspired to play an evil prank on Curry, who has always been accurate with his shooting. So with his […]

Coming off a loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Giannis Antetokounmpo made sure he won’t suffer back-to-back Ls on Monday night. He powered the Milwaukee Bucks to a 130-106 shellacking of the Charlotte Hornets, tallying a double-double of 26 points and 16 rebounds. But while it has become the norm for Giannis to notch a double-double, […]

Tyler Herro has been in and out of the Miami Heat roster this season due to minor injuries and health protocols. Luckily for him, the team has been able to hold the fort even with the slew of setbacks the entire campaign, a testament yet again to the understated genius of coach Erik Spoelstra. On […]

Two of the best teams in the Eastern Conference faced off in a marquee matchup on Monday night. When the smoke cleared, it was the Miami Heat who came out unscathed, hacking out a 112-99 victory over the Chicago Bulls. The Heat continued their surge, as they have now won nine of their last 10 […]

The Golden State Warriors fell short in crunch time against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night, absorbing a 107-101 loss. The Warriors are now 2-5 in their last seven outings, including back-to-back losses at Chase Center. Stephen Curry had another strong showing with 27 points and 10 assists, but he only shot 11-of-25 from the […]

Everyone knows that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is a good judge of talent. When someone gets The King’s stamp of approval, it’s a huge honor. On Sunday, LeBron sang high praise for Iowa star Caitlin Clark, posting a photo of her on his Instagram Story with the caption: She got so much game! […]

The Utah Jazz are playing more beautiful music recently, winning eight of their last nine games to surge in the Western Conference. Their last victory was a huge one, as they escaped the league-leading Phoenix Suns, 118-114 on Sunday night. The Jazz used a balanced attack against the Suns, led by Donovan Mitchell who top-scored […]

It appears the City of Brotherly Love has found its best tandem since beefsteak and melted cheese. In their second game together, Joel Embiid and James Harden put up another stellar showing for the Philadelphia 76ers, leading the team to a 125-109 thrashing of the New York Knicks on Sunday night. Embiid finished with 37 […]

Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash recently expressed optimism about the much-awaited return of Kevin Durant. The star forward has been sidelined for weeks now due to a knee injury. Not coincidentally, the Nets have been on a downward spiral since his exit. On Thursday night, in their first game back following the All-Star break, the […]

The campaign of the New York Knicks has been turbulent, to say the least. After an inspiring run last season, the team has failed to build on its momentum despite getting key pieces. Bearing the brunt of all the heavy criticisms is Knicks star Julius Randle. He has been serenaded by boos and jeers all […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Danny Green recently dropped a bombshell, claiming that his former teammates Seth Curry and Andre Drummond were angry at Ben Simmons for the way he was handling his standoff with the team. Curiously, all three of them got shipped to the Brooklyn Nets, where things could get more awkward. Curry, however, wanted […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will navigate the offseason with that guy Tom Brady no longer around. Luckily, coach Bruce Arians is still present, and the genius tactician is more than competent to steer the team to new heights. Of course, the obvious question for the Buccaneers is: Who will replace Brady? Many names have been […]

New moniker, new slate for the Washington Commanders. It truly feels like a fresh start for the squad, and coach Ron Rivera has already been trying to entice NFL stars to join them. On top of Rivera’s wish list is a franchise quarterback, something the Commanders have sorely lacked in recent years. And with trade […]

Well, it’s official. The Kemba Walker Experiment is over for the New York Knicks. It was announced that both parties agreed to shut down Walker for the rest of the season. Many praised the Knicks’ signing of Walker in the offseason, as the four-time All-Star was expected to bring firepower at the point guard position, […]

Tristan Thompson was officially introduced by the Chicago Bulls to the media on Wednesday. The team used its bi-annual exception to sign the veteran big man, who could be a solid presence ahead of the NBA Playoffs. Thompson, who was trolled by fans after his four-game stint with the Indiana Pacers before getting waived, finds […]

After a one-year hiatus due to health concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Liz Cambage will make her return to the WNBA. She will be under a bigger spotlight after signing with the Los Angeles Sparks. Cambage has been in and out of the WNBA, largely because of her reluctance with the contracts. The Sparks center […]

For years now, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been one of the leading voices in pushing for social justice. Many of his fellow athletes have followed his lead, as more and more have become extra vocal of the cause to fight for equality in the age of divisiveness and disinformation. On Tuesday night, […]

From bing bong to ka-ching, ka-ching. As in the past years, many sports fans in New York eagerly awaited Super Bowl LVI between the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals. Since the New York Jets advancing to the title game is as possible as the Statue of Liberty coming to life, people from the Big […]

Former NBA guard JJ Redick recently put New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson on blast for not reaching out to new teammate CJ McCollum. On ESPN’s First Take, Redick even described Zion’s behavior as “insane.” Redick, who played one and a half seasons with the Pelicans, couldn’t fathom how Zion doesn’t do even the bare […]

Juwan Howard won’t be calling the shots for Michigan for the remainder of the regular season after he got suspended by the university for throwing a punch in their postgame handshake with Wisconsin on Sunday. The incident, which saw Howard hit Wisconsin assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft after Michigan’s loss, has stirred debates on whether the […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry had a very memorable NBA All-Star Weekend in Cleveland. Both for the beautiful and not-so-beautiful moments. Curry finally won his first All-Star Game MVP plum after leading Team LeBron on Sunday with a scintillating 50-point performance, highlighted by 16 three-pointers which he sank with relative ease. During All-Star Saturday, […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green never uttered an opinion he didn’t like. That’s what makes him one of the most interesting players in recent NBA history. Green’s perpetually running mouth has gotten him into trouble many times in the past. And with his latest posts on Twitter, it’s safe to assume the Warriors star […]

Tennis star Naomi Osaka has always been open about her mental struggles. For all her elite talent, she has admitted several times in the past that her mental health has been her biggest hurdle. After a much-publicized hiatus, Osaka made her return in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics to compete for her home country Japan. She […]