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One offseason ago, LaMarcus Aldridge was unhappy with the San Antonio Spurs and asked Greg Popovich for a trade straight to his face. Just a year later, Aldridge is more than happy with the Spurs and can envision himself staying there for the duration of his NBA career. According to a tweet from The Undisputed’s […]

After going two-for-two as far as winning championships with the Golden State Warriors goes, you’d think Kevin Durant would be more than willing to commit long-term. That doesn’t seem to be the case, however, as Durant has made no qualms about planning to take things a year at a time. .@KDTrey5 on signing a one-year […]

Unsurprisingly, the Golden State Warriors premiered in the No.1 spot in ESPN’s recent NBA Power Rankings, Training Camp edition. Seeing the Boston Celtics, not the Houston Rockets, holding down the second spot was a bit of a shocker, however. The panel of over 40 ESPN personalities declared the Warriors and Celtics as the top two […]

There have been many words said about new Houston Rockets forward Carmelo Anthony. Not too many of those have to do with winning championships, however. At least until now. Speaking at Houston’s media day, Anthony made it clear what his focus is at the moment. Alykhan Bijani of the Athletic and Tim MacMahon of ESPN […]

While speculation has been rampant about which current Golden State Warriors star will be staying or going in the near future, one has made his intentions. According to the San Francisco Chronicle’s Connor Letourneau, Draymond Green has no desire to leave the Bay Area team any time soon. Draymond Green on his thoughts on contract-extension […]

As one of the top floor general’s in NBA history, Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul has had to make tough decisions his entire career. According to Rockets reporter Ben DuBose, Paul’s latest decision to re-sign with Houston was an easy one. I asked Chris Paul (@CP3) whether re-signing with the #Rockets required much thought: […]

Buffalo Bills rookie quarterback Josh Allen apparently had no idea that his team went into their game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday as huge underdogs. According to a report by Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio, Allen’s mind was far from thinking about the ridiculous +17 the Bills were against the spread. When asked by PFT […]

With all the controversy going on in Minnesota at the moment, it is a perfect time for someone to step up and lead this talented yet dysfunctional squad. There’s no better player to do that then ascending talent Karl-Anthony Towns, especially after securing a max contract extension from the Timberwolves. According to Jon Krawczynski of the […]

Former NBA star and Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has never been a man short on opinions. His latest one came via a TMZ reporter who asked Pierce if he thought the Los Angeles Lakers-Boston Celtics rivalry was back on, thanks to LeBron James and Kyrie Irving. After bringing up the latest Lakers-Celtics rivalry that […]

Green Bay Packers defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson sustained an ankle injury in Sunday’s game against the Washington Redskins, according to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network. #Packers big ticket FA DL Muhammad Wilkerson has an ankle injury and is out for the game. — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) September 23, 2018 Wilkerson was carted off the […]

The Arizona Cardinals have consistently resisted benching starting quarterback Sam Bradford but more reasons to do so keep pilling up. Not that they should need any more motivation to move away from Bradford, who has gotten off to about as bad of a start as possible. The Cardinals could save themselves more than 4 million […]

New Year Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham has been an intriguing, flashy headliner since he came into the NFL four years ago. While Beckham is mostly guarded when it comes to interviews, the All-Pro receiver opened up a bit while appearing on Kevin Hart’s Cold as Balls show. The uber-entertaining sit down between the two […]

There has already been speculation about New Orleans Pelicans superstar Anthony Davis possibly wanting out. With news of Davis officially signing with Klutch Sports, the rumbles are just going to grow louder in the coming months. We officially welcome @AntDavis23! pic.twitter.com/2rxOQG058f — Klutch Sports Group (@KlutchSports) September 23, 2018 Klutch Sports, famously known for their […]

The honeymoon stage for the Oakland Raiders and Jon Gruden has long been over and just two weeks into the season, leaks of frustration and divide have hit the wire. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com, things are coming to a head in Oakland due to the scouting system, among other things. “But the manner in […]

The Green Bay Packers seem content to let go of a staple of their defense at the end of the 2018 season. Outside linebacker Clay Matthews is likely playing his last season in Green Bay as the team does not plan to re-sign him once his contract expires at the end of the season, according to […]

It seems like a common occurrence to hear NBA stars request a trade now-a-days. While it has always happened in the league, it has definitely been more prevalent in recent years. From Dwight Howard to Carmelo Anthony and Chris Paul, the modern NBA mixed with social media has become a hotbed for trade requests. Last […]

While slowly trending in the right direction, the Brooklyn Nets still have a ways to go if they plan to compete for a playoff spot. Following years of futility, the Nets have a roster flushed with young talent and a coach in Kenny Atkinson who appears to be a perfect fit. Atkinson understands the potential […]

Of late it seems the one constant in the NBA’s Eastern Conference is the nearly-guaranteed, end-of-season underachievement of the Washington Wizards. With a roster that seems to check off nearly each box necessary to be a contender, the Wizards seem to still find ways to underwhelm. According to an article posted NBC Sports Washington, Wizards […]

Outspoken ex-NBA star Gilbert Arenas is never one to bite his tongue or shy away from stating his opinion. In a video recently posted to Twitter by Ball Don’t Stop, Arenas touched on the importance of being put into the right situation with a coach who supports you as a player. https://twitter.com/balldontstop/status/1043576652641357824 “As a coach […]

With a surplus of young big men already cemented on their roster, the Sacramento Kings waived Center Deyonta Davis on Saturday. With young bigs like Marvin Bagley, Willie Cauley-Stein, and Harry Giles needing minutes, it was tough to envision Davis finding a role. The 7-foot rim-protector played the first two years of his career in […]

With training camp tipping off on Tuesday, September 25, the Milwaukee Bucks made three signings to complete their 20-man training camp roster. Shabazz Muhammad, Tim Frazier, and Christian Wood were all added to compete for final roster spots. Shabazz Muhammad returns after being signed by the Bucks on March 4th of last season. Muhammad appeared […]

When you think about NBA big men who have a similar style of play, the last duo you’d probably ever come up with is DeAndre Jordan and Dirk Nowitzki. Well, apparently Jordan feels he and his new Mavs teammate are more alike than we thought. DeAndre Jordan's first words to the Dallas media: "The black Dirk […]

After a tough rookie season that has left him facing more questions than answers, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Markelle Fultz is getting back to the basics. If you’ve ever played competitive basketball, you know that confidence is vital to playing up to your potential — something which the Sixers guard knows all too well. Fultz said […]

LeBron James is no stranger to backlash in response to his actions on and off the court, so he can relate to what Serena Williams recently went through during the US Open earlier this month. Williams became upset with chair umpire Carlos Ramos during her match, and her outburst cost her a game penalty before she wound […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Markelle Fultz, the No. 1 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, went through a bizarre rookie season that involved a shoulder injury and the yips when it came to his jumper. He appeared in just 14 regular-season games, playing an average of 18 minutes per contest, and he barely played in the postseason […]

Ben Simmons came into the NBA with high expectations after being picked No. 1 overall by the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2016 NBA Draft. After missing his entire rookie season due to injury, Simmons played for the first time last year and won a somewhat controversial Rookie of the Year award while leading the Sixers to […]

Houston Rockets Genereal Manager Daryl Morey has never been one to shy away from voicing his strong opinions. With that in mind, it should be no shock that Morey believes his Rockets are as loaded as they have ever been during his time with the team. Despite the roster losses and acquisitions, Daryl Morey believes […]

From the outside looking in, the thought of what LeBron James brings to the Los Angeles Lakers behind the scenes during practice is a tantalizing thought. The do-it-all forward is a true leader, always putting in the necessary work to improve himself and set the standard for his team. After years of being on the outside, […]

There are unlimited headlines to focus on as the Cleveland Browns host the New York Jets on Thursday night football. In this space, we will focus on the fantasy football aspect of tonight’s showdown on the shores of Lake Erie. Both teams have a few options that can help you tonight, but the only player universally […]

The Utah Jazz are in a position to return to the glory days of the 90’s when they were perennial contenders in the Western Conference. If there 2018-2019 throwback jersey choice is any indication, the Jazz feel the same way. 🔥🔥🔥🤙🏼 Throwback pic.twitter.com/yUdQN7CU5q — Ricky Rubio (@rickyrubio9) September 19, 2018 The Jazz, via point guard […]

Every year there are NBA players that seem like sure things in fantasy basketball, only to later break your heart (and possibly bank) due to a variety of reasons. Sometimes there are tea leaves that can be read to help you steer clear of these heart-breakers. There are other times, however, where even the most […]

Unless you have decided to not own a T.V., phone, tablet, or laptop, you’ve probably heard about Minnesota Timberwolves star Jimmy Butler requesting a trade. It’s no secret that Butler’s been unhappy. There was still hope, however, that the relationship could be repaired with a year remaining on his contract. Wednesday’s news seems like the […]

LeBron James may be new to playing basketball for the city of Los Angeles, but his business there has been impressive for years. James, who has always been keen on acting, producing and contributing to film, showed off a picture on his Instagram that teased his biggest movie role yet: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn7ISMTBG9Q/   The picture was […]