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This season has been a disaster for the Philadelphia 76ers. Not only has the signing of Paul George not panned out, but the team has been dealt with numerous injuries, the most important of which was at the detriment of former NBA MVP Joel Embiid. In normal circumstances, a two-way superstar and recent MVP winner […]

To say Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has been maligned since trading superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this month would be a massive understatement. And when the Lakers and Mavericks met for the first time, Laker Nation did not let Harrison forget about it. Harrison was in attendance for Tuesday […]

The Los Angeles Lakers appeared to pull off the heist of the century when they acquired superstar Luka Doncic earlier this month, but Doncic’s introduction to the famously star-studded Lakers was atypically subdued, and there was a reason for that. Doncic, who was drafted by the Dallas Mavericks in 2018, was blindsided by being traded, […]

For the foreseeable future, the Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks will be linked together as a result of the Luka Doncic-Anthony Davis trade. And by extension, Nico Harrison and Rob Pelinka, the respective general managers of the Mavericks and Lakers, will be linked as well. Since the trade earlier this month, Harrison has received […]

Although much of the attention on the Dallas Mavericks in the wake of the Luka Doncic trade has been negative, Max Christie has proven to be a valuable addition to the team — so much so that there has been speculation he would supplant Klay Thompson in the starting lineup. In an increased role since […]

For part of last season, the Los Angeles Rams looked like a team past its due date, but a midseason turnaround helped lift the team to an NFC West title and a playoff appearance. Now, the Rams have a big decision to make in regards to quarterback Matthew Stafford. Stafford arrived in Los Angeles ahead […]

Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero recently admitted he and the club did not come “close” to signing an extension this offseason, which kickstarted rumors that Guerrero will be traded in the near future before he has a chance to walk in free agency. Guerrero has been one of the few bright spots for the […]

Davante Adams’ reunion with Aaron Rodgers was short-lived, as their respective New York Jets tenures are expected to come to an end this offseason. But Adams will likely have no shortage of suitors. Adams has surpassed 1,000 receiving yards and caught at least 8 touchdowns in each of the last five seasons, which should make […]

After another disappointing NBA All-Star Game, fans, media members, and players alike have continued to give their opinions on how to fix the midseason event. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, though, had an idea not heard much by people inside the NBA: don’t worry about it. Jokic, who admitted he is “not built for this […]

Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker, who was accused in January of sexual misconduct by nine female massage therapists, has now been similarly accused by seven more massage therapists. The Baltimore Banner’s Julie Scharper, Brenna Smith, and Justin Fenton reported today that the women allege Tucker “acted inappropriately” at several spas in Baltimore. “Their allegations are […]

The NBA All-Star Game, despite several format changes over the years, has long been criticized by fans, media members, and even the players involved. One idea some fans have begun to champion to bring intensity and a sense of competitiveness to the All-Star weekend is the addition of a one-on-one tournament featuring some of the […]

The Dallas Mavericks, in spite of recent on-court results, which include three wins in their last four games, continue to be overshadowed by the stunning trade of Luka Doncic nearly two weeks ago. Following the trade, which sent Doncic, a five-time All-NBA first-team selection, to the Los Angeles Lakers, reports surfaced indicating members of the […]

Logically, one would think LeBron James, the oldest player in the NBA, would be nearing the end of his playing career. But Brian Windhorst, who has covered James even before the “King” made it to the league, believes we could be seeing quite a bit more of James. Windhorst, while discussing the Los Angeles Lakers […]

The Los Angeles Lakers convincingly beat the Utah Jazz last night in Luka Doncic’s debut with the team, and JJ Redick is pumped, to say the least. Redick, who is in his first season as the Lakers’ head coach, briefly played alongside Doncic when the two were members of the Dallas Mavericks. And Redick, unsurprisingly, […]

Stephen Curry has made it clear that he wants to remain on a competitive team in the twilight of his storied NBA career, and Curry recently reaffirmed that desire while invoking Kobe Bryant’s name. Bryant, who won five NBA Championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, had become accustomed to making it to the playoffs. After […]

Immediately after the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers were under the belief they had snagged a talented big-man replacement for Anthony Davis following the Luka Doncic trade. However, things were not as they seemed, and the Lakers’ trade with the Charlotte Hornets involving Mark Williams has since been rescinded. Rescinded trades are a […]

Dick Jauron, a former NFL player and longtime coach who led the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills, died today at the age of 74. Jauron’s death was announced by the Bills, of whom Jauron served as head coach from 2006 to 2009. “We’re saddened to learn about the passing of former Head Coach Dick Jauron,” […]

To say the Philadelphia 76ers’ season is not going as planned would be a massive understatement, and last night, frustration spill over into the team bench. In the midst of a 125-112 loss to the Detroit Pistons, cameras caught a tense moment between Kelly Oubre Jr. and Joel Embiid after surrendering a fast-break bucket. Down […]

The Dallas Mavericks faithful are still in some ways despondent over the shocking trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, and Mavs head coach Jason Kidd says the fans are well within their right to express their sadness and frustration. When the Mavericks traded Doncic, their franchise cornerstone, to the Lakers, Dallas fans […]

After a months-long saga, Jimmy Butler is no longer a member of the Miami Heat. Now with the Golden State Warriors, Butler is preparing to debut for his new team against, coincidentally, one of his former teams. Butler, who was traded by Miami to the Warriors earlier this week, is expected to suit up for […]

Jimmy Butler has made his intentions clear about leaving the Miami Heat, but with his nearly $50 million pricetag, it is anything but easy to facilitate a trade for Butler. The one team that can do so, though, is the Phoenix Suns, who have seemingly been trying to trade Bradley Beal in exchange for Butler. […]

While it seemed inevitable at one time that Brandon Ingram would be parting ways with the New Orleans Pelicans amid constant trade rumors, the partnership may be lasting a lot longer than anyone expected. Ingram has been out since early December, having missed the last 19 games due to a left ankle sprain. Although New […]

Draymond Green left the Golden State Warriors’ game last night vs. the Washington Wizards with calf tightness, and with the exact timetable for his return uncertain, Steve Kerr is likely turning to one of his young players to fill in for Green. After Saturday’s 122-114 win over Washington, Kerr indicated Moses Moody would be the […]

Much like they did with Shohei Ohtani a year ago, the Toronto Blue Jays swung and missed on signing Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki, who ended up agreeing to a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Now, the Jays are trying to move on with a pair of All-Stars, Anthony Santander and Pete Alonso. After another […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are in a tough position; at 15-24, Philly is in 11th in the Eastern Conference, and while the roster would normally indicate a contender-level team, the constant injury struggles have made it less and less likely the Sixers will be able to salvage this season. After signing Paul George in the offseason […]

Whether it’s Deion Sanders, Jason Witten, Kellen Moore, or someone else, the Dallas Cowboys will need a specific type of head coach to succeed while leading the biggest team in the NFL. Michael Lombardi, who has worked closely with Bill Belichick over the years, including now at North Carolina, said the next Cowboys coach will […]

The Dallas Cowboys’ head coaching search is underway, and after declining to retain Mike McCarthy, Jerry Jones may be looking to bring back one of McCarthy’s assistants as the new head coach. Kellen Moore, the former Dallas offensive coordinator and current Philadelphia Eagles OC, is “one of the top candidates” for the Cowboys vacancy, according […]

The saga between the Miami Heat and Jimmy Butler continues to develop, even though no headway has seemingly been made regarding a trade. While Butler has made it abundantly clear he doesn’t want to be in Miami any longer, and the Heat have made it clear they would prefer to trade him, the two sides […]

The Phoenix Suns reportedly would very much like to trade Bradley Beal, possibly for the Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler, but Beal has a no-trade clause, which has loomed over any and all rumors involving Beal. With his no-trade clause, Beal can effectively veto any trade that includes him for any reason. That has seemingly become […]

The Kansas City Chiefs, while not in the most convincing fashion, earned a 15-2 record, the No. 1 seed in the AFC, and a bye in the Wild Card of the NFL Playoffs. Still, one former Chiefs quarterback believes Patrick Mahomes’ playoff legacy is at stake. Mahomes, of course, has won three Super Bowls, Super […]

Relying on college kickers is a risky endeavor, but it proved to be worth it last night for the Notre Dame football program, which defeated Penn State 27-24 after Mitch Jeter nailed a 41-yard field goal with seven seconds remaining in the College Football Playoff semifinal. Jeter’s kick, his second of the night, not only […]

Despite being one of the most competitive teams over the years, this season, the Miami Heat are middling and have a gigantic distraction in their own locker room: Jimmy Butler. Butler led the Heat to the NBA Finals in 2020 and 2023, but for several months now, the relationship between Butler and Miami has seemingly […]

Khris Middleton has started most games he’s played in his 13-year NBA career, but upon returning from his most recent injury, Middleton was moved out of the starting lineup and onto the bench. While players, particularly former All-Stars like Middleton, are typically hesitant to expect a ‘demotion,’ Middleton seemed ready to accept the shift — […]

Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame football team are two wins away from claiming the program’s first national championship since 1988, but Freeman is collecting hardware before the College Football Playoff semifinals can even begin. Despite losing an early-season game vs. Northern Illinois, the Irish have been otherwise stellar. Notre Dame currently sports a 13-1 […]

To say UCLA basketball coach Mick Cronin was not happy after the Bruins’ 94-75 loss to Michigan yesterday would be an understatement. Cronin, known for his sideline outbursts and comments made out of frustration, stayed true to form in the postgame press conference Tuesday after his team allowed Vladislav Goldin to score 36 points and […]

It wouldn’t seem like Kevin O’Connell would be in the running for any coaching vacancies this offseason or even in the foreseeable future, but according to a Jay Glazer report, the Minnesota Vikings coach has drawn a lot of interest around the league and is a “surprise” candidate for some jobs. Since taking over as […]

Draymond Green has been known to get involved in incidents with other NBA players, and another incident was added to the list last night when Green and Memphis Grizzlies big man Zach Edey got into it (again) during the Golden State Warriors 121-113 win. While no punches or kicks were thrown, or headlocks applied, Green […]

After a 23-point road win against the Houston Rockets, Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum spoke on his former coach, Ime Udoka, who now leads the up-and-coming Rockets. Udoka coached Tatum and the Celtics during the 2021-22 season, and despite a lackluster first few months, Boston turned its season around and made it back to the […]

Cam Skattebo has been one of the best players in college football season, but his performance against Texas in the Peach Bowl yesterday, in particular, turned heads. Former NFL great Terrell Owens was one of those people who took notice yesterday, at which time he anointed Skattebo the ‘white Marshawn Lynch.’ During his NFL career, […]