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After being harassed by a Blaze Media YouTube personality in the Dallas-Forth Worth International Airport on Saturday, Phoenix Mercury star Brittney Griner has once again become the focal point in a call for player safety. The Mercury would release a statement about the incident that occurred between Griner and Alex Stein, a Dallas native that […]

Retiring at the top of the mountain, riding off into the sunset, whatever you want to call it… Teofimo Lopez did it, defeating Josh Taylor to become the new WBO junior welterweight champion. However, he had to address comments he made to his opponent along the way, as he promised to kill Taylor in the […]

The specific path that the Phoenix Suns will choose as they prepare to part ways with Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul remains unclear. Both parties are weighing their options, and the 38-year-old could be waived or traded, with the latter option preventing Paul from returning to the Suns if he should want to […]

Perhaps it should have been expected, as All-Star guard James Harden being traded to the Philadelphia 76ers — at his request — has resulted in him being on his third team since the 2020-21 season. Regardless, Harden appears to be trying to angle himself towards another franchise after yet another disappointing end to his postseason, […]

Damian Lillard hasn’t asked for a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers yet but at this point, it’s clear that All-Star guard is clearly keeping his options open. Going on record as saying that he wouldn’t mind being traded to the Miami Heat alongside Jimmy Butler or the Brooklyn Nets alongside Mikal Bridges, the situation in […]

After spending the last four seasons with the Denver Broncos division rival, defensive end Frank Clark has spurned the Kansas City Chiefs, signing a one-year contract with the Broncos worth up to $7.5 million (per ESPN insider Adam Schefter). Compensation update: Broncos are giving former Chiefs’ pass rusher Frank Clark a one-year deal worth up […]

Has anyone seen the movie Shooting Stars, in which Marquis “Mookie” Cook stars as a high school-aged LeBron James? If not, go see it. Even if you never liked LeBron, it’s a great film. If so, then you should know where I’m about to go with this. In the film, it was made clear that […]

As they prepare for the 2023 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks have been holding pre-draft workouts for a month now, with the bulk of the attention seeming to focus on the selections they can make with their second round pick (No. 49 overall). While this could point to the Hawks having interest in trading their […]

With the Arizona Cardinals releasing star wideout DeAndre Hopkins on May 26, teams around the league found themselves scrambling around, trying to find ways to add the productive pass-catcher as a free agent. Subsequently, the Buffalo Bills, Kansas City Chiefs, Tennessee Titans and Cleveland Browns have been among the teams tied to Hopkins over the […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft a little over two weeks away, its crunch time for the Houston Rockets. The Rockets have the No. 4 pick in the upcoming draft, seeing it both as a trade chip for an established star or an asset that allows them to add another foundational player to their young core. […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft only a couple of weeks away, the Atlanta Hawks have turned their attention to several draft prospects that could play an important role for the franchise moving forward. Armed with the 15th and 49th overall picks in the 2023 NBA Draft, the Hawks should be in position to draft a […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura came alive in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. This was a bit surprising to those who saw him cool off after a hot start with the Washington Wizards, trying to find his way in a rotation that added forwards Kyle Kuzma, Kristaps Porzingis, Deni Avdija and Corey Kispert and all […]

As the Portland Trail Blazers continue to look for ways to build a championship-caliber team around All-Star point guard Damian Lillard, their first-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft has become a major trade asset, as the Blazers are set to make the third overall selection in the draft come June. However, Portland is likely […]

The NBA is one of the most entertaining sports leagues in the world, filled with elite talent and fraught with storylines that would put your grandmother’s favorite soap operas to shame. The most recent of which involves familiar characters in LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and the Los Angeles Lakers. Irving, long considered to be a […]

The NBA world was set on fire Monday after reports surfaced regarding All-Star guard Kyrie Irving’s overtures towards Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, as he continues to look for ways to reunite with his former teammate. Interestingly, Irving no longer looks like a lock to join the Lakers, with L.A. looking in other directions […]

The topic du jour since Game 2 of the 2023 NBA Finals has been the best way to guard Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic after the two-time MVP tallied 41 points (on 16-28 shooting), 11 rebounds, and four assists in a loss. Following the game, Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was asked whether or not […]

As the Atlanta Hawks scout myriad prospects up close and personal, firmly entrenched in their pre-draft process, Kentucky Wildcats point guard Cason Wallace has cancelled a pre-draft workout with the team that was set for Tuesday. Interestingly, Atlanta holds the 15th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and Wallace is projected to be a […]

The USC Trojans just landed a recruit that could have a major impact in four-star cornerback Dakoda Fields, who comes out of Junipero Serra High School in Gardena ranked 92 by 247 Sports and On3. https://twitter.com/dkthegreat__/status/1665750900672172033 6-foot-2 and a little over 175 pounds, Fields is a cover corner with excellent speed, good hands, and strong […]

On Monday, the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Football Hall of Fame officially announced the names on the 2024 College Football Hall of Fame ballot. Among the lengthy list of former stars and standouts were former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick, former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and former Baltimore Ravens linebacker Terrell […]

Not every NBA season has some overarching theme but this season, the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat surprising the world by reaching the 2023 NBA Finals is a reminder that chemistry is as important a factor as any in why a team is able to win it all. That isn’t to say every championship team […]

Denver Nuggets veteran forward Jeff Green is nicknamed Uncle Jeff for a reason, as he utilizes his experience not only to his personal benefit but also to help guide a close-knit young team that’s made it farther in the NBA Playoffs than they’ve ever been. Outside of starting guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Green — who lost […]

After withdrawing from the 2023 NBA Draft last week, former NC State center Isaiah Miranda is transferring to Oklahoma State, per On3’s Joe Tipton. NEWS: NC State transfer Isaiah Miranda tells me he’s committed to Oklahoma State. The 7-footer is a former 4⭐️ recruit. https://t.co/8j9MfoGBWb pic.twitter.com/ZFO8SMLjHv — Joe Tipton (@TiptonEdits) June 4, 2023 The athletic […]

It’s only been two weeks since Hall of Fame running back Jim Brown passed away, and the world is still mourning the loss of a man that was as incredible a person as he was a talent. A first-round draft pick in 1957, Brown was the face of the Cleveland Browns for nine seasons, amassing […]

Because of the tantalizing talent of gangly, gargantuan power forward Victor Wembanyama, the Frenchman may be entering the NBA with as much promise and fanfare as any top prospect in recent memory. However, just because a player is thought to have the potential to be an all-time great, it doesn’t mean that they’re guaranteed to […]

Denver Nuggets star guard Jamal Murray never seems to get enough credit. However, that problem seems to elude him, as the 26-year-old spoke to Showtimes Rachel Nichols about how his upbringing has contributed to his current success. “I think it’s a lot of mental toughness,” Murray says. “I acknowledge it. I’m able to have a […]

3-star point guard ZZ Clark, who originally committed to Illinois in Apr. 2022, will now be heading to a popular HBCU program in Tennessee State next season after making the decision to leave the Overtime Elite City Reapers. https://twitter.com/ClarkZachiah/status/1664335879215652867 The Tigers, led by head coach Brian “Penny” Collins, went 18-14 last season. Speaking about his decision […]

As many people know, Hall of Fame guard Diana Taurasi is not afraid to let her feelings be known, on the court or off of it. So, when the WNBA legend speaks about the coverage of women’s basketball — specifically the lazy analysis that goes into comparing women’s basketball players to NBA stars rather than […]

With the Phoenix Suns announcing that they would be hiring Frank Vogel as their head coach on Friday, the Toronto Raptors are now the only team with a head coaching vacancy. However, according to TSN Sports reporter Josh Lewenberg, the Raptors plan to hold their final round of interviews throughout the weekend. Seemingly scouring the […]

The Washington Wizards are making major moves this offseason, signing the highly experienced Michael Winger to lead their front office as the president of Monumental Basketball as they continue to build around star guard Bradley Beal. This time with another front office addition, as ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski reports that the Wizards are hiring former […]

Among the franchises that still have a head coaching vacancy to fill, the Toronto Raptors may have searched the farthest and longest, interviewing a unique assortment of candidates that come from a variety of backgrounds. With the most recent names on their list of candidates including that of Spanish national team head coach Sergio Scariolo, […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves could be a hot commodity this summer after a breakout season in 2022-23. A highly coachable combo guard with an aggressive approach, Reaves impressed even more during the 2023 NBA Playoffs while averaging 16.9 points and 4.6 assists per game during the postseason. Even in the Western Conference Finals, […]

When all the dust clears, 27-year-old point guard D’Angelo Russell remains one of the better point guards in the NBA. One not only capable of scoring from all three levels but who can also make the game easier for his teammates, allowing him to fit the modern mold of point guards as cleanly as possible. […]

Even with the 2023 NBA Finals beginning tonight, as Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat take on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, all eyes are on the Boston Celtics. Perhaps even before the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated by the Heat in the First Round, the Celtics were looked at as the team to beat […]

Aside from landing four-star combo guard Bronny James last month, the USC Trojans men’s basketball team has big plans for their 2023-24 season, as BasketNews reports that the Trojans will be heading to Europe for 10 days in order to play a few exhibition games against professional teams. The first game will be held in […]

The Boston Celtics ran out of luck against the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals, falling 103-84 at home. It was a blowout, and it wasn’t pretty. Jayson Tatum failed to overcome an ankle sprain he sustained in the first quarter, finishing the contest with 14 points on 5-13 shooting from […]

There have been plenty of rumors coming out about the Houston Rockets this offseason, but they all share a common theme: the Rockets want to get better, and quickly. That being said, the Rockets have the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and they could look to move it in an attempt to […]

Front office executives are always particularly active around the NBA Draft and this year is no different, as NBA insider Marc Stein reports that “pretty much every team above the [Indiana] Pacers that didn’t win the right to draft Victor Wembanyama with the No. 1 overall pick like San Antonio is already being mentioned as […]

With four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers in the building, the Green Bay Packers‘ young receiving corps had every reason to be anxious. Not only is Rodgers one of the most successful players in the NFL history after 15 seasons as the Packers’ starting quarterback, but he’s also developed a reputation as being tough on rookie receivers […]

The Golden State Warriors are infamous for building a dynasty organically in a time when superteams reigned supreme, relying on the NBA Draft to build up their roster, going against the grain of the rest of the league. For this reason and more, the 2023 NBA Draft is an incredibly important event for the Warriors, […]