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Former NBA forward Josh Smith starred in the Atlanta Hawks frontcourt for nearly a decade after being taken with the 17th pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. Now, having last played professionally in 2017, the 37-year-old tells Mason Smith of Peachtree Hoops that he has “different passions… going into the next chapter of my career […]

There’s no denying the talent of Minnesota Timberwolves star big man Karl-Anthony Towns, even if the charismatic and increasingly popular Anthony Edwards seems set to usurp his position as both the primary offensive option and the face of the franchise. However, while refrains about his defensive inconsistency (a problem held by the Timberwolves as a […]

A lot of people would say that the Miami Heat weren’t even supposed to make it to the 2023 NBA Finals. After all, even though they disintegrated the Milwaukee Bucks’ defense while led by six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, they also managed to overcome a talented Boston […]

With the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat appearing to be at a stalemate in the trade negotiations surrounding star guard Damian Lillard, the latest rumor out of Miami casts even more doubt on the possibility of a quick resolution for an increasingly tense situation. “Portland has remained disinclined to engage (the) Heat in serious […]

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton has been hearing all the noise this offseason and has committed himself to proving all of his doubters wrong. To that end, the 25-year-old has committed to the Bahamian National Team in order to represent his home country at the 2023 FIBA Pre-Qualifying Tournament. Suns teammate Eric Gordon, Indiana Pacers […]

Houston Texans rookie defensive end Will Anderson Jr. is one of the more highly touted players in the 2023 draft class. Not just considered the potential centerpiece of head coach DeMeco Ryan’s ‘Wide-9’ defense moving forward but earning comparisons to players like future Hall of Famer Von Miller, the 2023 No. 3 pick will have […]

Green Bay Packers defensive back Jaire Alexander is one of the best cover corners in the game. However, while one man can make a substantial difference for any team, a one-man army isn’t going to get their defense to play at a consistently high-level. To that point, the departure of an intelligent defensive back in […]

Philadelphia Eagles rookie EDGE Nolan Smith has had training camp buzzing over the last couple of days, demonstrating a youthful and infectious energy but one that’s channeled specifically into his passion for football. Or to be more specific, his passion for playing physical football. The No. 30 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of […]

The Indianapolis Colts understandably have high expectations for rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson, who they selected with the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft out of Florida despite him starting in just 13 games and playing in just 22 total games in his college career. After all, Richardson has not only a background that’s […]

As the Damian Lillard-Portland Trail Blazers trade saga wears on, with most expecting the seven-time All-Star to eventually land with the Miami Heat, ESPN insider Adrian Wojnaroski reports that conversations surrounding a Lillard trade could heat up closer to the start of NBA Training Camp. “The next real deadline is the start of training camp […]

On Monday, four-star quarterback Akili Smith Jr. announced his commitment to Oregon football’s 2025 recruiting class, following his father’s footsteps in a move that he tells Greg Biggins of 247Sports that he always wanted to make. “I’ve always wanted to go to Oregon,” Smith says. “Ever since I was young, that’s all my dad had […]

While Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and family continue to navigate through USC guard Bronny James’ recent health scare, 16-year-old Bryce James, a four-star forward in the Class of 2025, continues to ramp up his own activity. As he continues to explore a transfer from Sierra Canyon High School, Bryce may find himself not at Campbell […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have been involved in plenty of trade rumors this offseason but if any persist, they don’t surround face of the franchise Zion Williamson, but seldom-used point guard Kira Lewis Jr. and starting center Jonas Valanciunas. Valanciunas, the No. 5 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, has spent the last two seasons […]

The Brooklyn Nets have a chance to be very good next season, relying on their defensive mastery to keep games close and make it tough for teams with more upper echelon talent to get them out the door. However, if the Nets want to be a legitimately formidable team, their offense has to improve mightily. […]

After winning a championship in 2020 behind the heroics of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers faced plenty of adversity — not to mention media scrutiny — in the seasons that followed. Not just because LeBron and AD are lightning rods for impassioned debates but because the Lakers made the head-scratching decision […]

After priority linebacker target Kyngston Viliamu-Asa committed to Notre Dame last week, Ohio State football has gotten back on track on their recruiting trail, landing a commitment from four-star cornerback Aaron Scott this weekend (per The Athletic’s Cameron Teague Robinson and Austin Meek). Scott — who played locally at Springfield High School — committed to […]

The Ohio State Buckeyes family suffered a significant loss last week, as offensive lineman Avery Henry took to Twitter to announce his retirement from football due to an ongoing battle with Osteosarcoma cancer. According to the National Center for Biotechnical Information (NCBI), Osteosarcoma cancer “is the most common primary bone malignancy that affects children and […]

In preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe had his first training session with the Japanese men’s national basketball team this year around on Sunday, per Mainichi Japan. The 28-year-old should have a major role for Team Japan when the tournament begins on Aug. 25. In fact, Watanabe is “expected […]

“I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color,” former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick told NFL Network’s Steve Wyche in 2016 (in a now deleted post). “To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my […]

On Sunday, the Houston Texans activated defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins and cornerback Kendall Sheffield from the PUP list, while waiving wide receiver Amari Rodgers, per NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Rodgers, a former Clemson standout who was taken in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft, tells the Houstons Chronicle Jonathan M. Alexander that “he […]

Hall of Fame wing Tracy McGrady dazzled the NBA with an almost nonchalant dominance, one which not only earned him the nickname “The Big Sleep” but also spoke to just how talented the 7-time All-NBA selection was. “… I had extraordinary talent,” McGrady says, speaking to The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo, “but I actually worked my […]

After transferring from Georgia Tech last winter, Nebraska quarterback Jeff Sims is the favorite to be the Cornhuskers starter when they open up the 2023 season against the Minnesota Golden Gophers on Aug. 31. In fact, upon his commitment to Nebraska, Cornhuskers head coach Matt Rhule — who coached in the NFL for several seasons […]

If there’s anybody qualified to answer a question on the top football players in program history, USC quarterback Caleb Williams — the reigning AP Player of the Year and Heisman Trophy winner — will be among them. However, even Williams may have some explaining to do after snubbing former USC running back Marcus Allen from […]

Hall of Fame small forward Julius Erving has long been outspoken in his NBA commentary, proffering his thoughts on the state of the league just days ago, sounding dismayed about the player movement amid stars like Damian Lillard and Bradley Beal asking out from their respective franchises. One might feel like that displeasure played a […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. is an elite shot-blocker, a fact underscored by his winning the 2023 Defensive Player of the Year award at just 23 years old. Leading the league in blocks per game in each of the last two seasons, JJJ helps the Grizzlies be one of the more balanced teams […]

Green Bay Packers inside linebacker Quay Walker was ejected from two games during his rookie season, the first time due to an altercation with Buffalo Bills tight end Zach Davidson in Week 8 (while the practice squad player was out of uniform), and the second time against the Detroit Lions in 2018. His second ejection, […]

The New York Knicks have amassed an impressive collection of talent over the last few years but — like the NBA’s 29 other teams — will need to find a way to keep as many of their best players as possible. However, with the Knicks already $5 million above the salary cap and contract extensions […]

Hall of Fame wing Tracy McGrady was an immaculate player, gifted not just with the prototypical size and athleticism teams look for at his position but ball-handling, shooting, playmaking and defensive abilities that made him one of the premier talents in this NBA. Considering his recent comments, McGrady’s greatest disappointment in his career may very […]

7-time All-Star Damian Lillard and agent Aaron Goodwin have been warned against tampering with the trade negotiations between the Portland Trail Blazers and prospective teams as Portland attempts to acquiesce to Lillard’s demands to play elsewhere. However, despite the league sending out a memo to all 30 teams in their effort to deter Dame — […]

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic is the creme de la creme in the NBA. Seriously. But like friend Nikola Jokic, the international star that just led the Denver Nuggets to their first championship in franchise history, being one of the most talented players in the world doesn’t mean he’s one of the best athletes. […]

In the never-ending GOAT debate, 13-time All-Star Dwyane Wade gets roped into the conversation as much as anyone. What else would you expect, with Wade being one of the best friends of a player that has one of the most legitimate cases to be considered the greatest basketball player of all-time in four-time MVP LeBron […]

After being linked to several Eastern Conference teams over the offseason, Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam‘s trade buzz has slowed down in recent weeks. That became even more true after the 2023 NBA Draft. Despite mounting anticipation, the draft came and went without a blockbuster trade. Be it Siakam, Damian Lillard, or Zion Williamson, the […]

Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier “has officially been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain and is expected to be sidelined for 7-10 days,” per WNBA reporter Mitchell Hanson. Collier originally exited Wednesday’s game against the Washington Mystics with an undisclosed ankle injury, walking off the court gingerly with just under four minutes remaining in an […]

On Friday, the Pittsburgh Steelers held Day 2 of training camp, with most eyes on their young offensive core of second-year quarterback Kenny Pickett, second-year wide receiver George Pickens and Pro Bowl wide receiver Diontae Johnson. Johnson, a third-round selection by the Steelers in the 2019 NFL Draft, is looking to have better numbers than […]

It’s been a long week for the NBA’s royal family, with USC guard Bronny James — the son of hoops legend LeBron James — now recovering at home after collapsing during a workout due to cardiac arrest. The 18-year-old, who was at USC after committing to their men’s basketball program earlier this summer, is in […]

New York Liberty star forward Breanna Stewart has been on a tear this season, and her latest performance saw her put together a stat line that no woman had accomplished before her in the WNBA when she became the first player in league history to record 25 points, five rebounds and five assists in a […]

Buoyed by two perennial All-NBA candidates in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the Los Angeles Clippers have long been a legitimate championship-contender. However, the Clippers biggest strength is also their biggest weakness, as the injury-plagued stars have been unable to finish a season with their health intact since signing with L.A. Clippers head coach Ty […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons continues to be the benefactor of good news, as SportsNet New York’s Ian Begley reports that the star “has completed the rehab portion of his offseason and is now solely focused on skill work and conditioning as he prepares for 2023-24 training camp.” Simmons “is 100 percent healthy and […]

It could have all been so simple for Memphis Grizzlies point guard Ja Morant. On the verge of superstardom thanks to highlight-reel plays that underscored his elite offensive talent, Morant’s combination of production, prominence and charisma have made him a face of the NBA. However, the 23-year-old has been suspended twice in a three-month span […]