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Former Chicago Bulls star Scottie Pippen has been throwing out some absolutely wild takes lately. He called Phil Jackson a racist, put Kevin Durant on blast, and now, Pippen is calling Michael Jordan selfish for deciding to leave the Bulls to pursue a baseball career in 1993. Here’s the interview, via the Dan Patrick Show: […]

The Atlanta Hawks could potentially be without superstar guard Trae Young on Tuesday night in a crucial Game 4. Trae Young has a bone bruise to his right foot and is questionable for Game 4 vs. Bucks, Hawks say. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 28, 2021 Young accidentally stepped on the ref’s foot late in […]

The Atlanta Hawks fell to another defeat on Sunday night to the Milwaukee Bucks, with superstar Trae Young leaving the game at one point with an apparent injury. Meanwhile, superfan and Migos rapper Quavo isn’t losing faith in the Hawks by any means. While he was busy winning all sorts of accolades at the BET […]

The Golden State Warriors have two picks in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft at No. 7 and 14. However, there is a rumor swirling that the Warriors could use trade that seventh overall pick and rookie James Wiseman to strengthen their roster. Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam is mentioned as a target. […]

Despite falling short of their title aspirations, Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant is loving life in the Big Apple. And more importantly, he’s even more energized because both teams in New York are good again. That’s right, he is loving the rivalry with the Knicks. KD recently spoke on his Out of the Office podcast […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons has been in hot water for the last week after his uninspiring performances in the playoffs. The Sixers have made it clear they’re going to work with him to improve his shooting, however, but it does seem like he hasn’t always been an awful shooter. Simmons’ high school head coach […]

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday wasn’t at his best in the early stages of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. But, the veteran is now stepping up at the most vital time possible. Holiday performed well in Game 7 against the Bucks, especially from a defensive standpoint. While he’s usually a force on that end, it’s been […]

It’s hard to imagine anyone except number one overall pick Trevor Lawrence starting for the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1, right? Well, head coach Urban Meyer refuses to commit to that notion. However, Meyer doesn’t seem too worried about the Jaguars’ QB’s development, per Mackenzie Salmon: “He’s not ready yet, but he doesn’t have to […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are coming off another disappointing campaign where they failed to make the playoffs. Zion Williamson was electrifying, but the Pels need some help in several areas in Free Agency and the 2021 NBA Draft. To be frank, NOLA must add more weapons around their franchise star. Aside from Brandon Ingram, Zion […]

Believe it or not, even the GOAT has dealt with his own mental health struggles at one time or another. Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady related to tennis star Naomi Osaka and applauded her for making the tough decision of taking a mental break from the game. Brady spoke out on the matter during […]

Earlier this week, Golden State Warriors head coach made a bold statement by saying that Kevin Durant is a more gifted player than Michael Jordan. No one necessarily argued, but it was definitely a surprising comment. Now, former NBA journeyman Matt Barnes has doubled down on Kerr’s statement, per TMZ. “He didn’t say he was […]

It was a scary scene for Los Angeles Lakers guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope last week. According to TMZ, the veteran was robbed at gunpoint in LA on June 17th, with the thieves stealing a ridiculous $150,000 worth of jewelry and valuables, including a Rolex and his iPhone. The Lakers role player was hanging out in his […]

One of the most electrifying players in the big leagues is opting out of the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby. San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr is putting his health first and has chosen not to participate in the prestigious competition due to a recovering shoulder injury, per the Athletic’s Dennis Lin: Citing the […]

They say most people have a doppelganger somewhere in the world. It looks like Arizona Cardinals star JJ Watt has found his. Watt took to Twitter on Friday afternoon to acknowledge a hilarious photo he came across of a former college football player who looked very, very similar to him. Check it out: “can I […]

Anthony Joshua was hoping to defend his heavyweight title this summer against British rival Tyson Fury. However, their bout hit a legal ruling which ruined any chance of an August fight in Saudi Arabia. Now, Joshua will fight Ukrainian Oleksandr Usyk in September in the UK as he looks to defend his heavyweight title, with […]

It’s common knowledge that Trae Young has been the heartbeat of the Atlanta Hawks in their miraculous run in the NBA Playoffs. He’s the focal point of their offense on a nightly basis and the catalyst of their success. Big man Clint Capela, who has been in the league for many years, has been very […]

Charlotte Hornets phenom LaMelo Ball is coming off a tremendous first season in the NBA where he captured the prestigious Rookie of the Year award by just edging out Anthony Edwards. Ball dazzled on a nightly basis with his tremendous vision and passing abilities while also rebounding and scoring at a high level. Hornets head […]

Boston Celtics legend Danny Ainge recently stepped down from his role as president of the C’s as he embarks on his next journey in the basketball world. In the process, he’s selling his ridiculous Wellesley mansion that is listed for a whopping $4.5 million. Crazy part? He purchased it in 2003 for just $2.3 million. […]

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro might be out of the playoffs, but he’s still making a difference in the community in South Beach. On Thursday, a Miami building collapsed which has killed one person and likely more. Herro offered a helping hand after by showing up on the scene to offer food and water to […]

The Euro 2020 group stages have officially wrapped up as we look ahead to the Round of 16 which begins on Saturday. One of the most intriguing clashes of the lot will see Germany visit England at Wembley Stadium in London. It’s sure to be an absolute dogfight, but the Germans are clearly not intimidated. […]

The Indiana Pacers finally found their next head coach on Thursday with the hiring of Rick Carlisle. The former Mavs boss replaces Nate Bjorkgren, who lasted just one season with the Pacers. Indiana legend Reggie Miller applauded the latest move to bring in Carlisle, but he also had a blunt message for the Pacers players, […]

Minnesota Timberwolves star D’Angelo Russell is coming off a respectable season, but injuries definitely played a part. The former first-round pick featured in 42 games, averaging 19 points and 5.8 assists. Off the court, Russell is also winning with a stunning model partner. In this post, we’re looking at D’Angelo Russell’s girlfriend, Laura Ivaniukas who […]

Despite a brutal season in 2020 with the Philadelphia Eagles, the Indianapolis Colts risked it all and traded for quarterback Carson Wentz. In the process, the move has reunited Wentz with former coach Frank Reich which is seen as a potential factor in the QB enjoying a bounce-back campaign with the Colts. Teammate Darius Leonard […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Ben Simmons has taken a lot of flak over the last few weeks for his dismal performances in the playoffs for the Sixers. While the trade speculation continues, his agent Rich Paul has recently met with the Philly front office to discuss what could be the next step for the Aussie with […]

We all know just how fierce the rivalry has been this season between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres. They’re two of the best teams in the big leagues and are fighting hard for that National League West title alongside the surprising San Francisco Giants. Well, it appears that it’s not only the […]

The Green Bay Packers are in the middle of camp without their disgruntled star quarterback Aaron Rodgers who continues to be away from the team. It’s not an ideal situation for the Packers by any means and his teammates have finally spoken out on what it’s been like to not have their leader around. Wide […]

The Jadon Sancho to Man United transfer rumors are immensely heating up. The Red Devils made a £67 million bid for the Dortmund winger a few days back plus another £8 million in add-ons. However, BVB values its prized possession at more than  £75 million. According to Football Insider Christian Falk from German outlet Bild […]

After a horrific season under first-year head coach Stephen Silas, the Houston Rockets were officially awarded the second overall pick on Tuesday in next month’s NBA Draft. While it’s unfortunate they just missed out on the top pick, which is expected to be Oklahoma State star Cade Cunningham, there are still going to be some […]

Just one day after coming out as gay, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib has seen his jersey sales absolutely skyrocket. Via Adam Schefter, Nassib’s shirt has been the top-selling jersey on Fanatics across the last two days. Raiders’ DE Carl Nassib is the top-selling NFL jersey across the @Fanatics’ network both yesterday and […]

One of the best stories in the MLB this season has been the San Francisco Giants. Despite being an afterthought in a division with the star-studded Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, the Giants are currently leading the NL West with a 46-26 record. No one could’ve predicted this team would have one of […]

The Philadelphia 76ers enjoyed a tremendous season where they finished as the top seed in a very competitive Eastern Conference. But, it all came crashing down when the Atlanta Hawks eliminated them in the conference semifinals on Sunday. The Sixers have been criticized heavily since, especially guard Ben Simmons. Ahead of the trade deadline, Philly […]

Well, if Stephen A. Smith is right, the Ben Simmons drama with the Sixers has taken a bit of a turn. The ESPN personality revealed on Tuesday during a First Take episode that he received a very worrisome text from someone close to the situation in Philly regarding Simmons. "I just received a text from […]

The storyline across the NBA over the last couple of days has been Ben Simmons. But, not for the right reasons. The Sixers were shocked by the Hawks in seven games and many people are blaming it solely on the Aussie’s lack of production. Well, Dwight Howard has once again come to his teammate’s defense […]

Devin Booker has been nothing short of outstanding in his very first postseason, leading the Phoenix Suns to the conference finals. His nightly performances have now earned him a wild comparison by Stephen A. Smith to the late Kobe Bryant, who has been a mentor of Booker’s for many years. Take a look: "Devin Booker […]

After playing through a Grade 2 hamstring strain in the conference semifinals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Brooklyn Nets star James Harden has committed to play for Team USA in this summer’s Tokyo Olympics, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium: Nets star James Harden has committed to play for Team USA in the Tokyo […]

Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo will join the star-studded Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics this summer, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo has committed to join the 12-man Team USA roster for the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, his agent Alex Saratsis tells ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 21, […]

Tottenham star Harry Kane might be busy trying to win a piece of hardware with England at Euro 2020, but that doesn’t mean teams aren’t vying for his services following the conclusion of the prestigious tournament. Just last month, Kane announced that he wants to leave Spurs this summer in search of winning more trophies. […]

Well, it’s official. The Atlanta Hawks are heading to the Eastern Conference finals where they will face Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. Atlanta pulled off the unthinkable and upset the top-seeded Philadelphia 76ers, much in part to the sheer dominance of superstar guard Trae Young. As for the Bucks, they won’t be short of […]

The Utah Jazz saw their season come to a close on Friday night at the hands of the Los Angeles Clippers after blowing a 28-point lead. Throughout the last few games of the series, LA was able to expose the Jazz defensively with a small-ball lineup, which left Rudy Gobert flabbergasted at times. Speaking after […]