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Both the New York Giants and New York Jets have suffered in recent years, and New York area fans have suffered, too, as a result. Do either the Giants or the Jets have a brighter future? To recap the early offseason for both postseason-barren New York (New Jersey) franchises, the Giants (4-12 in 2019) fired […]

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins earned his second Pro Bowl invite in 2019, but the 2019-20 NFL season was far from the cheery end note for the 31-year-old Michigan State product. In the second year of his three-year deal Cousins signed with the Vikings worth $84 million, the Minnesota signal-caller had a very rocky start […]

Hall of Fame shooting guard, and now Charlotte Hornets owner, Michael Jordan partially made a name for himself overseas in 1992 at the Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, alongside the stunning “Dream Team” United States men’s national squad taking home gold and signing autographs across the Atlantic. On Friday, appearing in Paris, France, with the […]

Hall of Fame shooting guard Michael Jordan, principal owner of the Charlotte Hornets, traveled with his team to Paris, France, with the NBA showcased in a regular-season matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks overseas. Jordan, 56, was asked about how he would handle himself against the competition in the Association today, a common through-line of debate […]

During his storied NBA tenure, former Philadelphia 76ers point guard Allen Iverson became a polemical figure in the professional league due to the way he dressed and even styled his hair. His demeanor turned off more conservative viewers and officials in the NBA, and in an interview published on Friday, the Hall of Famer said […]

We have another possibly entrant for the 2020 Slam Dunk Contest, with Boston Celtics rookie small forward Javonte Green going up high on the fast break to slam home—with the mid-air adjustment—a bucket on Friday night against the Orlando Magic (via Celtics). J A V O N T E ! ! ! pic.twitter.com/ffdrjZvgtT — Boston […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose found teammate power forward Christian Wood for a no-look bounce pass on the fast break, with Wood finishing with the slam. ROSE WOOD! pic.twitter.com/YLnd5qjj6H — Michael Gallagher (@MikeSGallagher) January 25, 2020 Derrick Rose, 31, has found success during the 2019-20 season, his first with the Pistons after signing a […]

After suffering a devastating quad rupture late last season, Indiana Pacers All-Star shooting guard Victor Oladipo plans to make his return in the 2019-20 season next week against the Chicago Bulls. The 27-year-old former second-overall pick said on Friday the emotional journey of his rehab has been the toughest, calling basketball his “everything” (via FOX […]

After making his boisterous NBA regular-season debut on Wednesday, New Orleans Pelicans power forward Zion Williamson continues to deliver the goods, with an alley-oop slam on Friday against the Denver Nuggets in the first overall pick’s second game. The first of many Zion dunks 💪 (via @PelicansNBA)pic.twitter.com/aIGbUvlLFA — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) January 25, 2020 Zion […]

Orlando Magic forward Terrence Ross is auditioning for the NBA’s Slam Dunk Contest, it looks like. The 28-year-old veteran wing went up strong on Friday in the Magic’s home matchup with the Boston Celtics, jumping from the free throw circle to slam over opposing center Daniel Theis. Terrence Ross was floating 😱 pic.twitter.com/mhY5oboIZJ — NBA […]

Sacramento Kings head coach Luke Walton made a polarizing move on Friday. Walton benched rising star shooting guard Buddy Hield in favor of third-year wing Bogdan Bogdanovic in the starting lineup for the team’s Friday night matchup with the Chicago Bulls. The Kings coach called the starting unit shakeup not a punishment for the 27-year-old […]

The Denver Nuggets have shooting guard Gary Harris and forward Michael Porter Jr. active for Friday night’s matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans, the team announced. Some good news!#MileHighBasketball pic.twitter.com/84Xw3zyaVS — Denver Nuggets (@nuggets) January 25, 2020 Point guard Jamal Murray, meanwhile, will miss his fifth-straight game with an ankle injury as veteran power forward […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich praised his young guards Dejounte Murray and Derrick White on Friday before the team’s home tilt with the Phoenix Suns. Despite sporting a losing record at the moment, the longtime Spurs head coach and five-time NBA champion sees a bright future for the young backcourt. “They complement each […]

Milwaukee Bucks star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo took home more than the win in the NBA’s Paris, France, game against the Charlotte Hornets. After defeating the Hornets overseas, the reigning MVP exchanged jerseys with French soccer star Kylian Mbappe (via NBA). Following the NBA Paris Game win, @KMbappe and @neymarjr came through to see the @Bucks! […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers likened his star forward Kawhi Leonard to former pupil Paul Pierce. Prior to Friday night’s Paul George–less matchup with the Miami Heat, Rivers called Leonard a “great scorer,” saying the two-time Finals MVP was on par with the top shot-makers, including NBA champion Pierce, who played for the […]

The NBA revealed the East and West All-Star starters this week, via the fan vote, and the frontcourt was missing Miami Heat veteran wing Jimmy Butler. Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra had strong words against the tally, calling it a “joke.” “Jimmy Butler should be a starter in this All-Star Game,” Spoelstra told reporters before […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are off to a ho-hum incredible start with more than half of the 2019-20 season in the books already. Giannis Antetokounmpo and company defeated the Charlotte Hornets in Paris, France, on Friday evening. They improved their record to 40-6. The Bucks are only the seventh team in NBA history to win 40 […]

The Miami Heat’s backcourt depth took a bit of a hit on Friday night. Guards Goran Dragic and Kendrick Nunn were announced as inactive against the Los Angeles Clippers for their Friday night matchup. Dragic is dealing with soreness in his left calf while Nunn has left Achilles soreness. Erik Spoelstra said Goran Dragic (left […]

With the New York Knicks in the gutter of the Eastern Conference standings for the umpteenth year in a row, the franchise is hiring the same brand marketer the Brooklyn Nets employed recently. According to Scott Soshnick in Bloomberg on Thursday, the Knicks are hiring Steve Stoute and his brand facelift agency called Translation. Translation […]

The Golden State Warriors are trading center Willie Cauley-Stein to the Dallas Mavericks, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Friday evening. Golden State is finalizing a deal to trade C Willie Cauley-Stein to Dallas, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 24, 2020 Cauley-Stein, 26, signed a two-year $4.5 million contract with the Warriors […]

Citing television ratings as a concern, the NBA has decided to shake up the season schedule. Commissioner Adam Silver and the league have investigated the possibility of a mid-season tournament. However, on Friday, Silver was dubious about the implementation of the tournament by the 2021-22 season, as he had previously hoped. Per Tim Reynolds of […]

Brazilian superstar Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar attended Friday afternoon’s Charlotte Hornets matchup with the Milwaukee Bucks in Paris, France. With the NBA on foreign soil displaying hoops around the world, the Hornets and Bucks traveled to Europe for a regular-season game, which featured third-year Charlotte guard Malik Monk blocking Milwaukee’s Turkish forward Ersan Ilyasova—with Neymar […]

Houston Rockets star shooting guard James Harden has had a strange season, with the former MVP sometimes looking like a scoring dynamo and other times shooting his team out of games. Harden has six games with 16 missed 3-pointers in the past calendar year for the Rockets. The only other player to miss 16 triples […]

A video of former NBA guard Delonte West made the rounds on social media on Monday, with the ex-first-round pick of the Boston Celtics in the 2004 draft seen on the side of a street appearing destitute and nearly incomprehensible. West during his eight-year NBA career was diagnosed with bipolar disorder and struggled with mental […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has son Austin in the NBA. Austin Rivers used to play for his father with the Clippers before moving on to the Houston Rockets. The elder Rivers also has a son-in-law in Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry, who faces off against his father-in-law in Tuesday night’s contest between […]

Utah Jazz star guard Donovan Mitchell shared a story on Instagram on Tuesday afternoon about a shooting at a local gym in The Bronx, New York. The 23-year-old, having a career year with the Jazz in his third season, grew up in New York and Connecticut before attending high school in New Hampshire and playing […]

With the New York Knicks likely to make an important head-coaching decision in the offseason, LaVar Ball is petitioning the team to hire Mark Jackson … along with signing the Ball children on the roster. Ball told TMZ Sports that the Knicks could turn into the next dynasty à la three-time champion Golden State Warriors […]

Former NBA point guard Shaun Livingston was honored this week when his hometown of Peoria, Illinois, named a street after the three-time champion. Livingston, 34, retired after fifteen seasons playing professionally in September 2019. A native of the central Illinois city, Livingston entered the 2004 draft after attending the local high school and was selected […]

Dallas Mavericks power forward Kristaps Porzingis will make his return to the hardwood on Tuesday night in the Mavs’ game against the Los Angeles Clippers after missing ten games due to discomfort in his knee. According to Mavs.com reporter Dwain Price, Dallas head coach Rick Carlisle does not know how many minutes the 24-year-old from […]

It has come full cycle for the LeBron James family. As a blossoming prep school prospect from Akron, Ohio, the Los Angeles Lakers star forward was a media darling with national coverage during his teenage years, eventually turning into the number one overall pick of the 2003 NBA Draft. Now James’ son, Bronny, is the […]

New York Knicks veteran forward Marcus Morris is questionable for Wednesday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers at Madison Square Garden. According to the team’s injury report, Morris is dealing with a sprained left ankle, which he likely sustained during Monday’s showdown with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Marcus Morris going to be listed as questionable for […]

Former Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Wade Phillips has turned to a new profession: social media jokester. Phillips, 72, was not retained by the Rams after his third year in charge of the NFC West club’s defense. The Houston Texans made a similar decision this week with another 72-year-old in defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel. Phillips […]

Seattle Seahawks cornerback Shaquill Griffin is headed to Orlando next weekend to compete in the 2020 NFL Pro Bowl. The 24-year-old Central Florida product earned a nod to the NFL’s all-star festivities, per Griffin’s agent. Congrats @Exclusive_SG Pro Bowlers!! @PRic508 @doylejack84 @ShaquillG pic.twitter.com/FMzZEZwFKx — Exclusive Sports Group (@Exclusive_SG) January 20, 2020 The third-year cornerback, selected […]

In one year, the San Francisco 49ers were able to turn their team around, with third-year head coach Kyle Shanahan leading the NFC West club to a 13-3 record during the 2019 NFL regular season—good for the No. 1 seed in the conference. After defeating the vaunted Green Bay Packers at home on Sunday in […]

New Orleans Saints star wide receiver Michael Thomas made history during the 2019 NFL regular season, but he would likely give that all up for an appearance in Super Bowl LIV. In his stead is Tyrann Mathieu, the “Honey Badger” and former Arizona Cardinals safety from LSU now playing as a defensive back for the […]

Despite being favored as the No. 1 seed in the NFC Championship Game, it was no small feat for DeForest Buckner and the San Francisco 49ers to knock out Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers. DeForest Buckner, a Pro Bowl fourth-year defensive tackle—one of the 49ers’ key defensive pieces up front—detailed how the NFC […]

The impetus for the Tennessee Titans’ late-season revival and postseason berth can be traced back to head coach Mike Vrabel making a change at quarterback—yanking out the fifth-year starter and former second-overall pick Marcus Mariota for veteran signal-caller Ryan Tannehill, acquired as the backup via trade just the previous season. Tannehill and the Titans upset […]

Jack Doyle of the Colts benefited from the weekend’s events. One underrated storyline heading into Super Bowl LIV in Miami two weekends from now is the star tight-end matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs. With George Kittle of the 49ers and Travis Kelce of the Chiefs spending this week preparing for […]

The Green Bay Packers were bounced from the NFL postseason in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday against the San Francisco 49ers after a terrific regular season under rookie head coach Matt LaFleur, gong 13-3. Despite coming up short of a berth to Super Bowl LIV, veteran tight end Marcedes Lewis is actively seeking another […]