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When it comes to the true contenders, the Los Angeles Lakers have largely been written off next season. But at least one of LeBron James former teammates believes most people are sleeping on them too much. Iman Shumpert, who played with LeBron on the 2016 Cleveland Cavaliers title team, was vocal on a recent appearance […]

The Golden State Warriors have yet to make a clear decision on the fate of Draymond Green. With that decision still in limbo, at least one veteran voice believe that was a mistake on their part. Longtime NBA vet Raja Bell was brutally honest during his Real Ones podcast with former Warriors beat reporter Logan Murdock […]

Question marks abound after the Jordan Poole-Draymond Green incident and subsequent video leak from the Golden State Warriors practice. As things stand, the defending champs are keeping their current roster intact as they begin their title defense for the 2022-23 season. The dark cloud hovering over that decision thus far is whether the team chemistry […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have been able to retool this offseason with a couple of veteran additions to help bolster their hopes for an NBA title. James Harden and his financial sacrifice on his new contract was the main reason that was all possible. Instead of opting in to the final year of his existing deal, […]

The Tom Brady roughing the pass call against Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett sent NFL Twitter into a frenzy on Sunday. With the game still hanging in the balance as the Buccaneers led the Falcons 21-15, Brady was brought down in what most watchers felt was a standard sack from Jarrett. The Bucs would […]

The Las Vegas Raiders had a chance for a huge upset against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday. With one play late in the 4th, they made the risky decision to attempt a go-ahead two-point conversion instead of the game-tying kick. It didn’t go according to plan. Josh Jacobs, who feasted on the Chiefs defense […]

Former Chicago Bulls shooting guard Ben Gordon was arrested on Monday over allegations striking his 10-year-old son when the pair was together at LaGuardia airport in New York. According to the report from the New York Post, Gordon was expecting to board on a flight to Chicago that evening before the police handcuffed him and […]

Justin Tucker does it again. At this point, is anyone surprised when the Baltimore Ravens icon makes game-altering kicks anymore? It certainly doesn’t make NFL Twitter any less excited about when it happens. They know greatness when they see it. First, it was the 58-yard field goal with just the right amount of gloating afterwards. […]

The Washington Wizards received some tough news just weeks before the start of the NBA season. Franchise star Bradley Beal has reportedly entered the NBA’s Covid-19 health and safety protocols. NBA insider Shams Charania broke the news: Wizards say Bradley Beal has entered COVID-19 health and safety protocols. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 9, 2022 […]

Jose Abreu has been at the heart of the Chicago White Sox roster for nearly a decade now, but the writing may be on the wall for the bulky first baseman. According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, the White Sox appear ready to move on from Abreu this offseason with a focus on building around […]

The New York Giants were dealt a huge injury scare during their London bout against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, with star running back Saquon Barkley being taken out of the game with a shoulder issue. The Giants RB took a massive blow to the shoulder that forced him into the blue tent and […]

Turning 18 is truly a special milestone in someone’s life in a young person’s life, one certainly worth celebrating. That’s exactly what LeBron James’ son Bronny did for his party as the Los Angeles Lakers star invited none other than Travis Scott. Getting a live performance from one of the biggest artists in the world […]

The Dallas Cowboys waiting on Dak Prescott’s return might have to wait a bit longer, but the injury news on some of their other offensive weapons has at least been sunnier. Wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and running back Tony Pollard – both initially listed as questionable for Week 5 against the Los Angeles Rams – […]

Dallas Cowboys fans patiently awaiting Dak Prescott’s return are going to have to wait a bit longer. After the quarterback sustained a right thumb injury in their very first game, a 19-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he’s been on the sidelines since. The hope was that he’d be able to return within one […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are advancing to the NLDS after taking care of business against the St. Louis Cardinals. One man who’s clearly hyped about the result is 76ers center Joel Embiid. The Sixers star tweeted out his excitement shortly after the Phillies garnered the final out of Game 2. That's Tough🔥🔥🔥 @Phillies — Joel Embiid […]

Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina both ended their legendary careers on Saturday night as the St. Louis Cardinals bowed out of the Wild Card series against the Philadelphia Phillies. Despite the heartbreaking 2-0 loss, both Pujols and Molina went down swinging – literally – and extended the Cardinals’ lifeline during the contest with a pair […]

The Seattle Mariners were dead in the water, facing an 8-1 deficit heading into the sixth inning in front of a hostile crowd filled with Toronto Blue Jays fans. But somehow, some way they were able to pull off a comeback of epic proportions. The Blue Jays were left stunned in what seemed to be […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo knows what it’s like to be seen as an otherworldly basketball force. Victor Wembanyama might take that mantle from him in the next decade. The Milwaukee Bucks star was asked about the immense fanfare being paid to the French teenager as his highlight reels going up against the G League Ignite squad have […]

The Draymond Green vs. Jordan Poole debacle has rocked the Golden State Warriors of late, piercing through their championship sheen quite a bit entering the season. Now, video has leaked on the incident and the punch that landed from Draymond was much more solid than most would’ve expected, with the Warriors enforcer connecting on a […]

The new season is fast approaching and yet all anybody can talk about is a player that won’t be on any NBA roster for at least another year. After just two games against the G League Ignite squad, Victor Wembanyama has captivated the basketball world with his out-of-this-world skill set. Kevin Durant has been one […]

John Wall is back and playing during the Los Angeles Clippers’ preseason. It’s been a terrific moment from a basketball perspective as the five-time All-Star had not played in meaningful (*not tanking) basketball in nearly four years. But it’s also great because we get to see John Wall teach his Clippers teammates – including Kawhi […]

It couldn’t have been worse for Russell Wilson and the Denver Broncos on Thursday night. In what appeared to be a battle of offensive ineptitude, they somehow managed to dig themselves in a deeper hole by losing a game against the Indianapolis Colts that was right there for the taking. Wilson was center stage in […]

Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards didn’t just lose their two NBA Japan Games against the Golden State Warriors. They also lost one of their key young players in Corey Kispert to injury. During the second Wizards-Warriors clash, Kispert went hard at Jonathan Kuminga during a fast break opportunity and immediately came down on his […]

Jayson Tatum took a lot of heat for looking like a deer in the headlights at times during his first NBA Finals experience. It’s previously been revealed that the Boston Celtics superstar was dealing with shoulder injury in his shooting arm as well as a wrist that was still healing from a non-displaced chip. Instead […]

The buzz surrounding the Jordan Poole-Draymond Green altercation has been loud and social media has unsurprisingly swarmed on the issue immediately. Golden State Warriors elder statesman Andre Iguodala was quick to fire back on all the outside chatter. Andre Iguodala took to Twitter to speak on the reported Draymond Green-Jordan Poole altercation at Warriors practice […]

Golden State Warriors fans are used to Draymond Green losing his temper from time to time. But it looks like things may have gotten a little out of hand in the All-Star’s latest flare-up during practice. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the Warriors star was involved in a “physical altercation” with Jordan Poole that […]

There was a lot of uncertainty surrounding RJ Barrett this offseason. Not only was his contract situation still up in the air, his name was also mentioned in endless Donovan Mitchell trade rumors that ultimately didn’t come to fruition. But after the dust settled, RJ Barrett remains a New York Knick. He quietly signed his […]

There are a number of issues plaguing the defending champion Los Angeles Rams. One that’s stood out early – partly due to the hefty price tag attached to it – is the slow start from wide receiver Allen Robinson. After four games with the Rams, Matthew Stafford has targeted Allen Robinson just nine times total […]

The fascination with Victor Wembanyama is unquantifiable at this point. The French wunderkind fired up the hype machine in his exhibition contest against fellow top prospect Scoot Henderson on Tuesday night. While his impact on the contest was virtually immeasurable, one way he can be measured is with good, old-fashioned measuring tape. Several outlets list […]

Even with an NBA preseason slate featuring the long-awaited return of Zion Williamson, it was another freak of nature that caught the fascination of social media. Victor Wembanyama showed the basketball world that he looks very well worth the hype. While Wemby is only just starting to enter the consciousness of basketball watchers everywhere, NBA […]

The current crop of rookies haven’t even been able to take the court yet, but the hype spotlight is already shining on next year’s shiny new prospect. Victor Wembanyama is simply that level of a prospect expected to enter his name in the 2023 NBA Draft. The 18-year-old Frenchman showed off exactly that in an […]

It didn’t take more than four weeks before the Kenny Pickett era got underway in Pittsburgh. The Steelers quarterback came in during the third quarter of their Week 4 contest against the New York Jets and is now poised to keeping the starting mantle at least through Week 5. Kenny Pickett was solid in his […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have gone through the media frenzy gauntlet when it’s come to Zion Williamson. Whether it be about his ballooning weight, his constant injuries, or his discontent with the franchise, there’s never not been something to say against the former number one overall pick. After a full season to heal and get healthy while […]

Tyler Herro’s bank account is set to add another zero over the next few seasons after the Miami Heat signed him to a four-year, potentially $130 million deal. While he’s obviously going to spread the wealth amongst his family and loved ones, his teammates shouldn’t expect any grand gestures from Tyler Herro after his newly-minted […]

Bobby Wagner is no stranger to getting a big hit on the field. While his defensive exploits weren’t enough to help his Los Angeles Rams topple the San Francisco 49ers on Monday night, he did pull off a timely tackle that went absolutely viral. The six-time All Pro first-teamer took out a slippery streaker who […]

For over a year, Ben Simmons was many things – a meme, a scapegoat, a trade asset, and holdout artist. One thing that wasn’t on the list was a man who actually played NBA basketball, missing the floor for 470 days up until he finally made his Brooklyn Nets preseason debut on Monday night. The […]

The Green Bay Packers have left their Week 1 trouncing well in the past, ripping off three straight wins since then. But Aaron Rodgers still isn’t confident his team is where it needs to be. After just barely escaping in overtime against the New England Patriots who were playing third-string quarterback Bailey Zappe, Rodgers lamented […]

One thing Jordan Poole doesn’t lack is confidence. He’d probably bet on himself in a three-point shootout against Stephen Curry. That’s why the Golden State Warriors youngster hasn’t been bashful in trying to bump heads with the big boys from The Bay. The banter is often playful, for sure. But you just know Stephen Curry […]

The NFL is still reeling from the backlash over the Tua Tagovailoa head injury scare. The latest reveal from Arizona Cardinals linebacker JJ Watt will hardly do anything to quiet the noise. Just hours before his Cardinals take on the Carolina Panthers, JJ Watt bared that he suffered a heart scare, a piece of information […]