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The entire NBA world was made witness to the destruction of the Phoenix Suns at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks. Few players relish the on-court demise of others like Patrick Beverley does. The spitfire point guard locks horns with just about any opponent he faces, All-Star or role player. Pat Bev sent out a […]

The Phoenix Suns were trounced out of the NBA playoffs in humiliating fashion after falling to the Dallas Mavericks, 123-90. The score, a 33-point deficit, was actually closer than it seemed as the Mavs took their foot off the gas a bit towards the end of the game. The NBA Twitterverse understandably went nuts over […]

It’s a good time to be a Dallas Mavericks fan. Luka Doncic and Co. put on a performance of epic proportions in Game 7 against the Phoenix Suns and are now headed to the Western Conference Finals. There’s probably no spectator more ecstatic about the win than Dirk Nowitzki. The Mavs icon was in attendance […]

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks showed no mercy on Sunday night. After playing as the underdog all series against the Phoenix Suns, the Mavs handed them a historic butt-whooping of epic proportions, 123-90. Doncic had the rest of the NBA absolutely buzzing with reactions. Fellow All-Stars like Ja Morant, Trae Young, and Damian Lillard, […]

When you think of the most clutch performers in and around the NBA, there are a handful of names that come to mind. But how far down the list would you have to go until you name Golden State Warriors icon Stephen Curry? There’s Damian Lillard, the watchmaker who crafted Dame Time and owner of […]

The Golden State Warriors are right in the thick of their quest for another NBA championship –  chasing their fourth title in the last seven seasons. But win or lose, Stephen Curry already accomplished a lasting honor awaiting him at season’s end. The Davidson product spent three seasons playing for his alma mater before making […]

The Carolina Panthers continue to wander the quarterback dessert with nary an oasis in sight. As things stand, it’s still Sam Darnold navigating them through the sand. That’s what Panthers GM Scott Fitterer corroborated in a recent interview with Mike Florio on his PFT podcast. Via Pro Football Talk: “Sam is the number one guy […]

The television broadcast of the Boston Celtics-Milwaukee Bucks Game 7 matchup won’t be cutting to a live stream of rabid Bucks fans surrounding a giant wide screen just outside Fiserv Forum. The Milwaukee Bucks have decided against holding a watch party outside of their arena on Sunday. Fans looking to come together will have to […]

Andrew Wiggins had arguably the best game of his young postseason career in Game 6 against the Memphis Grizzlies. Interim Golden State Warriors head coach Mike Brown knew it was coming even before the game started. Brown, who is holding down the fort amid Steve Kerr’s COVID-related absence, detailed an interaction with Andrew Wiggins that […]

The Golden State Warriors settled their Western Conference Semis series in six games. After taking a rather massive beatdown in Game 5 on the Memphis Grizzlies’ own home floor, the Dubs were able to get it done in resounding fashion in a Game 6 that feels like a momentum booster heading into the Western Conference […]

The Las Vegas Raiders have made some massive moves to shore up their roster this season, headlined by the major acquisition of All-Pro wide receiver Davante Adams. However, there have also been bombshells dropping involving the team for reasons other than football. The Raiders fired team president Dan Ventrelle earlier in the offseason. He later […]

The Golden State Warriors got the last laugh in their heated series against the Memphis Grizzlies in the Western Conference Semis. Jordan Poole was clearly feeling a little extra satisfaction after their 110-96 win in Game 6. The Warriors guard was seen getting hyped about their series win with a rather pointed celebration: Jordan Poole […]

Buffalo, New York was the epicenter of a mass shooting at a local supermarket that killed 10 innocent bystanders and wounded three others. Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves sent out his sincere condolences on the tragedy. The Timberwolves big man took to Twitter to vocalize his thoughts on the matter. “Sending prayers to all […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are once again eliminated from the NBA playoffs before reaching the Eastern Conference Finals. Something has to change. They’ve bowed out in the East Semis in back-to-back seasons, and four of the last five campaigns. They haven’t been able to get any further in the last two decades. The last time they […]

Ryan Tannehill ruffled some feathers with his rather controversial comments when asked about Tennessee Titans rookie Malik Willis. But it doesn’t look like the beef is getting any spicier. Malik Willis was asked about the comments during Friday’s media availability session. The Titans rookie humurously feigned ignorance about the issue, before revealing that not only […]

Despite an early playoff exit, the Philadelphia 76ers had a true bright spot in Tyrese Maxey throughout the postseason. The sophomore stud did more to endear himself to the fan base right after their elimination in Game 6 against the Miami Heat. Sixers head coach Doc Rivers spilled on his first interactions with Maxey after […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo often gets the label as the modern-day Shaquille O’Neal. That’s why it’s fitting that the Milwaukee Bucks frontman hit a playoff milestone only Shaq has reached since the turn of the millenium. Giannis did all he could in the Bucks’ 108-95 Game 6 loss against the Boston Celtics on Friday. He piled on […]

Joel Embiid and Jimmy Butler didn’t hold back their yearning for one another at the conclusion of the Philadelphia 76ers-Miami Heat series. Jimmy Butler used his postgame interview right after the buzzer sounded to say how much love he had for Embiid and the Sixers. He was even heard shading the Sixers for giving him […]

Ben Simmons is a true enigma. The man didn’t play a single second this season for either the Brooklyn Nets, his current team, or the Philadelphia 76ers, the team that traded him after a lengthy in-season stalemate. And yet he still remained a hot talking point among NBA circles. That didn’t change as his former […]

The ongoing detainment of WNBA superstar Brittney Griner has a new update. According to a report from The Associated Press via ESPN, Brittney Griner’s detention in Russia as she awaits her looming trial has been extended by 30 days, starting from May 19:  The lawyer for WNBA star Brittney Griner said Friday her pretrial detention […]

Jimmy Butler doesn’t care about your feelings. The Miami Heat superstar will say what he wants while backing it up on the court. He did exactly that after he led Miami to a resounding Game 6 win to close out the series on the Philadelphia 76ers’ own home floor. The outspoken Heat star was heard […]

Jimmy Butler was the relentless all series against the Philadelphia 76ers, ultimately toppling them in six games. The Heat star was a constant force for Miami, something that Joel Embiid couldn’t help but appreciate – and low-key yearn for. The two superstars shared their time under the sun with the Sixers during the 2018-19 season. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers no longer have Ben Simmons on the roster, but their season ended basically the same way without him a year later. For the second consecutive year, an embattled Joel Embiid was overmatched by a deep Eastern Conference rival while his co-star was a virtual no-show when it mattered most. Much was made […]

If you asked James Harden how he imagined his maiden season with the 76ers would go right after he got traded to Philadelphia, a second-round exit likely wasn’t on his mind. But the Sixers were dealt an unceremonious exit in six games against the top-seeded Miami Heat, which leads to yet another offseason filled with […]

James Harden hasn’t looked like his MVP self for the past couple of seasons. His performance in the final game of the Philadelphia 76ers’ season cements that as the new reality. The Sixers fell to the Miami Heat in Game 6 after a complete second half collapse with their season coming to an end on […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers got a lot of heat after their their Game 5 loss in Miami. The Sixers were run out of the arena in the 120-85 loss and looked like a team ready to roll over. That set off the national media to go at Joel Embiid for his rather lethargic […]

The Golden State Warriors and the Memphis Grizzlies find themselves in a heated Western Conference Semi-Finals battle. The former of those teams was expected to be there before the season began. The latter would have just been happy to get to this point based on preseason expectations from outside observers. And yet it’s the Grizzlies […]

New England is officially moving on from quarterback Jarrett Stidham. The Patriots are sending him to the Las Vegas Raiders for some minor draft compensation. Details on the trade were reported by NFL insider Tom Pelissero. The Patriots are trading QB Jarrett Stidham and a seventh-round pick to the Raiders for a sixth-round pick, per […]

The NBA is adding a few more pieces of hardware for its stars to collect. In the league’s 75th anniversary season, two legends of the game, namely Boston Celtics’ Larry Bird and Los Angeles Lakers’ Magic Johnson, will have two new trophies named after them. The league is introducing the Conference Finals MVP awards, named […]

Jrue Holiday put the exclamation point on Wednesday night’s heavyweight bout between the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics. The Bucks point guard put the clamps on newly minted Defensive Player of the Year Marcus Smart on two crucial defensive possessions for Milwaukee: Jrue Holiday comes up with BACK-TO-BACK stops to close out GAME 4 😤 […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo carried the Milwaukee Bucks throughout the entire Game 5. That kept them in the contest even as the Boston Celtics led for most of the game. His effort wasn’t for naught as Jrue Holiday put the finishing touches on a magnificent fourth-quarter comeback. Jrue Holiday hit the game-tying triple with 42.4 seconds left […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are now in the driver’s seat with a commanding 3-2 lead over the Boston Celtics. But Giannis Antetokounmpo knows it’s far from over. Giannis had a succinct four-word message during the postgame presser after the Bucks win: “The job’s not done,” said the Bucks star, per Lily Zhao of FOX6. He took […]

The never-ending GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan will likely never be truly settled. But the Los Angeles Lakers star has one additional Hall of Famer in his corner. Dallas Mavericks head coach and legendary point guard Jason Kidd was asked to weigh in on the GOAT debate on the spot during the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are deep into the hunt for their next head coach after the unceremonious firing of Frank Vogel. Could a former Brooklyn Nets coach and current Golden State Warriors assistant be their guy? That’s emerged as a true possibility given the latest report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN Sources: The Los Angeles […]

Jrue Holiday just flexed his defensive chops of the reigning Defensive Player of the Year. The Milwaukee Bucks point guard made the game-sealing plays to end the game as they escape with the Game 5 win on the road. First, Jrue Holiday completely ate up Marcus Smart’s go-ahead basket attempt on the baseline. Not only […]

The NBA world collectively mourned the passing of NBA Hall of Fame center Bob Lanier on Tuesday. The news of his death drew an emotional message from Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson. Lanier, 73, was already in the latter stages of his career when Magic Johnson entered the league in 1979 as the Lakers’ […]

Things have gotten testy in the second-round series between the Dallas Mavericks and Phoenix Suns. Luka Doncic certainly doesn’t sound like he’s ready to make friends with his opponents. After the Game 5 shellacking that the Suns dished against Dallas, Luka Doncic was recorded walking into the locker room. The Slovenian superstar had some rather […]

Devin Booker has no chill. The Phoenix Suns shooting guard added insult to injury with his moment of mockery directed towards Luka Doncic. The Suns star was sent flying on a hard foul from Mavs forward Dorian Finney-Smith. Booker was seen seemingly in pain on the baseline, until he turned over and revealed that he […]

Despite another strong regular season campaign that led to serious MVP clamor, the trophy is not finding its way to a Philadelphia 76er. Joel Embiid once again ends up a runner-up for the Maurice Podoloff award. The Sixers star was asked about the news becoming official on Tuesday after their Game 5 loss to the […]