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Longtime Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones has reportedly been involved in a car crash. According to a report from ESPN’s Todd Archer, Jones was taken to the hospital after the said incident. Fortunately, the crash was considered to be minor and the Cowboys owner merely visited the hospital for “precautionary measures”. WFAA, citing multiple Dallas […]

The Dallas Mavericks now find themselves down 0-2 in their clash against the Phoenix Suns. But it’s hard to pin the blame on Luka Doncic. The Mavs wunderkind has averaged 40 points through the first two games of the series and appears to be option one, two, and three for Dallas’ offensive attack. While his […]

There’s nothing Philadelphia 76ers fans want more right now than a healthy Joel Embiid. But the updates trickling out on his injury status of late aren’t exactly encouraging for his return. The orbital fracture on Joel Embiid’s head has affected his vision enough that reports indicate he just started using his cellphone again. Via Yahoo […]

The Miami Heat got a huge boost off the bench with Victor Oladipo. Having a two-time All-Star coming off the pine is definitely a luxury to have. From Oladipo’s perspective, it’s hard to imagine him predicting he’d be a bench player in what is supposed to be one of his prime years. But after injuries […]

The Philadelphia 76ers now stare at a 0-2 hole in their Eastern Conference Semi-Finals series against the Miami Heat. With Joel Embiid’s latest update, t looks like it doesn’t get any easier anytime soon. The Sixers center suffered a fracture in his orbital bone during Game 6 of their first-round series against the Toronto Raptors […]

  The fears on Gary Payton II’s elbow injury have become reality as the Golden State Warriors received an update on his playing status. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Payton is expected out of the Warriors lineup for at least three weeks. While that would hardly be a long-term injury during the regular season, […]

The Golden Warriors are a crucial man down with Gary Payton Jr. suffering an elbow injury in Game 2 against the Memphis Grizzlies – one that could’ve been avoided. Dillon Brooks has been the subject of intense scrutiny after his hard foul that injured the Warriors guard. One voice who was critical on the matter […]

Before joining the Miami Heat, PJ Tucker was an indispensable part of the Milwaukee Bucks’ 2021 championship run. But there’s a reason he didn’t come back to Wisconsin right after. In a recent interview with Marc Spears of Andscape (formerly The Undefeated), Tucker admitted that he felt disrespected by the Bucks organization. Via Andscape: Even […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in search of their next head coach. The Toronto Raptors happen to employ one of the best head coaches in the game in Nick Nurse. As with any Lakers pursuit, whether it be for a big-name star or a head coach, their front office goes after the biggest of big […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were dealt a tough defeat in Game 1 in their Western Conference Semis clash against the Golden State Warriors. One other blow they took was an injury to key swingman Desmond Bane. The second-year sharpshooter injured his lower back during the intense 117-116 contest that went down to the very last second. […]

The Charlotte Hornets are in search of their next head coach after the unceremonious firing of James Borrego. There’s reportedly one high-profile candidate that could be in the mix. According to Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, former Golden State Warriors head coach and NBA analyst Mark Jackson is one name LaMelo Ball would like to see […]

The Deebo Samuel trade drama continues as the dual-threat weapon for the San Francisco 49ers remains a hot topic on the NFL rumor mill. While Deebo Samuel has been vocal about his desire to find greener pastures elsewhere, the Niners are committed to doing what it takes to keep him in San Francisco. Just ask […]

With Russell Wilson no longer with the Seattle Seahawks, there has been much speculation on what’s going to happen with wide receiver DK Metcalf. Stars at his position have been a hot commodity this offseason, with several asset-rich trades and high-value contract extensions being made left and right for elite pass-catchers. DK Metcalf, who just […]

The Golden State Warriors have a gem on their hands in Jordan Poole. The third-year guard out of Michigan is playing out of his mind in the postseason, which has garnered the respect of at least one All-NBA player. Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has been spectating the games from the comfort of […]

Jack Harlow has had a meteoric rise in the music industry within the past year. But that won’t shield him from drawing flak for his Instagram story as the Boston Celtics took on the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. The What’s Poppin artist was seen sitting courtside during Celtics-Bucks Game 1, which led to a rather hilarious […]

Draymond Green was tossed unceremoniously during the first half of the Warriors-Grizzlies Game 1 matchup. Stephen Curry was not happy about it. Green was assessed with a flagrant 2 penalty late in the second quarter after a hard foul on Memphis’ Brandon Clarke. See the play for yourself below: Draymond Green was ejected for this […]

The Golden State Warriors handily dispatched their first-round matchup in the Denver Nuggets after just five games. But the Western Conference Semi-Finals is likely going to be a vastly different story. The Nuggets were buoyed by the reigning MVP in Nikola Jokic and gave the Warriors everything that they could muster. But they still operated […]

  The Boston Celtics are facing off against a Milwaukee Bucks side that’s going to be without one of their best players in Khris Middleton due to injury. They won’t be operating under similar circumstances. The Celtics had a minor scare with All-Star Jaylen Brown, who has been nursing a hamstring injury from their first-round […]

The Memphis Grizzlies-Minnesota Timberwolves series was one of the most compelling of the first round. But in a lot of ways, the series flashed a glimpse of the newer generation, with the stars leading the way for both teams still in the early stages of their respective careers. Not everything about it rated particularly well […]

The New York Jets came away like bandits during the 2022 NFL Draft. Armed with four of the top 36 pick, three coming in the first round and two in the top 10, it was more than likely that they would collect some high-level talent. But their haul came out much more tantalizing than initially […]

DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls were once the toast of the NBA. With a revamped roster and an MVP-level regular season campaign for the 13-year NBA veteran, things were looking up for both the team and its seasoned star. Then the Bulls went 7-15 in the final 22 games of the season. The slew […]

The New Orleans Pelicans gave the best team in the regular season a real scare, taking two games against the Phoenix Suns in the first round. The fact that they did it without their most dynamic talent in Zion Williamson speaks volumes about what the team could achieve next season—emphasis on “next season.” When it […]

When you’re an All-Star who hasn’t played a single game, people start to get talking. Just ask Ben Simmons. Zion Williamson went through a similar ordeal this season with the New Orleans Pelicans. Zion Williamson missed the entire season, with the uncertainty surrounding his playing status and his future in New Orleans for that matter, […]

Clayton Kershaw is already a Los Angeles Dodgers legend. But he cemented his legacy even further on Saturday night. The former National League MVP struck out Spencer Torkelson during the top of the 4th in routine game against the Detroit Tigers. That strikeout became his 2,697th and made him the new leader in Dodgers strikeouts […]

James Harden has been one of the best players in the NBA over the past decade. But that hasn’t shielded him from his fair share of haters. His Philadelphia 76ers teammate in Danny Green spoke out on the harsh reality superstars face, even comparing him to a certain Golden State Warriors icon. In a recent […]

Ja Morant didn’t have the best opening series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in round one. The Memphis Grizzlies didn’t need him to play to his potential, though, as they nonetheless escaped with four wins through six games. Usually when you have a bad game or a bad series, you’ll at least have your family to […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a real shot at upsetting the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round, but succumbed in six games. While pulling off the unlikely series win would have been huge, the playoff experience they’re taking into next season could be just as invaluable in building something in Minneapolis. The major strides the Timberwolves […]

There are a handful of question marks for the Utah Jazz this offseason. After another early playoff elimination, there are likely to be wholesale changes looming for the franchise. Clarkson, who arrived in Utah during the 2019-20 season, has been a vital part of the Jazz offense for the past few years. While he’s still […]

The Philadelphia 76ers received some gut-wrenching news with the head injury scare to Joel Embiid. While he’s undoubtedly going to miss games, there’s at least some positive news on his playing status for the series. According to ESPN insider Ramona Shelburne, Joel Embiid’s right orbital injury may not be as severe as his previous one. […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may have been eliminated in six to the Phoenix Suns. But they certainly made an impression on the defending Western Conference Champs. There’s a good chance Chris Paul had no idea who Pelicans rookie Jose Alvarado was before the series began. That’s definitely not the case anymore. While Alvarado is obviously […]

The Utah Jazz have some major decisions to make this offseason. After yet another early playoff exit, there’s likely going to be great pressure to make some wholesale changes. The largest tradable asset Utah owns, both literally and figuratively, is All-Star center Rudy Gobert. The 3-time DPOY winner has been a defensive juggernaut for nearly […]

The Green Bay Packers lost arguably the best wide receiver in the game in Davante Adams. Could they be angling to replace him with San Francisco 49ers WR Deebo Samuel? Aaron Rodgers doesn’t think so. There has been some major buzz ever since Deebo Samuel voiced out his frustration on his situation in San Francisco. […]

The Tennessee Titans just lost their star wide receiver in AJ Brown and he isn’t shy in putting the blame on them. The Philadelphia Eagles swooped in during the NFL Draft and locked in a trade for the Titans wideout. Brown was candid after the deal was consummated that he wasn’t overtly trying to skip […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have some big shoes to fill this offseason with the departure of Ben Roethlisberger. They didn’t go very far to find his replacement. With their 20th overall selection in the NFL Draft, the Steelers selected local product Kenny Pickett who played five seasons as a quarterback for the University of Pittsburgh. His […]

Chris Paul was the definition of perfection on Thursday night. The Phoenix Suns point guard put on a spotless performances to close out the New Orleans Pelicans in six games. CP3 took 14 shots on the night and made all 14 in the Suns win. That ranks just behind none other than Wilt Chamberlain himself […]

Luka Doncic has finally made it out of the first round of the NBA playoffs. The Dallas Mavericks are headed to the Western Conference Semi-Finals after staving off the Utah Jazz. The Mavs star was able to overcome his demons with a 24-point performance in Game 6 to close out the Jazz. After the game, […]

Is AJ Brown sad to leave the Tennessee Titans? Probably at least a little bit. But it sure doesn’t look like he has any regrets in his FaceTime call with Jalen Hurts after joining the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFL Draft Day trade. Check out Jalen Hurts living it up with the Eagles’ newest wide […]

The Baltimore Ravens just traded away their top wide receiver in Marquise Brown. Lamar Jackson didn’t have many words in response. The Ravens quarterback could only muster three letters in response to the news that his primary wideout threat got traded away to the Arizona Cardinals Wtf — Lamar Jackson (@Lj_era8) April 29, 2022 Baltimore […]

The Chicago Bulls traded for San Antonio Spurs All-Star DeMar DeRozan last offseason. Looks like Dejounte Murray wants them to return the favor. The Spurs point guard sent out a non-so-innocent tweet featuring Zach LaVine after the Bulls were eliminated from the playoffs. He deleted the tweet shortly after. Dejounte Murray dreaming about Zach LaVine […]