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Anthony Davis hasn’t missed a single game for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. But that hasn’t meant AD has had a clean bill of health while on the court. The Lakers big man dealt with an illness earlier in the season that had him vomiting mid-game. Anthony Davis went through a similar ordeal on […]

The Houston Rockets are mired in a horrific losing streak that has them dead last in the NBA. But thinking big picture, there’s still plenty to be excited about if you’re a Clutch City fan. Right at the top of the list is Jalen Green. The Rockets neophyte hasn’t been setting the league on fire, […]

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso built his reputation as a cult hero on the Los Angeles Lakers. Now in his first year away from LA, AC’s finally realizing just how much love the purple and gold get from the media. In a recent interview with HoopsHype’s Bryan Kalbrosky, the Bulls star was asked about his […]

Draymond Green doesn’t need a lot to get fired up. The Golden State Warriors star was always been the engine that kept the team running during their NBA Finals runs. He may be a step slower now, but the Warriors star is still the same spitfire superstar on the court in his age-31 NBA season. […]

LeBron James has been getting attacked from all angles as of late. The Los Angeles Lakers star was already facing scrutiny from Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter off the court, but then he had the viral dust-up with Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart. The Pistons beef was settled early with the NBA slapping both […]

The Sacramento Kings are in a state of flux. However, that hasn’t really been anything that fans aren’t already used to. The Kings got rid of their head coach in Luke Walton after yet another subpar start to the season. However, the move hasn’t sparked the flame that fans hoped as they fell to a […]

Detroit Pistons fans were having flashbacks of the Malice at the Palace on Sunday night as Isaiah Stewart was ready to rumble with LeBron James during their clash against the Los Angeles Lakers. LeBron was eventually ejected from the contest. The Lakers star exited with 10 points, keeping his longstanding double-digit scoring streak alive, but […]

Isaiah Stewart just went from idolizing LeBron James to being immortalized for getting into it with him during the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons’ showdown on Sunday night. The Lakers star caught Stewart with a shot to the face during a rebound battle, and things didn’t exactly go smoothly after that. https://twitter.com/WorldWideWob/status/1462579853870264320 Former LeBron […]

A lowkey affair between the Los Angeles Lakers and Detroit Pistons turned in national headlines when LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart got involved in a heated skirmish of sorts. LeBron was ejected earlier in the third quarter with the Lakers facing a double-digit deficit that the Pistons carried into the fourth quarter. But instead of […]

The Seattle Seahawks still had a pulse in the final minutes for the Week 11 matchup against the Cardinals. With Arizona breathing down their necks on a 3rd and goal and with a 3-point lead, the next stop was critical. The Seahawks prevented the touchdown on that play, but safety Jamal Adams was flagged for […]

There have been a handful of unexpected risers early in the 2021-22 NBA season. The Chicago Bulls and Golden State Warriors were projected as playoff teams, but both have rapidly risen to the top of their respective conferences faster than most expected. But the biggest shock of the season has to be the Washington Wizards. […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars got some good news as star running back James Robinson was declared healthy enough to play. All his fantasy football managers can breathe a sigh of relief as he’ll be active for their Week 11 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, Robinson overcame his “questionable” tag […]

It’s been far from the dream maiden voyage for Trevor Lawrence, Urban Meyer and the new-era Jacksonville Jaguars. The first-year Jaguars tandem has been troubled both on and off the field. Lawrence, who has long been touted as a generational quarterback prospect for years, has largely underperformed in his rookie season. According to the latest […]

The Green Bay Packers season continues to be full of bumps and bruises for Aaron Rodgers, both on and off the field. While the Packers quarterback was able to get off relatively lightly from his COVID-19 vaccination kerfuffle, there’s a new issue that’s plaguing him. Rodgers reportedly injured his toe during his 10-day quarantine period […]

The Washington Wizards just are arguably the biggest surprise team of the young NBA season. Their offseason trade with the Los Angeles Lakers has paid huge dividends as their newfound depth has carried them to an 11-5 record, good for second place in the Eastern Conference. LeBron James and the Lakers, on the other hand, […]

Earlier this week, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reported that the Sixers were considering a Ben Simmons trade package revolving around Jerami Grant. But a more recent report suggests that those talks were worth next to nothing. Sixers reporter Kyle Neubeck of the Philly Voice revealed that there’s no real traction in any Ben […]

The Washington Wizards were staring their first three-game losing streak of the season right in the face. But somehow, some way they pulled victory out of the jaws of defeat on Saturday night against the Miami Heat. Bradley Beal was beyond proud of his squad after the game. He led the Wizards in scoring with […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been at the center of a number of fierce rivalries throughout his nearly two decades in the NBA. One of his most entertaining was against Boston Celtics icon Paul Pierce, who he had several postseason clashes against. Pierce recently appeared on the What Did I Miss? podcast hosted by […]

LeBron James was certainly a sight for sore eyes on the court for fans of the purple and gold. Although the Los Angeles Lakers ended up losing to the Boston Celtics on Friday night, to have their frontman back was still a win in of itself. But after the game, the Lakers star admitted he […]

Kyrie Irving may not be making noise on the court this season, but the Brooklyn Nets guard rarely stays silent on social issues – and the Kyle Rittenhouse decision is no exception. The Nets star posted a pointed reaction on Twitter, calling out the “rotten” system. “This system is rotten to the core,” said the […]

The huge news in Los Angeles basketball of late was the renaming of the beloved Staples Center. After 22 years of carrying that same name, it was announced that the stadium would now be called the Crypto.com Arena. The news was met with a ton of apprehension, and understandably so. The Staples Center name has […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Antonio Brown has been mired in a scandal of sorts regarding a fake Covid-19 vaccination card. Head coach Bruce Arians was vocal on the story that’s started a firestorm of controversy around his player. The Bucs head coach was adamant that there was “no story”, claiming that Brown is both […]

The Kyle Rittenhouse acquittal became a hotly discussed topic among NBA stars and coaches across the country as the 18-year-old was cleared of all charges on Friday. Steve Kerr was asked to weigh in on the news after the Golden State Warriors’ win over the Detroit Pistons on Friday night. The Warriors head coach expressed […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics clashed on Friday night, bringing to life their age-old rivalry. But that wasn’t the only beef that was sizzling on the evening. LeBron James and Enes Kanter are in the midst of a growing beef at the moment, with the Celtics big man recently calling out King James […]

The Brooklyn Nets have raced out to an early 12-5 start, the best record in the Eastern Conference. This despite Kyrie Irving still having zero involvement with the team thus far after his offseason vaccination drama. Nets head coach Steve Nash was vocal on the team learning to play without their All-Star guard. Nash admits […]

The Los Angeles Lakers finally got LeBron James back. But even the King’s return wasn’t enough for them to pick up a much-needed win. Russell Westbrook was vocal after their blowout loss to the Boston Celtics, which drops them below .500 at 8-9. “I think the reality of it is that everybody on the outside […]

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball has lived up to the lofty hype he came into the NBA with. The sophomore stud flexed his talent once again in their latest win over the Indiana Pacers – entering Luka Doncic territory in the process. LaMelo Ball piled on 32 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists, which led […]

Andre Iguodala knows what it’s like to be a star on the Philadelphia 76ers. Before his magical run with the Golden State Warriors, Iguodala was once upon a time the frontman for the Sixers himself. In a conversation with The Athletic reporter Sam Amick, the former Sixers veteran spoke out on the current plight of […]

The highly anticipated clash between the Golden State Warriors and Brooklyn Nets was much more exciting on paper than it was on the hardwood. After a classic Warriors third quarter run that gave them a massive lead, the game never got close again. But Draymond Green made sure to keep things spicy after the game. […]

The MVP race for the 2021-22 NBA season could very well come down to two former winners: Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry and Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant. Both superstars have been at the top of the NBA world throughout their respective careers. You’d be splitting hairs trying to decide which between the two was truly […]

Ben Simmons has been the center of controversy for the past several months. Now the Philadelphia 76ers star’s influence might be stretching beyond the confines of the NBA. Philadelphia-based reporter Howard Eskin revealed that Ben Simmons may become the subject of a violation against NCAA Division I basketball team St. Joseph’s. Ben Simmons has reportedly […]

Stephen Curry just went nuclear on the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Golden State Warriors star erupted to lead an insane fourth quarter comeback – and that’s apparently while he was injured. The Warriors star opened up after the resounding come-from-behind victory to talk about his nagging hip injury that’s bothering him much more than he showed […]

Jonathan Kuminga is far from a finished product. The Golden State Warriors rookie taken with the number seven overall pick is still an immensely raw talent at 19 years of age. But Warriors head coach Steve Kerr knows that he has the frame and physicality to be an elite defender – maybe even Klaw-like. Kerr […]

Playing with alongside Stephen Curry always looks like an absolute blast. The Golden State Warriors just feels and acts like the quintessential teammate, for a handful of reason. For one thing, Steph Curry being the greatest shooter of all-time provides more floor-spacing than anyone else in the league. Someone is going to be open whenever […]

Memphis-based rapper Young Dolph was killed on Wednesday in tragic shooting while inside a local bakery. LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers mourned the passing of the rapper gone too soon. The Lakers star put out a message on Instagram, remembering a video shoot he once did while dancing to one of Young Dolph’s […]

Scottie Pippen has been on a crusade of sorts. The Chicago Bulls legend has released several controversial statements against Michael Jordan in while promoting his new book Unguarded. Charles Barkley, one-time Bulls rival and former Dream Team teammate to both Pippen and Jordan, was brutally honest on what he felt about the wild accusations he’s […]

Draymond Green is always expressive when he’s on the basketball court. The Golden State Warriors forward definitely showed it in their win against the Brooklyn Nets and former teammate Kevin Durant. As the Warriors were going on their patented third-quarter run, Draymond sank a three right in the grill of Durant. He made sure to […]

The iconic Staples Center will be no more in a little over a month’s time. The home arena for the Los Angeles Lakers and L.A. Clippers is getting a name change for the first time in 22 years. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the building will soon be called Crypto.com Arena starting on Christmas […]

The Brooklyn Nets came into their Tuesday night tilt against the Golden State Warriors white-hot. They had won eight of their last nine games and had eyes on another against Stephen Curry and co. But the game was lopsided in the other direction as the Nets were ran out of their own building, 117-99. Steve […]