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Stephen Curry is at his best when he’s at his most elusive. When the Golden State Warriors guard is slithering through defenders like he’s made out of liquid, it’s just an absolute spectacle to behold. Curry put on his wet suit for this unreal sequence, splashing a triple after giving James Harden the business in […]

Back in 2010, the entire NBA world was waiting with bated breath for LeBron James to make the decision. Not just any decision. The Decision. On July 8th, 2010 James announced that he was officially signing with the Miami Heat, joining forces with Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh to form a Big Three that would lord […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with a lot of bumps and bruises early on in the season. It looks like they’re finally getting some good news soon as LeBron James is reportedly nearing his return. According to ESPN insider Adrian Wojnarowski, King James could be back in the Lakers lineup as early as Friday […]

Two members of the Duke Blue Devils basketball team were arrested on Sunday. One is Michael Savarino, the grandson of legendary Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski. The other is Paolo Banchero, the projected number one overall pick for the upcoming NBA draft. The two Duke stars were arrested in Orange Country in the wee hours […]

Dell Curry always faces a dilemma whenever the Charlotte Hornets take on the Golden State Warriors. While he played for and serves as broadcaster for the Hornets, his son Stephen Curry stars for the opposing side. However, LaMelo Ball is willing to spend some quality time with Dell if it softens the blow of Steph […]

The Charlotte Hornets pulled off an absolute stunner, slaying Stephen Curry and the formidable Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. But if you asked LaMelo Ball, he’ll tell you he saw this win coming. The Hornets star was vocal after the game about feeling upsets were in the air for the Carolina sports teams. LaMelo […]

Stephen Curry is one of the best bucket-getters of all-time. But the Golden State Warriors guard knows a thing or two about dishing dimes as well. Check out this ridiculous no-look pass from Stephen Curry to a streaking Jordan Poole on the other end of the floor: #StephGonnaSteph pic.twitter.com/2hooZBXABJ — Golden State Warriors (@warriors) November […]

Tom Brady wasn’t exactly in a jovial mood after his Tampa Bay Buccaneers were thoroughly outplayed by an undermanned Washington Football Team side. The Bucs quarterback wanted nothing but to end his portion of the postgame presser as soon as possible, but was critical of his team’s play in the brief time he was up […]

All things considered, Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers got off relatively easily after the quarterback’s recent COVID-19 vaccine fiasco. Rodgers was caught misrepresenting his vaccination status and also reportedly violated protocols meant for unvaccinated players, actively refusing to wear a mask when deemed necessary and conducting off-field interactions not allowed for unvaccinated players. […]

After nearly a month of NBA action, the Washington Wizards own the best record in the Eastern Conference. Bet you didn’t see that coming, huh? A handful of observers expected a drop-off in Washington’s performance after they traded away Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers. But the newfound depth they got in return has […]

The Golden State Warriors are absolutely terrifying this season. They’re already wiping the floor with their opponents with an average margin of victory of 14.7 points through 12 games – and they’re only going to get better. James Wiseman is set to join Klay Thompson in the next step towards their return to the Warriors’ […]

The Arizona Cardinals were able to withstand injuries to quarterback Kyler Murray and star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins in Week 9. Looks like they’re likely need to channel that same energy for their Week 10 tilt against the Carolina Panthers. According to the latest report from NFL insider Ian Rapoport, both Murray and Hopkins are […]

Cam Newton is expected to be the starting quarterback for the Carolina Panthers in the coming weeks. It may not come right away, as he still gets up to speed ahead of the team’s Week 10 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals, but it’s an inevitability at this point. Tell that to a Panthers fan five […]

Things have gone from bad to worse for the Washington Football Team. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, their opening-day starter, is no longer expected to return to the field this season. Fitzpatrick suffered a hip injury early in Washington’s Week 1 matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers and was immediately placed on injury reserve after just six […]

Kyle Kuzma was one of the heroes in the Washington Wizards’ latest win over the Orlando Magic. But that didn’t spare him from some shade from running mate Spencer Dinwiddie. The Wizards guard hilariously called out Kuz over his peculiar no-look passes that fail to live up to its name. Via Chase Hughes: “Sometimes Kuz […]

Odell Beckham Jr. is no stranger to the spotlight. But even he admits that joining the Los Angeles Rams at this point of the year presents a unique challenge for him. The newest Rams wide receiver was vocal on the adjustment necessary on his end to make an impact for his new team as seamlessly […]

The Philadelphia 76ers could not contain Giannis Antetokounmpo in their Tuesday night matchup. The Milwaukee Bucks star posted 31 points, 16 rebounds, and some heavy admiration from Doc Rivers. The Sixers head coach was vocal on what he loves about the Greek Freak, making a point to indicate his fearlessness at getting to the free […]

Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso has turned himself into one of the most popular players in the NBA. But beyond his everyman look, it’s his hustle and tenacity that has made him such a valuable contributor for winning teams. The Golden State Warriors could definitely use a player like that. Gary Payton II is doing […]

The Golden State Warriors are lording over the rest of the NBA right now. Head coach Steve Kerr knows all the work that Stephen Curry and the gang has parlayed into success early on, and now has freedom to bask in it. The longtime Warriors coach admitted that he still keeps tabs on every slight […]

With everything that’s happened with Aaron Rodgers since he took his last snap again the Arizona Cardinals in Week 8, the Green Bay Packers likely just want him to take his next one ASAP. Signs point to that happening this week as the smart money is on the Packers activating him in time for their […]

There’s a lot of weight on Adrian Peterson’s shoulders as the named replacement for Derrick Henry, the clear-cut best running back in the NFL. While his first game with the Tennessee Titans resulted in a resounding win over the Los Angeles Rams, he wasn’t entirely effective in his debut. The new Titans RB admitted that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered what feels like their worst loss of the season against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Considering their tumultuous year thus far, that’s not a statement you can throw around lightly. The Timberwolves had lost their previous six games by an average margin of defeat of 10.7 points. Those losses included two double-digit […]

The Chicago Bulls have been riding high so far early in this season. But they got a sobering dose of reality after they were walloped at the hands of Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. It was a battle of the top seeds in both conferences that certainly didn’t live up to the billing […]

Andrew Wiggins has found a home in Golden State. The Warriors swingman no longer has the weight of an entire franchise or the burden of being a number one overall pick on his broad shoulders. Now he has Stephen Curry and the rest of the Warriors organization treating him like part of the family, something […]

The Chicago Bulls have been one of the NBA’s surprise teams early in the season  – and Lonzo Ball is a huge part of their resurgence. The five-year pro’s biggest leap this season has been most evident in his three-point shooting. Lonzo Ball was already much-improved during his two years with the New Orleans Pelicans, […]

While there are a handful of superstar pairings in the NBA, very few hold a candle to the tandem on TNT’s Inside the NBA. Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal have become the NBA’s dynamic analyst duo with their hot takes and no-holds-barred commentary. However, Barkley has recently spoken out on the potential expiration date on […]

Enes Kanter has been a powerful voice advocating against China’s alleged maltreatment of Uyghur community, Tibet, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The Boston Celtics center has been been active on social media and in public displays to bring awareness to the issues he feels very strongly about. The Celtics big man recently appeared on CNN in […]

Deshaun Watson was the biggest name expected to part ways with his team come the NFL trade deadline. The Houston Texans quarterback was seen by many to be headed to the Miami Dolphins. But November 2 came and went, with nothing coming to fruition as Watson still remains with the Texans. According to NFL insider […]

Kyle Kuzma was the man of the hour for the Washington Wizards in their latest win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. In a game where Bradley Beal and Spencer Dinwiddie both struggled mightily, Kuz stepped up in a big way. Kuz finished with 22 points and five rebounds in the game, including two clutch three-pointers in […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are going through some growing pains at the moment. But the purple and gold alumni have been showing out for their new teams, including the oft-maligned Kyle Kuzma. Kuz was the butt of a handful of jokes as fell short of being the third star the Lakers needed […]

The Houston Rockets are in full rebuild mode. That doesn’t leave much room for a former All-Star recovering from injury like John Wall. But given John Wall’s gargantuan contract, it’s tough to find a suitable trade partner willing to take on an unsure quantity being paid superstar money. The Rockets aren’t disillusioned by their hand […]

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers knows a flop acting job when he sees one. According to him, that’s the stunt Kyle Rittenhouse pulled during his trial on Wednesday night. The Lakers star was vocal on the supposed melodramatics as he watched the proceedings from his own home.  “What tears????? I didn’t see one. […]

The growing disconnect between Marvin Bagley III and the Sacramento Kings has been brewing for a while now. The latest flare-up occurred during their latest game against the Phoenix Suns, where Bagley reportedly disobeyed the orders of head coach Luke Walton. According to a report from Kings reporter Sean Cunningham, Marvin Bagley was asked to […]

There was a very peculiar sequence with 3:39 left in the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets. LaMelo Ball got fouled with the Lakers in the penalty, which gifted him two free throws. But peep the box score and see that he ended up taking five total after three straight technical […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to live up to his Greek Freak moniker. The Milwaukee Bucks star reached yet another milestone that grants him a unique place in NBA history. The Bucks’ win over the Philadelphia 76ers was Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 600th game in the NBA. His careers totals in that span have never been replicated by anyone […]

After the intense flare-up that occurred between Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris during the Miami Heat-Denver Nuggets showdown on Monday night, punishments from the league were a foregone conclusion. The NBA released its verdict a day after the incident, with the Nuggets star getting slapped with a one-game suspension without pay for shoving Morris. The […]

Is Kevin Durant somehow better now? The Brooklyn Nets star is now 33-years-old, but is putting up one of the best seasons of his career. Steve Nash, however, doesn’t want to overdo it. Nash was adamant that working Kevin Durant too hard goes against what the team is hoping to build in Brooklyn – and […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is one of the most dominant two-way players in the league when he’s healthy. But that last bit has been the biggest caveat throughout his career. With the fact that Anthony Davis is injury-prone being hard to deny, some naysayers have labeled AD as soft because of his inability […]

On a night when Stephen Curry dropped 50 points, it was the skirmish between Nikola Jokic and Markieff Morris towards the end of Heat-Nuggets that dominated headlines on Tuesday night. With the Heat trailing by 17 points in the final few minutes, Keef dealt a hard foul against the Joker at center court. The Nuggets […]