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The Washington Wizards are likely to be without Rui Hachimura to start training camp. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Wizards forward is reportedly away from the team for personal reasons. Wizards forward Rui Hachimura is out indefinitely with an excused absence (personal reasons), sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Wizards training camp begins Tuesday. — […]

Ben Simmons has his mind made up. Not even a cross-country trip via private jet from the rest of the Philadelphia 76ers is apparently going to convince him to stay with the team. According to the latest report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Simmons has spurned his teammates from visiting him in California for any […]

The Philadelphia Eagles got some good news from the COVID-19 front. Tight end Zach Ertz was taken off the COVID-19 reserve list and is set to take the field in their Week 3 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. NFL insider Ian Rapoport broke the good news on the Eagles star: COVID-19 news for Monday night: […]

Cody Bellinger’s season from hell continues. The Los Angeles Dodgers star suffered a rib fracture that placed him on the IL, his third trip there this season. The Dodgers have placed Cody Bellinger on the injured list with a left rib fracture. This is Bellinger's third time on the IL this season. — Kyle Glaser […]

The billion-dollar lawsuit hovering over the NFL and its Los Angeles Rams franchise is set to go to trial in January. The city of St. Louis filed the case back in 2017 over claims that the league had violated the guidelines it set on relocation, benefiting from the move despite alienating one of its longstanding […]

Much is to be expected of the Golden State Warriors next season, and a lot of that falls on the shoulders of one Stephen Curry. But as the season is still weeks away, Curry has taken the time this offseason to engage in his other athletic passion – golf. As the Warriors star attended the […]

The Sacramento Kings have long been linked as a frontrunner in the trade sweepstakes for Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons. They’ve consistently ranked as one of the top destinations for Simmons among various sportsbooks and also check the California team box that he seems to desperately want from his next club. However, based on Kings […]

Rudy Gobert is looking massive. The Utah Jazz center recently posted a workout photo on Instagram looking like he’s added on loads of muscle in the offseason. Check out the Jazz star literally flexing his muscles below:   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Rudy Gobert (@rudygobert27) In a recent interview […]

Most fans are buzzing about the Los Angeles Lakers’ newest addition Russell Westbrook, and for good reason. But even without him, LA was poised to win the title last season had Anthony Davis not gotten injured. With a shiny new toy in town, the spotlight has been taken away from Anthony Davis just a tad, […]

The Chicago Bulls made some major moves this offseason. But so did their franchise player Zach LaVine. The Bulls star changed his representation ahead of his next contract, joining the Klutch Sports stable alongside LeBron James and power broker Rich Paul. The Los Angeles Lakers star even welcomed LaVine on Twitter after the move. Welcome […]

Carl Nassib has made his impact felt on the field for the Las Vegas Raiders. The defensive end came up large for the team in their epic Week 1 showdown against the Baltimore Ravens. Nassib made headlines after he stripped star QB Lamar Jackson, forcing a fumble to secure the overtime victory for the Raiders. […]

Utah Jazz Twitter had a field day – but it wasn’t for any trade speculation or offseason move. Jordan Clarkson was interviewed by a reporter totally clueless on who he was. KUTV reporter Hayley Crombleholme might have gotten a pass if the topic of the interview was something totally unrelated to basketball, like Klay Thompson’s […]

Myles Garrett wants his Cleveland Browns teammates to get on his level. The former number one overall pick wasn’t playing around when talking about the wasted opportunities his squad is leaving on the field. The Browns defensive end said he was ‘frustrated’ that he’s garnering a ton of attention from his opponents, leading to double-teams […]

It’s official. Andrew Wiggins has been denied religious exemption from San Francisco’s city vaccination mandate. The Golden State Warriors star either has to get the COVID-19 vaccine or face the consequences that come with refusing it. The NBA released a statement on its denial of the Warriors forward. Via Reuters: “The NBA has reviewed and […]

After making the NBA Finals the season prior, it was championship or bust for the Miami Heat last season. Instead, Jimmy Butler, Bam Adebayo and Co. fell to Giannis Antetokounmpo and the eventual champion Milwaukee Bucks – the team they demolished in the playoffs the season prior. Adebayo was vocal on how their shortcomings have […]

The New York Jets didn’t expect Zach Wilson to set the league on fire right away. But fans probably expected more from him through his first two weeks in the NFL. Things couldn’t have been worse for the Jets QB in Week 2. Facing fellow rookie Mac Jones who was drafted several spots below him, […]

Tom Brady hasn’t just turned back the clock. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback has thrown the clock into the quantum realm, distorting the idea of time itself. The Buccaneers have started off the season 2-0 with Tom Brady flaming hot in those first two contests. His run has the Bucs in the midst of a […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have as much to work on off the court as they do on it this season. There’s no question that they have the talent to win it all. But how they’re able to communicate their roles and coax the necessary sacrifices from one another will be a vital part of their […]

The Carolina Panthers have been the surprise team of the season thus far, sporting an immaculate 3-0 record. But their latest win comes at the price of a potentially serious Christian McCaffrey injury. Christian McCaffrey has been ruled OUT for the rest of #TNF with a hamstring injury, per FOX #KeepPounding https://t.co/ScfHUjMUSO — Sports Illustrated […]

If Vince Carter were still playing in the NBA today, he’d be the perfect veteran addition to the Los Angeles Lakers given their penchant for aging stars. Lakers coach Frank Vogel made a recent appearance on the Lakeshow podcast, where he revealed that people aren’t shy to remind him his team is old. "I'm not asked, […]

Cassandra Peterson, most known for playing the horror hostess character Elvira in the 1980s, dropped a shocking revelation against NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain. Prior to the release of her latest memoir, she spoke out to People Magazine about the sexual assault she endured at the hands of Wilt Chamberlain. Via People: “Why didn’t I try to […]

The Lakers made their big offseason splash to acquire Russell Westbrook. But nothing is truly official until it gets painted on a larger than life mural in Los Angeles. The Lakers trio finally got their wall art recognition with a masterpiece along Avalon Boulevard. Check out the sweet design below: City of Stars 🤩 New […]

Karl-Anthony Towns may not be directly involved in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ recent drama, but he’s undoubtedly the primary stakeholder. Timberwolves president Gersson Rosas is now gone, leaving the team in flux as they continue their rebuild. This obviously has raised concerns about the status of Karl-Anthony Towns. The two-time All-Star sent out a tweet of […]

The Washington Wizards no longer have Russell Westbrook. But on the flip side, they finally have quality depth surrounding superstar Bradley Beal. One interesting decision to make was at the center spot. The trade to acquire Daniel Gafford worked out tremendously for the Wizards last season. His chemistry with Russell Westbrook was reminiscent of Brodie’s […]

The Timberwolves have let go of team president Gersson Rosas. Now that the man is out of office, the secrets have slowly been leaking out of the sinking ship that was his tenure in Minnesota. The alleged transgressions have ranged far and wide, from the way he handled firings to his actual rosters decisions such […]

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was fully deserving of the NBA MVP award last season. One of the biggest reasons was the extent of his availability. The Joker hasn’t missed a game in the last two seasons, despite both of them being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Jokic has played in nearly 96% of his […]

Gersson Rosas is done in Minnesota as the Timberwolves president was dismissed from the team in a shocking move just ahead of training camp. In the bombshell piece dropped by Jon Krawczynski and Shams Charania of The Athletic, detailing the events that led to the firing, one particular Rosas move kept popping up—the Timberwolves trade […]

Part of the mystery that is Nikola Jokic has a lot to do with his physique. The Denver Nuggets franchise player is a tad pudgy and looks awkward on the court despite being utterly dominant on the box score. But it looks like the Nuggets star is flipping the script on his fitness. Nikola Jokic […]

Russell Westbrook hasn’t even been a Los Angeles Laker for more than two months, and yet he has already gone full Hollywood. And no, he’s not starring in Space Jam 3. The Lakers guard is producing a documentary with Showtime centered around his own rise, from high school prospect to future NBA MVP. The documentary […]

The Sacramento Kings haven’t made the NBA playoffs in 15 years. Davion Mitchell hasn’t even been there for one, but he already wants to change that. In a recent sit down with reporters, Mitchell recently spoke out about helping the Kings end their longstanding playoff drought. Via Marina Drab of Sactown Royalty: “I feel like […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have already built a dream team that would have been the greatest of all time in 2011. But it seems as though LeBron James and Co. aren’t done yet. The Lakers are rumored to be setting up a workout with former Golden State Warriors star and Stephen Curry’s original “Splash Brother,” […]

The Portland Trail Blazers fan base has been through a lot recently. Damian Lillard hasn’t formally requested for a trade just yet, but his fealty to the franchise seems to be at the lowest point that it’s ever been. But it’s far from lowest point in their recent history. Every Blazers fan remembers the true […]

Ben Simmons is reportedly holding out entirely from playing nice with the Philadelphia 76ers, with an outright refusal to attend training camp and zero plans to suit up for the team ever again, according to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. ESPN Sources: Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Ben Simmons will not report for opening of training camp next […]

DeAndre Jordan and Jarrett Allen, the two main big men on the Brooklyn Nets roster to start last season, are long gone. That leaves a huge hole on the team for a defensive-minded rim-protector. Head coach Steve Nash believes that third-year player Nic Claxton could be that guy. Nash spoke out about Claxton during his […]

The Golden State Warriors have long been tied to a Ben Simmons trade ever since his the Philadelphia 76ers began shopping him around the league. On paper, it makes sense. Golden State, with two of the greatest shooters of all-time in Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, could make up for his lack of an outside […]

The Malika Andrews takeover has begun. The rising star reporter is set to host ESPN’s new studio show entitled NBA Today. The new offering will virtually be replacing The Jump, which was previously hosted by Rachel Nichols. Malika Andrews took to Twitter with a simple 3-word reaction, then later on followed up with a more […]

Get hyped, Los Angeles Lakers fans – Russell Westbrook is now shooting like Stephen Curry. At least, that’s what it looks like from his offseason workout clips. Check out the Lakers point guard scorching the nets in his recent workout: But of course, as has been the case with Ben Simmons after every offseason, it […]

JJ Redick has swished his last triple in the NBA. The sweet shooting guard announced his retirement from the game of basketball. The news of JJ Redick’s retirement was reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, with Redick posting a video announcing the decision shortly after. After 15 seasons in the NBA, JJ Redick announced his retirement […]

The doom and gloom was creeping in on the Green Bay Packers franchise in the first half of their Week 2 matchup against the Detroit Lions. After getting blown out of the water in Week 1, Aaron Rodgers and his men never led before halftime against a Lions team that they were heavily favored to […]