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Carmelo Anthony of the Los Angeles Lakers has been making the media rounds of late, appearing on various programs and podcast while dishing on everything Melo. The Lakers star’s latest appearance on the Million Dollaz Worth of Game podcast was eye-opening in that Melo revealed an ominous threat made against him by former NBA commissioner […]

New England Patriots head honcho Bill Belichick isn’t a man known to mince his words. That’s why his take on Zach Wilson after they curb-stomped the New York Jets was quite interesting to say the least. The Jets QB went 19-for-33 for 210 yards, while throwing four interceptions with zero touchdowns. But despite the rough […]

Carmelo Anthony may no longer be the superstar he once was at this point in his career, but his presence on the Los Angeles Lakers may prove to be invaluable. In the latest episode of Million Dollaz Worth Of Game podcast, Melo recently dished on the fated phone call between him and LeBron James to […]

The Seattle Seahawks lost their Week 2 matchup against the Tennessee Titans in absolutely brutal fashion. Strong safety Jamal Adams didn’t mince words on what caused their downfall. “We beat ourself,” said the Seahawks star. One particular play was against Adams himself. The Seahawks were penalized after a the play for Adams’ late hit on […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are working on their chemistry, starting with some team-building efforts off the court. Anthony Davis recently tied the knot, and of course superstar teammates LeBron James and Russell Westbrook were invited for the said occasion. King James and Russell Westbrook rode together on their way to AD’s big day. The Lakers […]

The Chicago Bulls come into next season with a bona fide superstar on the roster in Zach LaVine…’s new teammate Alex Caruso. The All-Star and the former Los Angeles Lakers favorite were spotted working out together, in what could be a very successful backcourt tandem for the Bulls this season. Check out the Bulls guards […]

Everything’s going wrong at the worst time for the San Diego Padres. They’ve lost seven of their last nine games, including the last two agains the St. Louis Cardinals, the very team they’re chasing in the Wild Card race. Tempers flared in the fifth inning of the Padres’ latest loss to the Cards. Fernando Tatis […]

It’s only a matter of time before Ben Simmons ultimately gets sent packing from the Philadelphia 76ers. The where and when, however, feel far from being resolved. The latest news is that the Sixers star may not show up for training camp at all, which the team can punish with a rather hefty fine. ESPN […]

Rumors have been swirling about Adele and her relationship with NBA powerbroker and LeBron James agent Rich Paul. With the pop singer’s latest Instagram post, the two seem to have gone IG official. Check out Adele’s latest photo set posted on Instagram, with a sneaky third photo of her with Paul. The simple heart emoji […]

Former Golden State Warriors center JaVale McGee has had one of the wildest career arcs in recent memory. He went from promising young talent with the Washington Wizards to ridiculed Shaqtin’-a-fool mascot in just a few years in the league. It wasn’t until his stint in the Bay Area with Stephen Curry and the gang […]

Manny Pacquiao is set to face his most daunting challenge yet. The boxing legend has declared his intention to run for president of the Republic of the Philippines in the nation’s coming 2022 elections. Pacquiao made a strong commitment to the Filipino people as he gave his acceptance speech, staking his campaign on his desire […]

Oklahoma City Thunder fans still vividly recall their first game last season. At very least, they remember final possession. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had the ball in his hands with the game on the line against the Charlotte Hornets. With the score dead even at 107 and just seconds remaining on the game clock, SGA made his […]

Los Angeles Dodgers fans always knew that Max Scherzer was good after year-round matchups against the Washington Nationals. But it’s hard to imagine he’d be THIS good. However, Max Scherzer’s epic run with the Dodgers thus far isn’t just about getting more attention from a bigger market. Trea Turner, his longtime teammate on the Nationals, […]

San Antonio Spurs icon David Robinson was one of the most dominant centers back in the NBA nineties. That’s why when Shaquille O’Neal came into his own, matchups between the two became appointment viewing. A rumored beef slowly started simmering between the two throughout their battles, which was even laid out nicely in SB Nation […]

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Mike Wright Jr. was slapped with a three-game suspension for hitting Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani. Safe to say manager Tony La Russa was not happy about it. The play in question was during the top of the 9th inning two outs and Ohtani as the potential last batter. […]

The Denver Broncos took Week 1 comfortably against the New York Giants. Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was a big reason why. Bridgewater threw for 264 yards, connecting on 28 of 36 attempts which led to two Broncos touchdowns. The strong performance drew some pretty eye-opening praise from All-Pro linebacker Von Miller. “I haven’t felt that in […]

Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers picked up the W in their Week 1 matchup against the Washington Football Team. Going 2-0 is going to be a tall task as they take on the Dallas Cowboys and young star of their own in Micah Parsons. The Chargers QB spoke candidly about the Cowboys rookie, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers undoubtedly have the widest gap in terms of offseason projections around the league. Some see them as the clear favorites, with two former MVPs in LeBron James and Russell Westbrook, plus a perennial contender in Anthony Davis joining forces with a veteran supporting cast. But others are more astutely noting the […]

The New York Giants are 0-2 to start the year. The result may be through misfortune, given the debacle known as their Week 2 loss against the Washington Football Team, but the record isn’t much surprise to anyone. If you ask former Pro Bowl offensive lineman Mark Schlereth, it’s the mediocre run game that’s held […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have made a resurgence as an NBA contender following the end of the Lob City era. The two men at the center of it all are team owner Steve Ballmer and executive Jerry West. West has worked close-hand with Ballmer over the years. The logo had nothing but admiration for the […]

Kawhi Leonard is well known for his quiet demeanor and cryptic attitude, both on and off the court. He was the same old Kawhi during the Los Angeles Clippers’ groundbreaking ceremony for their new arena, but his choice of apparel went off tangent from his usual brand. The Clippers star was seen rocking a hoodie […]

Klay Thompson is nearing his highly-anticipated return for the Golden State Warriors this season. While it remains to be seen how much of the old Klay we’ll see, most experts are optimistic that he’ll still be able to play at a high level. The Warriors star suffered two consecutive injuries in a row, a torn […]

Sha’Carri Richardson has been making headlines the past few months, which has clearly caught the attention of the fastest man on the planet Usain Bolt. Usain Bolt was recently asked about what he would tell Sha’Carri Richardson if given the chance. The eight-time Olympic gold medalist didn’t mince words on the subject. Via The New […]

LeBron James is tired of the endless offseason workout clips. The Los Angeles Lakers star recently took to Twitter to express his frustrations on the subject. Why do so many ball players work on stuff they are never going to use in the game?? Seriously question. Annoys me a tad. 🤔 — LeBron James (@KingJames) […]

Stephen Curry has forever changed the way the game of basketball as we know it is played. The Golden State Warriors star has revolutionized the modern game by showcasing just how important the three-point shot is, especially when you’re the best to ever attempt it. However, the three-point movement wasn’t the only thing he brought […]

The dust has settled on NBA free agency, and DeMarcus Cousins has yet to find a home. The big man last played for the Los Angeles Clippers but hasn’t been able to latch onto a roster. Now it appears he’s drawing some massive interest from teams in China. Reports have surfaced on multiple CBA clubs […]

The Chicago Bulls have been perennially mediocre throughout Zach LaVine’s three-year stint with the team. There’s good reason to think they’ll be much better next season. The Bulls’ offseason overhaul couldn’t have come at a better time, as Zach LaVine is on the final year of his contract with an extension yet to be signed. […]

Scottie Barnes hasn’t even played a game yet for the Toronto Raptors, and yet he’s already endeared himself to the fan base. He’s a hard face to miss, given that he’s always beaming and ready to light up the room with his seemingly endless amount of energy. That demeanor of his applies both on and […]

Nikola Jokic is the engine that makes the Denver Nuggets go. He’s been that for about five years now and shows no signs of slowing down. Michael Porter Jr., however, didn’t get the memo. The talented forward sat down with J.J. Redick on The Old Man and the Three podcast, where he talked about a host […]

The Houston Rockets are going young. With the clear youth movement the franchise is heading towards, they’ve recently made it clear that they’re looking to part ways with former All-Star guard John Wall. But he’s not the only Rockets veteran looking seemingly out of place in Houston. Longtime sixth man Eric Gordon is in the […]

Didi Gregorius is having a nightmare season with the Philadelphia Phillies. The veteran shortstop attributed part of it to certain after-effects from his COVID-19 vaccine. Gregorius spoke out candidly to Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer about his ongoing struggles, and how his COVID-19 vaccine has played a role in them. “Some people say it’s […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are finally slated to distance themselves from their in-city rival Lakers. Well, physically at least. The Clips are set to move into their own arena, dubbed the Intuit Dome, by the 2024-25 NBA season. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer spoke at length about their move, as reported by ClutchPoints’ own Tomer Azarly. […]

The Green Bay Packers wet the bed in their opening week matchup against the New Orleans Saints, which had critics circling around Aaron Rodgers. The quarterback was surprisingly laid back in his postgame comments about the defeat, which was perceived as apathy by some after his drama-filled offseason. The Packers star explained his mood, reiterating […]

Steven Adams is now a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. While he seems like a perfect fit for the grit and grind mentality they wish to embody over there, he admits there may still be lingering animosity from battles of yesteryear. The newest Grizzlies big man recently spoke candidly about his possible tarnished reputation in […]

Damian Lillard is many things – a loyal franchise face, an All-NBA talent, and one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. But when it comes to winning titles, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green has him beat. That’s why Damian Lillard wasn’t used to the champagne celebration after Team USA won their gold medal […]

The New York Giants just took defeat right out of the jaws of victory. With a field goal deciding the winner of their Week 2 matchup, it was somehow defensive end Dexter Lawrence that decided the game. The Giants linebacker jumped offside right before Washington Football Team kicker Dustin Hopkins missed the go-ahead field goal, […]

The Golden State Warriors look poised to compete for a title this season. It’s a virtual re-do from last season, when they looked ready to do the same. They nearly had a championship-caliber center join their cause too. 3-time All-Star Marc Gasol was reportedly ready to join Golden State last season, according to Warriors reporter […]

Ben Simmons and the Philadelphia 76ers seem to be playing a very publicized game of chicken. But given that it’s one man against a billion-dollar organization, it’s tough to see Simmons getting his way in the end. This especially given that the Sixers have a huge trump card over their All-Star- they control his salary. […]

Most Wizards fans still vividly recall the moment they heard about the Russell Westbrook trade. Not the one with the Los Angeles Lakers from just over a month ago – but the one that brought him to Washington in the first place. I was personally in utter disbelief. Beyond losing long-standing face of the franchise John Wall, […]