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Joe Johnson may be a couple years removed from playing in the NBA, but the man can still hoop with the best of them. The former Brooklyn Nets and Atlanta Hawks All-Star just bagged the Big 3 MVP award for the 2nd consecutive year. At 40 years old, Johnson’s no spring chicken anymore. But when […]

Kanye West and Drake have both made headlines of late for the highly anticipated drops of their latest album Donda and Certified Lover Boy. Drake reportedly leaked one of Kanye’s unreleased tracks, which featured a not so savory diss targeting Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. A Kanye song entitled Life of the Party featuring Andre 3000 […]

There’s just one thing on top of any Golden State Warriors fan’s wishlist this year – a Klay Thompson bounce back season. Yes, another Warriors championship would be nice. One Stephen Curry MVP award to help his all-time argument is probably up there, too. Maybe even a shocking All-Star berth from either Andrew Wiggins or […]

Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors has revolutionized basketball as we know it. Count Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman as one person who isn’t a fan of the change. The Hall of Famer sat down with the Full Send podcast to speak his mind about a number of topics, including why he doesn’t watch the […]

NBA stars have been buzzing over Drake’s latest album drop entitled Certified Lover Boy, which includes Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry. The Warriors icon had a simple two-word reaction to the album right before its worldwide release. Congrats Bro! https://t.co/DlxaG1mDJk — Stephen Curry (@StephenCurry30) September 3, 2021 One reason in particular for the shoutout was […]

The Brooklyn Nets just traded away DeAndre Jordan to the Detroit Pistons for Jahlil Okafor. Given the other additions that they’ve made this offseason, the deal feels pretty inconsequential. The Nets added former NBA champion Patty Mills to bolster their guard rotation. They also signed former All-Star Paul Millsap and regained another one with a […]

Much has been said about the Los Angeles Lakers and the fact that their roster is older than sliced bread. LeBron James is hoping his squad filled with veteran-laden talent can sync up to win another title. But when a man that’s 70 years old is clowning your club for being too old, you know […]

The fact that the NBA resumes play in a bubble in Disneyworld feels like a fever dream a year later. While there were a handful of crazy stories that stemmed from that interesting time, one of the most memorable involved Lou Williams, who was playing for the Los Angeles Clippers at the time. Lou Williams […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are dead set on competing for another NBA championship next season. But for now, the King is having a blast recharging in the offseason. The Lakers star was seen hanging out with Diddy in Italy, where things quickly turned transformed from a quiet night into a live performance […]

Goran Dragic to the Dallas Mavericks felt like a foregone conclusion, based off the recent reports surrounding the former All-Star. However, the latest buzz reveals it might not be a done deal just yet. ESPN’s Jordan Schultz refuted the recent news that a buyout with current team, the Toronto Raptors, was imminent. “Contrary to reports, […]

On the basketball court, LaMelo Ball has swiftly become the face of the Charlotte Hornets. Off the court, the youngest Ball brother has been spotted getting cozy with a handful of different women. The 20-year-old Hornets star has most recently been linked to 32-year-old Instagram model Ana Montana. Recently posted pictures and IG stories with […]

3-time Super Bowl winner David Patten has tragically passed away. The former New England Patriots wide receiver was 47 years old. The news comes as an absolute shock to the NFL world. His former All-Pro teammate Richard Seymour sent out a heartfelt reaction upon hearing about Patten’s passing. heartbroken 💔 great man of God… lost […]

Rich Paul has been making more headlines than usual this past offseason. The power broker long associated with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been taken to court for mismanagement by his former client Nerlens Noel and has also been a visible figure in the ongoing trade discussions surrounding Klutch Sports client Ben Simmons. […]

With all the reports surrounding Ben Simmons and his future with the Philadelphia 76ers, his teammate Joel Embiid has remained vocal throughout. Embiid recently went on social media to call out reports claiming there was beef between him and his Sixers co-star. “Sources “Trust me bro”!! Stop using my name to push people’s agendas. I […]

The Golden State Warriors have been one of the teams most heavily linked to Ben Simmons this offseason. However, the latest reports indicate that talks with the Philadelphia 76ers never truly took shape like the rumors would have you believe. The latest piece from The Athletic’s Anthony Slater indicates Sixers president Daryl Morey came to […]

The Ben Simmons trade rumblings have gone on overdrive in the past week. The Philadelphia 76ers star has reportedly made his trade demands crystal clear, with the expectation that he won’t attend Sixers training camp. While it remains to be seen how things shake out in the coming weeks, there seems to be good odds […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are already facing an uphill battle next season with Kawhi Leonard on the sidelines. But the NBA scheduling gods aren’t doing them any favors, either. After a jam-packed NBA season last year, the Clippers have been given the most stretches wherein they’ll have to play five games in seven days. They’re […]

Aaron Rodgers has been very open with his gripes against the Green Bay Packers organization. But the quarterback has been clear that his frustrations lie with the front office and less on the actual members of the team, including coaches. Rodgers has shown a lot of love for Packers head coach Matt LaFleur throughout their […]

Once upon a time, the hiring of Rob Pelinka as the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers was seen as a bad move. There were a number of voices who were opposed to the Lakers’ Pelinka hire, for a variety of reasons. Even after LeBron James signed and the team swung a trade for […]

The writing is on the wall for Ben Simmons as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers – and it has been for quite some time now. But the latest reports have now suddenly roped in Tyrese Maxey into the equation, which makes zero sense for the Sixers. One oversized wrinkle is the fact that Maxey, […]

The news that the Patriots were letting go of quarterback Cam Newton definitely caught many off guard. However, it didn’t take long for New England to move on. The Patriots have now signed former Dallas Cowboys backup QB Garrett Gilbert to join their practice squad. The Patriots will be signing former Cowboys QB Garrett Gilbert […]

If there’s one guy who’s a bona fide Andre Iguodala fan, it’s Max Kellerman. Every Golden State Warriors has probably seen his epic “I want Iguodala!” claim on who he has taking the last shot with the universe on the line. No disrespect to Stephen Curry, but I’m taking the Warriors elder statesman every time […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are right in the thick of things as the deadline looms on a potential Ben Simmons trade. Whether Minnesota gets a deal done for Simmons or not is anybody’s guess at this point. But if they somehow find a way to pull it off, nobody’s going to benefit more than Karl-Anthony Towns. […]

With the latest bombshell report surrounding Ben Simmons, it’s looking more and more like the Philadelphia 76ers will be forced to move him before the NBA season begins. The Minnesota Timberwolves have long been mentioned as a possible destination for the All-Star. Could they be the team to pounce in the end? While the Timberwolves […]

We’re in the dead heat of the NBA offseason and vastly in search of an oasis of news. Ex-Brooklyn Nets guard Mike James has served up some water to quench our thirst for some buzz, at the expense of Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry. James was called out by several Warriors fans over arguing […]

Rajon Rondo is officially back with the Los Angeles Lakers. The high-IQ point guard answered a number of questions during his introductory press conference – including which player he’s excited to play alongside. Rondo was quick to the trigger when posed the question. “Carmelo,” the Lakers guard responded. Rajon Rondo and Carmelo Anthony have grown […]

Kyrie Irving vs. Stephen Curry has been a longstanding debate for years. Both the Golden State Warriors star and his Brooklyn Nets rival are widely considered as two of the most electrifying scorers in NBA history. The Warriors guard obviously holds an edge in shooting, as he does over everyone else on planet earth. But […]

The Golden State Warriors have long been linked to a potential Ben Simmons deal. However, not everyone in the front office is reportedly on board. Ben Simmons has given his ultimatum to the Philadelphia 76ers. He doesn’t want to be there. While that fact isn’t exactly shocking to hear, having him openly admit it, at […]

The Deshaun Watson trade saga has been one of the wildest roller coasters of the past year. But it looks like the Houston Texans are avoiding any loops for now. According to NFL insider Ian Rapoport, the Texans are holding on to Watson for the time being. “The Texans are not expected to trade QB […]

JR Smith has been all in on his new college experience. The former 2-Time NBA champion has traded morning shootarounds for academic papers as an officially enrolled student at North Carolina A&T. The scoring guard has been live tweeting a lot of his experiences, much to the delight of fans who just imagining an NBA […]

The Dallas Cowboys are getting Dak Prescott back this season. While there’s zero doubt about him leading the charge as the team’s franchise quarterback, the battle for who backs him up was certainly heated throughout the preseason. With the NFL season set to be underway, looks like the Cowboys have whittled down their options behind […]

LiAngelo Ball is on the cusp of making an NBA roster. While nothing’s for certain until he plays his first minute on the hardwood next season, the Charlotte Hornets certainly seem keen on giving him a fair shake. The path for Gelo Ball to get to this point has been littered with a few stumbling […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers are catching a lot of flak for being a roster filled with old heads. From Carmelo Anthony to Rajon Rondo, their players heydays were arguably a decade ago or more. But just how old are they in comparison to everyone else? Well, the list of oldest players in […]

Mac Jones or Cam Newton? That’s the burning question plaguing New England Patriots fans as the start of the season looms large.  If you ask Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, he claims the answer is still anybody’s guess. The Patriots coach addressed reporters after their preseason finale victory over the New York Giants. “No, we […]

YouTube star turned boxer Jake Paul just pulled off a win against another former MMA champion. Tyron Woodley was handed a loss in his first ever professional boxing match via a split decision in favor of Paul. While Jake Paul fought relatively well against Tyron Woodley, a handful of observers on Twitter called out the […]

For one night, Cleveland became the center of attention in the sporting world once again since LeBron James left for the Los Angeles Lakers. YouTuber turned boxer Jake Paul hosted his megafight against MMA fighter Tyron Woodley in Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The arena was absolutely rocking, and so […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans are forever indebted to the Memphis Grizzlies for one historic trade that altered their franchise. The Lakers’ acquisition of Pau Gasol still stands as one of the most impactful trades in NBA history. Yes, the exchange included future Hall of Famer Marc Gasol in the deal, but it was seen by […]

Draymond Green has and always will be the most fiery player in Golden State Warriors history. The outspoken forward speaks his mind at all times, but always commands respect when doing so. His Warriors teammate Mychal Mulder recounted his own experience being on the receiving end of one of Draymond Green’s infamous blow-ups. Via NBC […]

The moment Anthony Davis left the New Orleans Pelicans, his relationship with the franchise and its fanbase instantly became rocky. During his first game back in Louisiana, Anthony Davis received a chorus of boos from fans still stung by his departure. Anthony Davis introduced to the SKC as a starter tonight. Here was the fan […]