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Isaiah Thomas has been desperate for another shot at the NBA level. The former All-Star has reportedly worked out in private with a couple of teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers. In one of IT’s recent interviews with ESPN’s Malika Andrews, he all but confirmed that he was auditioning for a spot on the Lakers […]

Chicago Bears are hoping that rookie quarterback Justin Fields is the answer to their prayers to the football gods. The franchise has achieved minimal success in the last few years, nay, decades and Fields is another shot at breaking that trend. But the Bears rookie isn’t rushing things just yet, and he implores the same […]

A lot has been made of the Los Angeles Lakers additions this offseason. The list of names is pretty star-studded, with Russell Westbrook, Carmelo Anthony, and Dwight Howard bringing in multiple All-Star appearances. Kent Bazemore may not have been as splashy of a signing as the rest of the Lakers’ free agency recruitment class, but […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have become the odds-on favorite to come out of the loaded Western Conference. When you have LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, and Anthony Davis, that comes as no surprise. But Lakers assistant coach Phil Handy, who’s been alongside LeBron James since his second stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, warns that it’s way […]

While LaMelo and Lonzo Ball entered the NBA as highly touted draft picks, LiAngelo Ball is out here trying to get a shot with the Charlotte Hornets. But it appears his hard work is getting noticed around the league. The middle Ball brother has a believer in at least one star player – Jayson Tatum. […]

Zach Wilson has had an up close and personal look at what Aaron Rodgers is like behind the scenes. The Green Bay Packers and New York Jets held a joint practice and eventually faced off in week 2 of the NFL preseason. But the Packers’ NFL MVP has also kept a watchful eye on the […]

LaMelo Ball has proven to be a versatile player on the court in his first season with the Charlotte Hornets. After seeing the NBA 2K ratings that have recently been released, it sounds like Melo has plans to expand his game off the court as well as a 2K advisor of sorts. Ball’s Hornets teammate […]

There was no jaw-dropping moment in Manny Pacquiao’s loss to Yurdenis Ugas. There was no shock knockdown like the one from Juan Manuel Marquez. There was no controversial split decision, just like the one against Timothy Bradley that ended Pacquiao’s nearly seven-year run of invincibility. Manny Pacquiao, 42 years of age, was simply outclassed by […]

Golden State Warriors fans all remember the words Patrick Beverley allegedly said to Stephen Curry during a regular season game back in 2019. “You had the last five years. The next five years are mine,” Beverley was said to have muttered to Curry during a game against the Warriors. Now that Beverley has been traded away […]

Carmelo Anthony undoubtedly has his best chance at a title this season, but had it not been for Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, he might not be on the Los Angeles Lakers right now, or in the NBA at all for that matter. That sobering fact was not lost on Melo, who was […]

Errol Spence Jr. had August 21 as the date he’d take out one of boxing’s greatest legends in Manny Pacquiao. While the boxing icon did fall, it wasn’t him throwing the punches. That’s why to see Yordenis Ugas take Manny Pacquiao the distance and secure the unanimous decision win was probably a heartbreaking moment. Ugas […]

Yordenis Ugas just shocked the boxing world by defeating Manny Pacquiao. The Cuban boxer was an injury replacement for Errol Spence Jr. on 11 days notice, and took advantage of the opportunity of a lifetime by upsetting a boxing legend via unanimous decision. Yordenis Ugás beats Manny Pacquiao by UD. Congratulations 🔥🥊 #AndStill WBA Welterweight […]

Does your favorite NBA team need a veteran like Rajon Rondo? If so, you may be in luck. The Memphis Grizzlies may not have him in their future plans. The Los Angeles Clippers had sent Rajon Rondo packing to Memphis alongside Daniel Oturu and Patrick Beverley in a cost-cutting move. The Grizzlies have already gone […]

Dak Prescott has been through a lot in the process of trying to get back on the field for the Dallas Cowboys, but his biggest burden to bear remains off it. Dak’s brother, Jace, had tragically passed away last year due to suicide. The Cowboys star woke up in his room on April 23, 2020, […]

It’s only been a few weeks since the NBA Draft and Jalen Green has already been making his presence felt. The Houston Rockets’ second-overall pick was a force at NBA Summer League, both for his play and his off-court style. Jalen Green just added some more gasoline to fire up his drip game. The Rockets […]

The Dallas Cowboys want nothing more than to have star quarterback Dak Prescott back on the field and full healthy this coming season. While the former seems like a foregone conclusion, it’s the latter that Cowboys fans have to worry about. The latest soundbite from ESPN’s Adam Schefter only heightens their fears. The trusted NFL […]

After years of speculation, Kemba Walker is finally a New York Knick. The former All-Star guard is now hoping resuscitate his dimming star in the Big Apple. But with Derrick Rose already the incumbent star guard with the Knicks, could things get frosty between the two? Based on Kemba Walker’s recent words on Derrick Rose, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are a dark horse team to make some noise this season. It feels as though that’s been the offseason sentiment for every year that Zion Williamson has been in the league. Could this third time really be the charm for the young Pels? Yes, they lost Lonzo Ball in free agency […]

Boston Celtics icon Bill Russell is moving on from his lovely Mercer Island home of nearly 50 years. Not only will the next owner of the home get a fantastic residence owner by an NBA legend, they’ll also get a little something from Russell himself. The Celtics star is leaving behind a small parting gift, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers just went all-in on the face of their franchise Joel Embiid, locking him up to a massive four-year, $196 million extension that keeps him locked down until the 2026-27 season. There’s no argument that Joel Embiid isn’t worth every penny. The Cameroonian finished as the 1st runner-up for the Most Valuable Player […]

We’re in the midst of the dog days of the NBA offseason, and that means endless speculation up until opening tip. The Los Angeles Lakers, as they are wont to do, have become the biggest topic of discussion thanks to their latest additions in LeBron James’ latest quest for a title. His former teammates, however, […]

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors is no stranger to beefing with current and former NBA players. The man just recently concluded an interview with Kevin Durant which hinges on their own beef as teammates a couple years back. That’s probably why Kendrick Perkins, a known pot stirrer himself, picked the unabashed Warriors star […]

The long wait is over. CM Punk is back. The smooth-talking wrestling icon made his triumphant return to the ring after weeks of rumblings surrounding a deal with All Elite Wrestling. It’s only fitting since CM Punk made his AEW debut in Chicago that he paid homage to another legend who was known for coming […]

The Golden State Warriors have been without Klay Thompson for two full seasons. While that’s reason enough to want him back on the court as soon as possible, it’s an even bigger argument to take their sweet time with their sweet-shooting All-Star. That seems to be the plan, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. The Warriors […]

LeBron James is no longer that best player in the NBA. There, I said it. But the Los Angeles Lakers star certainly thinks he still is, or should at least be in the running. ESPN recently released results from a poll of anonymous NBA executives and scouts, asking them a handful of questions about the […]

Ben Simmons has been an enigma for the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason. The trade rumors around the Sixers star have been virtually endless, and that has created an obvious strain on his relationship with the team. That’s why Simmons had reportedly cut contact with the Sixers’ brass as the speculation continued to heat up in […]

The Toronto Raptors’ relationship with DeMar DeRozan has been quite complicated. The franchise won a championship, but they had to sacrifice DeRozan in the Kawhi Leonard trade to do it. In the process, Kyle Lowry has become the greatest Raptor in franchise history in the eyes of many. DeRozan was arguably better than Lowry during […]

The Los Angeles Rams and Las Vegas Raiders caused quite a commotion in a simple practice. The two sides held a joint practice that ended in a brawl, forcing Vegas head coach Jon Gruden to pull the plug early. Big brawl breaks out…Gruden yells, To the Bus! And that should do it for joint practice. […]

If we’re counting accolades, the Los Angeles Lakers have a completely stacked roster with multiple future Hall of Famers. With their addition of an 8-time All-Star, they’re setting up for a huge bounce back season. But that’s not Russell Westbrook or Carmelo Anthony, that’s Dwight Howard. Howard has fallen very far off his once lofty […]

LeBron James made it clear last season he was not a fan of the play-in tournament. The Los Angeles Lakers star’s reaction to the playoff before the playoff drew polarizing responses around the NBA. LeBron James on the play-in tournament: "Whoever came up with that s— needs to be fired" — Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May […]

The NBA commissioner needs to be as impartial as it gets when it comes to the franchises he oversees. Adam Silver has definitely been that, but he’s always been a New York Knicks fan at heart. Silver grew up in New York and would catch Knicks games alongside his father at Madison Square Garden. Back […]

Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets is no stranger to speaking his mind. In his latest sit down with former Golden State Warriors teammate Draymond Green, KD revealed exactly why his opinion of the media changed drastically. Durant star admits that he used to have members of the media on a pedestal. But as the […]

Isaiah Thomas made headlines after his astounding 81-point performance at the Seattle Pro-Am circuit. The buzz that his play generated eventually got him some looks on the NBA radar, including a rumored workout with the Los Angeles Lakers. IT spoke out to Malika Andrews on The Jump to talk about where he’s at both mentally […]

The Phoenix Suns already tasted the bitter agony of rejection during the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. Now Jae Crowder allegedly just took yet another L. The Suns forward was caught sliding into the DM’s of a certain Instagram model. But instead of getting a flirtatious message right back, his attempt to hook up […]

Aaron Rodgers has seemingly wielded all the power he has over the Green Bay Packers in recent weeks. From his lengthy standoff from joining the team until the last minute, to his testy press conference upon his arrival, Rodgers has flexed his proverbial (and probably his literal) muscles at the Packers brass he’s been at […]

The Antetokounmpo family is having its moment. First it was Giannis Antetokounmpo being named the NBA MVP, not once but twice. Then it was Kostas Antetokounmpo winning a championship ring during his stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. Giannis followed that up with a ring of his own this past season with the Milwaukee Bucks, […]

LaMelo Ball has been making the headlines recently for reasons other than basketball. The Charlotte Hornets rookie made a controversial statement dissing the need to go to school that he later had to clarify. He probably ticked off a few educators with his take, and now he might have some angry Denver Nuggets fans hitting […]

LaMelo Ball looks poised to be the next big thing. The Charlotte Hornets guard won the Rookie of the Year award and has shown flashes of star potential in his first season. But once upon a time it was his older brother Lonzo who was the talk of the league and a prized top 3 […]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers star Tom Brady is an ageless wonder. The man was the starting quarterback for the winning Super Bowl team in his age-43 season. This offseason, he’s admittedly working on getting people to join him.. sort of. The Buccaneers QB starred in a hilarious commercial for Madden, where he put his super recruiter […]