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Jayson Tatum didn’t endear himself to the referee community after Monday night’s game. The Boston Celtics forward drew the first ever ejection of his career against the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden. He didn’t mince words during the postgame press conference, either. The Celtics star was asked about the officiating and his eventual […]

Seattle Supersonics fans have been waiting with bated breath for the NBA to push through with a league expansion. While it appears more like a “when” than an “if” at this point, the Sonics’ apparently face stiff competition for one of the likely two upcoming team slots. Seattle and Las Vegas are seen as “obvious” […]

Jayson Tatum isn’t one to lose his cool too often. The Boston Celtics star couldn’t hold in his frustration on Monday night, getting ejected as his team couldn’t keep up in a 109-94 loss to the New York Knicks in Madison Square Garden. Tatum had already been called for a technical foul earlier in the […]

It wasn’t a great day to be a Dallas Mavericks fan on Sunday night. Luka Doncic and co.’s 111-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers was already tough on its face, but the manner in which they lost made it all the more excruciating. At one point, the Mavs were up 48-21 on the visiting […]

Chauncey Billups has been around the block in the NBA. He’s spent two decades in the league both as a player and coach, but he’s never seen anything like what Damian Lillard did on Sunday night. The Portland Trail Blazers point guard etched his name in the history books with his 71-point torching of the […]

The Chicago Bears hold the 2023 NFL Draft’s most coveted selection for a talent pool with several quarterback prospects worth taking a swing at. With the team’s commitment to incoming third-year QB Justin Fields, it’s no surprise that the NFL rumor mill is rife with buzz that general manager Ryan Poles is fielding several calls […]

New Yorkers love a lopsided scoreboard in favor of the Knicks for two reasons. First, that means the team is most likely adding another win to their season tally. But second and more importantly, it means the fans can goad Tom Thibodeau into playing Derrick Rose again. Rose has been in Thibs’ doghouse for a […]

LeBron James will now officially be known as Savannah James’ husband. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar probably wouldn’t disagree given how much he adores his gorgeous wife. There’s nothing wrong with a little public display of affection, but the 4-time MVP might have been a little too brazen with his latest comment. Savannah James caught […]

Jayson Tatum didn’t want any overtime. The Boston Celtics All-Star stopped on a dime and pulled up for a nasty top-of-the-key triple to seal the win over the Sixers in Philadelphia. Check out the clutch shot below, including Joel Embiid’s unreal full-court heave to tie the game that was just a split second too late. […]

Devin Booker is well on his way to cementing his legacy for the Phoenix Suns. On Friday night, he passed a fellow Suns icon to add to his franchise resume. With his first and only three-pointer on the night against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Booker moved past Nash for most three-pointers in Suns history. Devin […]

NBA player turned media rising star JJ Redick was caught in a firestorm after his recent take on Larry Bird that drew the ire of Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins. The Atlanta Hawks icon was asked about Redick allegedly claiming that the physicality Larry Bird endured during his era may be overstated. However, the point […]

If you told a Los Angeles Lakers fan that neither LeBron James nor Anthony Davis would score more than 13 points against the Golden State Warriors and D’Angelo Russell wouldn’t play more than nine minutes, they’d ask by how many LA lost by. Instead, Malik Beasley led the charge as the Lakers’ newfound depth flexed […]

Yes, Stephen Curry wasn’t playing. Yes, it was only one game. But for one glorious Los Angeles night against the defending champion Golden State Warriors, the Lakers looked like the team fans hoped they would be in their 124-111 win. The 13-point difference made the game look closer than it was, as the Lakers led […]

The Los Angeles Angels get another chance to find success with Albert Pujols. This time, his age and declining on-field play aren’t going to be factors as he’ll be serving more of an advisory role for the post-retirement service agreement he has with LA. Perhaps the best aspect of Pujols’ new role on the team […]

It’s been mostly good news from the San Francisco 49ers on Brock Purdy’s prospects to start off next season. While that still could be the case, his initial elbow surgery date just got postponed and the worst-case scenario for Purdy still exists. Niners fans know better than to expect a clean bill of health from […]

Bradley Beal has been one of the few All-Stars to resist moving to another team late in his career. The Washington Wizards guard is currently in his 11th season with the franchise that drafted him. Washington entered the NBA All-Star right break in the middle of the East standings, two games below .500. The Wizards […]

The NBA All-Star Weekend has come and gone. While it had its moments, most of which having Mac McClung involved, the early returns on viewership for the events won’t be easy to swallow for Adam Silver. The 2023 iteration of the NBA All-Star Game hit absolute rock bottom in viewership, according to data compiled by […]

What does it take to become the Most Valuable Player in the NBA? The criteria behind the NBA’s MVP award are highly subjective with multiple factors coming into play. One that’s been talked about a lot amidst the load management era is how heavily a player’s overall games played total weighs into all this. Back-to-back […]

Eric Bieniemy has been making headlines once again. Last season’s Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator threw his hat in the coaching carousel ring and wound up taking a lateral move as the Washington Commanders’ OC. His lack of head coaching opportunities has sparked debate on his qualifications, with former players backing him while some, namely […]

UPDATE: Brock Purdy’s surgery has been postponed. The San Francisco 49ers QB, whose original schedule was for Wednesday, February 22, will go under the knife in March instead due to “inflammation”. #49ers QB Brock Purdy today visited Dr. Keith Meister, who recommended postponing surgery because of ongoing inflammation in Purdy’s elbow, per sources. They’ll reconvene in […]

The Chicago Bulls have made a definitive decision on Lonzo Ball this season. The point guard will sit out the rest of the way to recover from his injury, which has kept him on the sidelines for over a year. It’s a punch in the gut for Bulls fans who have been hoping for his […]

Anthony Edwards isn’t exactly humble – and why would he be? The Minnesota Timberwolves guard was the first pick in his draft and is one of the rising stars of the NBA. He just got his first All-Star nod and is currently getting his first taste of being a first-option on a team with playoff […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is in the midst of a breakout campaign that has his Oklahoma City Thunder playing much better than most predicted entering the season. But don’t tell that to Toronto Raptors fans who are still holding out hope that the budding Canadian star finds his way home, one way or another. His latest comments […]

For one night, Mac McClung was the talk of the NBA after dominating the Slam Dunk Contest. Perhaps more important than the money or the clout: he’s never had a better shot of making the league. It’s a huge stepping stone given that even Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey was hyping him up after the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is an absolute treasure. For as much as the Greek Freak is a killer on the court, he just exudes the same amount of wholesome energy off of it. The Milwaukee Bucks forward’s reactions during the NBA Slam Dunk Contest were the latest examples. The Bucks star was one of the many NBA […]

Kevin Love is now officially heading to the Miami Heat. After being linked to the South Beach side following his buyout with the Cleveland Cavaliers, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski confirms that it’s now coming to fruition. “After clearing waivers, Kevin Love plans to sign with the Miami Heat, his agent Jeff Schwartz of @Excelbasketball tells ESPN.” […]

Kyrie Irving once again dropped a polarizing quote (what’s new?) that lit NBA Twitter on fire. The Dallas Mavericks point guard gave his thoughts on the widely used and oft-criticized term “load management” and how it has allegedly “dehumanized” NBA players who’ve been associated with the label. Irving claimed that the term “load management” has […]

The popularity of the NBA Slam Dunk Contest has waned immensely in recent seasons. At least for one night, Mac McClung put the event on the map once again. His jaw-dropping display even had Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry singing his praises. All 4 of Mac McClung's dunks from the NBA dunk contest… […]

Mac McClung just earned himself a full NBA contract. At least, that’s what he must be thinking after setting the league on fire with his performance at the 2023 NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Judging by Philadelphia 76ers’ executive Daryl Morey’s reaction, he just might grant his request if McClung asked. Check out Morey’s reactions as […]

Bones Hyland had an unceremonious end to his Nuggets career. The Los Angeles Clippers guard has his return to Denver encircled on his calendar. During Hyland’s interview on SiriusXM NBA Radio during the All-Star Weekend festivities, he admitted that he’s counting the days between now and when he gets to exact some revenge against his […]

Unless you count Dewayne Dedmon as a marquee name, the Miami Heat largely stayed quiet amidst the ruckus that went on during the NBA trade deadline. They may not have made a serious talent infusion via trade, but the buyout market could potentially yield them a 5-time All-Star: Kevin Love. The Heat are reportedly the […]

The Golden State Warriors made a trade gone awry when they acquired Gary Payton II from the Portland Trail Blazers before the NBA trade deadline. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr spoke candidly on the medical fiasco that complicated what was meant to be a midseason boost for the defending champions. Kerr was asked on 95.7 […]

Charles Barkley was as outspoken as ever during the lead-up to NBA’s All-Star Weekend. The Hall of Famer sounded off on the state of player empowerment in the wake of Kevin Durant’s trade to the Phoenix Suns. He dropped a rather ominous prediction as well. Barkley believes that players asking out when they’re fresh off […]

Joe Burrow is as savvy as it gets on the football field. The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback is putting his instincts to the test off the field as well as he’s reportedly a major investor in a professional women’s volleyball league, the Pro Volleyball Federation. Alongside him as investors in the league are former NFL quarterback […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves were firmly in the driver’s seat throughout most of the game against the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. They built a 20-point lead in the first quarter and still owned an 18-point lead minutes before the end of the third. But the Wizards closed the contest on a 45-19 run that led […]

There’s an obvious common denominator behind the Warriors’ last two games. The first contest saw Golden State win by nine while the second saw them fall by ten. Despite varying results, both games featured virtually non-existent defense from the Warriors. They gave up 130 points on average with the difference simply being that they scored […]

Patrick Mahomes just completed one of the most legendary five-year runs in NFL history. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback won two NFL MVP awards, made the Super Bowl three times and won it all twice over his first five full years as a starter. What’s his secret? There’s his absolute cannon for an arm. He […]

The Boston Celtics got a clutch three-pointer from Sam Hauser to force overtime against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday. Apparently, the basketball gods would only allow one. With the Celtics down two in overtime after a go-ahead triple from Jrue Holiday, Grant Williams curled toward the left wing and faked a three before turning over […]

Milwaukee dispatched Boston 131-125 on Tuesday, but the Bucks were much more in danger of losing to the Celtics than the score indicates. Celtics sharpshooter Sam Hauser was a big reason why. With no Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Marcus Smart, and Al Horford, the clash of East titans looked slated to be severely one-sided on […]