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Kyrie Irving is one of the most complicated NBA stars to predict. The man definitely gives Kawhi Leonard a run for his money for most enigmatic player in the league. If you believed the rumors from the past week, the Brooklyn Nets were supposedly fed up enough with his shenanigans to consider a trade. But […]

The NBA Finals may still be days away, but there was no break in the action amid a bombshell report dropping on longtime ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols throwing slander at co-worker Maria Taylor from back in 2020. In the tell-all report from the New York Times, Rachel Nichols was caught on a hot mic venting […]

LeBron James has been in full-on dad mode in support of Bronny James ever since he entered a rare early offseason. The Los Angeles Lakers star has been a regular fixture at Bronny’s high school basketball games, even bringing along some celebrity friends to watch the action. Bronny’s recent games have been played in St. […]

Max Verstappen isn’t always the cheery, excitable interviewee in Formula 1 seasons past. But with his recent run of success, particularly in winning back to back races in the Red Bull ring and three F1 race wins in a row, has him nothing short of thrilled. The F1 Driver’s Championship leader spoke to reporters after […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are fresh off their playoff defeat at the hands of the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals. But it appears they’re already putting out feelers to improve their roster for next season. Paul George and Kawhi Leonard already offer the Clippers a premium amount of star power. But could they […]

Longtime ESPN reporter Rachel Nichols is used to being the one shining light on breaking news. Now it appears she’s the subject of the latest bombshell report that reveals a borderline racist rant caught on video. Back in July 2020 during the NBA Playoffs in the Orlando Bubble, Rachel Nichols was reportedly upset due to […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons has been the subject of ridicule after his less than stellar showing in the playoffs. But once upon a time, the former number one pick was actually drawing comparisons to another pretty decent point forward – LeBron James. The two both had physically imposing frames while being able to move […]

The US Men’s Basketball teams are always intriguing because of the amazing star power usually fielded on the rosters, which also yields some subtle recruitment for the NBA season. It appears that there’s one star that Kevin Durant has a perfect opportunity to recruit to his Brooklyn Nets as the team stars their training in […]

The Atlanta Hawks may have bowed out in six games in the Eastern Conference Finals, but they have nothing to be ashamed of. Trae Young and his team weren’t even supposed to be there, and yet they were two games away from a trip to the NBA Finals. Trae Young had three simple words after […]

It’s official – the Phoenix Suns and the Milwaukee Bucks are facing off in the 2021 NBA Finals. Who would have predicted that before the season started? Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks were indeed considered title contenders, but they had just as many doubters after two failed postseason runs after league-best NBA records. The Philadelphia […]

Lamar Odom has been making headlines again of late, and it’s not for anything particularly flattering. The 2-time NBA champion was slapped with a lawsuit back in May by his ex-girlfriend and mother of two of his children, Liza Morales. The crux of the matter is the claim that Lamar Odom had failed to abide […]

Dwyane Wade isn’t one to stay silent. The Miami Heat icon voiced out his thoughts on the rule that looks to disqualify US star runner Sha’Carri Richardson from fully competing in the Tokyo Olympics. The 3-time NBA champion didn’t just express his frustration on the matter. Dwyane Wade took it a step further, calling out […]

Patrick Beverley’s infamous shoving incident was the talk of NBA Twitter during the final game of the hard-fought Los Angeles Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns series. The league clearly took notice as well. Days after the series end of Clippers-Suns, the NBA has officially hit Pat Bev with his punishment – a one-game suspension without pay, […]

There’s been a ton of talk about the Los Angeles Lakers trying to trade for Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard. It’s easy to understand why that idea has Purple & Gold fans drooling. Adding arguably the most clutch player in the league onto a championship team featuring LeBron James and Anthony Davis that’s […]

Charles Barkley is an old-school NBA legend, known for his toughness and rugged play. However, even Chuck wasn’t feeling what he saw during Game 6 of the Los Angeles Clippers vs. Phoenix Suns, when Patrick Beverley gave All-Star Chris Paul a hard shove from behind. Patrick Beverley was ejected after shoving Chris Paul from behind. […]

New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson wasn’t just the runner-up among players selected during NFL draft. Many considered him the second star within his own family behind his mom Lisa Wilson, who many grew infatuated with on draft night. However, Zach Wilson clearly isn’t a fan of the attention that his mom continues to receive. […]

The NBA playoffs aren’t even over yet, but the Ben Simmons trade saga is already in full swing. The Philadelphia 76ers point forward has been the subject of trade rumors virtually since the final buzzer sounded for his Sixers. 76ers coach Doc Rivers, who had previously expressed his uncertainty on Simmons’ future in Philly, was […]

Facing off against LeBron James on the basketball court is a daunting task on its own. But having LeBron James as a father is an entirely different level of pressure all together – just ask Bronny James. The young prospect was in action on Friday night at LeBron James’ old stomping grounds of St. Vincent-St. […]

The Aaron Rodgers trade saga continues to wage on, with no seemingly no end on the horizon anytime soon. The Green Bay Packers quarterback and his team are at a standstill, which has left other NFL teams on the outside looking in for any potential deal down the line. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported on Get […]

Jaylen Brown has transformed into one of the brightest young stars in the NBA. The Boston Celtics swingman made his first All-Star team last season, with potentially many more to go. But if a big fish interests the Cs in the trade market, could Brown be on the table? Sports Illustrated Chris Mannix reveals two […]

Perhaps the biggest offseason story is where Ben Simmons ultimately ends up. A trade looks imminent for the Philadelphia 76ers point forward, and at this point him staying in Pennsylvania would be the more surprising outcome. But what can the Sixers recoup from their three-time All-Star? Bleacher Report’s Jason Dumas reports on exactly what Philly’s […]

Jayson Tatum is already one of the best young players in the NBA. But the Boston Celtics forward could be even better this season with one simple offseason adjustment. The Celtics star is going to work on one aspect of his game – drawing fouls. That’s the plan according to Jayson Tatum’s shooting coach Drew […]

Shaquille O’Neal is no stranger to the world of professional wrestling. The NBA Hall of Famer has famously tried his hand at heavyweight fights on WWE, and most recently on AEW. Based on Shaq’s latest call out, looks like he’s not planning to hang up his rassling boots anytime soon. The (non-Kevin Nash) Diesel spoke […]

The biggest Lakers news in La La Land from this latest media cycle has far and away been LeBron James and Damian Lillard being spotted together in public. Amid all the internal drama the Portland Trail Blazers star has been going through with his own franchise, there was LeBron, knowingly sparking some Dame to the […]

For full disclosure, I must reveal that I am a die-hard Washington Wizards fan. But not even I am drinking the Kool-Aid that NBA veteran and soon-to-be Hall of Famer Chris Bosh is on D.C.’s basketball team. Bosh was interviewed on ESPN’s The Jump about the Wizards’ search for their head coach after reportedly agreeing […]

Sha’Carri Richardson, considered the fastest woman in the US, is facing disqualification from the Olympics for a positive drug test. Safe to say, Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard wasn’t happy with the ruling. Richardson’s positive test disqualifies her performance at the US Olympic Trials. The report comes just four weeks prior to the opening […]

No Giannis Antetokounmpo? No problem. The Milwaukee Bucks took care of business in Game 5 against the Atlanta Hawks, despite playing without their franchise player. One of their remaining All-Stars Jrue Holiday was asked by Shaquille O’Neal about Brook Lopez’s vintage big man performance for the Bucks. The point guard revealed that The Diesel might […]

The gargantuan NCAA rule change that allows athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness has been the talk of the sports world. NBA analyst and former Arizona Wildcat Richard Jefferson had a strong message on the new rule change, one that got the attention of Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. While a […]

The landmark NCAA rule change now allows for college athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness has finally come to life, and NBA stars couldn’t help but react to it. The deals came hot and heavy for these star amateurs, with negotiations reportedly starting for some NCAA athletes as early as midnight. LSU […]

For a brief shining moment, the Los Angeles Clippers battled back against the Phoenix Suns in Game 6. In a game that the Suns led nearly wire-to-wire, LAC looked like they were in the midst of another epic comeback. Nic Batum hit a triple with less than two minutes remaining in the 3rd quarter to […]

The NBA offseason is just around the corner, and the biggest spotlight will definitely be on Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. Amidst all the internal turmoil the Blazers have gone through ever since their playoff elimination, rumors have swirling about Dame’s future, and Los Angeles Lakers fans are salivating. The recent buzz won’t do […]

LaMelo Ball’s arrival in Charlotte, North Carolina has brought a lot of excitement to the team desperately in need of on-court success. But one hilarious side effect is the never-ending stream of Ball brother reunion rumors. The latest buzz surrounds the middle Ball brother, LiAngelo. Their grandfather and LaVar’s father Big Yank dropped some news […]

Chris Paul is finally going to play in his first NBA Finals, and it only took a decade and a half to do it. Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard couldn’t help but react by posting a subtle message on Twitter. Dame was obviously watching the action as it happened, and the Blazers star retweeted […]

Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns have punched their ticket to the NBA Finals. One of the first to congratulate the point guard and his squad is no stranger to the stage himself: Golden State Warriors icon Stephen Curry. The Warriors star didn’t wait long after the final buzzer of Suns-Clippers Game 6 to give […]

Chris Paul will do whatever it takes to win. The Phoenix Suns point guard has shown exactly that throughout his 16-year NBA career, with various antics, gripes, and extra curricular that may irritate some. But as long as they give his team an edge, CP3 couldn’t care less. We saw another example of that in […]

With the Los Angeles Clippers on the verge of elimination, Patrick Beverley took his frustrations out on Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul. As the All-Star went en fuego to put his team away, PatBev rushed him from behind with a cowardly shove. Check out Beverley’s cheap shot on the Suns star below: https://twitter.com/WorldWideWob/status/1410442838454804480?s=20 Patrick […]

Andre Drummond was a highly-touted midseason addition on the Los Angeles Lakers roster. The 2-time All-Star was expected to bring even more high-level talent on a roster already featuring LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, Drummond’s stint on the Lakers didn’t exactly go according to plan. The big man’s on-court production was decent, but nothing […]

Deandre Ayton has been a revelation in these NBA playoffs. The big man has reached a gear for the title-contending Phoenix Suns that he’s never displayed consistently throughout his first three seasons. But it appears that at least one voice thinks he’s still being held back – former Los Angeles Lakers center Mychal Thompson. The […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just lost their lead assistant coach Jason Kidd. But the team made quick work to find his replacement – LeBron James’ former assistant coach with the Miami Heat, David Fizdale. The news on the Lakers hire was reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Lakers are finalizing a deal to hire former […]