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Phoenix Suns fans have heard it all before. Their team picked Deandre Ayton first overall in the 2018 NBA Draft, ahead of guys like Luka Doncic and Trae Young. To be perfectly frank, most of them probably even agreed that they made a mistake with that pick. But no matter how you felt about it […]

NBA Twitter is absolutely buzzing over the Phoenix Suns right now, and for good reason. Suns center Deandre Ayton’s mind-blowing finish with 0.9 on the clock to win the game ranks up there with some of the wild playoff game-winners in NBA history. DEANDRE AYTON FOR THE WIN 😱 UNBELIEVABLE GAME WINNER!! pic.twitter.com/tcHwtzUcty — ESPN […]

What did we just see? The Phoenix Suns just stole victory right from the jaws of defeat against the Los Angeles Clippers, thanks to a stunning game-winner from Deandre Ayton. The third-year big man slammed home the buzzer-beating bucket with 0.9 on the clock. 🚨 DEANDRE AYTON AT THE BUZZER 🚨pic.twitter.com/D1Q0DszOHb — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) June […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Alex Caruso has reportedly been arrested for illegal possession of marijuana. The news was confirmed by Yahoo Sports’ Ben Rohrbach. It appears Alex Caruso has been arrested for marijuana possession by Texas A&M University Police. pic.twitter.com/smztqTb2f3 — Ben Rohrbach (@brohrbach) June 23, 2021 The Athletic reported on what is known on […]

Ever since the San Francisco 49ers drafted quarterback Trey Lance with the third overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the buzz has been about how things shake out with incumbent QB Jimmy Garoppolo. Garoppolo spoke honestly about building a relationship with the 49ers’ rookie QB. While he’s clearly open to mentoring the young prospect, […]

Stephen Curry is possibly the last of a dying breed of NBA stars. The Golden State Warriors MVP has spent his entire 12-year career in the Bay Area. If you ask literally any Warriors fan, you’ll get a 100% consensus on locking Curry up for as long as he’s willing to play. Luckily, that’s definitely […]

If you’re a New England Patriots fan, you’ve probably heard of the Mac Jones-Tom Brady comparisons. Beyond just the similar ‘dad bod’ physiques, some casual fans and trained analysts alike have seen quite a few similarities. The latest buzz from the Patriots’ minicamp won’t do much to quell the comps being thrown around between the […]

NBA Twitter is arguably the most reactionary group on the internet, bar none. One game, nay, one solitary play could be enough for an online mob to form calling for the head of an underperforming All-Star. Angry internet voices swarmed the conclusion of the Philadelphia 76ers vs. Atlanta Hawks series, targeting Ben Simmons as their […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have officially been eliminated from the 2020-21 NBA playoffs. They didn’t even get a second to breathe before NBA Twitter started roasting their squad for falling well short of expectations. Add former Los Angeles Clippers forward and Atlanta Hawks star Josh Smith to their growing list of haters. Smith blasted his one-time […]

Let the crazy offseason trade rumblings begin. Just moments after the Philadelphia 76ers were ousted in Game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks, the buzz on trading All-Star Ben Simmons started up in an instant. NBA insider Marc Stein noted that the Sixers’ plans are clear this offseason. But while they may be interested, it’s the […]

Draymond Green isn’t one to shy away from speaking his mind. The Golden State Warriors star was expectedly vocal while watching Sixers-Hawks Game 7. With the series and their season hanging in the balance, Joel Embiid hit a fadeaway jump shot to knot that game at 86 with just 4:14 left in the game. “Now, […]

Devin Booker led the Phoenix Suns to an impressive Game 1 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, matching a wild record from Charles Barkley to do it. The Suns All-Star finished with 40 points, 13 rebounds, and 11 assists, the franchise’s first 40-point triple-double in the last 28 years. But that’s not where the similarities […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been in offseason mode for quite some time now. But that didn’t stop Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey from bringing him up again while watching the NBA postseason. Ramsey reacted to Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets getting eliminated in Game 7 against the Milwaukee Bucks, comparing […]

The Brooklyn Nets may have exited the playoffs prematurely, but you can’t possibly fault All-Star Kevin Durant or James Harden for their efforts in Game 7. Both former MVPs gave everything they had for the Nets as they struggled in the war of attrition through the seven-game series against the Milwaukee Bucks. Both stars spoke […]

Rick Carlisle is out as the Dallas Mavericks’ head coach after 13 seasons at the helm. His friction with franchise star Luka Doncic has been widely reported as one huge reason behind the coach’s departure. While that aspect obviously played a role, it wasn’t the only force that pushed the long-time Mavs coach out. Luka […]

Max Verstappen, take a bow! The Formula 1 world is absolutely buzzing after the Red Bull driver stunned Mercedes star driver Lewis Hamilton during the French Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion isn’t used to being the one getting overtaken for the win, but Hamilton maintained his poise and gave Verstappen his well-deserved props. Via […]

Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets are out of the 2021 NBA Playoffs. They looked like the unstoppable favorites at the onset of the second round, after they steamrolled the Boston Celtics and went up 2-0 against the Milwaukee Bucks. A championship felt more like an inevitability for KD, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving. Fast […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are staring right at a do-or-die Game 7 against the Atlanta Hawks. Ben Simmons hasn’t exactly had the greatest series thus far, but Shaq wants him to step up for one big reason. The Big Diesel called out the Sixers star during the postgame show after the wild Bucks-Nets Game 7, challenging […]

Long before he joined the Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James was widely considered the perfect prospect coming out of high school. The kid from Akron, Ohio was a 6’8″ forward who had an NBA-ready body while possessing high-level hoops skills and basketball IQ as a teenager. While the Lakers star’s son Bronny isn’t exactly the […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was one of three former MVPs playing in the Brooklyn Nets-Milwaukee Bucks series. But he becomes the final one left standing after Game 7. The Bucks’ impressive elimination game win over Kevin Durant and the Nets took an extra period and a dozen or so clutch buckets to decide. Antetokounmpoa spoke out to […]

The Brooklyn Nets are out of the NBA playoffs, and just about everyone is stunned. Kevin Durant gave it everything he had, pouring in 48 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in a valiant effort to carry the Nets on his back. Durant even sank the game-tying fadeaway to force overtime when his team looked […]

The Brooklyn Nets vs. Milwaukee Bucks series has had a ton of testy moments as both teams duke it out. Perhaps the biggest battle on the court is between superstar Kevin Durant and wing stopper PJ Tucker. There’s clearly no love lost between the two veterans throughout the Nets-Bucks matchups. The same cannot be said […]

Was there even any doubt? Kevin Durant just drilled the biggest shot of these playoffs, making the game-tying bucket to force overtime in Game 7 against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Nets star was inches away from turning it into a three-pointer and winning the entire thing. Check out the clip below: ONLY. KEVIN. DURANT. Nets-Bucks […]

Mike Conley Jr. spent two full seasons with the Utah Jazz. While not all of it went swimmingly, the 14-year NBA veteran became an integral part of the team with the best record during the 2020-21 regular season.  The Jazz All-Star was asked about his plans for his impending free agency. Conley didn’t make any […]

The Brooklyn Nets and the Milwaukee Bucks are about to clash for all the marbles in Game 7. Nets star Kevin Durant spoke out about what he expects from James Harden in their do-or-die contest. “We’re not expecting too much from him movement-wise,” Durant said via Brian Lewis of the New York Post. “But he’s […]

It’s will they or won’t they when it comes to Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers this offseason. But while head coach Matt LaFleur can’t exactly control the trade speculation off the field, he’ll make do with the influence he has on it. The Packers coach revealed his stern message to sophomore QB Jordan […]

Terance Mann is on top of the world right now. The Los Angeles Clippers guard got a ton of well wishes, but one of the most impactful was from a player on the other side of the playoff bracket. Atlanta Hawks guard and beloved Clippers figure Lou Williams was one of the most impactful veterans […]

Donovan Mitchell played his heart out in Game 6. The Utah Jazz star guard put it all on the floor as his club faced elimination against the Los Angeles Clippers. Mitchell posted absolutely sterling numbers in their final contest against the Clippers, tallying 39 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. The Jazz guard even had […]

The Aaron Rodgers trade saga has been the specter hovering over the entire NFL for months now. The future of the reigning MVP in a Green Bay Packers uniform is still anyone’s guess. But Packers fans were recently offered a tiny glimmer of hope. This came in the form of a rumor circulating from local […]

Make no mistake about it, Rudy Gobert is a dominant defensive force. The Utah Jazz star was named the Defensive Player of the Year for the 2020-21 NBA season, his third award in the last four years. But the problem with having a traditional rim-protecting center is how the game has been geared towards rendering […]

Utah Jazz fans are definitely disappointed with the team’s premature playoff exit, but Dwyane Wade wants to remind them of how far the team has come. The minority owner of the Utah Jazz had a strong message for Donovan Mitchell and the rest of Jazz nation after their frustrating defeat at the hands of the […]

Can you believe it? Terance Mann just put the Los Angeles Clippers on his back for Game 6 in a performance of a lifetime and Paul George couldn’t be prouder. The Clippers All-Star sounded like a proud father when asked about Mann’s epic showing during the postgame interview with Rachel Nichols. The ESPN reporter asked […]

No Kawhi Leonard? No Problem. The Los Angeles Clippers were missing their marquee star for their closeout game against the Utah Jazz in Game 6, but they did have Terance Mann. The Clippers’ sophomore guard went nuts in Game 6, shattering his career high with a monster 34-point performance through three quarters. He nearly broke […]

Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks may have lost Game 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers, but the All-Star wants to remind everyone where they came from. The Hawks guard had a strong message during the postgame presser to put everything in perspective as their team heads to Philly for a do-or-die Game 7. “This season […]

Kemba Walker is no longer a Boston Celtic. After two seasons playing alongside Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, the veteran was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for Al Horford. The news was reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski early in the day of June 18. Moments prior to the news breaking, Jayson Tatum posted a […]

We know Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young gets even better with the game on the line, but this clutch moment during Game 6 against the Philadelphia 76ers is next level. Trae Young nailed an absurdly tough three-pointer with his Hawks down four and the clock ticking under two minutes left. Check out that shot below: […]

Al Horford is on his way back to the Boston Celtics. One person who couldn’t be happier is the NBA star’s sister. Anna Horford reacted to the Celtics deal with a simple GIF of her brother proving she was giddy with excitement: https://t.co/l6zH6Rb8RB pic.twitter.com/OReo4riIau — Anna Horford (@AnnaHorford) June 18, 2021 She also tweeted this: […]

Los Angeles Lakers fans are definitely missing their squad being in the thick of the playoff hunt. But the silver lining is the additional rest and reduced strain on their stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Instead of a grueling 2-month stretch that statistically ends up in heartbreak, the two stars and the rest of […]

The NBA madness continues. Just weeks after the huge Boston Celtics bombshells on Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens, we get another on one of their key players. Kemba Walker is being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for former Celtics center Al Horford. The full details were reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski: The […]