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Austin Reaves exploded with a performance that replicated a feat LeBron James and Kobe Bryant had with the Los Angeles Lakers. Saturday featured a matchup between the Lakers and Indiana Pacers, which saw James and newly acquired star Luka Doncic on the sidelines. The former sat out as he dealt with knee soreness. With the […]

Yale basketball witnessed a historic performance from one of their players on Saturday. In 35 minutes of action against Cornell, Bez Mbeng put up a triple-double of 15 points, 12 assists, 10 rebounds, and five steals. He shot 5-of-9 from the field and 1-of-4 from beyond the arc. With this stat line, Mbeng became the […]

Dan Hurley and the No. 19 UConn Huskies had a concerning injury update regarding guard Hassan Diarra. After the Huskies’ matchup against the No. 12 St. John’s Red Storm on Friday, Hurley gave an update on Diarra. He stated the player has been dealing with a knee injury, an injury that’s expected to linger throughout […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo and Las Vegas Aces standout A’ja Wilson have confirmed themselves as a couple, with the former donning the latter’s signature pair of shoes. Ahead of Friday’s matchup between the Heat and Brooklyn Nets, Adebayo wore the pink Nike A’One shoes. They are the first signature shoe Wilson released, which her […]

Tyreek Hill has not forgotten the connection he built with star quarterback Patrick Mahomes throughout their time together as teammates with the Kansas City Chiefs. Hill spent six seasons with the franchise, four of them with Mahomes leading the offense. Super Bowl 54 was the highlight of their time together. They beat the San Francisco […]

Chet Holmgren has returned from injury for the Oklahoma City Thunder, and it seems he hasn’t missed a step. Holmgren returned to the Thunder’s starting lineup on Friday night against the Toronto Raptors. A pelvic fracture sidelined the big man since mid-November, having his squad come together as they persevered through that obstacle. With 6:10 […]

The Dallas Mavericks had to clear the air regarding rumors of them relocating to another state. Following the ground-breaking trade that sent star Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, people involved with the Mavericks organization have been concerned with the long-term future of the franchise in Dallas. This prompted […]

Trae Young has witnessed plenty of turnover throughout his young career with the Atlanta Hawks. He has risen as an All-Star caliber player, but has been unable to see his supporting cast grow with him, getting criticism from Lou Williams. Williams appeared on an episode of ‘Run It Back’ on FanDuel TV LIVE uploaded to […]

Anthony Edwards and Dillon Brooks shared a heated moment during Thursday’s matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets. Midway through the second quarter with the Rockets up 51-48, Edwards and Brooks were tangled with one another as they refused to let go. This prompted some back-and-forth conversation between the two players, having the officials […]

Klay Thompson had a standout performance in the Dallas Mavericks’ 127-120 victory over the Boston Celtics on Thursday. This prompted praise from Kyrie Irving. Thompson went off on the Celtics at TD Garden. He scored a game-high 25 points on 11-of-17 shooting from the field, including 3-of-6 from beyond the arc. He made timely shots […]

The Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline has come to pass for all 30 teams in the league. For the Chicago Bulls, they went through significant change but kept rising star Coby White, who seemed to have drawn interest from several squads. Cam Smith, KC Johnson, and Kendall Gill gave their thoughts on the Bulls’ trades […]

The Golden State Warriors visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. Jimmy Butler is unavailable to play in the matchup, going from the Miami Heat to the Warriors following a blockbuster trade on Wednesday. Here’s everything we know about Jimmy Butler and his playing status vs. the Lakers. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV […]

The Boston Celtics host the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Jrue Holiday is on the injury report, ruled out for the contest. Holiday is dealing with a right shoulder impingement, having played in the last seven games for the Celtics. Here’s everything we know about Jrue Holiday’s injury and his playing status vs. the Mavericks. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was an avid watcher of Kobe Bryant growing up. Seeing how the NBA legend approached fans, he follows his idol’s example of being dedicated to his fan base. Following Monday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, Gilgeous-Alexander answered a question regarding his pregame lines of fans growing and staying […]

Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been an avid fan of the NFL since his childhood, which involves the Dallas Cowboys and New England Patriots. Mahomes took part in Monday’s media press conference leading up to Super Bowl 59. He answered questions from reporters about his outlook on the matchup against the Philadelphia […]

The Denver Nuggets may be without Russell Westbrook for an additional amount of time due to a hamstring strain. Westbrook was absent from the Nuggets’ starting lineup in Monday’s contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. He strained his hamstring during the matchup against the Philadelphia 7ers on Jan. 31, having missed the last two games […]

Cooper Kupp is on his way out from the Los Angeles Rams after the team announced they will explore offers to trade him. Former NFL star Robert Griffin III had one contender in mind that could benefit by trading for him. Kupp revealed his knowledge of the situation on Monday, disagreeing with the team’s decision […]

Anthony Davis won’t forget the memories he made throughout his time with the Los Angeles Lakers, even as he prepares for a new life with the Dallas Mavericks. Since joining them in 2019 after the Lakers acquired him from the New Orleans Pelicans, Davis was successful throughout his tenure. He was named an NBA All-Star […]

Luka Doncic is officially a Los Angeles Laker after the Dallas Mavericks traded him there on Saturday night. However, another team could have been in the mix for his services, according to former NBA player Austin Rivers. Rivers uploaded an episode of his Off Guard with Austin Rivers podcast on Monday, reacting to the trade […]

Jaren Jackson has channeled another level of his game for the Memphis Grizzlies this season. On Sunday, he joined an exclusive franchise club with his performance against the Milwaukee Bucks. In 33 minutes of action, Jackson commanded the Grizzlies offense as the Bucks had trouble defending him. He finished with 37 points, five rebounds, two […]

The Sacramento Kings acquired Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, surprising fans. However, the Golden State Warriors were also in the mix as they were interested in both LaVine and Nikola Vucevic. The Warriors explored potential trade scenarios where they would receive both LaVine and Vucevic from the Bulls to likely pair with […]

The NBA world is still recovering from the groundbreaking trade involving Luka Doncic and Anthony Davis, especially the former’s father. In the late hours of Saturday night, the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz agreed in a three-team deal to complete the blockbuster trade. The Mavericks get Davis and Max Christie and a […]

Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson and Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo have been rumored to be dating since last summer in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Wilson seems to have confirmed their relationship ahead of her alma mater’s game between the No. 2 South Carolina Gamecocks and Auburn Tigers. Both Wilson and Adebayo were in […]

A new era of Dallas Mavericks basketball will begin following the team’s acquisition of Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis, with general manager Nico Harrison breaking his silence on the matter. “I believe that defense wins championships. I believe that getting an All-Defensive center and an All-NBA player with a defensive mindset gives us a […]

LeBron James’ knack for reaching milestones continues as he joined a class of all-time three-point shooters in the Los Angeles Lakers’ latest contest. Heading into Saturday night’s game against the New York Knicks, James had made 2,499 three-pointers throughout his career. This puts him at the seventh spot on the all-time list, with the likes […]

The Baylor Bears stunned the No. 11 Kansas Jayhawks in an 81-70 victory on Saturday, but suffered an injury to one of their key players. VJ Edgecombe sustained the ankle injury early in the second half of the contest, being out for the remainder of the game. His timetable for return is indefinite, a school […]

Ja’Marr Chase is looking out for his financial security, which the Cincinnati Bengals will have to put forth their best effort to retain their star wide receiver. Chase made his thoughts regarding his contract expectations known in an interview with ESPN’s Laura Rutledge on NFL Live. Having had a career season in 2024, he wants […]

UConn men’s basketball ruled out star freshman Liam McNeeley from Saturday’s matchup against the No. 9 Marquette Golden Eagles. McNeeley went through warmups, but won’t be available for the game, per ESPN’s Jeff Borzello. He suffered an ankle injury against the DePaul Blue Demons on Jan. 1, missing the last seven games as a result. […]

Former NBA All-Star Dwight Howard has not forgotten the way he kept Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic in check during the Los Angeles Lakers’ title run in 2020. He believes that would still be the case, especially in his prime. Howard featured as a special guest on the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast on Saturday. Part […]

Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox is reported to have interest in playing for the San Antonio Spurs, which drew attention from NBA analyst Bill Simmons. Simmons uploaded a video of The Bill Simmons Podcast on Friday, giving his thoughts on Fox’s interest in San Antonio and whether it would be a good fit or not. […]

Mississippi State football head coach Jeff Lebby made a key addition to his coaching staff on Friday. Lebby will hire former head coach Mike MacIntyre to serve as a defensive analyst in the Bulldogs’ staff, reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel. MacIntyre served as a head coach at three schools in San Jose State, Colorado and […]

The Oregon Ducks are looking to obtain strong commitments for the recruiting Class of 2026, and it seems they are getting close to a high-level cornerback. Samari Matthews, a cornerback from Hough High School, named the Ducks in his final four of teams in consideration of his services. The other programs involved are Clemson, Florida […]

Brad Underwood was not happy with how the Illinois men’s basketball team lost in a stunning 80-74 overtime upset to the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Thursday night. Efficiency was an issue for the No. 18 Fighting Illini on offense. Despite beating the Cornhuskers on the glass 55-38, they were unable to convert on most of their […]

Alperen Sengun has had a strong season for the Houston Rockets as one of the best young stars in the Western Conference, which earned him the first NBA All-Star selection of his career. The NBA revealed the reserves for the Eastern and Western Conference rosters on Thursday. For the West, Sengun, Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Davis, […]

Caitlin Clark’s impact on the WNBA has been undeniable with the multiple records she broke throughout her rookie season. Chiney Ogwumike believes that will continue to be the case as Clark heads into her second year in the league. Ogwumike participated on the panel of ESPN’s First Take on Thursday, noticing how people view Clark […]

The Detroit Pistons have plenty of cap space to utilize to their advantage, rumored to be making themselves available for trade offers in the NBA. HoopsHype reported on trade rumors going on for several teams, noting the Pistons are looking for draft compensation on top of taking salaries from teams looking to avoid the luxury […]

Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox has been surrounded by trade rumors this season, and it seems the team has made him available to NBA teams. NBA reporter Jake Fischer discussed the rumors in a piece published on The Stein Line via Substack, stating the Kings have sent notices to several squads that Fox is available […]

Coaching has significantly changed over the past few decades in the NBA, drawing attention from Los Angeles Lakers legend Byron Scott. Scott appeared as a special guest on the All The Smoke podcast in an episode uploaded to YouTube on Thursday. He opened up about his NBA journey spanning four decades as both player and […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver recently brought up the idea of replacing 12-minute quarters with 10-minute periods. Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick is against the concept. Silver brought up the idea of shortening quarters on The Dan Patrick Show, trying to figure out ways to increase viewership of the league to continue competing with the […]