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In what might be the understatement of the year, the Philadelphia 76ers are enjoying the addition of James Harden. The Sixers are 2-0 with him and the team is clicking extremely well. Before he has even gotten the chance to play a home game, Harden entered the franchise’s history books. According to Stat Muse, Harden’s […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Chris Paul has been the elder statesman of NBA point guards for a while now. One of the many young floor generals who take after his tendencies is Ja Morant. Morant isn’t up next on the list of up-and-coming star point guards: he’s already there. The Memphis Grizzlies’ youngster is leading […]

LeBron James’ future with the Los Angeles Lakers is not certain right now. Although he declared that he wants to remain with the Lakers, his strongest desire is to play alongside his son, Bronny James, if he gets drafted. At the moment, it’s a matter of “if” and not “when” James’s son gets drafted as […]

After endless trade rumors in his half-season with the Boston Celtics, Dennis Schroder landed with the Houston Rockets after the NBA trade deadline. It was the only move for the rebuilding Rockets and it was a surprising one. On Houston’s end of the deal, they also got Bruno Fernando and Enes Freedom. The former has […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have made several big moves to put a championship-caliber team around Joel Embiid. Their most recent acquisition was the biggest splash of all. The Sixers swung a trade for James Harden, who went right to work with Embiid. They posted monster numbers in their first game together, which resulted in a 31-point […]

Andre Drummond’s stint on the Philadelphia 76ers was made very interesting because of his previous feud with Joel Embiid. Drummond said the beef between them was never serious and they seemingly got along in Philly. The stint only lasted 49 games, as Drummond was traded to the Brooklyn Nets in a package that brought James Harden […]

Ja Morant scored a career-high 46 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a tough win over the Chicago Bulls. Memphis continues to grit its way to wins and establish itself as a serious threat in the Western Conference. Steven Adams took a little detour by letting loose a little. He complimented a reporter, Shawn […]

With NFL free agency just on the horizon, the quarterback carousel has the potential to spin forcefully. Jameis Winston, one of the carousel’s riders, should be able to land a starting job somewhere in the league after a promising, injury-shortened 2021 campaign. In seven games with the New Orleans Saints, Winston threw for 1,170 yards […]

In the (seemingly rare) event that Zion Williamson is made available for trade by the New Orleans Pelicans, there will be a mad scramble among teams to trade for him. It would take a lot to get Williamson, as has proven to be an All-Star when healthy. The San Antonio Spurs should be among those […]

Right out of the All-Star break, the Washington Wizards and San Antonio Spurs dueled in a game that took two overtime periods to decide. The Spurs came out on top to secure a road victory. But they left something behind for the Wizards: one of their former players According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Wizards […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have been the busiest team after the trade deadline. They have looked to add to their roster as they defend their title. The Bucks have already scooped up two of the bigger names on the buyout market and they aren’t done yet. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Bucks are […]

Odell Beckham Jr. made the most of his time with the Los Angeles Rams. He re-established himself as a productive wide receiver on one of the NFL’s best offenses and won his first Super Bowl ring. Now, though, Beckham is a free agent. His offseason will consist of rehabbing and spending time with his newborn […]

Heading into their first season working together, Brian Daboll and Daniel Jones seem to be fond of one another. The New York Giants will need synergy between them to be a respectable team again. Daboll, upon being hired to be the Giants’ head coach, said that he wants to develop Jones into the best version […]

RJ Barrett put on a show in his first game back from injury. He put on a career-high scoring effort in the New York Knicks’ 115-100 loss to the Miami Heat. The 21-year-old Barrett scored 46 points, which no Knicks player as young as him has done in over 70 years. He shot 13-22 from […]

So far, so good for James Harden’s stint with the Philadelphia 76ers. He proved that he can fit perfectly next to Joel Embiid, helping lead the Sixers to a 133-102 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Both players shined in their first real game together. Harden’s scoring and playmaking proved to be extremely impactful right away. […]

The New York Mets’ big free agency splashes show that they want to get back on top of the National League East. One way they’re looking to do that is poaching one of the best players from their division rival, the World Series-winning Atlanta Braves. ESPN’s Buster Olney reported on The Michael Kay Show that […]

The New York Knicks need help in a lot of areas. At this time, the point guard spot is the one where they are the neediest. They had struggled there all season and now are down to only a handful of options. Kemba Walker, who started the most games at point guard for the Knicks […]

The New York Knicks’ once-promising point guard situation is back to being a mess. Derrick Rose’s return from an ankle injury that has sidelined him since December was supposed to be a remedy for it. That remedy is no longer on the table. The Knicks announced that Rose, who just returned to practice this week, […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ are waiting patiently to get Zion Williamson back on the court. Their hopes of becoming a good team with Williamson as their leader are becoming grimmer and grimmer. They may have to be brutally honest and realize that it might not work out. Although the Pelicans are in no position where […]

Chandler Jones has been a staple of the Arizona Cardinal defense since 2016. Now that the team is finally on the upswing, it seemed like a forgone conclusion that the team would sign Jones, an unrestricted free agent, to a new contract. It doesn’t seem that clear-cut, though. Cardinals owner Michael Bidwill said that bringing […]

The New York Yankees are looking all over the MLB landscape for roster upgrades. If they want to get serious about contending, they will have to bring in several new players at premium positions According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Yankees placed a call about one of their biggest archenemies before the lockout: […]

Zach LaVine has been waiting for the Chicago Bulls’ roster around him to help him compete for a championship. Now, it’s ready. With LaVine shining and DeMar DeRozan playing out of his mind recently, the Bulls are at the top of the Eastern Conference. LaVine explained to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report that the Bulls are […]

LeBron James’ legacy will be defined by several teams. Although the Cleveland Cavaliers will always be his primary team, his stint with the Miami Heat will always be remembered. James embraced the role of the league’s villain as he won back-to-back championships and made four NBA Finals in four years with the Heat. He got […]

Anfernee Simons is the light at the end of the tunnel for the Portland Trail Blazers. Amid an injury-riddled season and constant roster churn, the young point guard is showing flashes of brilliance on a consistent basis. His 17.1 points, 3.9 assists and 3.1 triples per game are all career-highs by a wide margin. According […]

Nothing can stop DeMar DeRozan right now. The Chicago Bulls’ forward and All-Star starter is making a very serious MVP case with his absurd stretch of games. His most recent masterpiece was a 37-point performance against the Atlanta Hawks. He made 15 of his 21 shots, including a jumper that would put the Bulls ahead […]

Now that the Cincinnati Bengals made it to the Super Bowl, the next step is to reload and look to finish the job. But while looking for upgrades is key, so is keeping the players who can already contribute at a high level. One key player who is due for a payday this offseason is […]

The partnership between Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans has worked terribly so far. In three years, neither side is closer to reaching their goals. The Williamson saga has played out very weirdly this season. His injury status has hardly improved and rumors are flying around that he is not happy there. Such rumors […]

The Las Vegas Raiders overcame mountains to reach the postseason in the 2021 season. They may have lost in the Wild Card round but were still, understandably, just happy to be there. Now that the Raiders proved they can overcome the odds, they need to show they can remain one of the league’s top teams. […]

Desmond Bane and the Memphis Grizzlies are perfect for each other. Bane fits perfectly with the young squad that plays with a chip on its shoulder. As the team’s premier 3-point shooter, he is extremely important to their game plan. He averages 17.9 points per game while shooting 41.9 percent from beyond the arc. Bane […]

Tyrese Haliburton joining the Indiana Pacers marks a huge moment for the franchise. They now have one of the brightest young players in the NBA as they look to rebuild. Indiana is set to focus on getting Haliburton ready to lead the team and develop young players like Jalen Smith, Chris Duarte and Goga Bitadze […]

Kemba Walker’s homecoming to the New York Knicks has gone poorly for everyone. The kid from the Bronx has struggled mightily this season and has agreed to be sidelined for the remainder of the season. It was his decision to make and the team supported it. His production is way down and his time in […]

The Houston Texans’ saga with Deshaun Watson seems never-ending at this point. The quarterback’s future remains extremely uncertain while the legal proceedings take place. Although no trade is imminent, the Texans may have some leeway soon. According to ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio, several opposing teams are fine with trading Watson as long as his criminal case […]

The Brooklyn Nets are one of the NBA’s most intriguing teams. They have yet to tap into their full potential because so many of their key players have been absent with injuries. It was a big reason why the team couldn’t get much going with James Harden, why he was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers […]

The beef between Ray Allen and the Boston Celtics is apparently not the only time a championship-winning team had a falling out between its key players. Although it isn’t nearly on the same level of pettiness as the Celtics’ grudge, the Golden State Warriors 2015 team is fractured. Draymond Green said on his podcast that […]

The Boston Celtics were the hottest team in the league heading into the All-Star break. Despite losing to the Detroit Pistons in their last game, they pieced together a nine-game winning streak and excelled on both sides of the ball, especially defense. Getting back to their winning ways by continuing their stout defense could thrust […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ attempt to climb out of the play-in tournament spot begins Thursday aga8nst the Boston Celtics, one of the teams ahead of them in the Eastern Conference standings. They have added Goran Dragic to the mix but will still be without Joe Harris. Harris has not played since November due to an ankle injury […]

The Washington Commanders are just one season removed from being NFC East champions. Their roster is decent and has a few stars but won’t get anywhere without an upgrade at one key spot. Washington head coach Ron Rivera explained to The Athletic’s Ben Standig that the team is positioned to offer a star quarterback a […]

Klay Thompson’s triumphant return to the court marked the end of a long and brutal recovery process. The Golden State Warriors star jumped right back into the starting lineup and has helped the Dubs win the second-most games in the league before the All-Star break. So far, Thompson has averaged 17.1 points (second-most on Golden […]

Odell Beckham Jr. has ridden the emotional rollercoaster to extreme heights this month. He won his first Super Bowl with the Los Angeles Rams but then received news that he tore his ACL in the big game. Now, Beckham’s mood is on the upswing following the birth of his first child, Zydn. He and his […]