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Sue Bird’s time in the WNBA is winding down. In what could be the last season for the WNBA’s all-time leader in assists, Bird returned to the Seattle Storm on a league-minimum salary. Per ESPN’s Kevin Pelton, Bird explained that gunning for her fifth career championship is more important than money at this stage in her […]

Chris Paul’s long injury history took another brutal turn ahead of the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. The Phoenix Suns star has been as stellar as he has been injury-prone throughout his career. Now, the 12-time All-Star will have to spend more time on the sideline dealing with a new injury. According to Yahoo Sports’ Chris […]

The New Orleans Pelicans used the 2022 trade deadline to make a massive splash. They traded for CJ McCollum in a win-now move, sending their first-round pick for this season to the Portland Trail Blazers even though it is currently in the top 10. The Pelicans put the pressure on to start winning. At 30 […]

Donovan Mitchell, at just 25 years of age, is becoming a fixture at NBA All-Star Games. The star shooting guard from the Utah Jazz has earned the selection three times in his five-year career. He has been the main cog in Utah’s offense for years and should be for many more. Just a couple of hours […]

The Los Angles Lakers’ soap-opera-like season doesn’t seem to be slowing down in any way. LeBron James joined the team and helped them win a title. It seemed like his stint in the purple and gold would be his final act. But now he may move on soon after this dismal 2021-22 season. According to […]

The Detroit Pistons are 13-45 so far this season. Nothing they do differently down the stretch of the season will impact how it plays out. All they can do is look to get their young guys enough reps to build a good foundation for their development. With the Pistons on the path to the best […]

Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan have brought the Chicago Bulls back to relevance. After the former developed into a star on some bad Bulls teams, the latter joined this past offseason and is playing the best basketball of his career. Together, they’re leading one of the very best offenses in the league. The Bulls are […]

The Philadelphia 76ers made the most noise at the trade deadline after trading for James Harden. Now, he and the Sixers will look to make more noise and secure a high playoff seed in the Eastern Conference. With Harden and Daryl Morey reuniting, there is one more key piece from those Houston Rockets teams that […]

The Brooklyn Nets might be in just eighth place in the Eastern Conference but they are still looking to compete for a title. Subtracting a disgruntled James Harden and adding Ben Simmons, Seth Curry and Andre Drummond balances out their roster and gives them a new look that could propel them back up the standings. […]

The Denver Nuggets are in the midst of a playoff chase in the Western Conference. At 33-25, they are sixth in the conference. Their odds of being a playoff team are solid. But despite having one of the vest best players in the game, their championship odds are not very solid. Nikola Jokic is enjoying […]

LeBron James’ latest All-Star nomination is the 18th of his career. The Los Angeles Lakers star has been tremendous for his entire career. He now has a historic amount of All-Star games to his name and is still going strong. It’s almost unimaginable that any player will approach  If there is any current player who […]

Ja Morant’s leadership and spectacular talent have led the Memphis Grizzlies beyond their preseason expectations. They own the third-best record in the NBA and are in a position to land one of the highest playoff seedings in the top-heavy Western Conference. Morant has burst onto the scene as a certified star, averaging 26.8 points, 6.9 […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies are thriving this season. The young point guard is playing excellent and is leading one of the best and most fun teams in the NBA. As the NBA All-Star weekend rolled along, a video of Morant drinking and dancing on the plane to the All-Star game made the rounds […]

Without Bradley Beal, who is out for the remainder of the season due to wrist surgery, the Washington Wizards seem dead in the water. They are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference at 27-31. There’s not much intrigue around the team, especially with their star player out. It has been hard to find what […]

Nothing has gone right for the New York Knicks this season. They have gotten much worse after seemingly figuring out how to win again. From the Eastern Conference’s fourth seed last season to 12th place, it’s clear that this team isn’t ready for the big time. The playoffs are likely well out of reach at […]

The event portion of NBA All-Star weekend is one of the most exciting parts of the season. Players showing their dunks, shooting, and skills in a series of fun events have created numerous legendary moments throughout the years. This year, the league is mixing up the format for the NBA All-Star Taco Bell Skills Challenge. Rather […]

James Harden’s tenure as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers is on the horizon. Harden has yet to play with the Sixers due to a hamstring injury but is set to debut with the team after the All-Star break. Adding Harden will drastically shift the trajectory of the franchise. The former MVP should pair fantastically […]

The Memphis Grizzlies, to this point in the season, have been the most pleasant surprise. They have reclaimed a place among the NBA’s best teams despite being one of its youngest. Most of the Grizzlies players have proven that they are legit. Ja Morant is a certified star. Desmond Bane is a certified sharpshooter who […]

The Detroit Pistons own the second-worst worst record in the league heading into the All-Star break. At just 13-45, they are in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. The playoffs are lightyears away and could be for a while. The brightest development for the Pistons has been Cade Cunningham. The top overall pick from the […]

Kristaps Porzingis was the headline acquisition for the Washington Wizards at the 2022 NBA trade deadline. Although he has rare skills at such a tall height, the big man has always struggled with durability. It’s all ESPN analyst Tim Legler had to say about him when he was traded from the Dallas Mavericks to Washington. […]

Michael Jordan’s legacy is a permanent fixture in NBA history. His career with the Chicago Bulls features countless scoring records and six championship wins. Few athletes captivated audiences as powerfully as he did. Just as Jordan retired, a challenger to the GOAT title emerged. LeBron James has been as excellent as advertised and is still […]

Basketball fans have been dying to get the chance to see Anthony Edwards in the Slam Dunk Contest during the NBA’s All-Star Weekend. The Minnesota Timberwolves budding star possesses elite jumping abilities and impressive power, making him one of the league’s biggest walking highlight reels. With the right amount of showmanship and prop usage, he […]

The Chicago Bulls have thrived this season thanks to the addition of DeMar DeRozan. His stellar performance has led a revamped roster to the top of the Eastern Conference and earned him a spot in the NBA history books. The 32-year-old still has been invaluable to the Bulls, who boast a 38-21 record heading into the […]

Ahead of the NBA trade deadline, the Sacramento Kings were one of the teams rumored to make big splashes. They didn’t end up with Ben Simmons like they had hoped but they still made a huge move for Indiana Pacers star Domantas Sabonis. In a huge move, they included Tyrese Haliburton and Buddy Hield in […]

The Los Angeles Rams can (and should) revel in their Super Bowl 56 success. But the work to compete for next year has already begun. Aaron Donald is weighing retirement and the Rams have some persuading to do in order to keep their superstar around. LA wants to run it back and will need their […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid went toe-to-toe before the All-Star break. Both superstars played strong games but the Philadelphia 76ers came out on top, beating the Milwaukee Bucks 123-120. Antetokounmpo recorded 32 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and three steals. Embiid tallied 42 points, 14 rebounds and five assists. He said that he lives for […]

The Atlanta Hawks are fighting for a spot on the verge of the playoff picture. After firing Lloyd Pierce and hiring Nate McMillan midway through last season, they turned a corner and shot up all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. With the same band of players from last year, the music isn’t nearly […]

Last season, Tom Thibodeau won the NBA’s Coach of the Year Award. He helped a woeful New York Knicks roster reach the playoffs, developed Julius Randle into an All-Star and brought back positive energy to Madison Square Garden. Just a season later, the Knicks are back to being out of the playoff picture with a disappointing […]

DeMar DeRozan’s first season with the Chicago Bulls could not have done any better. Both the All-Star forward and the team have revived their images and showing the NBA that they are legit. DeRozan has played a crucial role in reviving the Bulls, leading them in scoring with 28.1 points per game. He earned a […]

The GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan will seemingly go on forever. Until another player takes a legitimate stab at the throne, the Los Angles Lakers’ superstar will always be compared to Jordan. James’ agent, Rich Paul, explained to Joe Vardon and Jason Lloyd of The Athletic why James’ path to GOAT contention […]

The Golden State Warriors have asserted their dominance through the regular season. They own the league’s best defense and one of the best offenses. Once Draymond Green recovers from his back injury, they will really start to roll again. The Warriors could propel themselves up the title-contention ladder even further by solidifying their depth. While Jordan […]

LeBron James’ legacy is simply unmatched. There have been more accomplished players but few have the overall impact and uniqueness that James’ basketball career has. His team-hopping tendency, which began with his infamous decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat, was never seen by legendary NBA players before him. His four-year stint […]

The New York Knicks outdid themselves yet again with their third major blown lead during the month of February. After allowing the Los Angeles Lakers to come back from a 21-point deficit and the Portland Trail Blazers to come back from a 23-point deficit, the Brooklyn Nets got a turn to mount a comeback win […]

In a packed race for the Rookie of the Year Award, Josh Giddey is starting to make some progress towards the frontrunners. The Oklahoma City Thunder’s 6-foot-8 point guard has been one of the better rookies overall throughout the season. Giddey averages 12.4 points, 7.8 rebounds and 6.4 assists per game. The 19-year-old leads the […]

The Los Angeles Rams celebrated their Super Bowl 56 triumph today, parading down the city to commemorate their victory. While the team will enjoy the offseason after a very hard-fought and rewarding 2021 season, the future of the team remains in question. At the podium, Sean McVay and Aaron Donald made it clear that they […]

The Toronto Raptors have played their way back into the playoff picture following an absence from the postseason last year. Their 31-25 record has them seventh in the Eastern Conference. With a playoff spot well within reach, the Raptors could use an extra addition to their roster. The area the Raptors could best use depth […]

The Boston Celtics are riding a nine-game winning streak into a matchup with the measly Detroit Pistons. The team is firing on all cylinders and climbing closer to the Eastern Conference’s top seed. After an injury to one of their key players in their last game, the Celtics may be shorthanded against Cade Cunningham, Jerami […]

The Cincinnati Bengals’ breakout campaign featured several players bursting on the scene, including top rookie wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. Teaming up with his college teammate, Joe Burrow, allowed Chase to torch NFL defenses like no rookie wideout has ever done. Their connection carried the Bengals all the way to the franchise’s first Super Bowl in decades. […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ time as one of the best teams in the NFL may be a flash in the pan. They have lots of free agents to sign and will gave a harder time keeping them with Tom Brady’s retirement. One of their key free agents is wide receiver Chris Godwin. He has been […]