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Los Angeles Lakers guard Rajon Rondo is considered one of the elite point guards in the league. According to current teammate and former foe Quinn Cook, Rondo is the “toughest” guard he has faced in the postseason. Cook appeared on the Dawg Talk Podcast where he admitted that Rondo was his toughest matchup in the […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis has a number of tattoos on his body. Not all of them are easy to spot because Davis is usually draped in an array of athletic gear. Thankfully, Davis is an NBA star and has tons of photos that reveal some of his permanent ink. Since Davis really hasn’t […]

Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol were not just incredible teammates during their stint with the Los Angeles Lakers. Off the court, they shared a great bond as well. Now, Gasol has demonstrated his unbreakable bond with the Lakers great through his heartwarming gesture for Kobe’s kids. Vanessa Bryant posted several photos of Gasol hanging out […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard confirmed that he’ll join the Purple and Gold in the NBA restart in Orlando. Apart from gunning for the title, however, Howard is also planning to use the league’s return to get things rolling for his “plan of action.” In a statement to The Athletic and Stadium, Howard […]

After seemingly hinting that he won’t be with his teammates in Orlando, Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard announced that he’ll join the Purple and Gold in the NBA restart. Howard shared the news on CNN with anchor Don Lemon. He noted that he will donate his game checks to his non-profit campaign, Breathe […]

Former NFL player-turned-football analyst Randy Moss is concerned that star quarterback Tom Brady might not receive the protection he needs from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Moss, a six-time Pro Bowl selection, appeared on ESPN’s “Get Up” where he analyzed Brady’s situation in the Buccaneers. To make a point, he recalled Jameis Winston’s stint with the […]

NBA icon Dwayne Wade isn’t necessarily known for his tattoos. It’s simply because he only got his first tattoo right before his final season in the NBA. As such, even when he wasn’t wearing his arm and leg sleeves yet, fans have not spotted any permanent ink on Wade’s body. But over the last few […]

Three minority owners of the Washington Redskins are reportedly seeking to sell their shares amid talks that the team is looking to change its moniker. The team has been under immense pressure to change its moniker due to racial tensions around the country. Minority owners Frederick Smith, Robert Rothman, and Dwight Schar — who combine […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the 22 teams set to return to NBA action in the bubble location in Orlando. Glen Robinson III opened up about the Sixers’ daily practice in the new set up, calling it “weird.” According to the Sixers swingman, the league has set up “blind schedules” for the players. Though […]

One of the biggest what-ifs in NBA history is the lethal duo of Kobe Bryant and Chris Paul. It is perhaps one of the biggest blockbuster trades to be vetoed. And according to Paul, he actually covered “a lot” of matters with Bryant since they all believed that the trade was going to push thru. […]

The Los Angeles Rams held an open forum for players to discuss racism — a problem that has been hounding the United States since its birth. Punter Johnny Hekker appreciates his team’s initiative, noting that people — especially those who have a bigger platform — should do their part to curb and eventually eliminate racism. […]

The Dallas Mavs have been one of the top teams in the West over the last two decades or so. This alone is an accomplishment itself being that the West is generally the tougher conference. And in the process of their pursuit of success, they have built rivalries with several teams. Some teams took the […]

According to an NBA coach, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green have an interesting similarity that makes them one of the best defenders for their respective squads. The Athletic anonymously polled 33 NBA coaches on whom they believe are the best defenders today. Though the coaches noticed that […]

A few weeks ago, Los Angeles Lakers big man Dwight Howard sent signals that he might not suit up and join the squad in Orlando. But according to head coach Frank Vogel, Howard is willing to play and the organization is not scouting for a possible replacement. Per Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Vogel expressed optimism […]

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers believes the COVID-19 pandemic coupled with the socio-political protests across the US makes the 2020 NBA title “one of the toughest” to be won. This is contrary to what some analysts have said about the asterisk that should be placed beside the 2020 would be champions. Rivers shared these thoughts […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green firmly believes that the Los Angeles Lakers, not the Los Angeles Clippers, will win the 2019-20 NBA title. Green appeared on the “Jalen and Jacoby” show on ESPN on Tuesday and discussed his take on the two LA teams. According to the three-time NBA Champion, the Clippers have been […]

Ever since Lonzo Ball was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft, basketball fans already had one question imprinted on their minds: is he going to be a bust or will he deliver? To be fair, this question has yet to be answered because Ball has […]

Brooklyn Nets big man DeAndre Jordan has tested positive for the coronavirus. His mom, Kimberly Jordan, reacted to the diagnosis and possibly hinting where his son contracted the virus. Via Twitter, Kimberly Jordan drew the attention of the NBA community and Nets fans by expressing her confusion as to why Jordan had to go back […]

Seemingly out of the blue, star quarterback Cam Newton inked a deal with the New England Patriots. The news in itself was a shock, but San Francisco 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman was not happy with Newton’s mediocre NFL contract. On Twitter, Sherman called Newton’s minimum deal “ridiculous” and “disgusting.” For the NFL star, the Patriots […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley has been talking a lot all season long, especially during the three-month hiatus brought about by the coronavirus pandemic. Former NBA player-turned analyst Kendrick Perkins loves Beverley’s fire but dared the guard to back it up once the 2019-20 season resumes. “I love @patbev21 and what he brings to […]

Projected number one overall draft pick Anthony Edwards has signed with Klutch Sports, the same agency that houses Los Angeles Lakers star, LeBron James. Headed by Rich Paul, Klutch has added another big name to its growing stable. Last Friday, the agency signed Atlanta Hawks star guard Trae Young. Edwards is the second noteworthy client […]

Eight years ago, the Portland Trail Blazers selected Damian Lillard as their sixth overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. Lillard celebrated the moment by roasting his own throwback photo. Via Twitter, Lillard revealed that he was wearing fake earrings on draft night. I had fake earrings in lmao https://t.co/zVd5an4pa1 — Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) June […]

With Tom Brady out of the picture, the New England Patriots are looking to re-fortify the quarterback spot entering the 2020 season. While 23-year-old Jarrett Stidham seems like a decent replacement for the legend, the upcoming season is tagged as a “reset” year for the Patriots. Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated answered a query from […]

New York Knicks owner James Dolan has shared his plan to stage a benefit concert for COVID-19 survivors with antibodies at Madison Square Garden. Dolan penned an article via The New York Post detailing the intentions of his plan, as well as some general information about it. According to Dolan, there are certain parts of […]

The NBA and the NBA Players’ Association have both agreed to include social justice in their goals as part of the 2019-20 season resumption plan. The league and the players’ association met on Wednesday to discuss the steps they need to take to “combat systematic racism and promote social justice.” In a statement released via […]

The Toronto Raptors entered the NBA as an expansion team in the 1995-96 season. They started out with nothing — just a bunch of scrappy players trying to make it. But over the years, the Raptors have turned into one of the most successful organizations in sports. They have drafted the best prospects, became legitimate […]

Sacramento Kings big man Alex Len has tested positive for COVID-19. He’s now the third Kings player to contract the coronavirus. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, Len has released a statement, noting that he has “immediately entered isolation.” He is looking to heal up soon to help his team make the playoffs. The first […]

Mike Woodson is one of the candidates for the New York Knicks head coaching post. In light of this development, Woodson looked back on his first stint in New York, sharing his insights on why Carmelo Anthony thrived as a power forward. Woodson was named head coach of the Knicks in the second half of […]

San Antonio Spurs legendary coach Gregg Popovich has cut the price of his Texas mansion by $1.4 million, bringing it down to $3.1 million. Per Jack Fleming of LA Times, the mansion’s initial price tag was at $4.5 million in 2018. This summer, the Spurs coach relisted it to $3.5 million. Now, the price tag […]

Free-agent guard Tyler Johnson has agreed to a deal with the Brooklyn Nets, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The Nets is one of the 22 teams set to return to action in the bubble location in Orlando. Free agent guard Tyler Johnson has agreed to a deal with the Brooklyn Nets, sources tell ESPN. — […]

The family of Ara Zobayan, the pilot who manned the helicopter that crashed and killed Kobe Bryant and several passengers, has requested the trial to be moved out of Los Angeles primarily due to the NBA legend’s immense popularity. In court documents acquired by TMZ Sports, Zobayan’s family expressed their fears of possibly not receiving […]

Former second overall pick Michael Beasley recently showed off his skills in a pickup game. Is he looking to ink a deal with one of the 22 NBA teams set to return to Orlando? In a video by Swish Cultures, Beasley was shown displaying some sweet shooting in a scrimmage. Moreover, from the looks of […]

There is no doubt that Kobe Bryant is one of the greatest athletes of all time. For some, especially those that grew up watching him, he is their GOAT. In his journey to the top, Bryant forged his name onto several NBA records. Some of them have been broken, as talent in the NBA gets […]

When an 18-year-old LeBron James was selected by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft, he already knew the amount of pressure vested upon him. James briefly looked back when he was tagged as the phenom to pull the Cavaliers franchise out of the rut. This was in response […]

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green, who has been relatively quiet as of late, went back to his old ways of hushing his haters. In an Instagram story, Green reminded everyone that he can fill up the stat sheet with ease. The 30-year-old defensive player noted that he’s going to be “back being that guy” […]

When Paul George and Kawhi Leonard joined forces in July 2019, the Los Angeles Clippers were quickly deemed as legitimate title contenders. After all, you have two of the best two-way players in the NBA about to don the same jersey. George just came off an incredible individual year with the Oklahoma City Thunder while […]

To open the ESPYS, soccer star Megan Rapinoe heaped praise on NFL free agent Colin Kaepernick for his efforts in the battle against racism and social injustice. Rapinoe pointed out how Kaepernick was aware of the backlash that he would get for protesting. However, he did it anyway knowing in his heart that fighting for […]

New York Jets safety Jamal Adams wants to get traded, and it is clear his preferred destination is the Dallas Cowboys. On Sunday, a fan posted a clip directly asking Adams if he is coming to Dallas. Surprisingly, the two-time Pro Bowl responded to the fan’s query. @dallascowboys I got proof that Jamal Adams wants […]

With Deebo Samuel out due to an injury, the San Francisco 49ers might be on the hunt for another high-caliber wide receiver. Dez Bryant, who’s currently a free agent, seems to be interested in the idea of donning a 49ers uniform. Kendrick Bourne shared a subtle tweet tagging both the 49ers and Bryant. While it […]