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Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard recently made headlines after saying he has no intention of suiting up for “meaningless games.” However, while some people were not happy with Lillard’s remark, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry expressed his understanding on the matter. The three-time league MVP shared his thoughts on Lillard’s statement on “The […]

From his perspective, Jerami Grant exceeded his contract’s worth in the 2019-20 season. As such, the forward has no plans of picking up his $9 million option with the Denver Nuggets come free agency. During an appearance on Yahoo Sports’ Posted Up with Chris Haynes podcast (via FanSided), Grant pretty much confirmed that he will […]

In the 2020 NFL Draft, the New York Giants opted not to pick any wide receivers, making it clear that they are not prioritizing the position. However, not everybody is a fan of the move, including team icon Amani Toomer. Toomer expressed his disappointment with the decision, a well as the team’s current receiving corps […]

Negotiations between the Dallas Cowboys and quarterback Dak Prescott are still at a standstill. New information reveals that the quarterback and his camp crossed a “hurtful point” in the negotiations after Prescott demanded more money after his hot 2019 start. Per 105.3 The Fan, Yahoo Sports reporter Charles Robinson revealed that Prescott wanted a heftier […]

Perhaps the good thing about the long hiatus brought about by the coronavirus pandemic is that Luka Doncic’s injured hand has fully healed according to Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. Speaking with ESPN’s Frank Isola on SiriuxXM NBA Radio, Cuban shared the good news. "Luka's hand was hurt, right? Now it's not hurt."@mcuban jokes with […]

Former Brooklyn Nets general manager Rod Thorn looked back on his days with the team — especially the time when they were legitimate title contenders. According to him, when power forward Kenyon Martin left, the team was “never the same.” Nets reporter Tom Dowd asked what Thorn thinks of Martin — the Nets’ star forward […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet wants to resume the season, not just because he wants to play again but also due to his belief that his team has a “good chance” at defending the title. VanVleet spoke with Rachel Nichol’s on ESPN’s The Jump where they shared their thoughts on the potential resumption of the […]

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers recounted the time when Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving  — who was unknown and unranked during the time — showed up in Deron Williams’ basketball camp and destroyed everybody. Rivers spoke with former NBA player and Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Sam Cassell in the Go Off podcast. Among the […]

For Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie, there is no question that Kevin Durant is the best scorer in the NBA.  Interestingly though, Dinwiddie also believes that he is in the same level as his teammate. On Twitter, Dinwiddie followed up on his claim that Durant is the league’s best scorer. In his opinion, he’s a […]

While NBA free agency has been a boon for some teams over the years, it often comes with a lot of risk. The Orlando Magic know all about this, and they’ve had a number of notable signings backfire on them. It hasn’t always been their fault, but their worst failures in free agency highlight how […]

For former NBA player Kendrick Perkins, Houston Rockets star James Harden is way better than Golden State Warriors sharpshooter Stephen Curry. Via Twitter, Perkins replied to a fan who commented on the First Take debate regarding Curry and Harden. Perkins doubled-down on his case, noting that Harden is the “better all-around player.” Again the only […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George reminisced on his monster slam in the 2013 Eastern Conference Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Miami Heat. According to George, it was James’ fault that he spiked one down over them. Peep George’s slam over Chris Anderson after easily getting past James. During this time, George was […]

Before inking a two-year extension with the New England Patriots, veteran safety Patrick Chung considered retiring this offseason. It would have been a rather stunning move. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, retirement crossed Chung’s mind before inking a two-year extension with the Patriots. The 32-year-old has been in the league since 2009, battling tons […]

The Seattle Seahawks are all ears to their star quarterback’s thoughts on who they should sign next to bulk up the roster. They did this with the signing of Greg Olsen and Phillip Dorsett after Russell Wilson asked for more star power in the offense. And according to the latest rumors, the Seahawks are gunning […]

While the Seattle Seahawks seem to be beefing up their running squad, reports reveal that star quarterback Russell Wilson is pushing the team to sign wide receiver Antonio Brown. According to veteran football insider John Clayton via ESPN, while the Seahawks loaded up on their offensive line, there’s still a possibility that the team will […]

For Dallas Mavericks legend Dirk Nowitzki, he used fellow NBA icons Tim Duncan and Kevin Garnett as motivation. In an interview with Mavs reporter Dwain Price, Nowitzki recalled his playing days, particularly in the offseason where he followed a strict training regimen. He admitted that there were times when he wasn’t motivated but upon thinking […]

For Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, fans — especially those who live in one household — do not need to sit apart from one another once the NBA allows audiences to watch in arenas. Speaking with Sean Hannity of FOX News, the Mavs boss shared his social distancing-friendly idea. “We don’t even have to do […]

Los Angeles Lakers swingman Danny Green has been part of two championship teams — the 2014 San Antonio Spurs and the 2018 Toronto Raptors. For the veteran, his current squad has many more similarities with the Spurs. Green spoke with Lakers teammate Jared Dudley in an Instagram Live Q&A where they talked about everything and […]

In the event that the 2019-20 season resumes in a bubble location, Los Angeles Lakers veteran Jared Dudley says he won’t allow stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis to leave. In a video conference call with the press, Dudley noted there’s a “misconception” that the league won’t allow its players to leave the potential bubble […]

NBA icon Magic Johnson listed down five players who he thinks would’ve been superstars in the Michael Jordan era. Johnson recently spoke with Stephen A. Smith to discuss The Last Dance. Answering Smith’s query, Johnson believes that LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis, and Giannis Antetokounmpo could play in the era Jordan was in. Magic […]

Tamba Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady pulled out the newest Michael Jordan meme from “The Last Dance” to react to a tweet. ESPN tweeted their expectations for the 2020 NFL season and what might actually happen. It seems that ESPN thinks the Falcons have a good shot at the title. However, with Brady still around, […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers were highly-favored to win the title in the 2019-20 season. James himself is aware of this and wants the season to continue. In a recent interview though, LeBron emphasized that his main priority is the health and well-being of the NBA and the general public. The Lakers star […]

After his controversial remarks about Michael Jordan, retired NBA forward Channing Frye has received tons of “crazy DMs” about his parents. Via Twitter, Frye revealed that he’s been getting a ton of hate after his controversial comments on Jordan’s playing style. For Frye, the messages he has received “comes from a different place of hate […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James admitted that he cried when Michael Jordan retired in 1993. James looked at Jordan as his hero — someone who inspired him to get through the tough times. So when Jordan bid farewell to the game, the Lakers star was a little lost. LeBron spoke with Mav Carter and […]

In the last two episodes of The Last Dance, a classic clip of Steve Kerr roasting Michael Jordan was shown. During the championship parade, Kerr went on stage and explained what really happened in the timeout before he hit the game-winning shot in Game 6 that sealed the title for them. Golden State Warriors fans are […]

In the closing minutes of the final episode of The Last Dance, Michael Jordan admitted that he was willing to ink a one-year deal for the 1998-99 season to chase the Chicago Bulls’ seventh title. Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf explained that after winning their sixth title, it would be very difficult to keep the team together. After […]

After pulling away in the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals against the Indiana Pacers, Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan had some choice words for Larry Bird as seen in Episode 9 of The Last Dance. The Pacers forced a Game 7 against the powerhouse Bulls squad. Jordan himself admitted that the Pacers were the toughest team they competed […]

Bodyguard Gus Lett became a father figure for Michael Jordan. So when Lett was diagnosed with cancer, the Chicago Bulls icon mustered all his courage to boot out the Indiana Pacers in Game 7 of the 1998 Eastern Conference Finals. The Bulls were faced up against the Larry Bird-coached Pacers squad comprised of Reggie Miller, […]

In Episode 9 of “The Last Dance,” Michael Jordan recalled the Chicago Bulls’ battles with the Utah Jazz, who were the biggest threats to their title chances that time. Bryon Russell had the task of guarding Jordan, and the former was up for the challenge. Little did he know that MJ already had him on […]

In Episode 9 of “The Last Dance,” Michael Jordan admitted that it was Reggie Miller and the Indiana Pacers that gave the Chicago Bulls the “toughest” time in the Eastern Conference — outside the Detroit Pistons. Jordan recalled their journey to the NBA Finals after booting out former Bulls guard BJ Armstrong and the Charlotte […]

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones admitted to talking to Tony Romo for some inside knowledge regarding the Dallas Cowboys offense. Jones, who’ll be entering his second year in the league, will now be working closely with offensive coordinator Jason Garrett — who happens to be the Cowboys’ former head coach. Aware of this, Jones […]

For Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller, you can only contain Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes but can never really stop him from scoring any points. Per The Washington Post, Miller shared his thoughts on matching up against the Chiefs twice a year. For the eight-time Pro Bowl and one-time Superbowl champ, you just “can’t” […]

Jasmine Jordan is not too surprised that her dad — the one and only Michael Jordan — was involved in scuffles and altercations during his playing days as seen in the sports documentary The Last Dance. The younger Jordan experienced her dad’s passion and competitive spirit first-hand. The series has offered such a fascinating look […]

The last two episodes of The Last Dance will air on Sunday, but it will not be the end of the discussion. Since after episodes nine and 10, Los Angeles Lakers icon Magic Johnson and analyst Stephen A. Smith will share their thoughts on the hit sports documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Per […]

Mark Stevens, a Golden State Warriors minority owner who engaged in a shoving and cursing match with Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, is set to return to his role at the end of the season. In a report by Tim Kawakami of The Athletic, according to Warriors majority owner Joe Lacob, Stevens “had a momentary […]

LeBron James and Dwight Howard have known each other since they were teenagers, and they had been foes for much of their professional careers. With that said, Howard couldn’t believe it when they became teammates on the Los Angeles Lakers. Howard joined his teammate Jared Dudley in an Instagram Live interview on Wednesday. In the […]

For Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban, Luka Doncic has a better business mind than most ‘MBAs’ that the billionaire knows. In an interview with Tim Cato of The Athletic, Cuban was asked how Doncic is like behind the curtain. While Luka Doncic proudly showcases his talents on the court, he seems reticent to display his […]

According to former Detroit Pistons guard Rip Hamilton, the only player he was scared of was the great Los Angeles Lakers icon Kobe Bryant. Hamilton joined the CBS Sports HQ where they discussed the top 15 players in NBA history according to CBS Sports. Bryant was placed at number 10 which Hamilton thought was too […]

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal believes that the 2019-20 NBA season should be canceled for safety reasons and for the fact that any team who wins the title this year will have an asterisk to their victory. However, for Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey, this situation is exactly why his team is bound to win […]