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Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox is one of the shiftiest guards in the entire NBA. Detroit Pistons playmaker Dennis Smith Jr. learned that the hard way on Thursday, as Fox sat him down with a burst of speed to the rim. Smith didn’t know what hit him (via Hoop Central). https://twitter.com/TheHoopCentral/status/1380354105558720512?s=20 Fox has been one […]

Victor Oladipo’s NBA career has been plagued with injuries since he left the Orlando Magic in 2016. His long list of ailments might have gotten lengthier Thursday night, as the current Miami Heat player landed awkwardly after a dunk. Victor Oladipo lands after a dunk and holds on to his knee. 🙏 https://t.co/QGpUxatm6R — NBA […]

The NBA can be a harsh place, as quality players enter and exit the league with regularity. One of the most notable players unable to find a role after impressive play is Isaiah Thomas. The veteran point guard has floated around the league for the past several years, featuring for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles […]

Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics held on to defeat the New York Knicks, 101-99, on Wednesday night. The triumph brings the team’s record to .500, marking their 26th win of the season. It also has some playoff seeding implications, as the ‘Bockers have been put one game back from Boston and the […]

The Baylor Bears defeated the Gonzaga Bulldogs to win their first men’s basketball national championship in school history. The Bears defeated the previously unbeaten Bulldogs, who were on the brink of becoming the first undefeated national champion since the 1976 Indiana Hoosiers. Gonzaga was impressive all season long, entering the tournament with a 26-0 record […]

The Washington Wizards suffered a devastating defeat at the hands of the Toronto Raptors on Monday, losing 103-101. Russell Westbrook gave the Wizards the lead with 41 seconds left in the fourth quarter, but the Raptors’ recently acquired Gary Trent Jr. hit a game-winning three-pointer as time expired on the other end. The loss marked […]

The Washington Wizards fell to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, 120-91. The blowout loss came much to the chagrin of Russell Westbrook, who took full responsibility for Washington’s shortcomings. Westbrook produced yet another triple double, his 18th of the season. The 16 point, 11 rebound, 12 assist performance also featured a dismal 9 turnovers. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder featured a very unusual starting five in Wednesday night’s win against the Toronto Raptors. The Thunder started the game without a single first round pick, a far cry from the NBA’s usual trend. The team’s backcourt was commanded by second round picks Theo Maledon and Svi Mykhailiuk, accompanied by another second […]

New York Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau foretold their defeat at the hands of his former team, the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. The Knicks lost 102-101 after a fourth quarter run from the Timberwolves erased a double-digit lead.  Thibodeau was conscious of the talent possessed by the Timberwolves when he talked to reporters before the game […]

The Phoenix Suns held off the Atlanta Hawks to win 117-110 at home on Tuesday night. Despite coming home with the W, the Suns were extremely critical of themselves and their mistakes during parts of the fourth quarter. Monty Williams said he thought the Suns' execution in the clutch was good tonight, but it was […]

The UFC has announced a headline bout between MMA superstars Nate Diaz and Leon Edwards as a part of the UFC 262 event, per Ariel Helwani. Nate Diaz vs. Leon Edwards is set for UFC 262 on May 15, per @arielhelwani pic.twitter.com/vUjbI9SgPP — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) March 31, 2021 The two veteran fighters boast impressive […]

The Sacramento Kings have been in a difficult place over the past decade. They have not reached the postseason since the 2005-06 season, the longest active drought in the NBA. There has also not been much to celebrate over that stretch, as lackluster performances coupled with egregious management kept the franchise devoid of life. This […]

Zach LaVine has been in the midst of a career-best season, garnering his first NBA All-Star nod. The Bulls star, however, has looked like a completely different player in their last two games. Bulls coach Billy Donovan has taken note of LaVine’s lackluster performances, leading him to bench his leading scorer in the final quarter […]

The Utah Jazz have been undeniably impressive this season, bolstering a league-best record of 35-11 and comfortably sitting at the top of the Western Conference. A deep dive into the team’s stats prove to be even more incredible, as they are achieving a statistical feat that only six teams in league history have ever reached. […]

Carmelo Anthony was one of the NBA’s most lethal scorers in his prime, racking up nine 25 point per game seasons across his near two decade career. His most prolific scoring campaign was during the 2012-13 season for the New York Knicks. Despite Melo’s undeniable ability to get buckets, former Knicks president Phil Jackson didn’t […]

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Detroit Pistons have traded Delon Wright to the Sacramento Kings for Cory Joseph and two second-round picks. The Detroit Pistons are trading guard Delon Wright to the Sacramento Kings for guard Cory Joseph and two second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) March 25, 2021 The picks […]

As the NBA trade deadline looms, many players will be thinking about whether or not they will still be on the same team tomorrow. According to Denver Nuggets superstar center Nikola Jokic, there is no place for such speculation in his locker room. Asked Nikola Jokic whether he thought any of his teammates were distracted […]

In a scathing tweet, former Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins voiced his disdain for his old team’s recent performances. The Celtics don’t have any CHEMISTRY and their lack of effort on the defensive end is disturbing to watch! 🗣Stop complaining about calls and get back in transition. My God!!! Carry on… — Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) […]

James Harden was listed as questionable for the Brooklyn Nets matchup against the Portland Trailblazers on Tuesday night. The MVP candidate was unsure if he would play, but his passion for the game ended up making the decision an easy one. James Harden admits he was close to not playing, but says his team needed […]

Former NBA sharpshooter and current internet troll Nick Young took to his Twitter account after the Lakers loss to the Pelicans on Tuesday night to emphasize the importance of their superstar, LeBron James. See why Bron should be MVP .. — Nick Young (@NickSwagyPYoung) March 24, 2021 Young, who donned the Laker uniform from 2013 […]

Julius Randle has been a man possessed this season for the New York Knicks, earning himself a spot in the NBA All-Star Game and gaining momentum as a top Most Improved Player candidate. He is, however, not immune to the occasional airball. Randle was incinerating the Washington Wizards defense on Tuesday, including draining a string […]

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr cleared up any questions surrounding the shooting abilities of Klay Thompson upon his return from a string of injuries. Thompson is sorely missed by the up-and-down Warriors and his much-awaited return will definitely be a huge boost. But while some are worried that Thompson might have some rust, Kerr […]

LSU Tigers star guard Cameron Thomas joined an elite group of scorers after his 30-point performance against Michigan Wolverines in the second round of March Madness on Monday. The impressive outing came off the back of a 27-point display against St. Bonaventure in the first round. Thomas is just the third freshman ever to drop […]

The Indianapolis Colts’ recent acquisition of quarterback Carson Wentz has led to some mixed reviews from the fans. Colts owner Jim Irsay, however, seems to be more excited than just about anyone after the trade for the former Philadelphia Eagles signal-caller. In a press conference on Thursday, Irsay gushed over the addition of Wentz, as […]

Lots of NFL teams, such as the Green Bay Packers, wanted center David Andrews to anchor their offensive line. The New England Patriots, however, retained him. A big move by the #Patriots. David Andrews back to NE. https://t.co/mjX4j06Mmc — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 19, 2021 The Patriots have been one of the most active NFL […]

The New York Rangers annihilated the Philadelphia Flyers in a 9-0 blowout that saw a number of league and team records met and broken. The first period was fairly normal for both sides, as the Rangers took a 2-0 lead via goals from Brendan Lamieux and Artemi Panarin. However, the real fun began for the […]

Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics have had quite the tumultuous season thus far. Last year, the young and talented roster made a deep playoff run, all the way to the conference championship. The Cs were poised to make another leap forward this year and continue their ascent to the top of the Eastern Conference. […]

Indiana Pacers big man Domantas Sabonis recorded his sixth triple-double of the season on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. He finished with 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in the losing effort. Despite the loss, Sabonis got a consolation prize of sorts as he set the Pacers record for most triple-doubles in a season, […]

Damian Lillard has been a dominant force for the Portland Trail Blazers this season, averaging 29.9 points, 7.9 assists, 4.4 rebounds, with shooting splits of 44.6 percent from the field, 38.6 percent from deep, and 93.2 percent from the line. These impressive numbers have led to MVP rumblings from the media and fans alike. One […]

The Portland Trail Blazers beat the New Orleans Pelicans in crunch time, 125-124 via Damian Lillard’s free throws on Tuesday. Lillard and clutch shooting have become synonymous and opposing teams know that when it’s Dame Time, they’re really in trouble. Draymond Green is one guy who knows this story well. The Golden State Warriors forward […]

Draymond Green spent his evening reminiscing on days past, as he posted videos of him rewatching the Golden State Warriors 2018 title run on his Instagram story. Dray via IG pic.twitter.com/BELDiWYGs7 — TheWarriorsTalk (@TheWarriorsTalk) March 17, 2021 Green captioned one of the videos, “Y’all unappreciative” followed by several goat emojis, and tagged his championship-winning teammates […]

Mitchell Robinson could soon be returning to the court, as New York Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said he has been cleared to practice. Tom Thibodeau said Mitchell Robinson has progressed to being cleared for practice. He’ll be able to take contact in practice. That’s the next step to clear before for Robinson’s return to […]

Blazers superstar point guard Damian Lillard joined an elite club Tuesday night against the Pelicans. Lillard became just the fourth NBA player ever to reach over 16,000 points and 4,000 assists in their first nine seasons. The four man list consists of some of the best playmakers in league history: Oscar Robertson, Larry Bird, and […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has set yet another milestone in his 18th season. After finishing with a triple-double against the Golden State Warriors on Monday, StatMuse said LeBron became the first player in NBA history to tally 10 triple-doubles after turning 35 years old. LeBron James is the first player in NBA history […]

The Monday night matchup between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets came to a controversial end as the referees made a questionable traveling call on Julius Randle in the dying seconds. And Damian Lillard gave his two cents. Lillard, who’s having an incredible year, chimed in on Twitter, voicing his confusion with the […]

The Washington Football Team has acquired veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick for a one-year, $10 million deal, per Adam Schefter of ESPN. Former Dolphins’ QB Ryan Fitzpatrick reached agreement with the Washington Football Team on a one-year deal worth $10 million that could grow to $12 million with incentives, per source. Fitzpatrick is expected to head […]

Former New York Giants defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson has signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the Minnesota Vikings, per Ian Rapoport of ESPN. History repeats, as a big-time #Giants DT goes to the #Vikings. And similar to Linval Joseph, Tomlinson can get a deal new — at 29 in 2023 when cap explodes. https://t.co/ACGmmndgHk […]