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The Philadelphia Phillies are having a rough second half of the season. After losing star hitter Bryce Harper to an unfortunate injury, the team has started slipping down the standings. One of the culprits for this slide is one of their big acquisitions in the offseason, Nick Castellanos. The frustration between Nick Castellanos and Phillies […]

At one point over the past few weeks, a sensational return to the Golden State Warriors for Kevin Durant seemed to pick up steam. After KD demanded a trade away from the Nets, the Dubs emerged as a potential landing spot for the former league MVP in a bid to reunite him with former teammate […]

To say that Russell Westbrook’s first season with the Los Angeles Lakers was disappointing would be a complete understatement. It is clear that Russ just couldn’t fit in with the system, and that for the most part, he just looked lost playing alongside the likes of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Apparently, this had a […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, like many Marvel fans on Tuesday, was almost at a loss for words after watching the emotional trailer for “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” On Twitter, James could only utter “wow” to the sight of the new trailer that featured incredible scenes from the movie, as well as an amazing […]

Karl-Anthony Towns made a rather bold comment recently about the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2022-23 season. After making a blockbuster trade for Rudy Gobert, KAT said that the ‘Wolves are in a “championship-or-bust” season. Apparently, that ruffled the feathers of one member of the Golden State Warriors, the current champs. After Karl-Anthony Towns’ comment went viral, Draymond […]

In an NBA offseason that’s been filled with a ton of player movement, coaching changes, and roster overhaul, this has paved the way for new teams to enter the playoff mix in 2023. As we gear up for what’s set to be another exciting NBA campaign, there’s bound to be some new competition entering the […]

There’s no question that the Atlanta Hawks just got better after bringing in All-Star point guard Dejounte Murray to the team. However, there have also been more than a few questions surrounding his potential fit alongside cornerstone star Trae Young. Hawks general manager Landry Fields has spoken out about how the team intends to maximize […]

Who else remembers the nickname jerseys the NBA used in 2014? Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant does, and he wants them back. On Twitter, Morant responded to a question asking whether or not the NBA should bring back the famous jerseys where players had their nicknames at the back instead of their surnames. The Grizzlies […]

This has quite frankly been a disastrous offseason for the Charlotte Hornets. This was supposed to be an important period for them: building off a mildly successful second season with LaMelo Ball. Instead, it became a PR nightmare for the team, as a couple of their players started doing… questionable stuff off the court. Montrezl […]

San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich is one of the most esteemed figures in the NBA. Whenever this man speaks, people listen. This is exactly why coach Pop has continually used his platform to speak on relevant social issues outside the realm of basketball. Popovich did exactly that in a surprise appearance at rap […]

Despite being a key part of the Atlanta Hawks’ core group, John Collins has still seen his name constantly dragged into what feels like unending trade rumors. Hawks general manager Landry Fields was recently asked to address this ongoing saga, and the former NBA swingman provided a bit of an unfiltered perspective on the matter […]

When you think about the Los Angeles Lakers, the first guy you think about is LeBron James. A constant in GOAT conversations, James’ presence turned the Purple and Gold’s fortunes around when he arrived. For most people, he is the biggest piece in LA’s championship aspirations, and for good reason. For new Lakers coach Darvin […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James took the Drew League by storm when he decided to make a surprise appearance in the highly-popular pro-am tournament. LeBron’s epic performance made quite a mark on Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young. So much so, that the 23-year-old decided to follow suit one week later. After seeing LeBron take […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ new stadium isn’t going to open its doors to the public until 2024, but already, fans are getting all excited for the brand-new Intuit Dome in Inglewood. This has a lot to do with team owner Steve Ballmer recently flexing his new $2 billion facility, and if you saw the sneak […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have had an active offseason as they retool their roster around Damian Lillard. Lillard has committed to playing for the Blazers throughout his career despite the constant push from the media to leave. He is a very loyal player, and Portland has done a great job this offseason putting together a […]

Russell Westbrook’s future in the NBA might be in peril if he leaves the Los Angeles Lakers, be it via trade, buyout or whatnot. Joining Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective podcast, Tim Bontemps of ESPN revealed why Westbrook could be out of the league if his Lakers exit pushes through. The NBA insider cited […]

Jalen Brunson made some of the biggest waves on the opening day of free agency when his move to the New York Knicks was confirmed. Brunson shunned the Dallas Mavericks in favor of a $104 million, four-year deal with the Knicks, thereby ending his four-year tenure with the Mavs. As it turns out, however, Brunson […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been struggling to try and find a trade partner for Russell Westbrook. There has been some talk of a potential move to the Dallas Mavericks for the former league MVP, but at this point, it seems that LA better keep looking. Speaking on a recent episode of the Brian Windhorst & […]

At this point, it feels like Utah Jazz fans are growing sick and tired of all the Donovan Mitchell trade rumors. The team has been trying to move their cornerstone superstar for what feels like months now, but unfortunately, there just hasn’t been much progress on that front. It now appears that some supporters have […]

At this point in the offseason, it’s becoming increasingly clear that there’s a big possibility that Russell Westbrook ends up staying with the Los Angeles Lakers beyond this summer. It’s no secret that LA has been trying to trade the former league MVP after a tumultuous first season with the team, but the harsh reality […]

Klay Thompson’s dad sees the Golden State Warriors remaining as title favorites in 2022-23 despite the Western Conference alone set to be stronger next year, and for good reason. According to Mychal Thompson, the Warriors’ have established continuity on the team with the way they drafted and developed their young players. Now they have an […]

The New York Knicks really, really wanted Jalen Brunson. They did everything in their power to lure the former Dallas Mavericks guard to the Big Apple via free agency, and in the end, they prevailed. Brunson put pen to paper on a $104 million deal for four years, and it goes without saying that there’s going […]

The Golden State Warriors just won their fourth ring in eight years, but make no mistake, they are far from done when it comes to chasing rings. That’s at least according to Klay Thompson’s dad, who shared his belief that the Dubs are eyeing the Michael Jordan standard. Jordan won six rings with the Chicago […]

The 2017 Golden State Warriors will go down in history as one of the most dominant teams we’ve ever seen. Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, two of the greatest players to ever pick up a basketball, teamed up alongside a tremendous supporting cast consisting of Klay Thompson, Draymond Green, and Andre Iguodala, to name a […]

The New York Knicks and Utah Jazz remain linked for a potential Donovan Mitchell trade, but contrary to reports, a deal is far from being made. Recently rumors spread that Mitchell’s trade to Knicks is a “done deal” and both teams are simply working on the finer deals of the blockbuster. The reporter who made […]

NBA Free Agency has been wild with many teams making moves to strengthen their roster ahead of the 2022-23 season. There have been stars on the move via trades and free agency, with more potentially on the move. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant requested a trade, which has led to discussions of Kyrie Irving also […]

Phoenix Mercury star Skylar Diggins-Smith put a defender on skates and made a jump-shot which made for an incredible highlight. The play caught the attention from people all over the sports world including Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. 🛼🛼 💨 Ayyyyeeee!!! Then hit her with the "I'm Insane" celebration afterwards. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Skylar DS https://t.co/eRCsOrJvTO […]

The Sacramento Kings made it clear that they are tired of watching the playoffs from their couch. They want to snap their 16-year playoff drought with new head coach Mike Brown and a roster they revamped in the 2022 NBA offseason. Sacramento made some solid moves this offseason to bolster the team around De’Aaron Fox […]

It’s generally understood by now that most professional athletes don’t reach their pre-injury tear peak in their first season back on the playing field after suffering a torn ACL. What about when a player finally returns from devastating injuries to both his knee and Achilles, though? Klay Thompson will prove a fascinating test case in […]

The Golden State Warriors aren’t exactly Southern California’s favorite NBA team. Still, you’d expect security working access to offseason workouts and pick-up games on the UCLA campus to at least be able to identify Draymond Green. That didn’t happen on Saturday, as an oblivious security guard tried to prevent the four-time NBA champion from attending […]

Skip Bayless is an unapologetic LeBron James hater. Anyone who’s followed the NBA even casually knows this. When it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers star, Skip will do anything to disparage his name. That’s the iconic character that made him such an infamous personality in the NBA circles. Skip’s latest claim, though, may have […]

Monty Williams isn’t going somewhere else’s bench any time soon after Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that the 2022 NBA Coach of the Year winner has agreed to a long-term extension deal with the Phoenix Suns. ESPN Sources: Phoenix Suns coach Monty Williams has agreed on a long-term contract extension. Williams, the NBA’s coach of […]

On the NBA floor, Kevin Durant is an absolute menace. The Brooklyn Nets star is one of the most gifted players to grace the hardwood. His ability to score at a high level and do it consistently makes him one of the best to ever do it. Even the best at their craft struggle at […]

The Orlando Magic have enjoyed a relatively productive offseason thus far, headlined by their first overall selection in the 2022 NBA Draft, Paolo Banchero. This team needed a star and the former Duke standout profiles to be just that as the Magic look to get back into contention in the very near future. They also […]

The Toronto Raptors are still in the hunt for Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. Despite trade talks slowing down, the Canadian team still figures to be a prominent name in trade talks. However, should the Raps fail to get the big fish in Durant, one of his teammates could be their next target. According to […]

The Atlanta Hawks entered the 2021-22 NBA season with high expectations, and for good reason. They made a surprising run in the 2021 playoffs, including an upset of the top-seeded 76ers in the second round. While they lost to the eventual-champion Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, fans celebrated such a run and expected them […]

Coming into the 2022 NBA offseason, the pressure was on for the Philadelphia 76ers. An embarrassing playoff loss and uncertainty regarding James Harden’s ability to play at a high level put them on the brink of red alert. With a lot of areas of the team needing to be addressed, Daryl Morey and the front […]

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo is one of the best all-around defenders in the NBA and he firmly believes he should’ve been the recipient of the 2021-22 Defensive Player of the Year over Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart and Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert across the last two years. Bam isn’t letting it go […]

The Sacramento Kings quietly had an impressive 2022 offseason haul for them. Unlike the past few years, the team made quiet moves that made sense considering their roster. After years of disappointment, the team has seemingly learned from their past mistakes. Their next potential addition to the roster would be another excellent move for them […]