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The Phoenix Suns outlasted the Utah Jazz in an overtime thriller, 117-113, on the shoulders of clutch playmaking from All-Stars Devin Booker and Chris Paul. But ask Jazz stars Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell, and they’ll tell you the game wasn’t decided in overtime. It happened in the 4th quarter when the Jazz couldn’t secure […]

After delivering a big three-pointer over the New York Knicks on Wednesday, Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart had a stern message to his haters. Smart knocked down a critical shot from long distance in the final minute of their intense duel with the Knicks. While it was not the game-winning shot, it was definitely key […]

The Denver Nuggets are one of the deepest teams in the NBA today. Nikola Jokic is without a doubt one of the best passers in history. But the Nuggets also have Facundo Campazzo, who just made the San Antonio Spurs defenders look dumb with a no-look dime in their matchup on Wednesday. It’s no secret […]

Coby White and Lauri Markkanen are out of the Chicago Bulls’ starting lineup, and it isn’t because of injuries or Covid-19 protocols. The two young prospects, long believed to be cornerstones of the Bulls’ multi-year rebuild, are now leading the Bulls’ second unit as the team gears up for a playoff push. “They’re probably not […]

The Milwaukee Bucks and the Golden State Warriors tussled to the last second on Tuesday. As expected, it wasn’t lacking in fiery highlights. Bucks guard Jrue Holiday absolutely balled out and even embarrassed Warriors forward Draymond Green in one play. Holiday drove hard to the rack but was impeded by Green. So, he cracked a […]

It seems Nikola Jokic isn’t convinced yet that the Denver Nuggets can take the extra step this season. The Nuggets notched a pretty convincing 134-119 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday to extend their winning streak to five games. Jokic, however, noted some holes in their performance. While the Nuggets dominated almost the entire […]

It Hasn’t Happened Since The 1999 NFL Draft The last time the NFL Draft opened with three consecutive signal callers was in 1999. In ’99, the Browns selected Tim Couch first overall. The Eagles got Donovan McNabb second, and then the Bengals picked Akili Smith third. Couch and Smith ended up being massive busts, which […]

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 […]

Philadelphia Sixers coach Doc Rivers was bold about why they have lost three of their last five games. After Sunday’s defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies, Rivers said the condensed schedule this year is a factor in their recent slump (via The Athletic’s Derek Bodner).  True enough, this season’s schedule has been pretty tight due to […]

Recently after the Utah Jazz’s narrow 111-107 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies, Jazz All-Star Rudy Gobert was quoted as stating the following about his teammate Donovan Mitchell’s decision not to join the team in Memphis: Rudy said he initially tried to talk Donovan into coming along to Memphis, but supported his decision not to: "If […]

Thursday night’s matchup between the Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors was an intense battle in the first half. As both teams continue their pace for a playoff position, the game quickly became a back and forth battle, and tensions rose between Draymond Green and Bam Adebayo. Continuing to bring energy to his team, Green […]

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 2021 British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) gave Hades the most number of awards among games this year. Proclaimed as the “Best Game” for this year, Supergiant’s game took home four awards from the prestigious body. HADES IS THE 2021 BAFTA GAME AWARDS BEST GAME OF THE YEAR Great games deserve to […]

The Denver Nuggets have gained a whole new fanbase in Orlando. In one of the biggest moves of this year’s NBA trade deadline, the Nuggets acquired human pogo stick Aaron Gordon from the Orlando Magic in an effort to keep up with a constantly escalating arms race in the Western Conference. Gordon, who has spent […]

The NFC East has been one of the busier divisions in the NFL this offseason, and for good reason. Considering the Washington Football team won the division with a 7-9 record, this division has plenty of room for improvement. However, the Philadelphia Eagles still have one glaring weakness that has to be addressed soon. So […]

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 […]

The Miami Heat have been making noise in the past few days before the trade deadline. The rumor about the Heat trying to acquire Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is among the hottest NBA headlines these days. When asked about the trade deadline, All-Star center Bam Adebayo said it adds a little more weight […]

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 […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is obviously the face of the franchise for the Milwaukee Bucks. Apparently, he is also their resident jokester, according to Jrue Holiday. The two-way guard enjoyed every bit of The Greek Freak’s bench antics as Milwaukee strolled to a 140-113 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Holiday admitted that their superstar’s mentality […]

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 […]

Ahead of their duel against the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr shared the status of rookie big man James Wiseman, who’s been out due to the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols. According to Kerr, Wiseman, as well as reserve forward Eric Paschall could suit up tomorrow against the Sixers. This, however, would […]

In a tragic turn of events in the surfing and larger sports communities, rising surfing star Katherine Diaz passed away on Friday after getting struck by lightning during a training session. According to TMZ, Diaz, 22, was greeting a friend while she was training at popular surf spot El Tunco when they were both struck […]

As a cap to what is undoubtedly a trying evening for the Houston Rockets sophomore, Kevin Porter, Jr. has exited tonight’s game with an injury: Kevin Porter Jr. frustrated, likely with his play, as he walks back to the #Rockets bench. Dante Exam spent a few moments with him, then John Lucas sat down next […]

With the NFL offseason in full swing, teams around the league are doing their best to improve their rosters. Some are faring better than others, as there have been some solid and questionable signings so far during free agency. However, the Los Angeles Chargers have done a great job so far, making the offensive line […]

The Atlanta Hawks have just won seven straight games. Let that sink in. Trae Young shared his thoughts on his team’s current streak following a blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets, 116-93, on Thursday night (h/t Hawks on Twitter): https://twitter.com/ATLHawks/status/1372737228720463879 In case you missed it, the Hawks changed their Twitter handle to commemorate their seventh […]

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 […]

Stephen Curry has been the heart and soul of the Golden State Warriors ever since he was drafted 7th overall by the team in the 2009 NBA Draft. His dedication and unique style of play has contributed to the Dubs’ success in recent years. Though The Chef has achieved greatness in his 12-year tenure in […]

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 […]

Super Bowl champion and Pro Bowl corner Tramon Williams announced his retirement from the NFL after a long and prosperous 14-year career: Long-time #Packers CB Tramon Williams retires from the #NFL https://t.co/JKOP4ZyQtU — Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 16, 2021 Williams started his career as an unheralded and undrafted free agent for Houston in 2006 before […]

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 […]

After the news that MVP front-runner Joel Embiid would be out for two to three weeks with a bone bruise in his left knee, Philadelphia 76ers fan can find consolation in the return of Ben Simmons from COVID-19 protocols. Doc Rivers says there will be no minutes restrictions for Ben Simmons today. Also says Sixers […]

It’s official, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees has announced his retirement from football. The veteran posted a message on his Instagram page on Sunday, signaling the end to his career. The official announcement on IG from Drew Brees: pic.twitter.com/NW2NJgZzx7 — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2021 This isn’t exactly a surprise. The move was widely […]

Well, glad to know it wasn’t racism that sparked the racist remarks made by NFHS Announcer Matt Rowan during last night’s girls’ basketball matchup between Norman and Midwest City high schools. In a recent statement, the announcer behind the now-viral video footage of racist rhetoric being uttered into a hot mic at during the national anthem […]

The Slam Dunk Contest field was always discussed as one of the more disappointing in recent memory, especially after the privilege of Aaron Gordon and Zach Lavine a few years back. However, New York Knicks rookie Obi Toppin was among the field of three that made insane dunks during halftime of the All-Star Game, including […]

We’ve all seen ‘Logo Steph’ and ‘Logo Dame’ but have you seen ‘Logo Steph AND Dame’? Probably not. On Sunday, these two superstars treated NBA fans to a shooting showcase as both Team LeBron point guards lit it up from way out to help their team end the opening half of the 2021 All-Star Game […]