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Former Chicago Bears and New Orleans Saints head coach Mike Ditka recently praised both teams by stating they are the two best teams in the league right now. Maybe a little bit of bias involved when it comes to the Bears since Ditka coached the team to a Super Bowl victory back in 1985. Ditka […]

Jimmy Butler is no longer with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but the four-time All-Star is still taking shots at Karl-Anthony Towns and Andrew Wiggins. After the Sixers defeated the Utah Jazz at home Friday night, Jimmy Butler said it’s so much more fun to play with the guys on Philadelphia. The 29-year-old swingman also said the […]

On Wednesday night against the visiting Portland Trail Blazers, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James passed Wilt Chamberlain for fifth place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list. James accomplished the feat with a driving floater over Nik Stauskas and a free throw while being fouled on the play. The buckets that gave LeBron James the […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Ryan Switzer was traded by the Oakland Raiders just a couple weeks before the start of the season. Based on how disastrously the Raiders’ season has unfolded, Switzer was fortunate that he got out of that situation. That fact isn’t lost on Switzer, who responded to a fan on Twitter praising […]

At the beginning of the season, the Detroit Lions were doing a great job of protecting Matthew Stafford but the last few weeks they have gone off the rails and offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter knows that he needs to do better to get him more protection. In the last two games against the Minnesota […]

Carmelo Anthony and his representatives spent Monday afternoon gathering information from NBA front offices about a potential landing spot for the 10-time All-Star small forward, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. The prevailing thought is that the Houston Rockets are going to part ways with Carmelo Anthony soon. Although Anthony has remained eager to play […]

Only hours after LeBron James called his own game “garbage” after missing a pair of clutch free throws to seal the game against the Atlanta Hawks, the evidence is starting to mount up as James’ woes at the charity stripe have now become a reason to worry. ESPN analyst Jalen Rose had a strong take […]

The Wolves’ 121-110 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday night appears to have been the straw that broke the camel’s back when it came to trading star swingman Jimmy Butler. Tom Thibodeau just couldn’t go on coaching in the undesirable climate. Following the news of Jimmy Butler being shipped off to the City of […]

After spending months away from the field, Dez Bryant found a new job when the New Orleans Saints signed him to a one-year contract on Wednesday. He’ll see more time of inactivity, though, after suffering a devastating Achilles injury during practice on Friday. The injury did not just wipe out Bryant’s dreams of playing this […]

They say Father Time is undefeated, but that’s not going to stop Atlanta Hawks veteran forward Vince Carter from trying to pick up a fight with him. In the first quarter of Tuesday’s home game against the visiting Charlotte Hornets, the former NBA Slam Dunk champion proved that he still has enough juice in his […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have finally conquered the Portland Trail Blazers after falling to them for 16 consecutive games. The Lakers snapped the losing skid on Saturday night as they snatched a 114-110 win on the road to improve their record to 4-5. The Lakers beat the Blazers for the first time in 1,706 days! […]

The Dallas Cowboys are hitting a critical part of the season where things are squaring up to be highly critical games from this point forward in their pursuit of reaching the playoffs. Dallas has potentially taken a notable hit to their defensive line with defensive tackle David Irving suffering a high-ankle sprain in practice, according […]

Phoenix Suns guard Jamal Crawford has been on his share of teams in his long career in the NBA. Crawford’s career dates back to the 2000-01 season when he made his debut with the Chicago Bulls. This past offseason Crawford parted ways with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and on October 17th he decided to join the […]

According to head coach Billy Donovan, Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Russell Westbrook did not practice with the team on Saturday due to a sore shoulder, Erik Horne of The Oklahoman reports. Billy Donovan said Russell Westbrook did not practice today due to a sore shoulder. Donovan did not specify which shoulder, or what […]

Philadelphia 76ers forward Dario Saric seems to imply that if he were to do it all over again, he would have probably spent more time playing in the NBA. However, the Sixers are happy with the player he is today. In an interview with Paul Hudrick of NBC Sports, Saric spoke about how his decision […]

Dallas Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle taught their prized rookie Luka Doncic how to do a hop step as the opposing team was taking a free throw. Check out the gif below where Doncic looked at the Mavericks coaching staff, seemingly asking them how to do a proper hop step. At first, Doncic looked at […]

Step aside Rihanna. Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid has a new girlfriend. Embiid is dating Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Anne De Paula, and Sixers owner Michael Rubin is having some fun with the young couple. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpLeHSFDbT0/?taken-by=michaelrubin No, Joel Embiid and Anne De Paula are not engaged. Rubin is just trolling Embiid, who has become […]

LeBron James has no love for the NCAA. Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim is now taking pot shots at James after Darius Bazley spurned the Orange for greener pastures. The NBA prospect was expected to attend Syracuse to play for Boeheim, but he decided to forego college to play in the G League and prepare […]

Sacramento Kings fans may have just found a hilarious way of distracting opposing teams’ players when they visit the 15-foot parallel. During the Kings’ home opening game against the Utah Jazz on October 17, Sacramento fans used large cardboard cut outs of Jimmy Fallon’s face to fluster Jazz players attempting to shoot a free throw. […]

After sitting out Saturday’s shootaround, Washington Wizards guard John Wall is expected to play in their Saturday night matchup against the Toronto Raptors. According to Rotoworld and Candace Bucker, Wall missed shootaround due to migraines. John Wall sat out of shootaround with migraines (they pop up every now and then). However he is expected to play […]

Jonas Jerebko’s game winning tip in was the highlight of the Golden State Warriors’ thrilling 124-123 come back win over the Utah Jazz. Perhaps, the highlight that wasn’t was when Steph Curry hit a 70-foot bomb that came after the final buzzer of the first half. Curry hits a 70-footer right after the buzzer byu/KlaysToaster […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been without the services of Pro Bowl linebacker Sean Lee for the last three straight games due to a hamstring injury. Lee looks to be making some progress from the ailment as he returned to the practice field on Wednesday for the first time since it occurred, according to Todd Archer […]

Times are going tough for the Minnesota Timberwolves because of the on-going Jimmy Butler saga, but starting point guard Jeff Teague suggests that they just have to be patient with their current situation. Teague was asked by reporters if it was hard not to lose patience with each other right now, and here is what […]

Another mural of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has emerged in the streets of L.A. This time around though, the magnitude of the mural will make it very difficult for vandals to destroy the artwork. https://www.instagram.com/p/Boz_86slLQx/?utm_source=ig_twitter_share&igshid=oo6js9b7muid First off all, that’s a very awesome piece of art. It’s literally at least 10-stories high and requires […]

The talent-laden team of the Sacramento Kings cannot seem to catch a break. On the court, despite having promising young talents in Buddy Hield, De’Aaron Fox, Harry Giles, and Marvin Bagley III, without a true superstar or without someone on their roster emerging as one, underachieving will be a staple for years to come for the […]

In the last few weeks, the Philadelphia Eagles have been shorthanded in the backfield with their running back situation due to injury, but Darren Sproles is set to return soon. Sproles has been dealing with hamstring issues over the last few weeks. Head coach Doug Pederson has touched upon the matter by stating that Sproles is […]

Despite already being one full year removed from his unceremonious exit from the Cleveland Cavaliers, tales of Kyrie Irving’s antics during his time with the Cavs continue to surface to this date. This time around, we have a first-hand account from one of the Boston Celtics point guard’s former coaches, who claims that Irving once […]

The Los Angeles Rams remained unbeaten after their victory over the Seattle Seahawks, but injuries to Brandin Cooks and Cooper Kupp may cost them dearly. Cooks and Kupp give the Rams one of the NFL’s most threatening passing attacks. According to Adam Schefter, the pair of receivers were evaluated for concussions after leaving the game […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has been one of the widely documented and scrutinized athletes of all-time. Doc Rivers, head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, had some huge praises on James’ work ethic and how the four-time MVP’s commitment for improvement has set him apart from other players. ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly recently sat […]

Long time sportscaster and studio host of Inside the NBA Ernie Johnson announced in a Twitter video on Monday that he was diagnosed with blood clots in both of his legs. A message from @TurnerSportsEJ on his absence from the upcoming MLB Postseason pic.twitter.com/fIZ6NFLXdi — TNT Sports U.S. PR (@TNTSportsUS) October 1, 2018 Johnson, or E.J. […]

Hitting 3-pointers are important in today’s game of basketball. With the game becoming fast-paced and dominated by 3-point shooters, the Sacramento Kings surely is lucky to have Buddy Hield on their roster. A fun fact post by Steven Adams of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Reddit.com shows his shooting percentage beyond the arc is best […]

In a statement told to Serena Winters of NBC Sports Philadelphia via Twitter, Philadelphia 76ers budding superstar Ben Simmons claimed that he doesn’t want to be boxed into any one position. Ben Simmons: "I don’t look at myself as a point guard or a power forward or anything like that. I’m a player. I just want […]

Washington Wizards franchise player guard John Wall has high expectations for his squad in this upcoming 2017-18 season. The five time NBA All-Star said in an interview by Chick Hernandez of The Athletic that a 50-win season season and reaching the Eastern Conference Finals would constitute a successful season for the Washington Wizards. CH: What has to […]

Once the Los Angeles Lakers signed LeBron James this summer, everything changed for the storied franchise. James joining the team sent shockwaves throughout the NBA and has also had a profound impact on the young players on the team’s roster. Kyle Kuzma, who LeBron has praised repeatedly as of late, talked about his new superstar […]

Almost every basketball fan around the world agrees to the fact that Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is the consensus best player in the world. Many are giving a case for other players such as Kevin Durant or even Stephen Curry, both of the Golden State Warriors, as close seconds. However, LeBron’s former Cleveland […]

Die-hard Los Angeles Lakers fans without a doubt know the voice that announces some of their all-time favorite players when they are welcomed to the court during every game’s starters introduction. That voice belongs to Lawrence Tanter. Tanter has announced the names of the likes of Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabar from the Showtime Lakers in […]

Houston Rockets Genereal Manager Daryl Morey has never been one to shy away from voicing his strong opinions. With that in mind, it should be no shock that Morey believes his Rockets are as loaded as they have ever been during his time with the team. Despite the roster losses and acquisitions, Daryl Morey believes […]

The Utah Jazz are in a position to return to the glory days of the 90’s when they were perennial contenders in the Western Conference. If there 2018-2019 throwback jersey choice is any indication, the Jazz feel the same way. 🔥🔥🔥🤙🏼 Throwback pic.twitter.com/yUdQN7CU5q — Ricky Rubio (@rickyrubio9) September 19, 2018 The Jazz, via point guard […]

The Toronto Raptors can surely pat themselves on the back for the tremendous effort of their bench, one that became notoriously known as the deadliest bench in the NBA, often outperforming the starters on many of nights. With that being said, it’s a great honor to have not one, but two of those bench players […]