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The Chicago Bulls and Detroit Pistons are battling things out on Tuesday night in Chicago, and before the game, two former UConn basketball players shared a special moment. Bulls rookie Adama Sanogo won a national title with the Huskies last season, and Andre Drummond also played for UConn back in the day. Before Tuesday’s game, […]

The New York Knicks’ OG Anunoby has missed 12 consecutive games after undergoing a procedure to remove a loose body from his right elbow. But on Tuesday afternoon, an encouraging update regarding his return date made waves, which followed an exciting report on Saturday about Anunoby’s rehab schedule. Annunoby’s injury was never expected to cost […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker’s culture is something he wants in each of his Nike Book 1 signature shoe releases.  Booker, who is averaging the second-most points (27.5) for the Phoenix Suns and ranks No. 11 in the league in assists (7.0) per game, saw his shoe launch during the NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.  […]

One of Eliot Wolf’s first tasks as the New England Patriots’ chief roster decision-maker will be figuring out whether he wants to give Michael Onwenu or Kyle Dugger the franchise tag. Wolf didn’t rule anything out when it comes to the Patriots’ two premier free agents this offseason, stating a desire to bring both players […]

San Antonio Spurs center Zach Collins believes his superstar teammate should win one of the NBA’s top individual honors. But that doesn’t mean he thinks Victor Wembanyama will win Defensive Player of the Year. “He should be the Defensive Player of the Year but he’s not…I’m sure they won’t give him every single award but […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham is in a tricky spot with Spencer Dinwiddie. Ham needs the veteran guard to acclimate into the Lakers’ system as the Lakers navigate a high-stakes homestretch. So far, Dinwiddie — signed off the buyout market on Feb. 10 — has (understandably) struggled to produce. In five games with […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were healthy and playing some of their best basketball going into the NBA All-Star break. The team limped out of the league-wide hiatus however, posting a 1-2 record with more injuries and suspensions than highlights. Having four unavailable players opened up some playing time for the locker room’s newest rookie, but […]

Los Angeles Lakers All-Star Anthony Davis did not participate in practice on Tuesday. The reason for his absence was defined as an “upper respiratory illness,” a Lakers spokesperson said. The team did not provide any information about AD’s status for Wednesday’s matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Davis is recovering from a […]

Considering LeBron James is the greatest player to wear a Cleveland Cavaliers uniform, it’s highly debated who follows after him. You could look back to the past and argue that Mark Price or Brad Daugherty should be considered. In the present, Donovan Mitchell continues to pave a path toward becoming the best since James did […]

The Denver Broncos have plenty of decisions to make this offseason. One of the most important decisions involves superstar cornerback Pat Surtain II. At some point during the offseason, the Broncos need to decide if they will exercise Surtain’s fifth-year option. If the Broncos decide to do so, it will guarantee Surtain a $19.802 million […]

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson has been on the receiving end of plenty of criticism over the past few seasons. Wilson was traded to the Broncos ahead of the 2022 season. Before even playing a down in an orange and blue uniform, Wilson signed a massive 5-year, $245 million contract extension. In just two seasons […]

The LA Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for their final game against one another in the same arena. Unfortunately, the Clippers are going to be without Paul George when they take on LeBron James and Anthony Davis’ squad. The Clippers have ruled Paul George out of Wednesday’s showdown against the Lakers with […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves drew inspiration from the Land of 10,000 Lakes for their 2023-24 City Edition jerseys. The Timberwolves intended to pair a fresh matching court with their unique water-themed jerseys. While fans have loved the new City Edition jerseys this season, everyone waited patiently for the new City Edition court. Finally, with 25 games […]

Eliot Wolf didn’t necessarily tip his hand on what the New England Patriots will do at quarterback this season at the NFL Combine, but it doesn’t sound too great for Mac Jones and Bailey Zappe. Speaking to reporters for the first time since reportedly becoming the Patriots’ chief roster decision-maker, Wolf seemed to acknowledge the […]

Not that they have a ton of options, but the San Antonio Spurs can tell you with certainty which is their best win of the season. Following a 113-112 victory over a Minnesota Timberwolves team that continues to sit atop the Western Conference, Devin Vassell and Gregg Popovich put it at the top of the […]

CAMDEN, N.J. — Organization. That’s the buzzword around the Philadelphia 76ers recently as they look to make their offense look passable, hopefully even good, amid Joel Embiid’s recovery from a meniscus procedure. Nick Nurse said that the focal point of the Sixers’ practice ahead of their Tuesday matchup with the Boston Celtics was getting more […]

Even when the Brooklyn Nets win, they lose. While they snapped a three-game losing streak with a blowout over the Memphis Grizzlies Monday at FedEx Forum, it came at the expense of Cam Thomas, their second-leading scorer. Leading by 24 points with seven minutes left, Thomas turned his right ankle after landing on Day’Ron Sharpe’s […]

The Brooklyn Nets desperately needed a get-right performance following the worst three-game stretch in franchise history. A matchup with the battered Memphis Grizzlies was just what the doctor ordered as Brooklyn coasted to a 111-86 victory – Kevin Ollie’s first as interim head coach – Monday at FedEx Forum. Soaking wet after getting doused by […]

Save for two of his last four games, San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell is becoming the continued force his team envisions. Overshadowed for a month by teammate Victor Wembanyama’s stat stuffing efforts, Vassell hadn’t scored less than 15 points since January 15th vs. the Atlanta Hawks. That is, until a loss right before the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers announced on Monday that guard Malcolm Brogdon has been re-evaluated for his elbow tendonitis and is making good progress in his recovery. The Blazers also said that Brogdon will continue to ramp up with an anticipated return to action without giving a specified timeline for his return. On Feb. 12, the […]

Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander find themselves as the two favorites for the MVP award this NBA season in what has become a wide-open race since Joel Embiid was deemed ineligible. These two stars have gone back-and-forth in the MVP rankings as of late, but Jokic has seemed to take firm control of the race […]

Ryan Garcia, the dynamic star of the boxing world, has set the MMA community abuzz with his bold challenge to UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. Speaking with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour, Ryan Garcia declared his confidence in not only beating O’Malley in the boxing ring but also holding his own inside the octagon. […]

The New York Knicks — like every other NBA team — need a center. And given Mitchell Robinson’s injury, Isaiah Hartenstein stepped into the starting center role and immediately became one of the most important players for the Knicks. Hartenstein has become far more than a fill in. The center has surprisingly grown into a […]

The NBA season truly doesn’t start until after the All-Star break. While there are always a handful of teams that cement their status as the best of the best each year prior to the All-Star break, the last five to six weeks are where things begin to get interesting. Every game matters a little more […]

The Portland Trail Blazers fell 93-80 to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday night in a battle between two teams jockeying for lottery position. In a game that saw the Blazers without Shaedon Sharpe, Malcolm Brogdon, and Scoot Henderson – and the Hornets without LaMelo Ball – it’s no surprise that points were hard to come […]

Many players decided to rest during the All-Star break, and some even did during the 2024 All-Star Game (much to the chagrin of the NBA). However, Boston Celtics stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown were pushing each other to be better instead of just coasting. Although the final score was a whopping 211-186 in favor […]

Do you Bolieve? Phoenix Suns do. Bol, whose father, Manute Bol, is one of the tallest players in history, has a rare if not unique skill. Bol Bol, who the Suns signed this offseason following a cut from the Orlando Magic, is a tweener because he is listed at 7-foot-3 but can dribble, handle and […]

The Dallas Mavericks acquired PJ Washington Jr. and Daniel Gafford before the NBA trade deadline. The additions strengthened Dallas’ depth around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. Could Dallas look to make a post-trade deadline addition as well? “Before last night’s game was told that if they can find the right fit, the Mavs definitely are […]

Unlike their previous three games against the Dallas Mavericks, Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs faced a team that’s not expected to make the 2024 NBA playoffs. But like the Mavs, Kings and Lakers, the Utah Jazz proved too much for the “sloppy” Silver and Black. A 128-109 […]

In his first game with the Cleveland Cavaliers after the annual All-Star break, Donovan Mitchell looked off against the Washington Wizards. Mitchell only chipped in with 16 points on just 4-of-10 from the field and 3-of-6 from 3-point range while dealing with foul trouble and fatigue most of the second half. During his two-game absence, […]

Just when we thought the Russell Wilson and Denver Broncos drama couldn’t get any more confusing, another layer gets added. Recently, Wilson made an appearance on Brandon Marshall’s “I Am Athlete” podcast. During the 84-minute interview, Marshall grilled Wilson about his uncertain future in the NFL. There have been multiple rumors circulating that the Broncos […]

Another day, another Nikola Jokic triple-double. At this point, it’s essentially like clockwork. What also seems like clockwork is Jokic’s knack for climbing the record books in multiple categories. On Sunday night, Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to a 119-103 win over the Golden State Warriors. Jokic notched his third straight triple-double with 32 points, 16 […]

Coming out of the All-Star break, things have been topsy-turvy for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Sure, that’s to be expected from any team after taking nearly a week off, especially when the Cavs opened up the second half of the season with five games in seven nights. But, it’s been hard for them to find balance, […]

SAN FRANCISCO — The Golden State Warriors were out-classed by Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, falling 119-103 to the defending champions at Chase Center. Stephen Curry never found his footing against a physical, aggressive Denver defense that sold out to stop him, finishing with 20 points on 19 shots while missing nine […]

At 75 years old, Gregg Popovich is certainly at an age in which he could be Victor Wembanyama’s grandfather. Heck, there’s a world in which the Hall of Fame coach is old enough to be a freshly-turned 20-year-old’s great grandfather. One thing’s for sure. The San Antonio Spurs’ legendary coach is already making a mark–and […]

The Los Angeles Lakers’ offensive identity is predicated on pounding the paint and getting to the free-throw line. During and after Sunday’s 123-113 loss to the Phoenix Suns, LeBron James and Darvin Ham’s group was visibly frustrated by their inability to garner whistles. The Lakers entered Sunday averaging 24.7 free throw attempts per game. They […]

SAN FRANCISCO — Klay Thompson celebrated coming off the bench for the first time in 12 years with his best game of the season, catching fire on the Utah Jazz as the Golden State Warriors surged into the All-Star break. He hasn’t been quite that dynamic in his new role since the season resumed, scoring […]

Brooklyn Nets point guard Ben Simmons is questionable for Monday’s road matchup with the Memphis Grizzlies. Simmons exited during the third quarter of Saturday’s 101-86 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves due to left leg soreness. Following the loss, interim head coach Kevin Ollie said the three-time All-Star had a knee injury that would require imaging, […]

PHILADELPHIA — This past summer, Tobias Harris declared that casual fans of the Philadelphia 76ers would trade him for a Crumbl cookie if given the chance. The veteran forward’s illustration of how little fans valued him has only fueled further frustrations amid his recent stretch of poor play. Harris’ latest clunker came in a loss […]