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Derek Brunson made a resounding statement in his Professional Fighters League debut, delivering a dominant performance against Ray Cooper III at the PFL World Championship 2023. The former UFC fighter showcased his grappling prowess, controlling the majority of the fight and landing flurries of ground and pound, ultimately securing a unanimous decision victory with all […]

Olivier Aubin-Mercier showcased his resilience and skill in a grueling battle against Clay Collard to claim his second consecutive lightweight championship in the PFL World Championship 2023 main event. Despite facing a potential leg injury from absorbing several calf kicks early in the fight, Aubin-Mercier persevered, utilizing his takedown prowess to control Collard on the […]

The beleaguered New York Jets and their injury-ravaged offensive line could get a massive boost in Week 13 when they host the Atlanta Falcons. Starting tackles Duane Brown and Mekhi Becton very well could be back in the lineup for New York, coach Robert Saleh said Saturday. “Hopefully, we can get a little bit healthy […]

Aaron Rodgers is back with the New York Jets. Though that doesn’t mean he’s ready to play or even practice yet, the future Hall of Famer is back full-time at the Jets facility. And even that is a big step in his recovery from Achilles surgery in mid-September. Jets coach Robert Saleh informed reporters of […]

Gary Payton II is a defender first and foremost. Standing just 6’2 with hands that hang down to his knees and rare overall athleticism, the Golden State Warriors veteran has the length, strength and quickness to check at least four positions at a borderline elite level, and might do even better work away from the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves fell 124-111 to the Sacramento Kings on Friday, ending their undefeated stretch at home to start the season. The Kings drilled 17 three-pointers on 35 attempts (49%) and carried that hot shooting inside the arc as well. Sacramento took 100 total shots on the game, 18 more than the Timberwolves mustered—the byproduct […]

The Golden State Warriors beat the San Antonio Spurs 118-112 on Friday at Chase Center, keeping their long-shot hopes of advancing to the elimination round of the in-season tournament alive. Here are three instant, in-depth reactions from the Warriors’ much-needed win over Victor Wembanyama and the bottom-dwelling Spurs. Moses Moody shines as spot starter Draymond […]

The Golden State Warriors won’t have the services of Draymond Green at Chase Center for Friday’s in-season tournament battle with the San Antonio Spurs. The next time they take the floor after a rare four-day, midseason break, though, Green will be back on the floor, his five-game suspension for putting Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert […]

After hitting reset and refreshing after a frustrating loss to the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers could be close to whole again. Donovan Mitchell (hamstring) and Isaac Okoro (knee) are considered game-time decisions leading up to their matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Meanwhile, Ty Jerome (ankle), Dean Wade (ankle) and Ricky Rubio (personal) remain […]

Allen Lazard was one of the top free agent signings by the New York Jets this past offseason. But that didn’t stop coach Robert Saleh from making Lazard a healthy inactive for the Jets’ 34-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Black Friday. Despite Lazard’s struggles this season, it was a surprising move considering the […]

Despite another impotent performance by the New York Jets offense in a 34-13 loss to the Miami Dolphins on Black Friday, Nathaniel Hackett will continue to call plays moving forward. Jets coach Robert Saleh confirmed as much postgame after another unimaginative and unsuccessful day at the office for Hackett. However, Saleh seemed stumped when asked […]

The Brooklyn Nets had a clear strategy during their first offseason of the post-Kevin Durant-Kyrie Irving era: take multiple chances on young, versatile free agents with upside. Among the players who fit the bill was Lonnie Walker IV, and no Net has presented a more pleasant surprise for Brooklyn early this season. An elite bench […]

Who else has a tradition of staying up late on Thanksgiving to go shopping and make sure they get all the Black Friday doorbuster deals? This time of the year is great not only because of all the holiday cheer and shopping, but because of the way the NBA operates pertaining to trades. Right now, […]

HOUSTON – There’s something that elite NBA coaches can do that most dream of accomplishing, and that’s making their players better following a slump. After four straight games of underperforming, including a fourth quarter bench during the previous game, Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green came alive, scoring 34 points against the Memphis Grizzlies at the […]

After they saw their four-game winning streak end at home against the Miami Heat, the Cleveland Cavaliers were frustrated. Max Strus described himself facing the Heat, his former team, as awful since the Cavs, his current team, were getting shredded on the perimeter. Cleveland head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said that the team was riding an […]

The inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament carries on with a total of ten matchups on Friday, five from the Eastern Conference and five from the Western Conference. The Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers have already clinched their respective groups, but there are still six quarterfinal spots up for grabs that 19 different teams are still […]

He’s certainly not the San Antonio Spurs most high profile figure. He’s not their leading scorer, nor is he their best defensive player. In fact, even though he’s just 23 years old, no one expects him to be the team’s go-to guy in the future. But, right now, and perhaps, for this entire season, Devin […]

The Boston Celtics are fresh off an impressive win over the new-look Milwaukee Bucks. But even though they boast the best record in the NBA at 12-3, the Celtics are about to be put to the test again. On Friday afternoon, the Celtics will travel down south to take on the Orlando Magic as part […]

New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green tries to keep the focus on the here and now with faith that things will work out in the future, especially when it comes to All-Stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. It’s how the third-year head coach has kept rosters ravaged by injury in the playoff conversation ever […]

The Portland Trail Blazers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a huge 121-105 win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. While all wins count the same at the end of the season, some feel bigger in the moment. Wednesday’s result certainly felt like one of those wins for the Blazers, who played as free […]

The Chris Paul vs. Scott Foster rivalry added another chapter on Wednesday night in Phoenix, marring what began as a celebratory night for CP3. Paul spent three seasons with the Phoenix Suns, helping take the franchise to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993 in the 2020-21 season. While he was moved in […]

Mikal Bridges has earned a reputation as one of the NBA’s top defensive stoppers over seven NBA seasons. During that time, the Brooklyn Nets forward has frequently battled with the league’s top scorers. In a recent interview with Bleacher Report’s Taylor Rooks, Bridges opened up on his toughest assignments, breaking down the individual skills that […]

The Boston Celtics’ new-look offense has received plenty of attention during the team’s hot start to the 2023-24 season. However, Celtics’ 12-3 record has just as much to do with its defense. In fact, the C’s have yet to allow a single player to score more than 30 points against them in a non-OT game […]

Even though the Cleveland Cavaliers saw their four-game win streak end at home against the Miami Heat, there was still a huge bright spot through the murkiness. Craig Porter Jr., an undrafted point guard out of Wichita State, has been thrust deeply into the Cavs’ rotation due to the litany of injuries Cleveland has been […]

Following their dominant performance against the Toronto Raptors, the Orlando Magic pulled off an impressive 124-119 victory over the reigning NBA champions Denver Nuggets on Wednesday night. This crucial win elevates the Magic to a 10-5 record, positioning them as the second seed in the Eastern Conference and marking their best start since the 2011 […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves moved to 7-0 at home this season after a convincing 112-99 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers sans Joel Embiid. Anthony Edwards led the way for the Timberwolves with a game-high 31 points on 50% shooting, Karl-Anthony Towns poured in 23 points of his own and the defense struck again. Holding the Sixers […]

A day that started with one of the San Antonio Spurs’ best players telling the media that the team held a players-only meeting ended with head coach Gregg Popovich taking the public address announcer’s microphone during that night’s game vs. the Los Angles Clippers to chastise fans for booing former Spurs star Kawhi Leonard. The […]

The Golden State Warriors began unraveling well before Chris Paul was ejected late in the second quarter of their ugly loss to the Phoenix Suns. Down Draymond Green and Gary Payton II with Stephen Curry having a rare off night, odds are the Dubs wouldn’t have stormed back for a come-from-behind victory on Wednesday night […]

The Charlotte Hornets defeated the Washington Wizards, 117-114. Despite trailing pretty much all game, Charlotte made a miraculous comeback in the fourth quarter to erase an 18-point margin. This win came off the back of their All-Star, LaMelo Ball, and Miles Bridges. They became the first Hornets duo to record a 30-point double-double in the […]

The Golden State Warriors lost to the Phoenix Suns 123-115 on Wednesday in a game not nearly as competitive as the final score suggests. If not for a spirited last-ditch effort from their bench midway through the third quarter and in extended garbage time late, Golden State would’ve been on the wrong end of another […]

The Charlotte Hornets managed to erase yet another 18 plus-point deficit in their second straight game. This time it came at the expense of the Washington Wizards, as LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges and co. took the 117-114 win. The Hornets were down by as much as 19 in the second half, but they flipped the […]

The Philadelphia 76ers were in a tough spot taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves on the road on the second night of a back-to-back. Joel Embiid being ruled out due to hip soreness put them in an even bigger bind. Nick Nurse made a surprise choice for his replacement in the Sixers’ starting lineup: Marcus Morris […]

The Philadelphia 76ers (10-5) faced the Minnesota Timberwolves (11-3) as Joel Embiid missed his first game of the season. The Sixers once again stumbled out of the gates but eventually pulled it together and gave the Western Conference’s top squad a good fight in a losing effort. The final score: 112-99. Let’s break down the […]

Ime Udoka’s Houston Rockets face a huge problem: Winning on the road. The team’s early season vigor, marked by a 6-3 start, is now overshadowed by their struggles away from home. Houston’s overall record stands at 6-6, with five of those losses coming on the road. Their road struggles–including a defeat to the Los Angeles […]

The Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks will square off in Boston for one of the biggest regular-season games thus far on Wednesday night. While both teams seemed relatively healthy ahead of the showdown, Celtics star Jayson Tatum just found himself on the injury report, so now there’s a question on if he’s playing tonight vs. […]

What LeBron James is doing at 38 years old is simply remarkable. The Los Angeles Lakers star leads the team in scoring at 25.7 points per game, he currently ranks 13th in the league in scoring, and LeBron has led the Lakers to a 9-6 record through their first 15 games. This is a major […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson has not played since Nov 1 due to a sprained ankle. Now, there’s a chance that the third overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft could return Wednesday night against the Utah Jazz. The Blazers announced that Henderson has been upgraded to ‘questionable’ for Wednesday’s game. Just yesterday, Henderson […]

With two dominant wins over the Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers, the Cleveland Cavaliers are in the thick of the race for the inaugural NBA In-Season tournament. Unfortunately, the Cavs have zero chance of winning Group A after dropping their first in-season game to the Indiana Pacers, the group’s champion. Instead, Cleveland will be jockeying […]

Following a career-best stretch to close the 2022-23 season, Mikal Bridges entered the year with All-Star expectations as the face of the Brooklyn Nets. However, 13 games into the 2023- 24 campaign, the 27-year-old has yet to live up to the hype. After averaging 27.7 points on 47/38/89 shooting splits in 30 games with Brooklyn […]