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Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Jaxx DeJean quickly became one of the best rookies in the NFL this past season, and his rise continued last weekend when he had a pick-six off of Patrick Mahomes in the Super Bowl. DeJean is one of the hottest names in the NFL right now, and guess what? There’s another one […]

Since the Los Angeles Sparks opened up the WNBA free agency period with a blockbuster trade for Kelsey Plum, they’ve spent the rest of the offseason so far filling out the rest of their roster. In one of the their latest free agency moves, the Sparks brought back a familiar face in former first round […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was selected to his 21st consecutive NBA All-Star Game appearance, but when the actual game tips off, James will not be in the lineup due to an ankle injury. As word of LeBron James’ All-Star Game decision began to spread, fans took to social media to convey their thoughts […]

Before the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant and Ryan Dunn continued their friendly trash talk. Following the Rising Stars’ victory on Friday, they will play in the All-Star Game with Candace Parker as coach against Shaq’s OGs. As a result, Dunn will square off against Durant. After Dunn achieved a childhood […]

The #1 running back in the 2026 recruiting class, five-star Savion Hiter, narrowed his list of college options down to four over the weekend. The Michigan football team is still in the running, and they are battling Ohio State, Georgia and Tennessee for the prized prospect. Hiter also set official visit dates for these schools, […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are still working in NBA Playoffs shape after standing relatively pat at the trade deadline. Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia were shipped out in exchange for Marvin Bagley III, Johnny Davis, and financial wiggle room this offseason. EVP/GM Zach Kleiman also swapped this year’s first-round draft pick for a second-rounder, effectively moving […]

When the 2025 NBA All-Star game tips off today, there will be a familiar face missing in action. Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James will not participate in the NBA All-Star Game this Sunday due to an apparent ankle injury as per Ben Golliver of The Washington Post. LeBron James’ withdrawal from the All-Star Game […]

For those who’ve followed the early portion of San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s career, his approach sticks out as much as, maybe more than, his skill set and size. Though NBA All-Star Weekend is anything but serious business around basketball circles, the phenom from France pays no mind to that. “I don’t need any […]

Last year, Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell was the team’s lone representative during the 2024 NBA All-Star game. However, with NBA All-Star 2025’s marquee event nearly here, Mitchell won’t be alone this time. Joining Mitchell are his Cavs teammates Darius Garland, a two-time All-Star, and Evan Mobley, making his first NBA All-Star appearance. From the […]

It’s over! It’s over! Cleveland is a city of NBA (All-Star Skills Challenge) Champions once again! To kick off the second day of NBA All-Star 2025 festivities, the Cavs superstar duo of Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley showcased their versatility in the four-team, two-man, NBA Skills Challenge. Cleveland is the first NBA team to win […]

Former New Jersey Nets great Buck Williams has been named a finalist for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025. Williams is part of a group of finalists that includes Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard, Marques Johnson, and Sue Bird, among others. Williams, the third overall pick in the 1981 draft out of […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves are headed into the All-Star break in winning fashion, taking down the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 116-101 on Thursday night. At the center of the upset was Naz Reid, who delivered a career night with 27 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists, while helping the Wolves secure a big […]

As the All-Star break is approaching, the Phoenix Suns made a costly move involving Kevin Durant at the 2025 NBA trade deadline. While the latter clarified his desire to stay in Phoenix, management thought something different. The Suns pondered the idea of sending Durant to the Golden State Warriors in a three-team trade that would’ve […]

At the end of January, Phoenix Suns rookie Ryan Dunn was awarded an invite to All-Star Weekend, as a part of the Rising Stars game. He was the injury replacement for Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain. However, Dunn has had an impactful season that doesn’t show up on the stat sheet. In 49 games this […]

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves are showing their depth in the face of adversity, and at the heart of it right now is rookie Terrence Shannon Jr. In a 116-101 victory over the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference on Friday night, Shannon’s relentless energy and fearless play proved instrumental in a statement […]

The NBA as a whole is still processing what happened at the trade deadline last week. It still doesn’t seem real to see Luka Doncic in a Los Angeles Lakers jersey. Nonetheless, love is in the air across the league this Valentine’s Day with the All-Star Weekend festivities and teams continuing to search the NBA […]

Ben Simmons is turning the page to a new chapter in his basketball journey. After agreeing to a buyout with the Brooklyn Nets, ending a disappointing three-year tenure, the three-time All-Star will make a playoff push with the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half of this season. Simmons’ drastic decline from his Philadelphia 76ers […]

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch didn’t mince words before Thursday night’s 103-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. He challenged his team to embrace the pressure of the Western Conference playoff race, making it clear that now is the time to prove their championship potential. “It’s been this way for a while… The […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks earned their second consecutive win on Thursday despite eight players being ruled out due to injuries. Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson were among the Mavericks who did not play in the team’s 118-113 win against the Miami Heat. Dante Exum was ready to step up, though. Dante Exum […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have endured an injury-plagued 2024-25 season. In fact, eight players are ruled out due to injury on Thursday against the Miami Heat, including Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson. While speaking to reporters before the game, Mavs head coach Jason Kidd revealed what he has learned from the team’s challenging injury […]

Jamal Murray’s 2024-25 season got off to a bit of a slow start. But right as the Denver Nuggets hit the All-Star break, Murray has caught fire. Against the Portland Trail Blazers, Murray absolutely went off, scoring a career-high 55 points. Also on the night, he had a shooting percentage of 55.6% while shooting 46.7% […]

As the beginning portion of the season comes to a close, Kevin Durant showed some love to the two Phoenix Suns G-Leaguers, Collin Gillespie and TyTy Washington Jr. The latter is in his third season and with his third team. On the other hand, Gillespie is in his second season after spending the previous one […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night at Target Center. Anthony Edwards is questionable on the team’s injury report due to right hip soreness. Here’s everything we know about Edwards’ playing status vs. the Thunder. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* Anthony Edwards injury status […]

The Portland Trail Blazers and Orlando Magic have made only a few trades with one another through the years, the last coming in 2016 when Shabazz Napier was traded from Orlando to Portland for cash. Could the Blazers and Magic come together to pull off a much larger trade during the offseason that would involve […]

The New York Knicks enter the All-Star break on a positive note. After beating the rival Indiana Pacers on the road, they defeated the Atlanta Hawks in overtime on the second night of a back-to-back. While New York is still prone to inconsistent play, it seems like the Knicks have been most consistent of late. Further, […]

Paul George’s debut season with the Philadelphia 76ers hit a new low point in the team’s 100-96 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey in the lineup, George went scoreless in the first half and ended with just two points. He added six rebounds, four assists, three blocks and two steals […]

The Brooklyn Nets are eyeing the postseason amid a 6-1 stretch over their last seven games. Following Wednesday’s 100-96 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, the supposedly tanking squad is 1.5 games out of the Eastern Conference play-in. They’ve also notably fallen into a tie with the 76ers for sixth place in the draft lottery standings. […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves came up just short in a 103-101 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks Thursday night. While there were moments of brilliance, the game highlighted what could hold them back from true championship contention. The T-Wolves have shown they are full of greatness this season, but this loss was a reminder that they’re still […]

When the San Antonio Spurs traded for De’Aaron Fox earlier this month, it seemed like the kind of move that could catapult Victor Wembanyama and company past the Play-in race and into the NBA playoffs. Though they’ve lost five of their last 18 games, it could still happen. Here’s what is certain now, though. Reaching […]

It’s one thing to be on a hot streak, but Jordan Poole has two 40-plus point games within the last few days. The Washington Wizards’ leader showed out during his 42-point (15-29 FG, 6-15 3 PT) outing vs. the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, giving him momentum heading into the All-Star Break. Poole was on […]

The Washington Mystics hit the reset button this offseason after a 14-26 campaign that saw them miss the playoffs for the second time in four years. Out are general manager Mike Thibault and head coach Eric Thibault, and in are Jamila Wideman and Sydney Johnson to fill those respective positions. The Mystics introduced the latter […]

BOSTON – Coming into Wednesday night, Boston Celtics wing Torrey Craig hadn’t played since the final days of 2024—and that was back when he was with the Chicago Bulls. However, he didn’t skip a beat in Beantown, posting a strong debut during the Celtics’ 116-103 win over the San Antonio Spurs. His performance was celebrated […]

While the announcement of NBA regular season awards is still months away, candidates are already building their cases. As the Detroit Pistons’ winning turnaround continues, new head coach J.B. Bickerstaff is a major reason behind it. Detroit’s 29-26 record and playoff positioning are just the start for his credibility. Bickerstaff is firmly positioning himself as […]

The Chicago Bulls are limping into the NBA All-Star break as they lost their final game on Wednesday before getting over a week off. The Detroit Pistons were back in the United Center after beating the Bulls by 40 points on Tuesday night, and they convincingly won game two as well. To make matters even […]

After the Los Angeles Lakers’ first game with Luka Doncic in the lineup, it looked like they might have found a temporary answer to the starting center question. On multiple possessions, Doncic found Jaxson Hayes lurking near the rim for lob passes. But injury misfortune struck the Lakers once again during their game against the […]

The Michigan football team just wrapped up the 2025 recruiting cycle last week, and they finished with one of the best classes in the country. Head coach Sherrone Moore absolutely knocked it out of the park with his first class, and now the Wolverines are hoping to do the same with the 2026 class. They […]

CHICAGO – The Chicago Bulls are finishing up their final game before the All-Star break as they are hosting the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The Pistons made easy work of the Bulls on Tuesday night in Chicago as they won the game by 40 points, but Wednesday night’s contest has been more competitive. Regardless […]

DALLAS — It has been a challenging couple of weeks for the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs have received backlash from fans following the Luka Doncic trade. Additionally, the team is dealing with no shortage of injuries. Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd surprisingly missed Monday night’s postgame press conference following the team’s 129-128 defeat against the […]

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Sparks lost out on the No. 1 pick in the WNBA Draft, and a chance to select their point guard of the future in UConn star Paige Bueckers, they turned their attention to WNBA free agency. It was through a blockbuster sign-and-trade deal that landed the Sparks an […]