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The Michigan football team has been busy on the recruiting trail recently as they have been hosting a lot of important targets on visits recently. One prospect that was recently in Ann Arbor is four-star wide receiver Travis Johnson. Johnson is also getting a lot of attention from top programs like Penn State, Georgia and […]

If you told Michigan football fans before the 2024 season that the Wolverines would finish 8-5, they would’ve been disappointed. They also probably wouldn’t think that Michigan would end the year with wins against #2 Ohio State and #11 Alabama. It wasn’t the season that the Wolverines were looking for, but ending the year with […]

Although the Phoenix Suns are in the hunt for a play-in spot, this season has been one to forget. A team with Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal should register more than the 35 wins they have. However, there have been a multitude of issues this season. For starters, the Suns benched Beal at […]

When discussing “culture-building” veterans, nobody is better than Washington Wizards guard Marcus Smart. The team acquired the former Defensive Player of the Year from the Memphis Grizzlies at the trade deadline, and he’s been the positive mentor that the young group needs. Smart talked up the organization after its 109-97 loss to the Orlando Magic […]

In the packed Barclays Center Thursday night, one player stood tallest among all others. Rudy Gobert, the Minnesota Timberwolves’ defensive anchor, pulled down 18 rebounds while adding 21 points to lead the Timberwolves to another needed 105-90 road win over the Brooklyn Nets. The victory pushed Minnesota’s record to 45-32 and showcased Gobert’s dominance on […]

The Washington Wizards’ rebuild has never been in a better place than it currently is. Rookie guard Bub Carrington could do no wrong in their 109-97 loss to the Orlando Magic on Thursday, and that’s what matters for the franchise right now. The Pitt alum became the youngest player in NBA history to have back-to-back […]

PHILADELPHIA — Adem Bona didn’t mind too much that Giannis Antetokounmpo dropped a never-before-seen stat line in their latest matchup. He was excited to play against one of the players he idolizes, submitting a very impressive two-way performance in the Philadelphia 76ers’ 126-113 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. “I knew how they were playing,” Bona […]

Brooklyn Nets fans calling for the team to embrace tanking lineups received their wish on Thursday. Many questioned why it didn’t come sooner. Following two straight wins that cost the Nets fifth place in the draft lottery standings, the team held out Cam Johnson, Ziaire Williams and Jalen Wilson during a 105-90 loss to the […]

Have the NBA playoffs already started? It sure seems that way, as the level of competitiveness we have seen between Western Conference foes with just 10 days left in the regular season has been incredible. What we witnessed on Thursday night between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors was pure cinema and […]

Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Jimmy Butler, and the surging Golden State Warriors finally faced a real test—two of them, actually. Road wins over the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Lakers will go a long way toward the Warriors’ hopes of not only avoiding the play-in tournament but also earning home-court advantage in the first round […]

In a game where Stephen Curry and LeBron James traded 3-pointer after 3-pointer, it was the Golden State Warriors’ Brandin Podziemski who stole the spotlight from the Los Angeles Lakers. Podziemski drained a career-high eight threes en route to 28 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, helping the Dubs take down the Lakers 123-116. Whenever […]

The New England Patriots shipped out a quarterback on Thursday, trading Joe Milton to the Dallas Cowboys as they continue to remake their roster under Mike Vrabel. New England received Dallas’ 2025 fifth-round pick as part of the deal (No. 149) while also surrendering a seventh-round pick (No. 217 overall) in the upcoming NFL Draft. […]

MIAMI – Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant hit a game-winning shot to snap the Miami Heat’s six-game winning streak as the team lost 110-108 in a heartbreaking finish. As the Heat was amid a turnaround coming off a 10-game skid and into the aforementioned winning streak, the team was competitive against the Grizzlies Thursday night […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had a major injury scare during Thursday’s 105-90 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Anthony Edwards exited during the second quarter after injuring his ankle while stepping on Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez’s foot. The Timberwolves star needed to be helped to the locker room, but fortunately returned to start the second half […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of the home stretch of the regular season. They have seven games remaining and are currently in the No. 3 spot in the Western Conference standings. And it’s possible that they get additional reinforcements before the playoffs begin. Backup big man Maxi Kleber has been sidelined due […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves avoided a significant injury blow on Thursday as they battle for position in the Western Conference playoff picture. Anthony Edwards exited during the second quarter of a Brooklyn Nets matchup with an ankle injury. Edwards drained a three before stepping on Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez and turning his ankle. The Timberwolves […]

The Brooklyn Nets fan experience will receive several upgrades for the 2025-26 season. BSE Global, the team’s parent company, unveiled details on the second phase of a previously announced five-year plan for over $100 million in renovations for Barclays Center. The addition will feature new fan spaces in two areas of the Nets’ arena. Nets unveil […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat are experiencing a turnaround in the form of a six-game winning streak before Thursday’s contest after going on a 10-game skid, the team looks to continue their winning ways. While the Heat believe they’re trending in the right direction, the team is still awaiting the returns of such stars […]

After a short waiting period, the Golden State Valkyries have officially signed restricted free agent Temi Fagbenle to a one-year deal, Noa Dalzell of SB Nation reports. The veteran center was a key rotation piece on the Caitlin Clark-led Indiana Fever. She averaged 6.4 points and 4.7 rebounds in 22 games last season in Indiana. […]

MIAMI – As the Miami Heat are riding a six-game winning streak before Thursday night’s contest against the Memphis Grizzlies, there is no doubt shock from many fans to see the turnaround after what’s been a dreadful March. The Heat were amidst a 10-game losing streak that set their season back many lengths, but the […]

Cleveland Cavaliers big man Jarrett Allen doesn’t always get the headlines. He doesn’t have the flash of Darius Garland or the star billing of Donovan Mitchell. He isn’t a rising phenom like Evan Mobley. But amid Cleveland’s playoff push, Allen has been the steadying force. He’s become a relentless presence that keeps the Cavs from […]

Amid an 0-3 start to his NBA coaching career, Tuomas Iisalo finds himself thrust into the heart of an all shook up Memphis Grizzlies locker room grappling with the sting of defeat and the weight of a franchise-altering decision. With just six games remaining in the regular season, the front office’s stunning move to replace […]

Gary Payton II has not played for the Golden State Warriors since suffering a torn ligament in his left thumb on Mar. 25 against the Miami Heat. Although the Warriors have won three straight games without Payton, he is essential to their success down the stretch run of the season and into the playoffs. The […]

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar Donovan Mitchell used to think that scoring was everything. It’s not surprising—when you’re known as one of the NBA’s most electric offensive threats, pouring in points becomes second nature. But something has changed this season for the Cavs superstar. Something more profound and mature has taken hold, driven by one simple yet […]

Down two of their stars for the rest of the 2024-25 season, the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to make it three for three amid Tyrese Maxey’s prolonged absence. The star guard’s finger tendon injury may force him to miss the remainder of the season, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Maxey has not played since […]

Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum have emerged as one of the top pairings in Boston Celtics history. However, the championship-winning duo would not have had the opportunity if not for a Brooklyn Nets decision. After Kevin Durant requested a trade during the 2022 offseason, the Nets rejected a Celtics offer of Jaylen Brown, Derrick White […]

Hours after Stephon Castle joined San Antonio Spurs royalty, the rookie from UConn downplayed the honor that led to such notoriety. In winning a second Western Conference Rookie of the Month, Castle became only the fourth rookie in the rich Spurs annals to accomplish the feat. But, instead of focusing on San Antonio legends Tim […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Detroit Pistons 119-103, extending its winning streak to 11 straight as head coach Mark Daigneault watches his team cruise toward the finish line of a historic regular season. Despite All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tying Michael Jordan for 69 consecutive 20+ point performances in the third quarter, the […]

It’s no secret that the current generation of the NBA is fed up with how the mainstream media compares them to the past. But the vitrol has reached another level following the historic performances of Stephen Curry and Nikola Jokic on Tuesday night. In the morning after Curry’s explosive 52-point night, the trending topic wasn’t […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics suffered one of their worst losses on Wednesday night, falling 124-103 to the Miami Heat in front of the TD Garden faithful. Although Celtics star Jaylen Brown led Boston with a team-high 24 points, he admitted that he wasn’t feeling his best. The reigning NBA Finals MVP missed four of […]

Throughout the 2024-25 season, injuries and Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal have been synonymous with one another. While Beal was ruled out for one week during a crucial Suns stretch, he might be making his return. However, it hasn’t stopped fans from expressing their frustrations. The majority of it has been centered around Beal. They […]

DALLAS — Klay Thompson threw Anthony Davis a lob early in the fourth quarter on Wednesday night against the Atlanta Hawks. AD threw down the one-handed dunk, leading to a Hawks’ timeout as the Dallas Mavericks took a 108-96 lead. Although Atlanta would fight back, Dallas emerged victorious by a final score of 120-118. Davis […]

In a dramatic double-overtime finish, the Minnesota Timberwolves edged the Denver Nuggets 140-139 despite Nikola Jokić’s historic 61-point triple-double performance. His dominance led Anthony Edwards to make a bold, unforgettable statement about the reigning NBA MVP. “He might be the best basketball player I’ve ever seen… besides myself,” Edwards said, his smile a clear reflection […]

The Memphis Grizzlies needed a refresh after falling down the Western Conference standings in their own wayward version of March Madness. Now Ja Morant and Desmond Bane are balancing the ball-handling duties more equitably of late, leaving Jaren Jackson Jr. to do what the Defensive Player of the Year does best. Tuomas Iisalo, who took […]

Tuomas Iisalo’s tenure leading a Ja Morant-led Memphis Grizzlies squad experiencing a mid-season crisis has gotten off to a rocky 0-3 start against an historically difficult schedule. The Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics got first dibs at the Finnish coach. Then Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors (44-31) handed Iisalo’s Grizzlies (44-32) a third straight […]

In a heartbreaking double-overtime thriller, the Denver Nuggets fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 140-139 despite a historic performance from Nikola Jokic. The three-time MVP posted a 61-point triple-double, the highest-scoring triple-double in NBA history. Unfortunately, Russell Westbrook’s costly mistakes in the final seconds of double overtime spoiled what should have been remembered as a career […]

DALLAS — On Wednesday, the NBA announced that Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving is among six finalists for the 2024-25 NBA Sportsmanship Award. Although Kyrie would surely love to earn the award, being selected as a finalist is an honor. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd reacted to Irving’s accomplishment before Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta […]

Many former NBA veterans feel that the league has gone soft. One of those is former Phoenix Suns All-Star Dan Majerle. Even with the Suns’ disappointing 2024-25 season, there are more problems than just his former team. On the Bickley & Marotta Show, Majerle explained on Monday why he thinks the NBA isn’t what it […]

The Washington Wizards are in Year Two of a rebuild, which requires patience, perseverance, and plenty of losing on the way to the top. What they’re doing is no different than what most small-market sports teams do, but Wizards fans are especially jaded given that the team’s only title was in 1978, when it was […]