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Cooper Flagg Declares For 2025 NBA Draft After Historic Freshman Season

Duke standout freshman Cooper Flagg, who won the Wooden Award and is projected to go No. 1 overall in June, officially declared for the NBA Draft on Monday. Flagg posted a video on social media.…

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Tom Thibodeau & Knicks Frustrated With Officiating Following Game Two Loss

The New York Knicks fell to the Detroit Pistons 100-94 on Monday. Following the loss, Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau was not shy about expressing his thoughts on the officiating. The game, which saw the…

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Nuggets’ President Says Russell Westbrook Wasn’t Source Of Conflict That Led To Front Office Bloodbath

After the Denver Nuggets cleared house, firing both head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth, reports came out that Nuggets point guard Russell Westbrook was a factor in the decision to fire both.…

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Police Investigating Fight Involving Kings’ DeMar DeRozan & Fan

Sacramento Kings’ forward DeMar DeRozan was filmed getting into a physical altercation Friday night. DeRozan was spotted at a sushi restaurant in Southern California just three days after the Kings’ play-in tournament loss to the…

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Shedeur Sanders & Giants Holding Private Workout One Week Before Draft

The NFL Draft is just days away. The New York Giants, who hold the third pick, are getting a closer look at former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Sanders, who is considered one of the top…

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Stan Van Gundy Calls Out Knicks Fans — But the Numbers Tell a Different Story

Blunt and unfiltered, former NBA head coach and current TNT analyst Stan Van Gundy always says exactly what he thinks. Van Gundy — brother of ex-New York Knicks coach Jeff Van Gundy — questioned the…

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Trae Young Ejected For ‘Making A Mockery Of The Game,’ Hawks Lose to Magic in Play-In

A pump fake is supposed to be utilized to create an opportunity on offense or to make a shot easier for yourself. They’re certainly not supposed to be used on referees. The NBA said, “he…

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Ties To Missouri Could Keep Michael Porter Jr. In Denver Long-Term

As Michael Porter Jr. finishes up year seven in Denver, all signs point to a long-term stay with the Nuggets. To avoid the second apron of the salary cap, the Nuggets invested heavily in their…

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Rory McIlroy Wins Masters, Completes Grand Slam: ‘Never Give Up On Your Dream’

The Masters has long eluded Rory McIlroy. Since winning the Open Championship in 2014, achieving victory at three of the four majors, McIlroy had been searching for a green jacket. Now he finally has one…

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Joe Flacco Returns To Browns, Signs 1-Year, $4M Deal – Can He Shine In His 18th Season?

The Cleveland Browns and quarterback Joe Flacco have agreed to a 1-year, $4 million deal on Friday. Flacco returns to Cleveland, where he led the Browns to the playoffs in 2023 and won the Comeback…

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After Blue Jays Give Him 14-Year, $500M Deal, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Finally Feels The Love

Toronto Blue Jays All-Star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has signed a 14-year, $500 million extension. The no-deferral deal keeps Guerrero as a Blue Jay for the rest of his career, one that has already…

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Celtics Convert JD Davison To Standard Contract Ahead of Playoffs

The Boston Celtics are converting JD Davison’s two-way to a standard two-year contract. The team had a vacant roster spot, so no additional move is needed. The Celtics selected Davison in the second round of…

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Diamondbacks Continue Big Spending Ways Locking Down Ketel Marte Through 2031 On $116.5M Deal

The Arizona Diamondbacks and Ketel Marte have agreed to a six-year, $116.5 million extension, the Arizona Republic reported. The deal includes $64 million in new money and carries a player option in 2031 for $11.5…

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After Nuggets Fire Coach Michael Malone & GM Calvin Booth, Future Of Superstar Nikola Jokic Is In Question

The Denver Nuggets made a shocking move on Tuesday, firing Head Coach Michael Malone and General Manager Calvin Booth. These firings came just two years after the Nuggets’ first NBA championship. Malone is the winningest…

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Grizzlies’ Rookie Jaylen Wells Takes Hard Fall, Leaves Game On A Stretcher

Memphis Grizzlies’ rookie Jaylen Wells was taken off on a stretcher during the Grizzlies’ 124-100 win over the Charlotte Hornets, likely ending his season. Wells was undercut by Hornets rookie KJ Simpson while going up…

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Luka Doncic Ejected For Trash Talking As Lakers Fall To Thunder 136-120

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has been ejected for the fifth time in his career. The circumstances were a little strange. Doncic, 26, was trash-talking a fan who was sitting courtside during the Lakers’ 136-120 loss…

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Jalen Brunson Returns, Knicks Beat Suns Whose Playoff Hopes Barely Alive

Jalen Brunson went exactly one month without playing due to an ankle injury. He looked like it on Sunday night. The New York Knicks beat the Phoenix Suns 112-98, fueled by 32 points from OG…

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Knicks’ OG Anunoby Makes His Case: ‘I Think I Should Win Defensive Player Of The Year’

New York Knicks’ OG Anunoby has seen it time and time again. When he’s the one guarding, opponents look to pass the ball or call for a screen. The last thing they want is facing…

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Carmelo Anthony Elected Into The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class Of 2025

Carmelo Anthony, a ten-time NBA All-Star, has been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Anthony was drafted third overall by the Denver Nuggets in 2003, a star-studded draft that featured…

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Micah Parsons Set To Become Highest-Paid Non-QB, Waiting on Agent Approval

The Dallas Cowboys have offered Micah Parsons a contract that would make him the highest-paid non-quarterback in NFL history. Parsons and owner Jerry Jones have reached an agreement that would increase his contract beyond those…

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Christian Benford Lands Four-Year, $76M Extension With Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills maintained their strategy of securing their own draft picks long-term, reaching an extension with Christian Benford on a four-year, $76 million deal. Originally set to play out the final year of his…

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