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The Lakers proved they’re not roadkill, and LeBron reminded Zlatan who the hell he is
They’re going to be juuust fine. ...
Coast to coast, which NBA contenders could DeMarcus Cousins help the most?
It’s been over three years since DeMarcus Cousins ruptured his Achilles amid what will likely go down as his final All-Star season. We’re also 18 months removed from his torn ACL that saw him never suit up in 2019-20 despite signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. This season, the 6-foot-10 center had ...
LeBron James just blew any chance of winning the MVP this season
That didn’t take long....
Stop trying to make Nerds vs. Fun happen in the NBA, too
Let’s get this out of the way immediately: if your reaction to seeing Anthony Edwards’ dunk last week was to complain that it was “all over Twitter” but also note that he was 0-for-7 on three-pointers, you’re either an idiot, a serious killjoy, trolling for attention, or some combination of the thre...
The Jazz are legit contenders, and it’s not just about their ridiculous three-point records
The Utah Jazz could win an NBA title this season....
Expand the damn All-Star rosters so talent like this stops getting snubbed
Generally, in the NBA, you’re allowed to carry 15 players per team, 13 of whom are eligible to be active on game night, not including any two-way roster slots. This season, in preparation for unexpected absences (which have been primarily due to COVID-19 protocols), the active roster list has expand...
Recent stretch shows Carmelo Anthony could be Portland’s X-Factor as he climbs NBA all-time scoring ranks
Who doesn’t love nostalgia?...
When Karl-Anthony Towns speaks about COVID, you – and the NBA – need to listen
When this pandemic first crept into our everyday lives roughly one year ago, many were quick to believe the misinformation being spread about how the virus was nothing more than a really bad case of the flu. By March, the first domino fell with Rudy Gobert making fun of COVID and touching the phones...
What’s next after Conor McGregor’s shocking second-round KO loss to Dustin Poirier
Conor McGregor was so tranquil that, as Dustin Poirier entered the octagon singing to “The Boss” by James Brown, he pointed his index fingers toward the Etihad Arena rafters and danced. ...
NBA Waiver Wire pickups to save your weekend, butt
Our injured lists are all piling up, and some of us are scrapping for those last-minute pick-ups to help secure a victory or avoid an embarrassing loss. Quick! Here are a few guys possibly lingering on your waiver wire to consider as you search for anyone who can help gain you those coveted 30 or so...
The power and lasting impact of Hank Aaron's 44
Hank Aaron made the number 44 cool for power hitters in the MLB. There are a handful of greats that have donned the number in his wake, carrying the tradition forward, and they have done so for decades. ...
Now Karl-Anthony Towns has COVID-19, listen to him
Karl-Anthony Towns has COVID-19....
Before Trump tried to tank democracy, he tanked the USFL
When it comes to Donald Trump and all the batshit-crazy, Jonestown-esque nonsense he’s pulled over the past four years, the word “unprecedented” is often attached....
Tim Duncan is way, way better than Anthony Davis, jeez
For some inexplicable reason, there is a conversation happening on the interwebs debating the merits of Tim Duncan vs Anthony Davis. Davis is an incredible talent, there’s no denying it, and nor do I want to. However, “The Big Fundamental” is an all-time great and deserves much more respect than thi...
Spare us the outrage over Anthony Davis and Clippergate
Anthony Davis is a 6-foot-10 basketball player with size 17 shoes. But apparently there wasn’t quite enough room in his Nikes on Friday night, because he was spotted clipping his toenails on the bench during the second quarter of the Lakers’ preseason game against the Suns....
NBA's Adam Silver should be trashed for pushing players to return to the court way too soon
It’s a Trash Talking Tuesday, and today I’m trashing NBA commissioner Adam Silver for pushing the players back on the court too soon....
Things got a little heated in Anthony Joshua-Kubrat Pulev weigh-in
Maybe it’s COVID-19....
Karl-Anthony Towns tells of unimaginable loss of seven family members due to COVID-19, including his mother
Karl-Anthony Towns revealed Friday that his life has been hell on Earth since the pandemic began....
Austin Rivers doesn't understand why people don't want to play for the Knicks
The red carpet rolled out overnight for Anthony Davis, who re-signed with the reigning NBA champs LA Lakers for a whopping five-years, $190 million....