Getty Chris Paul and Andre Iguodala The Los Angeles Lakers have put together a strong and well-rounded roster, even after beginning free agency with a failed attempt to sign Kawhi Leonard. While their core is nearly set, one additional name could be signed prior to the 2019-20 season. There are a number of interesting free […]
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Getty Kostas Antetokounmpo is heading to the L.A. Lakers on a two-way contract. The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Kostas Antetokounmpo, the brother of Giannis Antetokounmpo, to a two-way contract as one of the final additions to their 2019-20 roster. The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that the Lakers initially claimed Antetokounmpo on waivers. “The Los […]
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Getty Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. compared his quarterback Baker Mayfield to Brett Favre. The way Baker Mayfield plays makes Brett Favre feel like he’s watching film from his heyday in the NFL. In a recent interview with Nate Ulrich of the Akron Beacon Journal, the Hall of Fame quarterback came out and […]
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Collection of photos via Getty Images Topping Saturday’s sports headlines, Manny Pacquiao proves he’s still got it and Irishman Shane Lowry is on the brink of a career-defining win at the Open Championship. Welcome to the roundup of must-see sports news from Saturday, highlighted by Manny Pacquiao beating previously undefeated Keith Thurman in an action-filled […]
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Getty Andre Iguodala As 2019 NBA free agency winds down, the bulk of the top-tier names are off the board and have already found new homes. But for teams still seeking another piece to add to the second unit or potentially a role player, there is good news when evaluating the options who remain available. […]
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Getty Image NBA 2K and UnitedMasters officially unveiled the new NBA 2K20 soundtrack, the top-rated video game’s most extensive soundtrack yet. Artists such as Drake, Meek Mill, Billie Eilish, Post Malone, and the late Nipsey Hussle made the list. The soundtrack released Saturday isn’t the final version, however. For the first time ever, NBA 2K20 […]
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Getty Jordan Caroline of the Nevada Wolf Pack. The Los Angeles Lakers announced today that Jordan Caroline had been signed to the roster. Caroline sat the majority of Summer League before showing out in the final three games – including the Lakers’ impressive 25-point comeback win in the finale. Despite being slightly undersized, Caroline showed […]
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Getty New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson Depending on which scout you listen to, former Duke superstar freshman forward Zion Williamson is either the best prospect to enter the NBA since Anthony Davis went No. 1 overall in the 2012 draft to New Orleans after one year at Kentucky or since LeBron James was selected […]
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Getty Andre Iguodala Andre Iguodala remains in the world of unknown as it relates to his NBA future, and the current Memphis Grizzlies forward appears likely to start the 2019-20 season elsewhere. After the trade which sent him to Memphis following a six-year stint with the Golden State Warriors, there’s been talk of another potential […]
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Getty Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Rob Pelinka sits with new head coach Frank Vogel. After adding veteran coaches like Lionel Hollins and Jason Kidd to head coach Frank Vogel’s staff, the Lakers made another move by adding Vogel’s former assistant in Indiana – Quinton Crawford. Crawford has a long history working alongside Vogel and […]
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Getty James Harden and Russell Westbrook James Harden isn’t worried about the criticism and concern from some about his pairing with new teammate Russell Westbrook. After the Houston Rockets struck a blockbuster deal to reunite the duo which spent three years together with the Oklahoma City Thunder, it’s created the NBA’s best backcourt. But many […]
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Getty Los Angeles Lakers NBA basketball team general manager Rob Pelinka walks with forward Anthony Davis. The 2019-2020 Lakers are already hard at work looking to build chemistry and prepare for the next season. This was on full display as incumbent Lakers JaVale McGee and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope were caught working out alongside newcomers Anthony Davis […]
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Getty Image The NBA’s offseason has featured players moving around at an unprecedented rate. Whether it’s been stars going from one city to the next or fascinating role players bolstering the roster of a contender, this summer has completely re-shaped major elements of the NBA. The league has been known in recent years for its […]
Read MoreApologies to the teams in basketball purgatory – looking at you, Detroit – but the NBA has been divided into two groups: The contenders and the young cores. The Bulls, after 27- and 22-win seasons, obviously fall into the second category. They enter the 2019-20 season with seven former Lottery picks who are 26 years […]
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Getty Anthony Davis talks with LeBron James as Davis is introduced as the newest player of the Los Angeles Lakers. Coming into the 2019-2020 season, the Lakers have an entirely new look. Gone is the youth movement that surrounded LeBron James last season, instead replaced by Anthony Davis and a crop of established, veteran free […]
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Collection of photos via Getty Images Royal Portrush got the best of Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods during the first round of the Open Championship. Welcome to the roundup of must-see sports news from Thursday, highlighted by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy being tamed by Royal Portrush as the Open Championship got underway with a […]
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Getty Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo There have been four dynamic duos formed in the NBA either through free agency or trades in the wildest offseason ever in the Association. They are Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving with the Brooklyn Nets, LeBron James and Anthony Davis with the Los Angeles Lakers, Kawhi Leonard and Paul […]
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Getty DeMarcus Cousins of the Golden State Warriors reacts against the Toronto Raptors. One of the biggest question marks heading into this season for the Los Angeles Lakers is DeMarcus Cousins. The former All-NBA star hasn’t looked quite the same since his brutal Achilles’ tear in 2017 – which is to be expected given the […]
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Getty Safety Malcolm Jenkins signed with the Eagles in 2014. One day after an article came out referring to Malcolm Jenkins as the “most underpaid player” on the Eagles roster, the veteran safety appeared on the “Rich Eisen Show” and called for extensive reform on the NFL’s collective bargaining agreement. One thing he seemed adamant […]
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Getty LeBron James talks with Anthony Davis after during a press conference where Davis was introduced as the newest player of the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite succumbing to injuries and stumbling to a 37-45 finish last season, the re-tooled Lakers come into the 2019-20 season owning the best odds to win the Western Conference. After […]
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