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Isaiah Usher

Isaiah Usher is a former college athlete and lifelong sports enthusiast. Since graduating from Sonoma State University back in 2022, with both a BA and MA in English, Isaiah Usher has been covering the latest happenings in the NBA and NFL for a handful of different sports blogs and digital platforms, including LastWordOnSports.com and Thehooppost.com. Currently, he is a regular contributor for SBLive Sports and Yardbarker.com.

Bucks ill-equipped to handle untimely suspension of Bobby Portis Jr.

Breaking news came in Thursday morning for the Milwaukee Bucks, and unfortunately, it certainly wasn’t the kind of news they were looking for.

Stephon Castle stands out among 'Rising Stars' en route to MVP honors

He looked entirely the part of a rising star.

Lakers add former top-five draft pick after botched Mark Williams trade

At 7-feet and 250 pounds, he at least fills some of the Lakers' needs.

Mavericks in danger of missing playoffs following yet another significant injury

The Mavericks now having approximately zero healthy rotation-caliber centers is a significant issue. 

Anthony Davis' Mavericks debut proves trade wasn't all bad, but will it calm tension with fans?

Prototypically, when a franchise acquires a player of Anthony Davis’ caliber, fans are chomping at the bit to see his eventual debut on the court. Of course, things are anything but protocol nowadays in Dallas.

Why Dalton Knecht could win Rookie of the Year with Hornets

With Knecht now set to be in much more of a featured role in Charlotte, don’t be surprised if he makes a late dark-horse run at Rookie of the Year honors.

Pelicans finally find new home for Brandon Ingram

It's been a long time coming, but Brandon Ingram finally has a new home.

Luka Doncic's first Lakers news conference sheds light on league-altering trade

Doncic addressed the media for the first time as a member of the Lakers.