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Jeff Smith

Jeff Smith has extensive experience as a sports writer and editor, including stops at ESPN, FOX Sports, CBS Sports, USA TODAY SMG, and Heavy. Jeff's passion for sports content starts and finishes with writing and he's grateful to be able to work in that field on a daily basis.

James Harden sounds off on Sixers' Tyrese Maxey following trade to Clippers

While James Harden left no doubt in anyone's mind that he had some bad blood with 76ers president Daryl Morey, it appears to be virtually all love between the guard and his former teammates.

Insider believes Sixers' trade interests could include 'loftier secret targets' than Zach LaVine, O.G. Anunoby

The Philadelphia 76ers just traded James Harden, but is it possible they tee up for another huge name in trade?

Warriors' Draymond Green calls out refs over viral clip of him getting hit below the belt

Draymond Green took an inadvertent one to the family jewels against the Cleveland Cavaliers and subsequently hit up social media to point out a double standard.

Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton surpassed Steph Curry, James Harden with one incredible quarter

There are a few times each NBA season when a player has a performance that takes the league and its fans by storm. Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton had one of those moments on Saturday night.

Jazz forward ties unreal NBA record, can set new mark vs. Bulls

The Utah Jazz have gotten off to a rough 2-5 start to the 2023-24 NBA season, but one major positive has been the play of 26-year-old forward Lauri Markkanen, who's been so good that he actually tied an NBA record on Saturday night.

Jimmy Garoppolo’s Raiders stats as bad as all-time NFL draft bust

Things couldn't be going a whole lot worse than they are at this moment for quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.  It's not often that a player's stats are put up next to a player many believe to be one of the NFL's biggest busts ever, but that's the current state of things for Garoppolo through his first six starts as a member of the Raiders.

Watch: Kevin Durant had a hilarious response to hearing he’s Victor Wembanyama’s favorite player

Prior to Tuesday's matchup between the San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns, forward Kevin Durant got a bit of a tip of the cap when he was informed that he was rookie phenom and No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama's favorite player. 

Watch: Kevin Durant dunks on Victor Wembanyama, who proceeds to posterize Drew Eubanks

The Phoenix Suns and San Antonio Spurs wasted little time for their two main attractions to begin making attention-grabbing plays during Tuesday's matchup.

Suns coach provides disappointing updates on Devin Booker, Bradley Beal

The Suns entered Tuesday's game against the Spurs with a 2-1 record while playing mostly without both Beal and Booker.

Brutal JaMarcus Russell-fueled stat magnifies Raiders' offensive struggles this season

The Las Vegas Raiders' offensive struggles this season may have reached a low point in the 26-14 loss to the Detroit Lions on Monday Night Football in Week 8.

Raiders' Jimmy Garoppolo misses Davante Adams on two wide-open passes

To say that Monday night's loss for the Las Vegas Raiders to the Detroit Lions was a painful offensive performance would be an understatement.

Incredible Stephen Curry stat shows just how dominant Warriors guard has been

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry has been on a tear to start the 2023-24 NBA season. Through the first four games, the 35-year-old has averaged

Luka Doncic dropped a hilarious vulgar one-liner on rookie teammate’s debut

You can add Luka Doncic to the list of people who are fans of Dallas Mavericks rookie Dereck Lively II. 

Victor Wembanyama makes strange history in NBA debut vs. Mavericks

Victor Wembanyama's regular-season NBA debut against the Dallas Mavericks didn't exactly go as planned.

Chris Paul once again addresses fit with Warriors

Following the Golden State Warriors' trade to acquire Chris Paul, much of the conversation has focused on his potential fit with the team. Paul again addressed the topic recently.

Nuggets' Jamal Murray laughs off chatter around Lakers drama

The grudge match between the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers is about to resume on the hardcourt after a summer of chatter.

Watch: Bronny James hits the ‘dougie’ at USC basketball’s Midnight Madness event

Months after a scary incident in which Bronny James suffered cardiac arrest during a USC basketball team workout, the incoming freshman guard got his chance to be introduced to the public on the school's home court.

Former Timberwolves guard gushes over Karl-Anthony Towns: 'Wemby before Wemby'

Former Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jeff Teague had some high praise for Karl-Anthony Towns. And Victor Wembanyama.

Surprising Bulls forward expected to seek massive money on contract extension

While next offseason will feature a number of players from the 2020 NBA Draft receiving big paydays, one surprising name emerged as one who could potentially seek a monster contract.

Watch: Stephen A. Smith issues public challenge to Lakers' Anthony Davis

Stephen A. Smith has no shortage of opinions, but one name who's been a popular topic of conversation for him is Anthony Davis

Devin Booker offers high praise for Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson

A preseason matchup earlier this week between the Phoenix Suns and Portland Trail Blazers marked the first of hopefully many times fans will see Devin Booker and Scoot Henderson square off.  And from the sound of it, Booker certainly believes that’ll be the case, as the Suns star had high praise for the rookie and No.

Watch: Victor Wembanyama absurdly called for alley-oop from 3-point line — and it works

If there’s one thing we’ve learned about San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama through just the start of the NBA preseason, it’s that he’s capable of doing just about anything from a versatility standpoint.

Knicks ‘monitoring’ trade situation with Timberwolves star

The New York Knicks badly want to add a star to their roster, and if the fact that it's connected to virtually any high-profile name that pops up in trade rumors isn’t proof enough, many of them making sense only adds to that belief. 

Woj offers wild insight into just how uniquely talented Victor Wembanyama is

San Antonio Spurs rookie Victor Wembanyama may have set a new standard for leaving people shocked on a daily basis.

Dan Quinn emerged as the voice with the best message for Cowboys after ugly 49ers loss

Following the loss, there was understandably a number of players speaking out and voicing a wide range of emotions, but a comment made by one coach, defensive coordinator Dan Quinn, a player favorite, feels as close to perfect as you can find.