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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.

Max Strus’ wild game-winner rivaled by incredible college basketball buzzer-beater

The Cavaliers' wild victory over the Mavericks had a bit of competition.

Bucks' Damian Lillard details 'lonely' side of drastic change after Trail Blazers trade

Lillard was asked what his life was like in Milwaukee, and he gave about as blunt and honest of an answer as imaginable.

Cavaliers’ radio call of Max Strus’ wild game-winner was among best of NBA season

The wild 60-foot game-winner from Max Strus was more than enough to send both Cleveland Cavaliers fans and NBA fans in general into a frenzy. But the energy provided by the team's radio host, Tim Alcorn, certainly rivaled any real-time reaction we've seen to an NBA finish this season.

Draymond Green takes jab at Timberwolves big during All-Star Game broadcast

Green and Charles Barkley provided their fair share of banter back-and-forth on the truTV broadcast, but it was the Golden State Warriors forward who stole the show at a few points.

Shaq offers Bucks stars candid advice after All-Star Game: 'You're being too nice'

Following an impressive NBA All-Star weekend, Damian Lillard sat down with the crew from TNT's Inside the NBA. While plenty of praise was given to the NBA three-point shootout champion, Lillard, who also took home the All-Star Game's Most Valuable Player award, received some strong advice as well.

Watch: Rising Stars MVP Bennedict Mathurin trolls Pacers teammate Tyrese Haliburton

Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin put on a show for the hometown fans to get the 2024 NBA All-Star weekend underway.

Watch: Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert pulls off absurd behind-the-back pass through defender’s legs

The Minnesota Timberwolves had the type of performance Thursday night that NBA teams surely dream about on the final day before the All-Star break. 

Grizzlies rookie trolls Doc Rivers after upset victory over Bucks

It's safe to say Doc Rivers' tenure as the Milwaukee Bucks head coach hasn't gotten off to the start anyone had hoped or expected — except for the team's recent opponents.

Doc Rivers calls out Bucks after loss to Grizzlies

The Milwaukee Bucks moved to 3-7 under new head coach Doc Rivers on Thursday night following a 113-110 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. 

Lakers’ Anthony Davis-led trio makes wild NBA history in LeBron James-less win over Jazz

Even without LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers continued a strong push into the NBA All-Star break with a 138-122 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Report: Warriors could ‘explore’ one of four blockbuster moves

While much of the talk ahead of (and after) the NBA trade deadline involved LeBron James' future with the Los Angeles Lakers, things have quieted on that front for the most part.

Watch: Super Bowl clip shows Patrick Mahomes’ surprised reaction to 49ers’ overtime decision

The debate over the San Francisco 49ers' decision to take the ball first in overtime of Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs remains a popular one.

Watch: Wizards’ Jordan Poole sent announcers into frenzy over wild late-game carry vs. Pelicans

Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole hasn't shied away from attempting a bold in-game play, but his latest effort in a 133-126 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans even had the announcers going wild.

Steve Kerr was in disbelief over Klay Thompson’s late mishap in Warriors’ loss to Clippers

Whether this impacts Thompson's outlook going forward will be worth monitoring.

Jimmy Butler has interesting take on improved three-point shooting

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler finds a new way to surprise each and every year, and that goes beyond just his unique hairstyle changes.

Report: Lakers strongly prefer LeBron James retires with franchise

The team has made its feeling clear amid speculation about LeBron's future.

Draymond Green unloads on NBA’s new rules amid Joel Embiid's injury

With Joel Embiid sidelined due to a left meniscus injury, the topic of the NBA's load management rule has been a hot-button topic.

Jayson Tatum reacts to Marcus Smart's return to Boston

The Boston Celtics rolled past the Memphis Grizzlies 131-91 on Sunday night, but the game result didn't make the biggest headlines.

Chauncey Billups has high praise for Nikola Jokic

The Portland Trail Blazers were tasked with facing the defending champion Denver Nuggets twice in three nights this week. Both games, played in Denver, resulted in victories for Nikola Jokic and company, and ahead of the first matchup, Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups had nothing but high praise for his two-time MVP opponent.

Damian Lillard admits to going through ‘hardest transition’ of his life

The time dating back to Damian Lillard's trade request to the Portland Trail Blazers through the present day has been a frenzy for the now-Milwaukee Bucks star — both on and off the court.

Pacers All-Star Tyrese Haliburton offers candid response to minutes restriction

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton isn't taking well to a minutes restriction forced on him by a pesky hamstring injury.

Zion Williamson reacts to his game-winner vs. Spurs: 'I live for stuff like this'

Williamson hit a game-winner on Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs, finishing over three defenders with 3.8 seconds left to pull out a 114-113 victory.

Austin Reaves says short-handed Lakers got to ‘show the world’ what they can do vs. Celtics

It can't be easy to find many positives when two teammates, who are also among the best basketball players in the world, are sidelined heading into a matchup with arguably the best team in the NBA.

Darvin Ham praises Austin Reaves after LeBron James-less Lakers upset Celtics

The Los Angeles Lakers dominated en route to their most impressive victory of 2023-24 NBA season — with or without LeBron James and Anthony Davis. 

Insider makes surprising pitch for Lakers' 'best bet' at trade deadline

The Los Angeles Lakers are the team fans will likely hear about the most over the coming week ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline.