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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.

Analyst makes eye-opening claim while calling out Anthony Davis, praising Nikola Jokic

Nikola Jokic has stolen the hearts of NBA fans (for the most part) who love massive stat lines and big-man triple-doubles. It seems we can now add former NBA center and current analyst Kendrick Perkins to that list.

Celtics All-Star sounds off on rumors swirling around team prior to Game 4

Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown addressed the myriad of rumors that were swirling around his team prior to their Game 4 win over the Miami Heat.

Insider: Kyrie Irving went to Lakers playoff games as 'leverage play'

Irving generated speculation by showing up at Lakers playoff games, but one insider believes the move was nothing more than a tactic to extract a larger contract offer from the Mavericks.

Jayson Tatum breaks pair of Celtics franchise playoff records in Game 4 vs. Heat

Aside from a few quiet games, Jayson Tatum has been the definition of an offensive force in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. 

Charles Barkley calls his shot, says Game 5 will be a 'cakewalk' for Celtics

oston is now down 3-1 and heading back home for Game 5, and the expectation from many is the Celtics will build off this momentum and push the series back to Miami for a Game 6.

Telling quote proves LeBron James remains confident

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James may have floated his own potential retirement following the team's loss in the Western Conference Finals, but he's certainly not doubting his own ability to play at a high level.

Analyst floats LeBron's retirement talk as negotiation to push Lakers to sign star

After being swept by the Nuggets, it wouldn't be a shock if the Lakers do opt to make changes, and if a certain All-Star wasn't a realistic name on their offseason radar, he very well may be now.

Report: LeBron James considering retirement after Lakers swept by Nuggets

Following months, and even years, of LeBron James speaking publicly about his desire to play in the NBA with his son, Bronny, his tune shifted drastically following the Los Angeles Lakers' brutal exit from the 2023 NBA Playoffs.

Jimmy Butler sounds off on Grant Williams after viral moment propels Heat to Game 2 win

Although it may have been a bit of sarcasm mixed with a jab at Williams from Butler, he's certainly not wrong. The Heat star has been the definition of clutch this postseason.

Jaylen Brown sidesteps question about Grant Williams 'poking the bear' in Jimmy Butler

Celtics star Jaylen Brown was asked if he thought Williams made a mistake by "poking the bear" with Butler, a question he opted not to answer.

Rare negative LeBron James playoff stat almost impossible to believe

Lakers star LeBron James has many gaudy statistical records to his name, but his late-game bricks from three-point range in the postseason have led to a more negative statistical note.

Watch: Jamal Murray has epic Mike Breen 'bang' moment in Nuggets win over Lakers

Nuggets guard Jamal Murray played homage to broadcaster Mike Breen following a clutch fourth-quarter three-pointer in Thursday's Game 2 win over the Los Angeles Lakers.

Nuggets coach Mike Malone trolls everyone after Game 2 win vs. Lakers

Malone dropping the hammer after the Game 2 win is certainly out of left field, but it's good to see him stand up for something he's absolutely correct about.

CeeDee Lamb, Trevon Diggs contract extensions: Projecting cost for Cowboys to keep both

The Dallas Cowboys face numerous decisions on contract extensions for a few of their rising stars. While Micah Parsons is certainly at the forefront of that, the immediate players who'll likely need to be addressed are wide receiver CeeDee Lamb and cornerback Trevon Diggs.

Cowboys give positive update on potential extensions for two Pro Bowlers

The looming question of what the team plans to do over the next two to three years with contract extensions due for multiple high-profile names is a major storyline for the Cowboys.

Lakers considering major starting lineup change for Game 2 vs. Nuggets

The Lakers had no answer for the man known as Joker in Game 1, but as we've seen with Ham and the Lakers throughout this postseason, they seem to have little to no interest in standing pat and just hoping things improve.

Jayson Tatum calls out Cowboys star Micah Parsons ahead of Celtics-Heat series

Prior to Eastern Conference Finals, Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons was spotted on video chatting with Celtics star Jayson Tatum, who was quick to point out that he remembered Parsons wearing a Sixers jersey and rooting against his team.

Jaylen Brown calls out Celtics after Game 1 loss to Heat

While Jimmy Butler looked nearly unstoppable at times, and the Heat were dominant in the third quarter, Boston star Jaylen Brown had his own strong take on how the night played out.

Steve Kerr candidly addresses Draymond Green's future with Warriors

While NBA fans love to joke about Draymond Green's appreciation/fandom of LeBron James, it doesn't appear the future for the 33-year-old will likely land him playing alongside the Los Angeles Lakers star. 

Steve Kerr gets 'blunt' while opening up about Draymond Green-Jordan Poole punch

Following a tough second-round playoff exit for the Golden State Warriors, head coach Steve Kerr was an open book of sorts while speaking with the media.

LeBron James sends strong message after Lakers' Game 1 loss to Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers came out in Game 1 of the NBA Western Conference Finals against the Denver Nuggets and looked like the polar opposite of the team fans saw just days earlier. 

Austin Reaves believes he has the solution for Nikola Jokic problem

It's not only the Los Angeles Lakers who struggle to find ways to defend Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, but at this moment, they're the team who must find a way to at least slow the 28-year-old down. 

DeMar DeRozan defends LeBron James' bold comments on Bronny

LeBron raised some eyebrows with his thoughts on Bronny's talents in relation to some current NBA players, but it appears the sentiment might not be as outlandish as it first appeared. 

Potential Ezekiel Elliott-Cowboys reunion makes perfect sense at this point

Why it makes sense for the Cowboys to bring Elliott back into the fold.