Comparing the MVP cases of Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic

As the NBA regular season winds down, the MVP race between Joel Embiid of the 76ers and Nikola Jokić of the Nuggets tightens.  The past two seasons, Jokić has won the MVP, edging Embiid both times. Per Oddschecker, the players are neck and neck this season. However, four-time NBA champion Draymond Green of the Warriors gives Embiid […]

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The ‘Most career triple-doubles’ quiz

The NBA MVP debate has gotten heated lately, but on Monday, Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic may have wrapped up the award for the third straight season. Denver’s game vs. the Philadelphia 76ers was initially hyped as a battle of the potential MVPs, but with Joel Embiid ultimately unable to play, Jokic took advantage, putting […]

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NBA legend praises Iowa’s Clark with bold claim

Earvin “Magic” Johnson offered huge praise of Iowa guard Caitlin Clark on Tuesday, declaring her the second best player in the history of women’s college basketball. His claim — while bold — isn’t a stretch. Look to Clark’s historic Elite 8 performance against Louisville for proof. She became the first player in NCAA Tournament history […]

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Troubling report emerges about Rockets’ Silas

The Houston Rockets are the worst team in the Western Conference this season, and that might actually be underselling their many issues. A troubling report emerged this week about the Rockets and head coach Stephen Silas. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst wrote that Silas was in tears at one point this season because he felt that he […]

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Three teams that should target Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard

As the Portland Trail Blazers (32-42) continue to struggle for the second consecutive season, the probability of Damian Lillard being traded looks more likely.  Shams Charania said via FanDuel TV, “You have to wonder if he’s going to play another game for the Portland Trail Blazers. I expect there to be real conversations this offseason.” […]

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Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews is back to form

Monday on “Daily Faceoff Live,” Frank Seravalli and Mike McKenna discuss the hot play of Toronto Maple Leafs superstar Auston Matthews.  Frank Seravalli: Let’s dive in to what was a pretty wild weekend for Auston Matthews because, guess what? News flash to the Tampa Bay Lightning and the rest of the Eastern Conference: He’s back!  […]

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