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As the NBA trade deadline nears, Phoenix Suns have landed Kevin Durant in a blockbuster trade deal. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Durant was asked to move and new Suns owner, Mat Ishbia pushed to make it happen. For KD, the Brooklyn Nets receive Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson and Jae Crowder. The trade also sees TJ Warren with the Suns, as well as a trade for a 2028 pick swap and unprotected picks in 2023, 2025, 2027 and 2029 for the Nets. The momentous move marks a new "Big Three" in the Western Conference.KD's move to the Suns strengthens the competition in the West and Wojnarowski predicts that talks in Toronto to trade forward O.G. Anunoby is "rolling into the final hours of the trade deadline. The landing od Kevin Durant with the Suns could escalate Anunoby's value among Western...

LeBron James has officially cemented himself as one of the greatest of all time to ever play the game of basketball. Entering into Crypto.com Arena tonight, James only had 36 points to surpass Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and become the all-time leading scorer in NBA history.The stadium saw a lot of buzz, a-listers and over 200 media sitting front row to watch LeBron James break the record. James revisits the headband era, stepping onto the court with the titular accessory, setting the scene for the night. Abdul-Jabbar, who has held the record since 1984, sat courtside by the Lakers' bench to ring in the celebratory night.In his 20th season, the 38-year-old's career longevity is not to be contested. This season, James averaged 30 points per game, despite missing 11 games this season. In the 43 game...

It's official -- Russell Westbrook has been traded to Utah in a three-team deal that involves eight different players. Under the trade, as reported by ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, the Lakers will acquire D'Angelo Russell, Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbitly from the Minnesota Timberwolves, while Westbrook, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Damian Jones and a lightly protected 2027 Lakers first-round pick will be heading to the Utah Jazz. Utah is sending Mike Conley Jr. and Nickeil Alexander-Walker to Minnesota, along with a few draft picks. The deal sees Westbrook end his one-and-a-half season in Los Angeles, his hometown. Since his arrival, Westbrook has had a rocky start, unable to pick up from where he started. When the deal was finalized for the Lakers to pick up Westbrook, they gave up a series o...

Kyrie Irving spoke about his decision to leave Brooklyn Nets and go to the Dallas Mavericks after his first practice with the new team. Irving revealed that he felt "really wanted" by the Mavs, a stark contrast from feeling "very disrespected" in his turbulent 3.5 years with the Nets organization. During the post-practice press call, Irving revealed that the decision to leave ultimately came down to wanting to be at a place "where I'm celebrated and not just tolerated or just kind of dealt with in a way that doesn't make me feel respected." He added, "There were times throughout this process when I was in Brooklyn where I felt very disrespected and my talent -- I work extremely hard at what I do. No one ever talks about my work ethic, though. Everyone talks about what I'm doing off the flo...

Just days after Tom Brady announced his retirement, for good this time, the forever GOAT NFL quarterback already has plans in place for the next phase of his career. While he will no longer be on the field, he is keeping the sports industry close to his heart. Brady is slated to begin his sports broadcaster role at Fox Sports in 2024. ESPN reports that the quarterback originally agreed to join the network in May 2022 after his retirement. While terms of the deal were not disclosed, the New York Post previously reported that he had signed one of the most lucrative sports broadcasting deals in history with a 10-year, $375 million USD contract. In an appearance on The Head With Colin Cowherd, Brady said his choice to push back his start in 2024 is "great for me." He adds. "Take some time to r...

News of Kyrie Irving's trade from the Brooklyn Nets to the Dallas Mavericks shook the NBA world this week. Prior to the trade, rumors were quickly escalating regarding a LeBron James and Kyrie reunion. To many fans' dismay, the reunion is no longer on the table and it appears that James feels the same disappointment. In a recent interview on ESPN, James speaks out about how he truly feels about the Los Angeles Lakers' inability to sign Irving. He admits that he is "definitely disappointed. I can't say I'm not disappointed on not being able to land such a talent, someone I know I have great chemistry with that can help you win championships, in my mind. My focus shifted back to where it should be and that's this club and what we have in the locker room."When interviewer Michael Wilbon comme...