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Photo: Instagram/Kevin Durant  Kevin Durant, the 13-time All-Star who was traded to the Phoenix Suns on Feb. 9, is expected to make his debut on March 2 against the Charlotte Hornets. Durant has not played in a game since Jan. 8 when he was with the Brooklyn Nets due to a sprained knee ligament. The Suns announced his debut on Tuesday, and Durant confirmed that he has not felt pain in his knee for a few weeks and is feeling fine. Photo: Instagram/Kevin Durant  The Suns have been on the rise even before Durant's arrival, winning 12 of their last 17 games and entering Tuesday fourth in the Western Conference. Durant will join a lineup that already includes Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and Deandre Ayton, making the Suns one of the best teams in the conference. Durant is still playing at an elite level, averaging 29.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 5.3 assists per game this season. He initially requested a trade last summer, and the Suns were interested before he stayed with Brooklyn. However,

Photo: Instagram/Jon Jones  Ahead of his long-awaited return to the octagon in a heavyweight title fight against Cyril Gane, Jon Jones has revealed his top five UFC fighters of all time. Notably, the former light heavyweight champion snubbed Conor McGregor when naming his favorites. Jones included himself, Anderson Silva, Georges St-Pierre, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and Jose Aldo on his list. Photo: Instagram/Jon Jones  He had high praise for Khabib, citing his representation of his Muslim faith, his country, and his philanthropy. While Jones and Khabib have had differences in the past, the American fighter considers him a stand-up guy and an admirable man. In contrast, McGregor, who is set to end his hiatus from the octagon when he takes on Michael Chandler as part of The Ultimate Fighter, was not included on Jones' list. Despite being considered one of the greatest UFC fighters of all time, the Irishman has suffered a significant decline since his peak days, where he defeated the like

Photo: Instagram/Austin Reaves  Austin Reaves received his first technical foul of his career on Sunday after an altercation with Josh Green. Reaves has become a cult hero amongst the Lakers fanbase due to his competitive personality, but he is not known for his emotional outbursts on the court. Reaves and Green’s exchange was worthy of a first technical, even though it resulted in a double technical. Photo: Instagram/Austin Reaves  Jovan Buha of The Athletic was able to provide the actual words exchanged between the two players. When asked about the altercation in the locker room after the game, Reaves didn't confirm what he said but had a playful exchange with reporters. He couldn't remember what he said with a big smirk on his face.  Reaves had the last laugh over Green, making big plays down the stretch while Green was subbed out and didn't play again. It was a typical day for Reaves who has made a habit of having big moments in Dallas. He showed up for work, fended off

Photo: Instagram/LeBron James  LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers' superstar, will be out for at least two weeks due to a foot injury sustained in Sunday's game against Dallas.  According to reports from ESPN and The Athletic, James will be re-evaluated in two weeks, and his expected return date will be further delayed. The extent of the injury is yet to be determined, and additional test results are pending. Neither James nor the Lakers have indicated a long-term absence. Photo: Instagram/LeBron James  James has been ruled out for the Lakers' game against Memphis on Tuesday due to foot soreness. Despite the injury, James played 37 minutes in the game against Dallas and helped the Lakers rally from a 27-point deficit. He left the arena with a limp, and video footage showed how much the injury was bothering him. James noted the importance of the game and the team's playoff hopes, saying that he wasn't going to leave the game without finishing it. He leads the Laker

Photo: Instagram/Anthony Davis  Los Angeles Lakers' star LeBron James is set to miss at least two weeks of the NBA season due to an injury, and Anthony Davis has been urged to step up in his absence. Davis is expected to fill the void left by James, who suffered the injury in the team's 111-108 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. The Lakers are used to dealing with injuries, but usually it is Davis who spends time in the treatment room rather than James. Photo: Instagram/Anthony Davis  James continued to play through the pain on Sunday and was vital in their terrific comeback win against the Mavericks. However, the injury comes at a crucial point in the season, and James is expected to be out for at least two or three weeks. The Lakers have been performing well lately, with four wins in their last five games and a successful trade window, but they will need Davis to lead them in James' absence. Despite the short-term win, losing James could have a significant impact on

Photo: Instagram/Lebron James  NBA star LeBron James couldn't help but gush over his wife, Savannah, after she posted a series of steamy photos on her Instagram account. The pictures showed Savannah in a sheer black Dolce & Gabbana outfit during Fashion Week in Milan. LeBron left flirty comments, expressing his desire to see her in the outfit in person and eagerly anticipating her return home. Photo: Instagram/Lebron James  LeBron continued to shower compliments on his wife while she was in Milan, leaving drooling, heart-eye, and fire emojis under photos of her in a gray Gucci suit. The couple, who met in high school, have been married since 2013 and share three children together. LeBron, who is known for his exceptional basketball skills, is also a lucky man to have such a stunning wife. Read Next: Jake Paul Reveals He Made $30 Million From Tommy Fury Fight Despite Loss Source: Thirsty For News 

Photo: Instagram/Jake Paul  Jake Paul and Tommy Fury recently had a close fight, which Fury won through a split decision. Despite the result, Jake Paul made a significant amount of money from the fight. Before the fight, Jake made an interesting bet with Fury, stating that he would double Fury's earnings if he won, but Fury would receive nothing if Jake won. Photo: Instagram/Jake Paul  DJ Akademiks shared a video on Instagram revealing that Jake Paul earned $30 million from his bout with Tommy Fury. Even though he lost, he will be content knowing that he made a lot of money from one night of work due to strong PPV buys. However, it remains to be seen if he will continue to be a big draw following this loss. On the other hand, Tommy Fury's career will receive a significant boost from this win, and it could be the start of a long unbeaten streak in boxing with the right guidance. For now, Jake Paul is no longer undefeated, and he must contemplate his next move in his boxing caree

Photo: Instagram/ Zac Stacy  Zac Stacy, the former NFL running back, has been sentenced to six months in jail and one year of probation by an Orange County, Fla. judge for attacking his ex-girlfriend, Kristin Evans, on two separate occasions in 2021. Stacy was initially accused of getting violent with Evans in mid-August 2021 over rent money. Photo: Instagram/Zac Stacy  According to court documents, Evans said that Stacy physically assaulted her several times, leaving bruises and cuts on her body. Three months later, in mid-November, Stacy was caught on camera punching Evans in the head and slamming her into a television in the presence of their months-old son. Stacy faced multiple charges over the two incidents but reached a plea deal with prosecutors earlier this month, agreeing to plead guilty to one count of misdemeanor domestic violence battery and two counts of misdemeanor criminal mischief. The sentencing was made in a courtroom on Monday evening. It is unclear when Stacy will b

Photo: Instagram/Lionel Messi  Lionel Messi has been crowned Best Men's Player 2022 at the FIFA awards, with Argentina also being rewarded for their World Cup victory. Messi, who led Argentina to the triumph, scored two goals in the final against France and was instrumental throughout the tournament. The victory was secured on penalties following a 3-3 draw in Qatar. Photo: Instagram/Lionel Messi  Alexia Putellas won the Best Women's Player 2022 award, highlighting her performances for Barcelona and Spain. Lionel Scaloni, the Argentina coach, was also recognized for his role in guiding the team to their World Cup success, winning the Best Men's Coach award. Emiliano Martinez, the Argentina goalkeeper, was named Best Men's Goalkeeper for his impressive displays in the tournament. Overall, it was a successful night for Argentina, with their players and coach being recognized for their efforts in winning the World Cup. Messi's individual achievement is a testament to h

Photo: Instagram/Damian Lillard  Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard scored a career-high 71 points in a game against the Houston Rockets on Sunday. However, after the game, he was subjected to his first postgame blood test of his 11-season career by the NBA, which left him feeling irritated. Lillard was already tested the day before through a urine sample. Photo: Instagram/Damian Lillard  The blood test was conducted as part of the league's drug testing policy, which mandates random testing for performance-enhancing drugs and other banned substances. Although Lillard understands the importance of these tests, he was still upset, especially since he's afraid of needles. Lillard stated that he was brought down from his high of the night after the blood draw. This season, this is not the first time a player has been drug tested after an impressive performance, as Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell was tested the day after scoring 70 points in January. However, the

Photo: Instagram/Lebron James  Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will miss Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to right foot soreness, while D'Angelo Russell is listed as doubtful with a right ankle sprain and Anthony Davis is listed as probable. CBS Sports ' Bill Reiter confirms that James' injury is the most concerning of the three, with fears that he may miss an extended period of time. James injured his foot during Sunday's comeback win over the Dallas Mavericks, during which he scored 26 points, added eight rebounds, and three assists. Photo: Instagram/Lebron James  The Lakers are reportedly preparing for the possibility of James missing multiple weeks due to his injury, which could be disastrous for their playoff chances. Currently sitting at the No. 12 seed in the Western Conference with a 29-32 record, their next three games come against play-in contenders. Without James, the Lakers have a 5-9 record this season. While they managed to def

Photo: Instagram/Jake Paul  Jake Paul, the YouTube star-turned-boxer, has suffered his first defeat in a fight against Tommy Fury in Saudi Arabia. It was widely anticipated that Paul would eventually face a reality check in the boxing ring, having previously called out experienced fighters such as Canelo Alvarez. Despite criticism of Fury's record, he proved to be a tough opponent for Paul, matching his size and youth. Photo: Instagram/Jake Paul  Paul's limitations as a boxer were exposed, with his jab lacking in variety and failing to build to anything. Fury's use of uppercuts proved to be a significant challenge for Paul, who struggled with his form and often resorted to swinging wildly. Despite a rematch with Fury being written into the contract, it may not be worth it for Paul to pursue this option. A better choice for Paul may be to target Nate Diaz, an older, slower and smaller MMA fighter, whom Paul has a chance of beating. This fight would generate significant inte

Photo: Instagram/Damian Lillard  On Sunday night, Damian Lillard set a career-high record by scoring 71 points in a game against the Houston Rockets, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 131-114 victory. In the first half, Lillard scored 41 points and made eight 3-pointers. He shot 22-of-38 from the field and made 13 3-pointers overall, setting a new franchise record. Photo: Instagram/Damian Lillard  Lillard now has five 60-point games in his career, putting him behind only Kobe Bryant and Wilt Chamberlain. At the age of 32, he is also the oldest player in NBA history to score 70 points in a game. In addition, he is the first player in NBA history to score at least 70 points in under 40 minutes of play. The third quarter saw Lillard score 50 points, but the Rockets managed to cut the lead to 14 points after trailing by as many as 23. Despite his efforts to break Klay Thompson's record of 14 3-pointers in a game, Lillard finished with 13 3-pointers, which is still a remarkable fe

Photo: Instagram/Tommy Fury  Tommy Fury defeated Jake Paul in a split-decision win in their eight-round bout at Diriyah Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, handing Paul his first loss in his boxing career. Despite being knocked down in the final round, Fury had a slight edge throughout most of the fight and threw almost double the amount of punches compared to Paul, landing 88 punches compared to Paul's 49. Both fighters had a point deducted in the later rounds for landing a punch to the back of the other's head. Photo: Instagram/Tommy Fury  In response to his loss, Paul claimed he didn't agree with the judges' decision, and cited being sick twice in camp and injuring his arm as factors that affected his performance, but he also admitted that it wasn't his best performance. Sunday's fight was Paul's biggest to date, having previously only taken on MMA fighters, another YouTuber, and a former NBA player in the ring. Fury, the half-brother of heavyweight champion T

Photo: Instagram/Jarred Vanderbilt The Lakers completed their biggest comeback in 21 years with a 111-108 win over the Dallas Mavericks after being down by 27 points in the first half. Jarred Vanderbilt was a key factor in the Lakers' comeback, bringing an intense energy to the court and playing solid defense against Luka Doncic. Vanderbilt's long arms and athleticism allowed him to hold Doncic to 1-of-5 shooting in their matchups and even forced a turnover in the final seconds of the game to prevent a tie. Photo: Instagram/Jarred Vanderbilt  Vanderbilt also had an impressive offensive performance, finishing the game with 15 points, 17 rebounds, and four steals. Anthony Davis and LeBron James were also instrumental in the Lakers' victory, dominating the paint and racking up impressive stats. Davis had 30 points, 15 rebounds, four assists, and three blocks, while James finished with 26 points and eight rebounds. The Lakers' 3-point shooting was lackluster, going 6-for-34

Photo: Instagram/Lebron James  LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers made a historic comeback on Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks, overcoming a 27-point deficit to secure a 111-108 win at the American Airlines Center. This matched the largest comeback win in James' career and the biggest Lakers comeback win since 2002. The Mavericks had held the Lakers to just 16 points in the first quarter, and the Lakers had missed their first 15 shots from behind the arc, making the situation seem bleak. Photo: Instagram/Lebron James  However, the Lakers chipped away at the lead and shut down Mavericks' stars Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in the second half. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with 30 points and 15 rebounds, while James added 26 points and eight rebounds, shooting 10-of-23 from the field. Jarred Vanderbilt finished with 15 points and 17 rebounds. Doncic scored 26 points, with 14 points coming in the first quarter, and Irving scored 21 points, with only four points coming in the

Photo: Instagram/Joe Rogan  Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, and Joe Rogan engaged in a heated argument about Tommy Fury's boxing ability on The Joe Rogan Experience (JRE) podcast. Rogan believed Fury was a legitimate boxer, while Portnoy continued to dismiss the Brit's talent. Portnoy claimed that Jake Paul could "kill" Tommy Fury, which angered Rogan. Photo: Instagram/Joe Rogan  Rogan showed boxing footage of Fury to prove his point, but Portnoy continued to ramble on without watching it, prompting Rogan to repeatedly urge him to "shut the f**k up" and watch the video. Joe Rogan also recently criticized the judges in Paddy Pimblett's UFC 282 win, which was underwhelming due to neither fighter claiming the then-vacant light heavyweight title in a draw. Pimblett won the co-main event with a contentious unanimous decision over Jared Gordon, despite being knocked down and twice struck by Gordon's left hooks in the first round. Rogan referr

Photo: Instagram/Patrick Beverley  Patrick Beverley recently signed with his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls, after being bought out by the Orlando Magic. As someone new to playing for his hometown squad, Beverley reached out to his former teammate and "big brother" LeBron James for advice. James had played for his own hometown team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, and advised Beverley to prioritize basketball and let everything else come after that. Photo: Instagram/Patrick Beverley  Beverley is aware that James faced immense pressure and expectations while playing for the Cavs, but the expectations for Beverley are not as high. James was considered a savior for the city and franchise when he was drafted as the number one overall pick in 2003, with the hope that he would bring a championship to Cleveland. James initially failed to deliver on that hope, leaving for the Miami Heat in 2010 before returning and winning a championship in 2016. In contrast, Beverley is still seeking his

Photo: Instagram/Jake Paul  Jake Paul is known for taunting his opponents before his boxing matches and is not afraid to call out big names in the UFC. He has frequently called out Nate Diaz for a fight and even went as far as calling him every day to book a fight. Jake Paul wants to fight Tommy Fury next, but he has expressed interest in fighting Diaz after that match. Photo: Instagram/Jake Paul  He claims that a boxing match between the two of them could sell 1.5 million pay-per-views. However, fans have found it laughable that he would consider fighting Diaz "light work" despite Diaz's reputation as a former MMA fighter. The YouTuber has stated that he is enthusiastic about challenging Diaz, who is currently a free agent, in the ring. In a recent interview on The MMA Hour podcast, Jake Paul discussed the possibility of fighting Diaz in the future, but it remains to be seen whether the two will actually square off in the ring. Fans are eagerly anticipating a potential s

Photo: Michael Chandler / Instagram   Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler will be coaching against each other on Season 31 of The Ultimate Fighter, which may cause them to clash at some point during filming. Although there is no real bad blood between them, Chandler has been angling for a match with McGregor dating back to his Bellator MMA champion days. Late Friday night, Chandler shared a photo of himself and McGregor inside of the Octagon on the set of TUF 31, along with a quick blurb suggesting that he's letting McGregor walk around with an "illusion of dominance." Photo: Michael Chandler / Instagram   Chandler seems to be a little more reserved about his fight prediction and overall assessment of McGregor, unlike McGregor who has promised to "slice through" Chandler. While being coaches, McGregor and Chandler will face daily obstacles and will be forced to interact with each other before they square off inside the Octagon later this year. Chandler has a

Photo: Instagram/Patrick Beverley  Patrick Beverley, the veteran guard who was recently traded by the Los Angeles Lakers and then signed with the Chicago Bulls, has set his sights on keeping the Lakers out of the playoffs. He pointed out that the Bulls still have two games against the Lakers on their schedule, and he wants to knock them out of the playoffs. Beverley is known for speaking his mind and trash talking opponents to get in their heads. Photo: Instagram/Patrick Beverley  He is also a three-time All-Defensive player who can still be a pest to some of the best players in the league. Beverley believes he can provide a boost of energy to the struggling Bulls, who are currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference and still have a chance to make the playoffs. He is confident that he can be a valuable addition to the team and help them get to the postseason. Beverley has a chip on his shoulder and is determined to prove himself on the court. Last season, while playing for the Mi

Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook  Russell Westbrook is expected to replace Terance Mann in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Clippers, according to The Athletic's Law Murray. Mann is expected to rejoin the second unit. Westbrook will make his debut for the team on Friday against the Sacramento Kings after being bought out by the Utah Jazz and joining the Clippers. Westbrook had been a starter for most of his career, but after three losses with the Lakers, he was moved to the bench and became the favorite to win the NBA's Sixth Man of the Year award. Photo: Instagram/Russell Westbrook  However, his fit with the Lakers grew problematic, and LeBron James wanted Westbrook to be traded for Kyrie Irving. Mann has been a nominal starting point guard for the Clippers for the past month or so, and the team has been excellent since adding him to the starting lineup. When he, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Marcus Morris, and Ivica Zubac started games, the Clippers went 7-3. Startin

Photo: Instagram/Conor McGregor  Conor McGregor is set to return to UFC action against Michael Chandler, but heavyweight Tom Aspinall has shown disinterest in the contest. In response, McGregor has threatened to kill Aspinall after the UFC heavyweight criticised his comeback fight. McGregor announced his return will take place against Michael Chandler this year as part of the UFC's latest series of The Ultimate Fighter. Photo: Instagram/Conor McGregor  Aspinall refused to become hyped by the superstar's return and is instead more intrigued by UFC London. McGregor issued a heated response on social media, calling Aspinall a "disrespectful p***k" and a "mush potato head." McGregor's form has suffered a significant decline since 2018 where he has won just one of his last four UFC outings. It is unclear whether the fight will be held at 170lb after Chandler agreed to make the switch having seen McGregor pile on the pounds in his time away from cage. Chandle