NBA Fans Hype Steph Curry-Damian Lillard Duel with Giannis Out for Warriors vs. Bucks
Feb 10, 2025
Stephen Curry and Damian Lillard might be getting closer and closer to the end of their careers, but the two legendary point guards continue giving fans battles for the ages.
On Monday, they added another fun matchup to their list of exciting duels.
As the Milwaukee Bucks faced the Golden State Warriors without star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lillard and Curry went shot for shot all night. Lillard had 18 first-half points while Curry put up 15 of his own.
The matchup was reminiscent of some of the exciting playoff meetings between Lillard's Trail Blazers and Curry's Warriors years ago and had fans hyped on social media.
Dame v Steph will never get old. Gotta cherish these matchups.
While Curry and Lillard aren't the same players they once were, the two are still playing at a high level. Curry is putting up 23 points, 6.1 assists and 4.5 rebounds per game this year while Lillard is averaging 25.5 points, 7.5 assists and 4.7 rebounds per game.
While Golden State's season hasn't gone the way it hoped, the Warriors are looking to turn things around with the addition of Jimmy Butler. Meanwhile, Lillard's Bucks will look to stay afloat in the Eastern Conference without Antetokounmpo, who will be sidelined until after the All-Star break with a calf injury.
LaMelo Ball out with Ankle Injury After Setback During Hornets vs. Nets
Feb 10, 2025
Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball was ruled out of the team's matchup with the Brooklyn Nets on Monday due to right ankle soreness.
Ball played 10 minutes in the first quarter of the contest but went into Charlotte's locker room after checking out of the game.
The 23-year-old has been plagued by ankle issues this season, appearing in just one of the Hornets' past seven games due to a sprained ankle that he suffered against the Los Angeles Lakers on Jan. 27.
Ball finished with five points and three assists against Brooklyn, shooting 2-5 from the field.
Entering Monday's action, the former All-Star suited up in just 32 of the Hornets' first 50 games of the season. He missed time earlier in the year due to a calf injury.
Ball has proven himself as one of the NBA's top offensive guards when healthy, showcasing his flashy passing to go along with an improved pull-up three-point jumper.
To open his 2024-25 campaign, he's averaged 28.0 points and 7.4 assists to go along with 1.3 steals per game. While he's shooting just 41.6 percent from the field and 33.8 percent from behind the arc, he's attempting 12.2 long-range shots on a nightly basis.
Charlotte has struggled mightily when Ball isn't available, owning a mere 1-17 record in the 18 games that he hasn't played in this season.
The No. 3 overall pick in the 2020 NBA draft appeared in 75 games during the 2021-22 season, but he went on to play in just 58 games over the next two years combined.
Ball's 2022-23 season came to an end due to a right ankle fracture and he dealt with ankle issues throughout the ensuing year before he was eventually shut down for the season.
ESPN's Tim Bontemps reported on Oct. 25 that the guard started wearing ankle braces in an attempt to prevent health problems moving forward.
After leaving against Brooklyn, Ball's next opportunity to play will come against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
Unrivaled 2025: Scores, Top Highlights and Reaction from Monday's 1 vs. 1 Bracket
There were several intriguing results, headlined by two-time WNBA MVP and Mist BC forward Breanna Stewart suffering a shocking 12-0 loss to Aaliyah Edwards.
Stars including Napheesa Collier, Skylar Diggins-Smith and Aliyah Boston were also involved in the action.
Players competed in single-elimination games to 11 points in order to advance, attempting to remain in contention for the ultimate $200,000 prize that will be given to the tournament winner.
The runner-up will receive $50,000 and semifinalists will earn $25,000, with each of the winner's Unrivaled teammates taking home $10,000.
Here's a look at the results from each contest as well as some highlights from Monday's matchups.
The first game of the day featured a clash between former UConn teammates Napheesa Collier and Katie Lou Samuelson. Collier took an early 8-0 lead over Samuelson, but the Phantom BC forward cut the deficit to 10-6 before the reigning WNBA Defensive Player of the Year closed out the win.
Phee wins 12 - 6 against Lou in the first 1 on 1 matchup 🦉👑
Shakira Austin's victory over Chelsea Gray represented the first upset of the day, as she was the No. 7 seed and Gray was the No. 2 seed entering the tournament. Austin remained a force in the paint throughout the clash, repeatedly finishing at the rim to secure her win.
Meanwhile, Kahleah Copper came from behind to take down Aliyah Boston. After Boston took an early 6-4 lead, Copper scored seven straight points to wrap up the contest.
Rhyne Howard struggled to find any type of scoring rhythm against Lexie Hull, but she emerged victorious due to a strong two-way performance. Howard picked up two blocks to go along with her 12 rebounds, clinching a five-point win with a turnaround shot off the glass.
Rhyne Howard wins it with bank shot agaisnt Lexie Hull 12💿 - 7🌹
Skylar Diggins-Smith didn't have any trouble with her shooting, heating up from behind the arc against Dearica Hamby. Diggins-Smith hit three of her six attempts from three-point territory.
She only held a 5-3 lead to start the game, but she quickly closed out the win with back-to-back triples.
Allisha Gray and Jordin Canada traded buckets to start their first-round battle, initially tied at 4-4. Gray pulled away by scoring twice inside the arc before nailing her first three-pointer of the contest to reach 11 points.
Rickea Jackson was unstoppable offensively, jumping out to an early 7-0 lead over Jackie Young before cruising to an 11-3 victory. Jackson shot 5-8 from the field and connected on one of her two three-point attempts.
The only shutout of the day occurred during a matchup involving two Mist BC teammates, Breanna Stewart and Aaliyah Edwards. Stewart, an Unrivaled co-founder, missed all three of her shot attempts while Edwards caught fire, shooting 5-7 from the field and 2-3 from behind the arc.
Aaliyah Edwards finishes it with a 3️⃣ against Breanna Stewart 12😶🌫️ - 0 🌫️
Tournament play will continue on Tuesday starting at 7 p.m. ET.
Dirk Nowitzki to Attend Luka Doncic's Debut with Lakers: 'Had to Come Support My Guy'
Feb 10, 2025
Dirk Nowitzki is synonymous with the Dallas Mavericks, having spent 21 years with the team, but he'll be cheering on a different team on Monday.
The Mavericks legend will be in attendance for the Los Angeles Lakers matchup against the Utah Jazz on Monday to see his former teammate, Luka Dončić, debut for his new team.
"I will always be a Mav for life, but had to come support my guy 77 [Dončić] in the first game of his new chapter!" Nowitzki wrote on social media.
I will always be a Mav for life, but had to come support my guy 77 @luka7doncic in the first game of his new chapter!
Marc Stein first reported that Nowitzki would attend the game.
Nowitzki, drafted by the Mavericks in 1998, was with the organization until he retired in 2019. His tenure in Dallas briefly intersected with Dončić's, as he was in his final year during Dončić's rookie season.
As Stein pointed out, until this week, the Mavericks hadn't played a game without either Nowitzki or Dončić on the roster since April 1998.
Dirk Nowitzki, I’m told, will attend tonight’s game in Los Angeles to be present at the Laker debut of his close friend and former teammate Luka Dončić.
It seemed like Dončić was going to follow in Nowitzki's footsteps and be a Maverick for life, but Dallas had other plans. The team dealt Dončić to the Lakers in return for Anthony Davis in one of the most shocking trades in NBA history last Saturday.
Now the former face of the Mavericks franchise will suit up in purple and gold after six and a half years in Dallas. Dončić hasn't played since Christmas Day when he suffered a calf strain, but he'll make his debut on Monday.
While he's played just 22 games this year, Dončić has been his usual productive self when he's on the court. He's averaging 28.1 points, 8.3 rebounds and 7.8 assists per game and will look to continue that production with his new team.
Jets' C.J. Mosley Defends Aaron Rodgers amid Rumored Exit: He Did Some Great Things
Feb 10, 2025
SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 9: Linebacker C.J. Mosley #57 of the New York Jets gets set during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, at Levi's Stadium on September 9, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images)
With Aaron Rodgers' tenure on the New York Jets reportedly coming to a close, linebacker C.J. Mosley reflected on the quarterback's time with the team.
"We tried to do something special," Mosley said on Fox 5 New York (h/t Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk). "Injuries took part in that, took away a lot of time. He did do some great things this year, getting his 500th touchdown. He was a leader no matter what when he came into the locker room, when he was with us this year. Nothing but respect for him to come back from the Achilles, 40-plus years old."
#JETS CJ Mosley joined @fox5ny#GDNY to react to #SuperBowl (I'll post soon & segment on his restaurant) but HAD TO ASK ABOUT AARON RODGERS: "...we tried to do something special, injuries...took away a lot of time, he did do some great things...He was a leader no matter what... pic.twitter.com/IaKlmZ37A6
"I know the wins and losses can get in the way of a lot of things that you can accomplish, but there's no reason for him to leave New York with his head down 'cause I know he gave us his all," he added.
Fox Sports' Jay Glazer reported Sunday that Rodgers flew to New Jersey to meet with the Jets and was told that they were moving on from him. Glazer noted that "all signs" point towards the veteran quarterback playing in 2025, but it won't be for the same team that he spent the 2024 season with.
Expectations were high when New York acquired the four-time MVP in a 2023 trade with the Green Bay Packers, but his first season following the change of scenery ended abruptly.
Rodgers suffered a torn Achilles on the opening drive of the regular season, immediately putting an end to his 2023 campaign.
He recovered in time for the start of the 2024 season, suiting up in all 17 games. New York struggled though, finishing with a record of just 5-12 and missing the playoffs for the 14th consecutive season.
Rodgers put together an efficient year, even if he didn't look as sharp in the pocket compared to his days in Green Bay. He completed 63 percent of his throws for 3,897 yards and 28 touchdowns compared to 11 interceptions.
AARON RODGERS TO DAVANTE ADAMS FOR THE 71-YARD TD 🤯
While the pairing between Rodgers and the Jets ultimately didn't work out, Mosley looked back on the signal-caller's time with the organization fondly.
Eagles' Win vs. Chiefs Sets Super Bowl Record with 126m Viewers, Most in NFL History
Feb 10, 2025
The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl LIX over the Kansas City Chiefs in front of a record number of viewers.
The Super Bowl set an all-time record with a projected average audience of 126 million viewers on Sunday night, according to Fox Sports PR.
The network reported a peak audience of 135.7 million viewers in the second quarter of the Eagles' 40-22 win.
The Super Bowl also drew in record-high streaming viewership, including 13.6 million viewers watching on Tubi, according to Fox Sports.
By the time viewership reportedly peaked on Sunday, the result of the Super Bowl was already all but decided. The Eagles pulled out to a 24-0 lead through two quarters, and were leading by 34 points before the Chiefs finally scored late in the third quarter.
Struggles against the Eagles' defense didn't stop the Chiefs from making history. Kansas City's appearances in the last three Super Bowls reportedly coincided with three separate viewership records.
The Eagles and Chiefs' last matchup in Super Bowl LVII attracted an average of 115.1 million viewers to Fox Sports broadcasts in February 2023, according to Nielson and ESPN. That stood, at the time, as the most-watched U.S.-based telecast in history, per ESPN.
The Chiefs' matchup with the San Francisco 49ers in last year's Super Bowl LVIII set another record with 123.4 million average viewers across platforms including CBS and Paramount+, according to Nielsen and the NFL.
Now the record has been reportedly broken for a third straight year.
Prior to the Chiefs' run, the Super Bowl viewership record had been set in 2015 by the average of 114.4 million people watching Tom Brady and the New England Patriots defeat the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX, per ESPN.
NBC has the rights to three upcoming Super Bowls, including Super Bowl LX. The championship game for the 2025 season is set to take place in the San Francisco 49ers' Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California next February.
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Lakers Rumors: Luka Dončić 'Handpicked' Mark Williams Trade Before Rescinded Deal
Feb 10, 2025
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 8: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Crypto.com Arena on February 8, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
The Los Angeles Lakers newest star reportedly had a major say in a trade that ultimately fell through.
ESPN's Dave McMenamin reported on SportsCenter Monday that Luka Dončić "handpicked" Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams.
"Williams was a guy that Luka Dončić, when the Lakers brought some names to him that they could potentially pursue at center, he signed off on that name, he handpicked it," McMenamin said. "So after they rescinded the trade, I'm told by my sources, they explained to Luka why they had to do it and he understood it."
The Lakers initially traded rookie Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2030 pick swap and an unprotected 2031 first-round pick to Charlotte in return for Williams. On Saturday, that trade was rescinded after Williams failed his physical.
According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne, the Lakers "needed to feel confident he'd be healthy enough to be their starting center for the next 5-10 years" but didn't feel he could do so after the physical.
Williams, the 15th overall pick in the 2022 draft, has missed 129 of the Hornets' 214 games since he joined the team. He played just 43 games as a rookie because of season-ending surgery on a thumb injury. Last year, he appeared in just 19 games due to a back injury.
He has played in 23 of Charlotte's 50 games so far this year, dealing with foot and back issues throughout the year.
When on the court, Williams has been highly productive. He's averaging 15.6 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game. It's easy to see why Los Angeles and Dončić were fixated on the big man, but ultimately it didn't work out.
After the trade for Williams failed, the Lakers will have to make do with their current roster. Since trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Dončić, Los Angeles has turned to Jaxson Hayes as its primary starting center. The 7-footer is averaging 5.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and a block per game, though his numbers are likely to get better as he gets more minutes.
The Lakers have played well recently, winning 11 of their last 13 games. With two games remaining before the All-Star break, Los Angeles is sitting in fifth place in the Western Conference at 31-19.
The Lakers will look to keep their strong play going once Dončić makes his debut in the coming weeks.
MLB Rumors: Cubs Considering Justin Turner Contract If Alex Bregman Signs Elsewhere
Feb 10, 2025
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 28: Justin Turner #2 of the Seattle Mariners celebrates his walk-off fielder's choice during the tenth inning against the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park on September 28, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
The Chicago Cubs are considering signing free agent Justin Turner as a backup option if Alex Bregman signs elsewhere, according to The Athletic's Patrick Mooney and Ken Rosenthal.
Bregman, the free agent out of Houston, has been drawing interest from several teams, as he has yet to sign despite the start of spring training.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.
Mavs' Kyrie Irving Replaces Injured Anthony Davis in 2025 NBA All-Star Game
Feb 10, 2025
Kyrie Irving will replace injured Dallas Mavericks teammate Anthony Davis in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.
Davis will sit out the competition with a left abductor strain, according to the league.
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has been named by NBA Commissioner Adam Silver to replace injured Mavericks forward-center Anthony Davis on Team Shaq in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.
This is the ninth NBA All-Star selection for Irving, who is averaging 24.1 points, 4.6… pic.twitter.com/LQ6Mmd1Np9
This marks Irving's ninth career All-Star nomination, and his first since 2023.
The NBA All-Star Game is set to take place at 8 p.m. ET this Sunday in Indianapolis.
Davis was named to the Western Conference All-Star roster days before the Los Angeles Lakers traded him to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Dončić.
However, he is now set to miss "multiple weeks" after suffering the abductor injury during his Saturday Mavericks debut, according to ESPN's Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon.
Although Davis downplayed his injury Saturday, Charania and MacMahon report he could miss up to a month.
Davis was dominant prior to his injury, putting up 26 points and 16 rebounds in just 31 minutes prior to leaving Saturday's game against the Houston Rockets. His absence is a major blow for a Mavericks team looking for him to replace Dončić's production.
The only positive for Mavericks fans will be the opportunity to see Irving once more recognized in the All-Star Game. He's been putting up 24.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.8 assists per game while managing a back injury and filling in for Dončić, who has not played for the Mavs since suffering his own injury in December.
In part because of that injury, Dončić will not be playing at the All-Star Game for the first time since his rookie 2018-19 season. The Lakers will be represented by 21-time All-Star LeBron James.
One notable name left off the Western Conference All-Star roster is Domantas Sabonis, who is averaging a career-high 20.5 points and NBA-high 14.3 rebounds per game for the Sacramento Kings.
Irving is the second replacement named to the 2025 All-Star roster. The Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young was named to the Eastern Conference roster in place of injured Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo earlier Monday.
