Shannon Sharpe: The Lakers, at best, will make the play-in tournament; LeBron is the lone positive I UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Lakers dropped their third game in a row last night against the Phoenix Suns. LeBron James finished with 33 points and Russell Westbrook had 22, but no other Lakers starter had more than three points. The Lakers ultimately couldn’t keep up with the Suns and would end up losing 108-90. Shannon Sharpe breaks down how this loss proves the Lakers are in danger of missing the playoffs.

Powered by WPeMatico

Skip Bayless breaks down why Joel Embiid is the best big man in basketball over Nikola Jokić I UNDISPUTED

Joel Embiid came up huge for the Philadelphia 76ers last night. Philadelphia’s center dropped 41 Points, 10 Rebounds, five assists and four blocks in their 108-103 win over the Boston Celtics last night. After the game, Skip Bayless tweeted: ‘If you just watched the Sixers rally past the Celtics at Boston, you know what I know: Joel Embiid is the best big man in basketball.’ Skip breaks down why he believes Embiid is the best big man in basketball.

Powered by WPeMatico

Shannon Sharpe has ‘zero’ trust in Russ to step up for Lakers with AD injured I UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Lakers are 16-15 this season. They will be without their star forward Anthony Davis after suffering a knee injury prior to their Sunday evening matchup with the Chicago Bulls. After the game, Lakers’ guard Russell Westbrook challenged himself to step up his level of play during AD’s absence. Ahead of Tuesday’s showdown with the Phoenix Suns, Shannon Sharpe assess his trust in Russ elevating his game for the Lakers.

Powered by WPeMatico

Skip Bayless on Browns’ loss to Raiders: If Baker Mayfield played, they’d win and make a playoff run I UNDISPUTED

The Cleveland Browns lost 16-14 to the Las Vegas Raiders without head coach Kevin Stefanski and under third-string quarterback Nick Mullens. The Baker Mayfield-less Browns playoff hopes took a hit as they now sit at 7-7. Despite having Super Bowl buzz earlier this season, they now only have the ninth-best odds to win the AFC, according to FOX Bet Sportsbook. Skip Bayless explains why Baker is not to blame for the Browns’ disappointing season.

Powered by WPeMatico

Shannon Sharpe: I give Jake Paul credit for KO win vs. Tyron Woodley, but he is not a real fighter I UNDISPUTED

After narrowly winning their first bout in August, Jake Paul left no doubt with a big win over Tyron Woodley on Saturday night. Paul landed a wild knockout blow in the sixth round that sent Woodley falling straight to the mat out cold. Shannon Sharpe explains why this win still does not label him as a professional boxer.

Powered by WPeMatico

Shannon Sharpe on Lakers' loss to Bulls: I am not disappointed because I have no expectations for them I UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Lakers had a weekend to forget, with Anthony Davis injuring his knee in a loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves and then dropping a matchup against the Chicago Bulls last night. The purple and gold now sit in seventh place in the Western Conference and is missing multiple players and coaches due to health and safety protocols. Shannon Sharpe explains why he is not disappointed in LeBron James and the Lakers despite a poor weekend of action.

Powered by WPeMatico

Skip Bayless on Cowboys win vs. NYG: ‘My Team is winning despite the slump of Dak Prescott’ I UNDISPUTED

The Dallas Cowboys were victorious in their Week 15 bout against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium. The win brings the Cowboys record to 10-4 and brings them into third place in the overall NFC standings with three regular season games remaining. Skip Bayless grades the Cowboys’ performance, Dak Prescott, Ezekiel Elliott, and the Micah Parsons-led Cowboys defense.

Powered by WPeMatico

Skip Bayless: I am not shocked by this loss because the Saints are Tom Brady’s kryptonite I UNDISPUTED

Tom Brady hit another milestone in his loss to the New Orleans Saints last night, but it’s one he would probably rather forget, since it was his first shutout since 2006 and the only time in his career he has been shut out at home. In the Saints’ 9-0 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TB12 never found a rhythm and was sacked four times. He ended the contest just 26-of-48 for 214 yards, an interception and a lost fumble. Skip Bayless breaks down Brady’s shutdown loss to the Saints and why he is not shocked by it.

Powered by WPeMatico

Shannon Sharpe: Patrick Mahomes gets an A for his performance given what was at stake vs. Chargers I UNDISPUTED

In an exciting finish last night, Patrick Mahomes rallied Kansas City in the fourth quarter and then threw the game-winning touchdown to Travis Kelce in overtime, outdueling Justin Herbert and leading the Chiefs to a 34-28 road victory over the LA Chargers. Mahomes finished with a season-high 410 passing yards as the Chiefs won their seventh straight game to move into the AFC’s No. 1 seed. Shannon Sharpe grades Mahomes’ performance.

Powered by WPeMatico

Skip Bayless: Kevin Durant is this year's MVP because he is in the peak of his prime I UNDISPUTED

Kevin Durant continued his MVP march yesterday by dropping 34 points in the Brooklyn Nets 114-105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers last night. Brooklyn was still missing seven players due to health and safety protocols, leaving KD to play 39 minutes. Before the game, coach Steve Nash admitted that Durant’s big minutes isn’t sustainable, but in the meantime, he led his team in scoring, rebounds, and assists for yet another game. Skip Bayless explains why he believes KD will be this year’s MVP.

Powered by WPeMatico

Skip Bayless grades Patrick Mahomes’ performance in thrilling OT win vs. Justin Herbert’s Chargers I UNDISPUTED

In an exciting finish last night, Patrick Mahomes rallied Kansas City in the fourth quarter and then threw the game-winning touchdown to Travis Kelce in overtime, outdueling Justin Herbert and leading the Chiefs to a 34-28 road victory over the LA Chargers. Mahomes finished with a season-high 410 passing yards as the Chiefs won their seventh straight game to move into the AFC’s No. 1 seed. Skip Bayless grades Mahomes’ performance.

Powered by WPeMatico

Shannon Sharpe on the Lakers without Russ Westbrook: LeBron has been great, but what do I get from AD? I UNDISPUTED

The Los Angeles Lakers (16-13) are currently sixth place in the NBA’s Western Conference standings. The Lakers are scheduled to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center, putting their season long three game winning streak on the line against the T-Wolves. All Star Guard Russell Westbrook will be out of the lineup after being placed in the NBA’s Health and Safety Protocols. This will be the fourth Lakers player placed in health and safety protocols this week alone. Lakers have since signed former all star Isaiah Thomas to a 10-Day contract, leaving Shannon Sharpe to theorize how the Lakers will perform with Westbrook out of the lineup.

Powered by WPeMatico

Shannon Sharpe shares his top 5 NBA players in response to former players ranking KD as No. 1 I UNDISPUTED

In a recent poll of former NBA players, Kevin Durant was named both the best player in the league and the most clutch player. LeBron James, meanwhile, finished second behind KD in the best player category, but finished a distant fourth in the clutch category of taking the final shot, only garnering four percent of the vote there.
Shannon Sharpe discusses his problem with the results and shares his current Top 5 players in the league.

Powered by WPeMatico

Shannon Sharpe reacts to Deion Sanders flipping No. 1 recruit Travis Hunter to Jackson State I UNDISPUTED

No. 1 recruit Travis Hunter flipped his commitment from Florida State to Jackson State on National Signing Day. Jackson State is coached by 2011 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Deion Sanders. Sanders was a Seminole from 1985-1989 and a first round selection in the 1989 NFL Draft. Shannon Sharpe discusses what this move means for Sanders, Hunter and HBCUs.

Powered by WPeMatico

Shannon Sharpe: The Lakers beating a Luka-less Mavs with Austin Reaves’ 29-footer is not impressive I UNDISPUTED

LeBron James and company survived in overtime with a 107-104 victory over the Luka Dončić-less Mavericks. The King, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook combined for 67 points, but it was undrafted rookie Austin Reaves who saved the day with a game-winning three to ice the game.
Shannon Sharpe rates the Lakers’ performance on a 1-10 impressive scale.

Powered by WPeMatico

Skip Bayless responds to Kevin Durant’s ‘I really don’t like u’ tweet I UNDISPUTED

Earlier this week after a win against the Detroit Pistons, Skip Bayless tweeted: ‘The Best Player on the Planet was at it again tonight in Brooklyn, going assassin in overtime for the COVID-rocked Nets. Nothing like Kevin Durant. You watch, Bron?’ Kevin Durant saw this on his timeline and replied quote: ‘I really don’t like u.’ Skip shares his response to KD’s tweet.

Powered by WPeMatico

Shannon Sharpe reacts to Steph Curry breaking the all-time 3-point record at Madison Square Garden I UNDISPUTED

Steph Curry officially passed Ray Allen as the NBA’s all-time 3-point shooter last night at Madison Square Garden, doing so in 511 fewer games than the Hall of Famer. The two-time MVP set the record early in the first quarter and the action was stopped shortly thereafter for the celebration. Following the game, Steph said quote: ‘The balance of volume and efficiency for me is the standard that I wanted to set. I never wanted to call myself the greatest shooter until I got this record, so I’m comfortable saying that now.’ Shannon Sharpe discusses the impact of Curry breaking the 3-point record and what this means for the game of basketball.

Powered by WPeMatico

Shannon Sharpe: The Russell Westbrook trade is not working and LeBron has to own this mistake | UNDISPUTED

15-13 probably isn’t where we anticipated the LA Lakers to be at this point in the season and the trio of LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook have not gelled as expected either. According to a new report, LA has held internal discussions on trade scenarios to move on from Russ. Shannon Sharpe reacts to the rumors and explains why LeBron ‘needs to own up to this mistake.’

Powered by WPeMatico

Skip Bayless: I wouldn't be surprised if my Cowboys won three playoff games I UNDISPUTED

The Dallas Cowboys (9-4) are one game back of the top spot in the NFC standings with four games remaining on the 2021 regular season. Skip Bayless discusses the possibility of his Cowboys securing the top spot in the NFC, a guaranteed bye week in the playoffs and the potential for a Super Bowl run.

Powered by WPeMatico

Skip Bayless: Steph Curry breaking the 3-point record at Madison Square Garden was monumentally historical I UNDISPUTED

Steph Curry officially passed Ray Allen as the NBA’s all-time 3-point shooter last night at Madison Square Garden, doing so in 511 fewer games than the Hall of Famer. The two-time MVP set the record early in the first quarter and the action was stopped shortly thereafter for the celebration. Following the game, Steph said quote: ‘The balance of volume and efficiency for me is the standard that I wanted to set. I never wanted to call myself the greatest shooter until I got this record, so I’m comfortable saying that now.’ Skip Bayless explains why he calls Curry’s 3-point record the ‘second greatest individual achievement he has seen since Hank Aaron breaking the home run record.

Powered by WPeMatico

Steph Curry breaking the 3-point record was monumentally historical — Skip I NBA I UNDISPUTED

Steph Curry officially passed Ray Allen as the NBA’s all-time 3-point shooter last night at Madison Square Garden, doing so in 511 fewer games than the Hall of Famer. The two-time MVP set the record early in the first quarter and the action was stopped shortly thereafter for the celebration. Following the game, Steph said quote: ‘The balance of volume and efficiency for me is the standard that I wanted to set. I never wanted to call myself the greatest shooter until I got this record, so I’m comfortable saying that now.’ Skip Bayless and Shannon Sharpe react to the historical achievement and explain why the record became a big deal.

Powered by WPeMatico

Skip Bayless: I wouldn’t be surprised if Steph Curry goes for his MSG record of 11 three-pointers vs. Knicks I UNDISPUTED

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is just two three pointers away from breaking the all time three point record previously held by Ray Allen. Curry and the Warriors are scheduled to take on the New York Knicks in the historic Madison Square Garden Tuesday night. Skip Bayless expects Stephen Curry to break the record versus the Knicks in memorable fashion.

Powered by WPeMatico

Shannon Sharpe explains why LeBron James earning his 65th Player of the Week award is a big deal I UNDISPUTED

For his hot play over the past seven days, LeBron James was named Western Conference Player of the Week. The King helped the LA Lakers go 3-1 while averaging 28 points per game. The honor is LeBron’s 65th career player of the week award, including four since joining the purple and gold. Shannon Sharpe explains why this is a big deal for the King.

Powered by WPeMatico

Shannon Sharpe explains why he agrees with Justin Jefferson saying OBJ was not the problem in Cleveland I UNDISPUTED

Odell Beckham Jr. continued to make an impact on the LA Rams, hauling in six catches for 77 yards and a touchdown in their 30-23 win over NFC West foe Arizona Cardinals last night. It marked the third straight game he caught a touchdown, after not having any in six games with the Cleveland Browns this year. The performance led Justin Jefferson to tweet quote: ‘OBJ WAS NOT THE PROBLEM!! I hope y’all see that now…CLOWNS.’ Shannon Sharpe reacts to Jefferson’s tweet and explains why he agrees with him.

Powered by WPeMatico

Shannon Sharpe: The Cowboys’ defense is saving them; I don’t even recognize Dak Prescott right now I UNDISPUTED

The Dallas Cowboys came out victorious in their Week 14 matchup against NFC East foe Washington Football Team. The Cowboys were led by the dominant play of their defense spearheaded by rookie stud Micah Parsons. The Cowboys caused four WFT turnovers en route to their 27-20 win. Shannon Sharpe breaks down the Cowboys’ performance, including Dak Prescott’s low performance in win against Washington.

Powered by WPeMatico

Skip Bayless: ‘My Cowboys are going to go as far as Micah Parsons carries them’ I UNDISPUTED

The Dallas Cowboys came out victorious in their Week 14 matchup against NFC East foe Washington Football Team. The Cowboys were led by the dominant play of their defense, spearheaded by rookie stud Micah Parsons. The Cowboys caused four WFT turnovers en route to their 27-20 win. Skip Bayless grades the performance of the Cowboys’ defense and the impact Parsons has made.

Powered by WPeMatico

Shannon Sharpe: I give LeBron a 10 for his historic 30-point triple-double in win vs. Magic I UNDISPUTED

LeBron James reigned supreme with 30 Points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists against the Orlando Magic in a 106-94 win in Los Angeles last night. At 36 years and 346 days old, LeBron passed Kobe Bryant as the oldest player to ever drop a 30-point triple-double. The LA Lakers have won their last four games to improve to 15-13, and LeBron has topped 30 Points in each of these outings. Shannon Sharpe rate LeBron’s performance on a 1-10 impressive scale, including what his historical night means for him

Powered by WPeMatico

Skip Bayless on Bucs' win vs. Bills: Tom Brady proved again that he is the eighth wonder of the world I UNDISPUTED

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Bucs survived a late rally as they won 33-27 in overtime against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. TB12 threw for 363 yards and scored three total touchdowns, including the walk-off touchdown pass to Breshad Perriman. Skip Bayless rates Brady’s performance on a 1-10 impressive scale and explains how he has shown that he is ‘the eighth wonder of the world.’

Powered by WPeMatico

Skip Bayless reacts to the Lakers’ rough loss against a depleted, Ja Morant-less Grizzlies team I UNDISPUTED

The LA Lakers lost 108-95 to the Memphis Grizzlies last night, dropping back to .500 on the season and sitting in seventh in the Western Conference. LeBron James became the fifth player in NBA history to get 100 career triple-doubles in the loss, but that didn’t make the outcome any better, as afterwards he said quote: ‘I hate losing. Frustrated from the loss and how we played at times during the game.’ Skip reacts to the Lakers’ ’embarrassing loss’ against the Grizzlies.

Powered by WPeMatico

Skip Bayless discusses what Chase Claypool's late celebration vs. Vikings shows about the Steelers I UNDISPUTED

The Pittsburgh Steelers nearly pulled off an epic comeback last night against the Minnesota Vikings, but fell short on their last possession. A lot of people are wondering what would have happened if Chase Claypool and Pittsburgh did not waste time trying to spot the ball on their final drive. When asked about it after the game, Ben Roethlisberger said that talking to Claypool was quote: ‘not really my job. That goes up to Coach Tomlin.’ Skip Bayless explains how Claypool’s actions paints a bigger picture of the Steelers’ problems.

Powered by WPeMatico