Cooper is a Brooklyn-based writer and editor who joined DraftKings in September 2025. A recent graduate of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation School of Sports at Long Island University, he served as the chief sports editor of the campus newspaper and the lead sideline reporter for the men’s basketball team. His previous stops include amNewYork and the New York Post.
Struggling Big 12 squads meet on Sunday as the Cincinnati Bearcats host the Utah Utes at Fifth Third Arena in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Utes (9–15, 1–10 Big 12) have dropped six straight games and are entrenched in a deadlock for last place in the Big 12. The Bearcats (13–12, 5–7 Big 12) sit in 10th […]
February 15, 2026
Rarely does the “best” shooter win the NBA 3-Point Contest. If that were the case, Stephen Curry — who has competed in the event seven times throughout his career — would have more than just two trophies. The crown jewel of All-Star Saturday, which will this year feature a loaded field with five All-Stars and […]
February 13, 2026
There’s more than pride on the line in the State Farm 3-Point Contest. The crown jewel of NBA All-Star Saturday continues to pit the league’s top marksmen for a high-stakes shootout — with each superstar having something to play for. This year’s field features multiple returning contest champions, including Devin Booker and a returning Damian […]
February 13, 2026
A former staple of NBA All-Star Saturday returns this weekend as sharpshooting trios take the floor in the 2026 Kia Shooting Stars. The timed shooting competition features four teams — each comprising two NBA players and one NBA legend — with rosters built around All-Star connections, school and team affiliations, and even family ties. Let’s […]
February 12, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers will attempt to build some momentum before the All-Star Break on Thursday night when they host the struggling Dallas Mavericks at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers (32–21, 6th West) have lost back-to-back games against the Thunder and Spurs. While Luka Doncic remains sidelined, LeBron James and Austin Reaves will return to the […]
February 12, 2026
NBA All-Star Saturday Night 2026 is kicking off with the event’s true headliner. Though the Slam Dunk Contest has lost its allure, the State Farm 3-Point Contest remains a star-studded spectacle — pitting the league’s top marksmen in a high-stakes shootout. Rookie sensation Kon Knueppel headlines the eight-man field, loaded with a bevy of All-Stars […]
February 12, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to host the Dallas Mavericks Thursday night in the last game before the All-Star Break, which fittingly tips off across town in Inglewood this weekend. The Lakers (32–21, 6th West) have dropped back-to-back games against the Thunder and Spurs. While Luka Doncic remains sidelined, LeBron James and Austin Reaves […]
February 12, 2026
Powerball has drawn its latest set of winning numbers! Pulled on Wednesday, February 11th, this is the latest set of winning lottery numbers from Powerball: The estimated jackpot for this drawing was $126 million. For the next Powerball drawing, the estimated jackpot is $146 million. The last Powerball drawing featured one Powerball winner. While no […]
February 11, 2026
Western Conference foes meet for the second time this season Wednesday night, as the Denver Nuggets host the Memphis Grizzlies at Ball Arena. The Grizzlies (20–32, 11th West) have lost nine of their last 11 games, looking for a spark after dealing All-Star forward Jaren Jackson Jr. at last week’s trade deadline. The Nuggets (34–20, […]
February 11, 2026
Clear your calendars. Western Conference bottom-feeders collide Monday night, as the New Orleans Pelicans host the Sacramento Kings at the Smoothie King Center. The Kings (12–42, 15th West) trudge to the bayou with the NBA’s worst record, mired in a brutal 12-game losing streak and missing several key contributors. The Pelicans (14–40, 14th West) haven’t […]
February 9, 2026
Struggling Eastern Conference squads go head-to-head on Monday night, as the Brooklyn Nets host the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center. The Bulls (24–29, 11th East) have lost seven of their last eight games and are hoping to turn things around after taking a big swing ahead of last week’s trade deadline. The Nets (14–37, 13th […]
February 9, 2026