Pauly McGuire

Pauly McGuire

Sports Writer  |  DENVER, CO

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Pauly McGuire is a Colorado-based sports writer, novelist, and jaded fan of the New York Knicks, Jets, Yankees, and Rangers. Pauly covers the NBA and NFL for OG, but he also specializes in events such as March Madness, the Iditarod, Tour de France, marble racing, and the Oscars. For nearly a decade, he covered the international poker circuit. His critically acclaimed 2010 book Lost Vegas chronicled working at the WSOP -- writing for Tao of Poker, Fox Sports, and Bluff Magazine -- during the wildest days of the poker boom. His most recent novels Guard This (2021) and Fried Peaches (2018) are currently available on Amazon.

Steve Albini poses for a winner’s photo at the 2022 World Series of Poker after winning Event #32 $1,500 Seven-Card Stud. (Image: WSOP)
World Series of Poker

Nirvana Record Producer, Musician Steve Albini Wins Second WSOP Bracelet

One weekend you’re in Europe playing a music festival with your band, the next you’re in Las Vegas winning a World Series of Poker bracelet. Nirvana record producer and musician Steve Albini secured his second career bracelet at the WSOP when he won a HORSE event over the weekend in […]

Kenny Atkinson calling out a defensive assignment while on the sidelines with the Golden State Warriors during the 2022 NBA Playoffs. (Images: Elsa/Getty)

Kenny Atkinson Won’t Become Charlotte Hornets’ Next Head Coach

Buzz City is, well, buzzing at the shocking news that “Kenny said no!” Just when you thought that the Charlotte Hornets hired Kenny Atkinson as their new head coach, Atkinson backed out of the deal and will remain an assistant coach with the Golden State Warriors. Mike D’Antoni and Terry […]

Kawhi Leonard from the Los Angeles Clippers and LeBron James of the LA Lakers will try to lead their respective teams to a NBA championship in 2023. (Image: Harry How/Getty)

NBA Futures in Los Angeles: Buy the Clippers, Sell the Lakers

If you treat the NBA futures market like real financial investment opportunities, then keep an eye on both pro basketball teams in Los Angeles. When it comes to 2023 NBA championship futures, you should “buy” the LA Clippers with Kawhi Leonard returning to action, and “sell” the LA Lakers if […]

Steph Curry fondles the championship trophy while surrounded by teammates from the Golden State Warriors after they defeated the Boston Celtics in Game 6 of the NBA Finals at TD Garden. (Image: Bob DeChiara/USA Today Sports)
2022 NBA Finals

Golden State Warriors Win 2022 NBA Championship, Steph Curry Named MVP

The Golden State Warriors were underdogs heading into Game 6 of the NBA Finals, but they rallied back after falling behind by 12 points early in the first quarter before cruising to a 103-90 victory to win the championship. Steph Curry led the Warriors with 34 points in the title-clinching […]

Christian Wood was a standout for the Houston Rockets during the last two dismal seasons with one of the worst teams in the NBA. (Image: Getty)

Houston Rockets Trade Christian Wood to the Dallas Mavericks

The Dallas Mavericks needed a center and added Christian Wood to their roster after the Houston Rockets worked out a trade with the Mavs in exchange for a first-round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and four players with expiring contracts. The Mavs had the #26 pick in the 2022 […]

Bill Simmons does not have faith that the Boston Celtics can overcome a 3-2 deficit in the NBA Finals to beat the Golden State Warriors for the championship. (Image: Vanity Fair)

Bill Simmons Podcast: Celtics Missed Shot at Winning Title

You can’t think of New England sports without mentioning Bill Simmons, so it’s a bit of a surprise to hear that the Boston Celtics superfan believes his favorite team blew their chance at winning the 2022 NBA Championship after they lost Game 5 against the Golden State Warriors to fall […]

Steph Curry from the Golden State Warriors pulls up for a 3-pointer against Jaylen Brown of the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals. (Image: Getty)
2022 NBA Finals

Game 6 Prop Bets: 3-Point Totals by Curry, Thompson, Tatum

The Boston Celtics trail the Golden State Warriors 3-2 and are facing elimination heading into Game 6 tomorrow night in Boston. As a result, Game 6 offers some great individual player prop bets on Steph Curry, Jayson Tatum, and Klay Thompson for shooting 3-pointers to lock up a title, or […]

John Collins from the Atlanta Hawks could switch teams soon after trade talks have heated up for the power forward. (Image: Getty)
NBA Trade Rumors

Atlanta Hawks Want to Trade John Collins and Move Up in NBA Draft

The Atlanta Hawks have the #16 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, but are looking to move up to secure a potential lottery pick. And, they’re willing to trade an unhappy John Collins to make it happen. Both the Sacramento Kings and Portland Trail Blazers could trade down in the […]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield rolls out for a pass last season. (Image: Getty)
NFL Trade Rumors

Carolina Panthers Still Like Baker Mayfield, Negotiating for Browns QB

The Carolina Panthers are looking to upgrade their starting quarterback and have been eyeing Baker Mayfield since the offseason began. As of now, they’re trying to work out a trade with the Cleveland Browns. However, the Browns and Panthers are stuck at the negotiating table. Both teams have an issue […]