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The Denver Nuggets just fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth, and now fans across the NBA are wondering if Nikola Jokic could be traded. For Denver, a Jokic trade doesn’t make a lot of sense. The best player in the NBA is in the running to win his fourth MVP this […]

The Golden State Warriors might have added the missing piece ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. The team has been red-hot since trading for Jimmy Butler, but what if the Warriors’ hot streak runs out? If Golden State underwhelms in the postseason, they might again look to make a blockbuster move that can keep […]

The Denver Nuggets are blowing things up. While it is unlikely that they’d move on from three-time MVP Nikola Jokic, it is really hard to tell what their future holds. The team that won the NBA Finals in 2023 fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth just three games before the start […]

Nikola Jokic is the best player in the NBA. He puts up historical statistical lines nearly every night, yet his Denver Nuggets team has been struggling of late. Things have gotten so bad that they fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth just three games before the end of the regular season. […]

There are only a handful of players in the NBA who are truly untradable. Luka Doncic was one of those players, but then the Dallas Mavericks shockingly sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers in a trade that nobody saw coming and nobody agreed with. The move turned the basketball world on its head, and […]

The Philadelphia 76ers underwent a massive roster overhaul during the offseason. Paul George, Andre Drummond, Eric Gordon, Caleb Martin, and Guerschon Yabusele were all added in the offseason, but Philadelphia had a disastrous season regardless. Now, the 76ers are likely regretting their offseason moves, especially when it comes to the massive contract that they gave […]

On Feb. 2, the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. It was a shocking deal, and few felt that the Mavericks received enough in return for the then-25-year-old star. All it took in terms of draft capital was one first-round pick to land the five-time All-Star. Of course, Anthony Davis and […]

It has been over two months since the NBA world was left speechless after Luka Doncic was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. Doncic is one of the best players in the NBA and was only 25 years old at the time of the deal, which made the Dallas Mavericks trading him away make no […]

The Baltimore Orioles have an impressive core of young stars, many of which are so talented despite their youth that they can be expected to thrive in Baltimore for a very long time. Gunnar Henderson, Adley Rutschman, and Jackson Holliday fit the bill in that regard. The Orioles have an extensive history, though, so check […]

Mike Trout is one of the greatest MLB players of all time. However, his last few seasons with the Los Angeles Angels have not gone as planned. Trout has dealt with numerous injury issues that have kept him off the field, and even when he has been healthy, the organization has been unable to build […]

Kevin Durant’s tenure with the Phoenix Suns didn’t work out like it was supposed to, and now the two sides are expected to go their separate ways this offseason. A trade involving Durant seems inevitable with the Suns currently out of the Play-in Tournament. One of the teams Durant has shown interest in is the […]

The Memphis Grizzlies were the No. 2 in the Western Conference for most of February. Now, they might land in the NBA’s play-in tournament. Things have gone south quickly in Memphis, and it resulted in the Grizzlies firing head coach Taylor Jenkins just nine games before the postseason. The way this season is trending, Ja […]

The first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament were considered more boring than normal for many. There weren’t as many underdog victories, Cinderella runs, or memorable moments as there are in most March Madness brackets, and all of the number one seeds made the Final Four. Those concerns are no longer valid, though, as the […]

Phi Slama Jama, the Houston basketball teams of the early ’80s, were some of the most memorable college basketball teams of all time. Those Houston teams made the Final Four in back-to-back-to-back seasons. The Cougars also had back-to-back Final Four appearances in the late ’60s, and they made the semifinal a few years ago in […]

The Chicago White Sox’s rebuild is nearly complete, but there is still one star left on the team. It seems like just a matter of time until the White Sox trade Luis Robert. The centerfielder had a great spring training, and now that the regular season has begun and the White Sox are again struggling, […]

Auburn basketball is set to take on Florida in the Final Four. The Gators already have two national championships to their name. Because of that, Florida has obviously had a lot of great players suit up for them. The Tigers haven’t had as many college legends in their history, but they’ve still had some very […]

With five national championships to their name, Duke basketball is one of the most prestigious teams in college basketball history. They are a blue blood program that has dominated since the ’90s. Nowadays, they regularly have the best recruiting classes in the nation, illustrated by the fact that three of their freshman – Cooper Flagg, […]

The Florida Gators basketball team is back in the Final Four for the first time since 2014. The team is led by star player Walter Clayton Jr. The senior guard is having an incredible NCAA Tournament run and is becoming one of the best players in Florida history in the process. Florida is set to […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo, one of the best players in the NBA, has long been rumored as a player who could one day request a trade out of the Milwaukee Bucks organization. That day has yet to come, but it may be more likely than ever this upcoming offseason. Antetokounmpo’s pairing with Damian Lillard hasn’t been as […]

Six quarterbacks were drafted in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft, and the league is now stacked at the most important position in football. There are a few teams that still don’t have a clear answer at the quarterback position going forward, though. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Indianapolis Colts are two teams that […]

The Houston Rockets are one of the rising teams in the NBA. With a 49-26 record, they sit in second place in the Western Conference. They have the potential to make a deep playoff run, but if they don’t, then a trade for a star player could get them over the hump. The Memphis Grizzlies […]

A blockbuster offseason NFL trade seems inevitable at this point. There could be movement at the top of the 2025 NFL Draft, and Dallas Cowboys’ star Micah Parsons has also heard his name involved in trade rumors. ESPN predicted a three-team trade involving the Cowboys, the Atlanta Falcons, and the team with the second overall […]

The 2025 NFL offseason has been filled with trade rumors. While looking less and less likely—due to stand-out pre-draft performances by Cam Ward—there is still a chance that the Tennessee Titans will trade the first overall pick. Likewise, Kirk Cousins of the Atlanta Falcons has continuously been thrown around in trade proposals. ESPN predicted a […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are entering MLB Opening Day without their best player locked up for the long-term. Vladimir Guerrero Jr., one of the best players in baseball, is a free agent after this season. Guerrero and the Blue Jays have been in talks about a contract extension, but nothing has come to fruition. If […]

Nearly every offseason rumor this year seems to involve the Cleveland Browns. In all likelihood, the team that owns the second overall pick will draft either Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders to be their franchise signal-caller. However, rumors have suggested that they are interested in trades for a lot of players around the league, including […]

The Tennessee Titans have the number one pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. It is still unclear exactly what direction they are going to go with when it comes to one of the most important decisions in franchise history. The team has been rumored to be interested in a trade involving the pick, but it […]

MLB Opening Day is March 27, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is the biggest name involved in trade rumors. The Toronto Blue Jays have not been able to come to terms on a contract agreement with their star first baseman, and now they are at risk of losing him in free agency next offseason. While a […]

A lot of the quarterback puzzle pieces have already fallen into place this offseason. Sam Darnold signed with the Seattle Seahawks to be their signal-caller after they traded Geno Smith to the Las Vegas Raiders. Additionally, Jameis Winston and Russell Wilson will battle it out for the New York Giants starting gig, and fellow ex-Pittsburgh […]

Neither the San Francisco 49ers nor the Cleveland Browns’ 2024 seasons went as planned, so the teams are mixing things up this offseason. The 49ers have lost tons of talent in free agency and even traded away Deebo Samuel. Their offseason moves have signaled a full-blown rebuild. The Browns, meanwhile, are committed to winning as […]

Out of nowhere, news was announced that Victor Wembanyama was being shut down for the 2024-25 season because of blood clots. Specifically, the former first-overall pick and rising megastar was diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. The condition, which is believed to be an isolated matter, was discovered by the San Antonio […]

Despite losing in Super Bowl 59, the Kansas City Chiefs are still a dynasty. The team has a lot of pricey veterans on their roster, which makes building through the draft and filling the roster out with players on rookie contracts so important. In order to get back on top, the team needs to find […]

The Philadelphia Eagles won Super Bowl 59. While they reached the pinnacle of the NFL, there is always room to get better, as defending a championship in football is no easy feat. The Eagles have been one of the biggest losers of the offseason so far, as they lost a lot of talent in free […]

The Cleveland Browns’ decision to trade for Deshaun Watson has proven to be one of the biggest mistakes in NFL history. In 2022, the Browns sent three first-round picks, a third-round pick, and two fourth-round picks to the Houston Texans for what they thought could be their franchise signal-caller. They did this despite sexual harassment […]

Basketball players become megastars during March Madness. Every year, unheralded players burst onto the scene with Cinderella runs, and they boost their NBA Draft stock in the process. However, playing in the spotlight of the NCAA Tournament can have the opposite effect, too. If a player struggles under the bright lights, some scouts might assume […]

March Madness is the best time for NBA hopefuls to boost their draft stock. Every year, fans see star players cement their cases as future draftees, while other unheralded players come out of nowhere to shoot up draft boards. While there haven’t been as many Cinderella runs or NCAA Tournament darlings this year as there […]

Tiger Woods is the greatest golfer of all time, but his love life has always been of interest to the public. Woods’ marriage and subsequent divorce from Elin Nordegren, along with all of the drama that happened in between, was massive news when Woods was on top of the golf world. He has had some […]

The 2011 NFL draft class is one of the best of all time. In fact, most consider that class – or the 2004 class – to be the best of the 21st century. This is despite the bust status of some of the quarterbacks taken in the first round. The first round overall was particularly […]

There isn’t a whole lot more NFL Draft prospects can do to boost their stock. The Scouting Combine and most other events during the pre-draft process have come and gone, and now teams are just finalizing their draft boards and honing in on who they want to select in each of the seven rounds of […]

Unheralded and superstar basketball players alike go viral during March Madness every year. Sometimes, though, figures associated with team basketball programs that don’t ever even step foot on the hardwood become internet sensations, too. Remember Loyola Chicago’s Sister Jean and her rise to stardom a few years ago? This year, it is a student manager […]