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Josh Allen is one of the best players in football and an elite fantasy player. Having a great fantasy quarterback like Allen can help a fantasy team win a title. The Buffalo Bills were one of the best teams in the league and will be competing for a Super Bowl. A talented team around Allen […]

Davante Adams is one of the most intriguing fantasy players heading into the 2022 NFL season. Adams has consistently been a dominant receiver in the NFL and in fantasy but is on a new team this year. Adams was traded from the Green Bay Packers to the Las Vegas Raiders in the offseason. This reunites […]

Julio Jones has finally found his next team, signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Jones was one of the top receivers in the game a few years ago and is looking to revive his career with the Tom Brady-led side. He will be teaming up with the greatest player of all time in Tom Brady, […]

While he is no longer the dominant player he once was, Dwight Howard remains a solid role player. He is 36 years old and still more than capable of contributing to teams as a backup center. He spent last season with the Los Angeles Lakers, producing in some minutes off the bench. Howard averaged 6.2 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to completely turn it around after an abysmal season. Los Angeles had a roster full of veterans surrounding the duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The season was a disaster as their new star Russell Westbrook struggled to fit with the team. His numbers weren’t bad, as he […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have had an active offseason as they retool their roster around Damian Lillard. Lillard has committed to playing for the Blazers throughout his career despite the constant push from the media to leave. He is a very loyal player, and Portland has done a great job this offseason putting together a […]

NBA Free Agency has been wild with many teams making moves to strengthen their roster ahead of the 2022-23 season. There have been stars on the move via trades and free agency, with more potentially on the move. Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant requested a trade, which has led to discussions of Kyrie Irving also […]

The annual ESPYs commenced Wednesday night with Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry as the host. Curry did a great job hosting the awards, with burns towards players and fan bases throughout the show. The Warriors guard is coming off his fourth NBA title and first Finals MVP award. "Appreciate this. Only reason I really […]

The New York Knicks have made a ton of moves in the offseason after missing the playoffs. New York is a young roster and will be looking to have a bounce-back season. They have had an eventful offseason thus far, with the draft, free agency, and trades. The Knicks’ main building piece is forward R.J. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a highly disappointing season and are looking to bounce back. The Lakers have altered their roster to have a younger supporting cast around LeBron James and Anthony Davis. New head coach Darvin Ham will need to make a quick turnaround as they have a limited title window. LeBron can’t play […]

The Milwaukee Bucks enter the 2022-23 season seeking revenge after losing in six games to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. Milwaukee was without their second-best player Khris Middleton after he suffered an injury in the first round. This hampered them in the series against Boston, as they didn’t have a reliable scoring […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have a good foundation to build on as they head into the 2022-23 NBA season. New Orleans made it through two play-in games to earn their first playoff berth since the 2017-18 season. What made this playoff appearance more impressive is they did it with star Zion Williamson out the whole […]

The Utah Jazz are entering a new era as they shift their roster in a new direction. Utah moved on from three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert by trading him to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In return, the Jazz received Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro, Walker Kessler, four first-round picks, and […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have made roster-altering moves this offseason after being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs. Minnesota made a big trade by sending Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Leandro Bolmaro, Walker Kessler, four first-round picks and a pick swap for Rudy Gobert. Gobert is a three-time Defensive Player of the Year award winner […]

The Utah Jazz could be making more roster-altering moves after trading away star center Rudy Gobert. Gobert was sent to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Patrick Beverley, Malik Beasley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro, Walker Kessler, four first-round picks, and a pick swap. This gives Utah the assets to retool its roster for a brighter future. Star […]

The Sacramento Kings have made some moves to their roster to make a playoff push. Sacramento drafted forward Keegan Murray with the 4th overall pick, who will fit well alongside the star duo of De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. Harrison Barnes will be the other forward as he enters the final year of his contract. […]

The Denver Broncos had an eventful offseason and are ready to make a playoff push in the upcoming season. Denver made a game-changing trade by sending tight end Noah Fant, defensive end Shelby Harris, quarterback Drew Lock, two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and a fifth-round pick for star quarterback Russell Wilson and a fourth-round […]

The Washington Commanders are entering the 2021-22 campaign after an eventful offseason. Washington has offseason drama with owner Daniel Snyder facing allegations of sexual assault and harassment. This is a serious matter and will be a major storyline for the Commanders. However, while Washington waits for news on Snyder’s situation, they need to focus on […]

The Charlotte Hornets have missed the playoffs in LaMelo Ball’s first two seasons. They will be looking to end that streak next season. Charlotte received a crushing blow when rising star Miles Bridges was arrested for domestic violence. He was charged with felony domestic violence and had his restricted free agency tag quickly removed by […]

The Sacramento Kings are attempting to get back into the postseason for the first time since the 2005-06 season. Sacramento traded for two-time All-Star Domantas Sabonis at the deadline to pair with De’Aaron Fox. Fox and Sabonis played well together in the limited games at the end of the season. While rumors swirled for months […]

The Arizona Cardinals were eliminated by the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card round of the 2021 playoffs despite starting the season 7-0. While Arizona has a good roster, it won’t be an easy road back to the postseason. Quarterback Kyler Murray and the Cardinals are reportedly getting closer to resolving their contract dispute, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have reshaped their roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis for next season, constructing a younger roster in contrast to the one they had in 2021-22. They drafted Max Christie in the second round and signed Scottie Pippen Jr. and Cole Swider to two-way contracts. In free agency, the Lakers have […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have made a flurry of moves this offseason to upgrade their roster. The Chargers were eliminated in the final game of the regular season to the Las Vegas Raiders. Los Angeles has a great core and will be able to compete for a Super Bowl this season. Quarterback Justin Herbert has […]

The Green Bay Packers have had an eventful offseason but are prepared to make another deep playoff run. Green Bay re-signed Aaron Rodgers to a deal to keep him with the Packers for the remainder of his career. They also made another big move, trading wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders. Adams […]

Kevin Durant’s trade request has sent the NBA offseason into a bigger frenzy. The news came only a few days after star guard Kyrie Irving opted into his player option, which left many to believe that the Nets duo would remain next season. However, Durant and Irving will now both likely be on their way […]

The Brooklyn Nets have had a tough few weeks filled with rumors of Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant leaving. Irving opted into his player option on Monday, but Durant shockingly requested a trade. Durant is one of the best players in the NBA, and many teams will be interested in acquiring the superstar. Brooklyn will […]

The Kyrie Irving offseason saga is not over after Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant requested a trade. Irving opted into his player option on Monday, which seemed to signify that he would stay in Brooklyn with Durant. Irving is one of the most dynamic guards in the NBA but has missed significant time over the […]

Mo Bamba is entering free agency for the first time in his career and will likely leave the Orlando Magic. The Magic didn’t give Bamba a qualifying offer to make him a restricted free agent, and they reportedly have interest in Isaiah Hartenstein to potentially take his spot. Bamba would have a better opportunity to […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk had a breakout campaign and is entering free agency. Monk is a young guard who has shown he can be a great scorer. He averaged a career-high in points, rebounds, assists, steals, blocks, and field goal percentage. While the Lakers missed the playoffs, Monk showed out. The 24-year-old averaged […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were not able to defend their crown, losing to the Boston Celtics in the second round. Milwaukee was without Khris Middleton, who is their second-best player, and his presence was sorely missed. The Bucks went through stretches where they were unable to score as Boston keened in on Giannis Antetokounmpo. Antetokounmpo still […]

The Charlotte Hornets missed the postseason for the sixth straight season and need a good offseason after getting blown out in the play-in tournament for a second year in a row. 2022 NBA free agency is coming up this week, and the Hornets are in position to make some important moves. The Hornets fired head […]

The Sacramento Kings are retooling and loading up the rost to end their playoff drought. After rumors of trading away the fourth overall pick, Sacramento kept it and selected forward Keegan Murray. Murray is a 3&D forward that will fit well alongside De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis. He is an NBA-ready prospect that should have […]

Jalen Brunson is coming off of a breakout campaign, making him a high-end target for many teams in free agency. The Dallas Mavericks guard is a dynamic scorer, which he showcased throughout the Mavs playoff run. The 25-year-old guard averaged 21.6 points per game while shooting 46.6 percent from the field and 34.7 percent from […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the midst of a crucial offseason filled with rumors. They selected Max Christie with the 35th pick in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft. The Lakers have been great over the years in finding valuable role players later in the draft. They are also excellent at developing […]

The Houston Rockets nailed the NBA Draft and have a bright future to look forward to. Houston made three selections in the draft, with the 3rd, 17th, and 29th overall picks. The Rockets finished the season with the worst record in the league at 20-62. However, the season wasn’t all bad, as some young players […]

Jabari Smith Jr. was expected by many to be selected No. 1 overall by the Orlando Magic. However, the Orlando Magic bamboozled everybody and went with Paolo Banchero. The Oklahoma City Thunder stayed with their guy Chet Holmgren at No. 2, leaving Jabari Smith to end up with the Houston Rockets with the third pick. […]

The NBA offseason rumors are heating up, especially with the Brooklyn Nets. Their stars, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving could be on the move, which would drastically change the future of the franchise and would have a major impact on the Houston Rockets. Irving is the key, as he is at an impasse with the […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves ended their playoff dry spell by winning the play-in tournament to make it. Minnesota then took the Memphis Grizzlies to six games, but they were unable to hold onto double-digit leads. If the Timberwolves had held onto leads, they likely would have made it to the 2nd round. Minnesota needs to make […]

The Los Angeles Clippers narrowly missed the playoffs with losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves and New Orleans Pelicans in the play-in tournament. Los Angeles was without superstar Kawhi Leonard all season long as he recovered from his ACL tear in the 2021 playoffs. The Clippers are primed to bounce back with a healthy Paul George […]