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With the Golden State Warriors taking on the Denver Nuggets in Game 5, many will be watching to see if the Dubs can close out the series. Golden State is one of the championship contenders in the NBA, and they have a commanding 3-1 lead over the Nuggets. The Warriors lost Game 4 126-121 in […]

With a Phoenix Suns Game 5 against the New Orleans Pelicans, a lot of eyes will be on the Suns trying to bounce back. Ahead of the Suns-Pelicans game, we’ll be making our Suns Game 5 predictions. The series has been competitive thus far, as they are tied at 2-2. Suns superstar Devin Booker went […]

The Milwaukee Bucks dominated in Windy City, winning both games to take a commanding 3-1 lead over the Chicago Bulls in the NBA Playoffs. The Bucks beat the Bulls, 119-95 in Game 4, behind a tremendous performance from Giannis Antetokounmpo and the role players. Antetokounmpo finished with 32 points, 17 rebounds, seven assists, and two […]

With a Boston Celtics Game 3 game against the Brooklyn Nets, many will be watching the competitive first-round series. Ahead of the Celtics-Nets game, we’ll be making our Celtics Game 3 predictions.   The Celtics have taken a controlling 2-0 series lead following a 114-107 victory on Wednesday. Boston once again limited Nets superstar Kevin […]

With a Boston Celtics Game 2 matchup against the Brooklyn Nets in the NBA Playoffs, many will tune in to the highly anticipated first round series. Ahead of the Celtics-Nets game, we’ll be making our Celtics Game 2 predictions. Game 1 was as good as expected, as it came down to the last shot. Jayson […]

The Boston Celtics pulled out a victory against the Brooklyn Nets in the best game of the NBA Playoffs thus far. It was a back-and-forth contest throughout Game 1 of their first round matchup, which ended with a Jayson Tatum spinning layup at the buzzer to give the Celtics the win. It was an all-around […]

Following an Atlanta Hawks Game 1 loss to the Heat, many will be tuning in to see if the Hawks can turn it around. Ahead of the Hawks-Heat game, we’ll be making our Hawks Game 2 predictions. Trae Young and the Hawks won both of their play-in games to make it to this first-round series, […]

The Utah Jazz came away with a victory over the Dallas Mavericks in game 1, 99-93. The Mavs were without superstar Luka Doncic, but it was a close game regardless. This was a significant victory for Utah, as it gave them control of the series. Stealing at least one game on the road is huge, […]

The San Antonio Spurs made it to the play-in tournament but were eliminated by the New Orleans Pelicans. San Antonio is growing a young core, and they weren’t expected to even make it to the play-in. While the Spurs lost, they showed promise for the future. Rising star guard Dejounte Murray had a breakout campaign, […]

The defending champion Milwaukee Bucks will take on the Chicago Bulls in the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs. Milwaukee finished the season as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference at 51-31, while Chicago finished as the 6th seed at 46-36. The Bucks are trying to repeat as champions, while the Bulls are […]

With the Brooklyn Nets scheduled to face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the play-in, many will tune in to see how Kevin Durant and co. performs. Ahead of the Nets-Cavs game, we’ll be making our Nets Play-In Tournament predictions. The Nets came into the season among the favorites to win the title. Many things have changed […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are building for the future with young talent and draft picks. While the young players have performed well, adding a few free agents could help grow the core. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the star of the team, who had another great season before going down with an injury. He averaged a career-high […]

The Green Bay Packers pulled off a shocking trade by sending star wide receiver Davante Adams to the Las Vegas Raiders. Adams was franchise-tagged by Green Bay, but he wanted to go to the Raiders. With Adams gone, the need for a wide receiver becomes even more crucial. Rodgers’ extension will keep him with the […]

It’s no secret that the 2021-22 season for the Los Angeles Lakers was a colossal disappointment. The Lakers’ loss to the Phoenix Suns last Tuesday ended their hopes of getting the last play-in spot in the Western Conference. Lakers coach Frank Vogel is expected to be let go by the end of the season. The […]

The Utah Jazz were slipping in a big way of late before two much-needed wins, including a thrilling overtime victory over the second-seeded Memphis Grizzlies. The Jazz are now sitting at 48-32 on the season, which is good for fifth place in the Western Conference. They’re two games behind the Dallas Mavericks and a game […]

The Green Bay Packers have a crucial draft upcoming after trading away superstar wide receiver Davante Adams. This offseason has been full of ups and downs for Green Bay, with Aaron Rodgers returning and Adams exiting. The Packers were able to re-sign key defenders in All-Pro linebacker De’Vondre Campbell and cornerback Rasul Douglas. These were […]

Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Lakers have had a disappointing season, which has made him a trade candidate. Westbrook’s fit with the Lakers roster has not been seamless, and a trade makes sense for both sides. Los Angeles is in danger of falling out of the play-in tournament, with the San Antonio Spurs and […]

The Miami Heat are a top contender in the Eastern Conference but they have a tough road to the title. They are currently the top seed but only 5.5 games separate them currently from the no. 7 Cleveland Cavaliers. The Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, and Boston Celtics are all within one game of each […]

The Green Bay Packers’ focus has shifted to the draft after trading away star receiver Davante Adams. Adams was sent to the Las Vegas Raiders for the number 22 and number 53 overall picks in this 2022 NFL Draft. While losing Adams was a tough loss, there was nothing the Packers could do to bring […]

The Arizona Cardinals have had a very uneventful offseason, with some key players heading to new teams. Arizona lost star pass rusher Chandler Jones along with wide receiver Christian Kirk, running back Chase Edmonds, and linebacker Jordan Hicks. Losing these pieces is tough, as they had significant roles for the Cardinals. The NFC West is […]

The Buffalo Bills had a disappointing end to their season, losing to the Kansas City Chiefs in overtime in the Divisional round. Despite having one of the best rosters in the league, Buffalo has not been able to get over the hump in the playoffs. The AFC has become even more competitive this offseason, with […]

The Green Bay Packers have had an eventful offseason amid all the shocking moves around the NFL. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced his return to the Pack, which was a sign of relief for fans. The happiness didn’t last long, as superstar wide receiver Davante Adams got traded to the Las Vegas Raiders for a first-round […]

The Green Bay Packers have been all over the news this offseason with significant moves. Heading into the offseason, the big question was whether Aaron Rodgers would return to Green Bay. Rodgers decided to re-sign, which led to star wide receiver Davante Adams being franchise-tagged. Packers fans celebrated for a few days before the news […]

The Indianapolis Colts have found their quarterback in Matt Ryan. Ryan previously spent his entire career with the Atlanta Falcons, but now, he will get a new opportunity with the Colts. The team has been in search of a signal-caller this offseason after trading Carson Wentz to the Washington Commanders. The Colts only had to […]

The Cincinnati Bengals went on a surprising Super Bowl run last season, behind the play of second-year quarterback Joe Burrow. The Bengals have a young roster, and they weren’t even expected to make it to the playoffs. While they made a great run last year, a good offseason was necessary to stay competitive in the […]

The NFL offseason has already featured several marquee free-agent signings and big-name trades have changed the league landscape. Among a sizable group of extremely aggressive teams is the Los Angeles Chargers, who have made a series of moves that put them in position to compete for a Super Bowl. Prior to free agency, Los Angeles […]

NFL free agency is underway, and the Jacksonville Jaguars have been one of the most active teams. The Jaguars were busy acquiring offensive players to build around quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Jacksonville signed former Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Christian Kirk to a four-year $72 million deal with incentives, potentially raising it to $84 million. This move […]

The Atlanta Falcons have emerged as a sleeper destination for Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson. When he’s on the field, Watson is still one of the best players in the NFL. However, he missed the entire 2021 season due to legal troubles. With the criminal charges dropped, teams have begun to meet with Watson and […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are going in a new direction at quarterback after Ben Roethlisberger retired. They went out and signed former second overall pick Mitchell Trubisky to a two-year deal. Trubisky will be the heir to Roethlisberger, but his play style is completely different. Roethlisberger was a pocket passer, while Trubisky is a mobile quarterback […]

The Seattle Seahawks are in need of a QB following their Russell Wilson trade, and Deshaun Watson could be a good fit. He is a dual-threat quarterback that can make plays outside of the pocket. Seattle pulled off a big trade recently by sending Wilson to the Denver Broncos. It was a shocking move, which […]

NFL free agency is in full swing as a flurry of moves have gone down around the league. The Cleveland Browns released wide receiver Jarvis Landry after pulling off a trade for Amari Cooper a few days prior. The 29-year old receiver had up-and-down seasons with the Browns but is still a quality player. Landry […]

The Green Bay Packers fell short in the NFL Playoffs last season, losing to the San Francisco 49ers. It was a disappointing ending to an otherwise stellar campaign. Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced he will return for the upcoming season. He won his second consecutive MVP plum, his fourth overall, after another phenomenal campaign. He […]

The Buffalo Bills suffered a disappointing playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round. It was an overtime back-and-forth thriller, but they came up short. The AFC is loaded with talent, and it will be hard to get over the hump. Free agency and the rest of the offseason will be crucial […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have been the biggest disappointment in the NBA this season. LeBron James and Los Angeles now just lost to the Houston Rockets, who have the second-worst record in the NBA. It was a total collapse, as the Lakers struggled immensely in overtime. James had a potential game-winning layup opportunity but decided […]

Shocking news shook the NFL today as Russell Wilson was traded from the Seattle Seahawks to the Denver Broncos. This news came after Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers announced his pending return. Denver was likely waiting for Rodgers to formally announce his decision, as they quickly pounced on a Wilson deal soon after. While […]

The NFL released shocking news that Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Calvin Ridley has been suspended for the 2022 season for betting on games. Ridley missed games last season as he stepped away to focus on his mental health. He will now miss an entire campaign, putting the Falcons in a difficult spot. Ridley is the […]

NFL free agency is just around the corner and a flurry of moves is expected to be made. Cornerback Steven Nelson is an underrated player who could be a good addition to any team. Last season, Nelson played for the Philadelphia Eagles but was inconsistent alongside Darius Slay. Nelson is a solid corner who could […]

The Sacramento Kings made a big move at the trade deadline, shaking up their roster. They sent young guard Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield, and Tristan Thompson to the Indiana Pacers for Domantas Sabonis, Jeremy Lamb, and Justin Holiday. This move completely reshaped the roster and their style of play. Sacramento’s offense with De’Aaron Fox and […]

The Phoenix Suns became the first team to reach 50 wins with a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. It was a blowout win, improving their league-best record to 50-12. The Suns did this without their two best players, as Chris Paul is out for at least 6-8 weeks with a right […]