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The Green Bay Packers have had an eventful offseason that included constant rumors about quarterback Aaron Rodgers. It was unknown for a period of time whether Rodgers would be traded or retire throughout the offseason, but he eventually reported to training camp. The Packers have gone 13-3 the last two seasons but lost in 2 […]

The Orlando Magic had Jalen Suggs surprisingly fall into their hands during the NBA Draft. Suggs was expected to be picked by the Toronto Raptors with the fourth overall selection, but they took Scottie Barnes instead, leaving Suggs to the Magic with the fifth overall pick. He is a great talent who has so much […]

DeAndre Jordan knows the Brooklyn Nets are coming off an injury-riddled season marked by untimely disruptions that derailed their title hopes. Kyrie Irving and James Harden suffered injuries against the Milwaukee Bucks, which led to them getting eliminated. The Nets offseason priority thus far has been acquiring more role players while the big three gets […]

The Chicago Bulls have gone all-in and have built a great roster this offseason. They have brought in Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso, and now DeMar DeRozan, formerly of the Spurs, to add to Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic. The Bulls now have a roster that could potentially compete for a title. For the Spurs, they […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have had an eventful offseason so far. They shocked the NBA world when they traded for star guard Russell Westbrook, sending Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell Pope and the 22nd pick (Isaiah Jackson) to the Washington Wizards in the process. LA’strade added a third star in Los Angeles to pair […]

The Chicago Bulls made a huge move at the start of free agency by signing guard Lonzo Ball. Ball and the Bulls agreed to a 4-year $85 million deal. This was expected, but still a big move for Chicago, which finally found its franchise point guard. Ball is a perfect fit next to All-Star guard […]

The Utah Jazz are coming off of a disappointing playoff exit, falling to the LA Clippers in the second round after finishing with the conference’s best record. They led the series 2-0 but proceeded to lose 4 straight games even after Kawhi Leonard went down to injury. With the Western Conference having even more talent, […]

The Phoenix Suns are coming off an NBA Finals appearance where they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks. It was an impressive playoff run as they beat the Los Angeles Lakers, Denver Nuggets, and Los Angeles Clippers en route to the Finals. Stars Chris Paul and Devin Booker led the way for the Suns and will […]

The Sacramento Kings are in a difficult position as they try to build a playoff team. Questionable moves over the years have hindered their ability to make the playoffs. They have already made headlines with the draft selection of guard Davion Mitchell, who is perhaps the most NBA-ready player coming out of the draft. However, […]

The Miami Heat are coming off a first-round exit. They were swept by the Milwaukee Bucks. They had high expectations entering the season following an NBA Finals appearance in 2020, but underperformed. The Heat have now shifted their focus to free agency, where they could add pieces to get back to the Finals. Free agency […]

The New York Knicks are coming off of their first playoff appearance since the 2012-2013 season. They have a huge offseason ahead as free agency starts on August 2nd. The Knicks have a ton of cap room and a young core to build upon in the 2021-22 season. This Knicks team was led by budding […]

After many rumors swirled in the offseason, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has returned. Rodgers will look to build upon his MVP season with another great season, a point of interest for fantasy football players. It was a career year for Rodgers, but he fell just one game short of the Super Bowl for […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have pulled off a blockbuster to create a new Big Three with Russell Westbrook, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis. The Lakers traded away Kyle Kuzma, Montrezl Harrell, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and the 22nd overall pick (Isaiah Jackson) to the Washington Wizards, along with two future picks. This deal is set to be […]

Davion Mitchell has been selected by the Sacramento Kings with the No. 9 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Mitchell was a highly touted prospect in this draft due to his elite shooting ability. He is the perfect NBA guard as he is a two-way player that can fit into any system. Last season, Mitchell […]

Scottie Barnes has been selected by the Toronto Raptors with the No. 4 pick in the 2021 NBA Draft. Barnes was a highly coveted prospect due to his great all-around game. He was a star as a playmaker and rebounder in college while being a great defender. Sources: Toronto is selecting Scottie Barnes at No. […]

Cade Cunningham unsurprisingly has been drafted number 1 overall by the Detroit Pistons in the 2021 NBA Draft. This draft pick has changed the Detroit Pistons franchise forever, and he will be their franchise player for years to come. Cunningham is one of the best prospects coming out of the draft in the last decade. […]

Cade Cunningham is one of the most talked-about prospects in a while. Cunningham has been the consensus number 1 pick for months, by now he is officially a part of the Detroit Pistons. He will have high expectations, but Cunningham has the talent to rise and meet the challenge. Cunningham had a great campaign at […]

The New Orleans Pelicans are bound to be active in this year’s offseason, already making a blockbuster trade. It’s clear the team is looking to put better talent alongside stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram. New Orleans started this by making a deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. They traded away Steven Adams, Eric Bledsoe, the […]

The first blockbuster trade ahead of the NBA Draft has gone down between the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Grizzlies. They have agreed to a deal that will send center Jonas Valanciunas and picks 17 and 51 in the draft to the Pelicans for Steven Adams, Eric Bledsoe, the 10th and 40th picks in the […]

Josh Allen is coming off a career year in which he led the Buffalo Bills to the AFC Championship Game. Allen, a fantasy football star, finished second in NFL MVP voting this past season, only trailing Aaron Rodgers. The Bills brought in superstar wide receiver Stefon Diggs before the 2020 season, which was a big […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are led offensively by quarterback Justin Herbert, who had a tremendous rookie campaign. Herbert broke multiple rookie records in 2020, including most passing touchdowns with 31 and most completions with 396. Pro Bowl center Corey Linsley was brought in via free agency, and the Chargers drafted offensive tackle Rashawn Slater in […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have finally won an NBA Championship after a 50-year drought. Giannis Antetokounmpo led this team behind a historic Game 6 closeout performance. He took home Finals MVP honors and solidified himself as a top player in the league. Giannis was always discredited for not having playoff success, but he has now won […]

The New York Giants are coming off another disappointing season with a record of 6-10. They were in the worst division in the NFL last year and finished one game behind the Washington Football Team. While the division was bad last year, it is bound to be tougher this year after the offseason moves teams […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are coming off a disappointing campaign in which they went 4-11-1. Rookie quarterback Joe Burrow got hurt in week 11 as he suffered a torn ACL and MCL. He was impressive before suffering this injury and could be an elite quarterback this season. The Bengals did an amazing job in the draft […]

The Phoenix Suns have lost three straight games to the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Finals after taking a 2-0 series lead. They will need to play better in Game 6 to force a Game 7 back in Phoenix. The Suns led by 16 at the end of the 1st quarter but proceeded to play […]

The Carolina Panthers retooled their roster in the offseason, which has made them into a better team. In 2020, the Panthers had a disappointing season with a record of 5-11. With a newly built roster, the Panthers have a shot at sneaking into the playoffs. The biggest change that was made in the offseason was […]

The Los Angeles Chargers are coming off a season in which they went 7-9. They didn’t make the playoffs, but the team showed the potential of becoming great. Rookie quarterback Justin Herbert proved his worth with a monumental season. Herbert brought home the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award while breaking multiple records. The […]

The Dallas Cowboys are entering the 2021 season after a disappointing 2020 campaign.  They went 6-10 and had one of the worst defenses in the league. Star quarterback Dak Prescott went down with a season-ending right ankle injury in week 5, which was detrimental to the team. The Cowboys are bound to have a better […]

The Dallas Mavericks are in a great position this offseason, even after a first round exit in the NBA Playoffs. They lost to the Los Angeles Clippers in seven games despite a great performance from Luka Doncic. The superstar guard has emerged as one of the top players in the NBA. Doncic averaged 35.7 points, […]

Kemba Walker of the Oklahoma City Thunder knows the Dallas Mavericks are coming off a disappointing first-round exit against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Mavs were up 2-0 in the series but were unable to close it out. Superstar guard Luka Doncic did everything he could, but he simply didn’t have enough talent around him. […]

The NBA is full of talented players that have undergone body transformations throughout the years. Many players come into a league at a young age which allows them to transform their bodies. Multiple players have become a lot stronger and dominant through these transformations. Biggest NBA body transformations of all time: Shaquille O’Neal Shaquille O’Neal […]

The New York Knicks made a return to the playoffs this season but were a first-round exit. Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has been in trade rumors after a bad playoff performance. Despite his flaws, Simmons is still an elite player who would fit perfectly in head coach Tom Thibodeau’s system. Thibodeau is a defensive-minded […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have traded away multiple stars over the past few seasons. They have acquired numerous draft picks as well as young players. The Thunder have the most assets of any team in the NBA, which they can use to acquire superstar players. Stars always seem to be on the move in the […]

Kemba Walker of the Oklahoma City Thunder knows the New York Knicks made their first playoff appearance this season since 2013. They have a ton of cap space and could build an elite roster heading into next season. The Knicks have built up a young core that is ready to compete at a high level. […]

The New England Patriots are an underrated team heading into the 2021 season. In 2020, they finished with a record of 7-9 in third place in the tough AFC East. The Patriots have had a great offseason that has set themselves up for a successful 2021 campaign. In free agency, the Patriots added key players […]

The Charlotte Hornets have done a great job in acquiring talent. Last offseason brought in key additions, including point guard LaMelo Ball and small forward Gordon Hayward. They are in a position to make a playoff run next season and could even be a contender with a trade in the offseason. A player that could […]

The late great Kobe Bryant was one of the best players ever, but he is often left out of the GOAT argument. Michael Jordan and LeBron James are the two players in the conversation, but Kobe needs to be included. He is one of the greatest scorers in NBA history. The media needs to stop […]

The San Antonio Spurs, as Damian Lillard of the Blazers is aware, have missed the playoffs the past two seasons after making them the previous 22 seasons. They have acquired talent over the past few seasons and could be a trade away from playoff contention. The Spurs will have many intriguing options and decisions going […]

Damian Lillard of the Blazers knows the Chicago Bulls are heading in a new direction after trading for All-Star center Nikola Vucevic at the deadline. They have gone from a rebuilding franchise to a team that wants to compete. While they didn’t make it to the playoffs, the Bulls showed some potential. Star guard Zach […]