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The Utah Jazz have taken a step back and were on a five-game losing streak before a win over the San Antonio Spurs. Utah is in 11th place in the Western Conference at 27-31 and three games behind the Golden State Warriors. With basketball back in action, we’ll be making our Jazz bold predictions after […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have spiraled since Doc Rivers took over as head coach. Milwaukee is 3-7 since he took over, and they have dropped to 3rd place in the Eastern Conference. With the NBA season entering the final stretch after the All-Star break, we’ll be making our Bucks bold predictions. While Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian […]

The Sacramento Kings are falling down the standings, as they are 5-5 in their last 10 games heading to the All-Star break. Sacramento is 31-23 and in 8th place in the Western Conference. Other teams in the West are on the rise, making this post-All-Star break stretch crucial for Mike Brown’s men. Domantas Sabonis has […]

The Indiana Pacers are making a push in the Eastern Conference, as they sit sixth place in the Eastern Conference at 31-25. Indiana made a blockbuster trade, acquiring All-Star Pascal Siakam to pair with star guard Tyrese Haliburton and their young core. The combination leads to plenty of Pacers bold predictions. Indiana now has a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have been one of the most impressive teams in the NBA this season. Entering the NBA All-Star break, they are in second place in the Western Conference at 37-17. The Thunder are a young team full of budding stars. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as one of the best players in basketball, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have won back-to-back Super Bowls and aim to be the first team to three-peat. Kansas City got a thrilling win in overtime over the San Francisco 49ers to win their third Super Bowl in five years. The Chiefs can continue their dynasty moving forward with Patrick Mahomes leading the way. Mahomes […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been one of the best teams in basketball this season. The Clippers are 35-16, which has them in second place in the Western Conference. At the start of the season, Los Angeles made a big trade, acquiring star guard James Harden. Harden’s playmaking has helped the offense significantly, as the […]

The New York Knicks were winners at the trade deadline and have a roster ready to contend. New York made a trade in late December, acquiring OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa, who have been very impactful players for them. The Knicks weren’t done there, as they acquired Bojan Bogdanovic and Alec Burks from the Detroit […]

The Atlanta Hawks could be one of the most active teams at the trade deadline. Atlanta has made Trae Young and Jalen Johnson untouchable, but everyone else on the roster could be on the move. The Hawks are 22-28, which has them in 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta had higher expectations entering the […]

Bogdan Bogdanovic is an intriguing name to watch ahead of the trade deadline. The Atlanta Hawks are 20-27 and could be sellers at the deadline. Atlanta has named Trae Young and Jalen Johnson as the only untouchables on the roster. Bogdanovic is a good scorer who teams could be interested in. The 31-year-old guard is […]

The New York Knicks made a big trade earlier this season, acquiring OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors. The Knicks also acquired Precious Achiuwa in the deal, with RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a second-round pick heading to Toronto. New York is 12-2 since trading for Anunoby. Anunoby’s two-way play has helped New York tremendously. […]

The 2024 NBA trade deadline is right around the corner, and one team that folks are going to be keeping an eye on is the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks have a ton of talented players, but they haven’t fit well together, which has led to them being one of the most disappointing teams in the […]

The Toronto Raptors have been very active in the trade market thus far. The Raptors have traded away All-Star forward Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby, two of their biggest trade chips ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. The Raptors have received Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Bruce Brown, Kira Lewis, and Jordan Nwora. In terms […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been hit by the injury bug this season, with many key players going down. They have seen injuries to many key players, including Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Marcus Smart. Smart was in trade rumors prior to the injury, and it’s possible he could be shipped ahead of the NBA Trade […]

The Detroit Pistons made a surprising trade with the Washington Wizards on Sunday. The Pistons sent Marvin Bagley, Isaiah Livers, and two second-round picks to Washington for veterans Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala. This trade brings a veteran presence to a Pistons team that has struggled mightily. Detroit is 3-36 with a very low win […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are one of the title contenders this season at 26-12. Milwaukee is in second place in the Eastern Conference, only trailing the Boston Celtics. Boston is 29-9, but the Bucks are coming off a dominant 135-102 win over the Celtics. It was a true statement win for the Bucks and builds momentum […]

The Charlotte Hornets are having another disappointing season, as they are 8-26 through 34 games. Their star guard, LaMelo Ball, has only appeared in 15 games due to injuries. In his 15 games, Ball has averaged 24.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 8.2 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. He is shooting 44.3 percent from the field […]

The Denver Nuggets are 26-12 this season and are on their quest to repeat as NBA champions. The Nuggets are playing at a high level and will be buyers as the 2024 NBA trade deadline approaches. The Nuggets are led by two-time MVP Nikola Jokic, who impacts the game in many ways. Jokic is putting […]

The Boston Celtics have the best record in the league through their first 35 games. At 28-7, Boston is dominating opponents, including a perfect 17-0 record at home. That doesn’t mean Brad Stevens and the Celtics will stay put, though, at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Following a disappointing loss to the Miami Heat in […]

The Golden State Warriors continue to be a mess this season as Jonathan Kuminga has lost faith in Steve Kerr. After Kuminga was benched for the final 18 minutes in a loss to the Denver Nuggets, reports emerged that the 21-year-old forward doesn’t feel he can reach his full potential under Kerr. Kuminga had 16 points, […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are 18-15 to start the season, which has them in 6th place in the Eastern Conference. The Cavs had high expectations after finishing 3rd in the East last season, and as the NBA trade deadline approaches they will have to make interesting some decisions. The Cavs have been inconsistent thus far. Injuries […]

With a Green Bay Packers Week 18 game scheduled against the Chicago Bears, many eyes will be on Jordan Love and company. Ahead of the Packers-Bears game, we’ll be making our Packers Week 18 predictions. Green Bay controls their own destiny entering their Week 18 matchup; if they win, they’re in the playoffs. The Packers […]

The New York Knicks made a blockbuster move on Saturday, acquiring OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors. The deal sent RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a 2024 second-round pick via Detroit to Toronto for Anunoby. While many were quick to say the Knicks gave up too much, they acquired an elite defender who is a […]

The New York Knicks are among the most intriguing teams to watch ahead of the trade deadline. New York has a lot of draft capital and big salaries, which puts them in play to land a star. They are 16-12 this season (as of time of writing), which has them in sixth place in the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are an exciting team to watch ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Oklahoma City has loads of extra draft capital and the salaries to make a big move. The Thunder are off to an 18-8 start, which has them in second place in the Western Conference. They are led by […]

The Toronto Raptors are an intriguing team to watch as trade season begins around the NBA. Toronto has started the season 11-15, which has them in 11th place in the Eastern Conference. They have talented players who could yield significant value, which is why Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby could be available at or even […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have played extremely well this season. Oklahoma City is in second place in the Western Conference at 16-8. However, there are still a few pieces the Thunder need to bolster their playoff hopes. The Thunder are equipped with significant draft capital, making them a threat to land any center on the […]

The Sacramento Kings have started the season 15-9 and are a competitive team in the Western Conference. Sacramento had a breakout campaign last season, earning the third seed in the Western Conference. While Sacramento is playing well, they could make a trade to upgrade their roster. The Kings have been linked to the Toronto Raptors […]

With a Miami Dolphins Week 14 game scheduled against the Tennessee Titans, many eyes will be on Tua Tagovailoa and Co. Ahead of the Dolphins-Titans game, we’ll be making our Dolphins Week 14 predictions. Miami is playing at a high level at 9-3 this season. The Dolphins are the first seed in the AFC in […]

The New York Jets had a lot of hope heading into the season with the addition of Aaron Rodgers. Rodgers had a highly anticipated debut in Week 1, which was cut short as he tore his Achilles four snaps into the season. While the Jets had a lot of promise going into the season, it […]

With an Indiana Pacers In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals game scheduled against the Boston Celtics, many eyes will be on Rick Carlisle’s men. Ahead of the Pacers-Celtics game, we’ll be making our Pacers In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals predictions. The Pacers are led by star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who is having a phenomenal season. Haliburton is averaging 27 points […]

With a Sacramento Kings In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals game scheduled against the New Orleans Pelicans, many eyes will be on the Kings. Ahead of the Kings-Pelicans game, we’ll be making our Kings In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals predictions. Sacramento has started the season off 10-7, which has them in 6th place in the Western Conference. The Kings are […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars solidified themselves as a contender at the top of the AFC on Sunday with a win over the Houston Texans. Jacksonville came away with a 24-21 victory in a game that went down to the wire. The Jaguars are now the 3rd seed in the AFC with an 8-3 record. They hold […]

The Dallas Cowboys are 8-3 this season after a dominant 45-10 win over the Washington Commanders on Thanksgiving. Dallas has shown flashes of being a great team, but it has also had low moments this 2023. They haven’t beaten a team above .500 this season. The Cowboys have a talented roster but have been plagued […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are off to a rough start this season as Ja Morant serves his 25-game suspension. Memphis has started the season 3-11, which has them in 14th place in the Western Conference. The Grizzlies have dealt with some injury problems early. Center Steven Adams is out for the season with a knee injury. […]

The Chicago Bulls could be entering a rebuild as they are looking to trade away star guard Zach LaVine. With LaVine on the block, star forward DeMar DeRozan’s name has landed in trade rumors as well. DeRozan is a 34-year-old forward in the final year of his deal, with no contract extension close. Chicago should entertain […]

The Detroit Lions narrowly defeated the Chicago Bears with a late-game comeback. Detroit entered the game as heavy favorites against a weak Chicago team. However, the Bears held a 26-14 lead in the fourth quarter before the Lions rallied back to win the game. While the Lions came out on top, they shouldn’t have been […]

The Green Bay Packers came away with a thrilling 23-20 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 11. Jordan Love threw a 24-yard touchdown to Romeo Doubs with 2:33 left in the game, which ended up being the game-winning score. The Chargers had two chances to respond, but Green Bay’s defense held up strong. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers pulled off a blockbuster trade a few weeks ago to acquire James Harden. Harden is a star guard but has not fit well around Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook thus far. The Clippers are 0-5 with Harden, and the team has struggled to find chemistry. Head coach Tyronn Lue […]