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The Los Angeles Chargers want to get back to playoff contention after an early exit last season. The Chargers lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Wild Card Round after blowing a sizeable lead. They have a solid roster, with the offense led by star quarterback Justin Herbert. Los Angeles used their first-round pick to […]

The LA Clippers enter this offseason with a looming choice. Do you go all-in for one more season with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard? Or do you cut your losses and trade them to begin a rebuild? It’s a difficult decision, given all that has happened since George and Leonard joined the Clippers in summer […]

The Milwaukee Bucks shockingly lost in the first round to the Miami Heat in five games. Milwaukee finished the season with the best record in the NBA but was eliminated by the 8th-seeded Heat, to the surprise of many. Giannis Antetokounmpo got injured early in Game 1 and missed Games 2 and 3. However, he […]

The Memphis Grizzlies will not bring Dillon Brooks back “under any circumstances,” according to Shams Charania. This comes after the Los Angeles Lakers eliminated the Grizzlies in six games in the first round. Brooks trash-talked LeBron James in a postgame interview after Memphis’ Game 2 victory before declining media availability after the Grizzlies lost. In […]

The Atlanta Hawks made a big offseason move last year to acquire Dejounte Murray. The Hawks were hopeful that the addition of Murray would get them back to being a contender in the Eastern Conference. Atlanta made the Conference Finals in 2021 but has been eliminated in the first round in two straight seasons. They […]

The Sacramento Kings took a significant jump this season and were very successful. They ended their 16-year playoff drought after going 48-34 on the season, which was good enough for third in the Western Conference. The Kings then fought the defending champions Golden State Warriors in a full seven-game series in the first round. While […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are an intriguing team to look at in the offseason. Minnesota made a big move last offseason to acquire Rudy Gobert from the Utah Jazz. Gobert, the three-time Defensive Player of the Year award winner, had a tough season with the Timberwolves. Gobert averaged 13.4 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 1.4 blocks across […]

The Denver Nuggets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in five games in the first round and will now face the Phoenix Suns in the second round. It was a five-game series win for both teams and is an intriguing matchup for a second-round series. The Nuggets are the 1-seed in the Western Conference and had a […]

All eyes will be on the short-handed LA Clippers Tuesday night as they face elimination at Footprint Center. Ahead of their battle with the Phoenix Suns, let’s make some Clippers bold predictions for Game 5. While the Clippers are down 3-1, they have acquitted themselves well in the first round. Paul George has been out […]

With a Minnesota Timberwolves Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets, a lot of eyes will be on the Timberwolves in an elimination game. Ahead of the Timberwolves-Nuggets Game 4, we’ll be making our Timberwolves Game 4 predictions. The Timberwolves are down 3-0 in the series and have a big climb ahead of them if they […]

The Phoenix Suns took a 2-1 series lead over the Los Angeles Clippers, but it didn’t come easy. It was a narrow victory for the Suns, 129-124, even with the Clippers missing Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. This is concerning, given that it was a narrow margin of victory over a team missing their two […]

With a Sacramento Kings Game 4 scheduled against the Golden State Warriors, a lot of eyes will be on the upstart Kings in this pivotal game. Ahead of the Kings-Warriors Game 4, we’ll be making our Kings Game 4 predictions. Sacramento took care of business at home, winning the first two games of the series. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder made it to the play-in tournament, winning their first game before falling to the Minnesota Timberwolves with a ticket to the 2023 NBA Playoffs on the line. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a phenomenal season, and the the Thunder’s bright young core will only continue to grow going forward. Oklahoma City has 15 […]

The Golden State Warriors dropped Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals to the Sacramento Kings, 126-123. Golden State has struggled mightily on the road this season, but many expected that to go away in the playoffs. The Warriors are the defending champions and have proven to be a premier team in the NBA for […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had a disappointing season, and it ended with a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. New Orleans was a game out of 1st place in the Western Conference at the beginning of January. With Zion Williamson’s injury, the Pelicans’ season was derailed as they fell to the 9th seed. New Orleans […]

The Washington Wizards have an interesting offseason ahead, as their direction is unclear. Washington finished the season 35-47 and were the 12th seed in the Eastern Conference. They missed the play-in tournament and will now have to make some changes in the offseason. The Wizards have a roster with some talented players but lack a […]

The Chicago Bears are a team on the rise, with many major moves this offseason. Chicago traded the first overall pick for a big return, which yielded the ninth overall pick, a second-round pick this year, a first-round pick in 2024, a second-round pick in 2025, and star wide receiver DJ Moore. The Bears are […]

The Green Bay Packers have had an eventful offseason. They are ready to move forward with Jordan Love as their quarterback, with an Aaron Rodgers trade to the New York Jets looming. Green Bay and New York are still sorting out the compensation, but the trade is expected to be completed. While Love hasn’t had […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves sit as the 7th seed in the Western Conference at 39-37. Minnesota is a half-game back of the 6th-seed Golden State Warriors, which would give them a confirmed playoff spot. The Timberwolves made an aggressive trade this offseason, acquiring Rudy Gobert in a trade. It was an odd pairing, as they already […]

Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers are third in the Eastern Conference, well poised to make the 2023 NBA playoffs and make a deep run in the postseason. However, in a bid to improve their chances, they would certainly want to avoid this Sixers playoffs scenario that could very well be a nightmare for them. […]

The Los Angeles Chargers had a heartbreaking end to their 2022-23 season. Los Angeles made it to the postseason and led the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-0 in the Wild Card Round. Jacksonville then rallied back to defeat the Chargers. This playoff loss stung for players, coaches, and the fanbase as a whole. The AFC has many […]

The Miami Dolphins have had an active offseason as they try to take the leap to contender status. For one, Miami made a blockbuster trade, acquiring star cornerback Jalen Ramsey from the Los Angeles Rams for a third-round pick. The Dolphins will now have Ramsey and Xavien Howard as a cornerback duo. They have a […]

The Green Bay Packers are moving on from Aaron Rodgers at quarterback with Jordan Love ready to take over. Rodgers spent 18 seasons with Green Bay and is one of, if not the greatest player, in franchise history. He was also the longest-tenured player in team history. During his tenure, the Packers won a Super […]

NFL free agency kicked off on Monday with the start of the “legal tampering” period. There has been a flurry of moves around the league, and the Denver Broncos have been one of the more active teams. They’ve made a ton of changes this offseason, including hiring Sean Payton as their head coach. Denver is […]

The Los Angeles Chargers have a promising roster that could make a deeper playoff run next season. Los Angeles was on their way to a win in the Wild Card Round, leading 27-0 over the Jacksonville Jaguars, but they blew the lead and were defeated. The Chargers have Justin Herbert at the helm and are […]

The Chicago Bears have a very important offseason and have already made some moves. Chicago came into the offseason with the number one pick in the draft. However, with Justin Fields under center, the Bears opted to trade back to a team in need of a quarterback. Chicago made the most of it as they […]

The Miami Dolphins are a team on the rise after making a playoff appearance last season. Miami acquired star wide receiver Tyreek Hill last offseason, which helped the offense improve drastically. Hill’s talent allowed Jaylen Waddle to play even better, creating an elite wide-receiver duo. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa also had a great season, but unfortunately, […]

The Miami Dolphins are one of the most intriguing NFL teams to watch this offseason. They swung big last offseason, acquiring star wide receiver Tyreek Hill in a blockbuster trade with the Kansas City Chiefs, propelling their offense to new heights. Miami picked up Tua Tagovailoa’s fifth-year option, which shows they have confidence in him […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars made a surprising playoff run in the 2022 season by reaching the AFC Divisional Round. Trevor Lawrence made a jump in his second season and led the Jaguars to their first playoff victory since the 2017 season. Lawrence proved to have the star power to be a franchise quarterback with his performance […]

The NBA season is winding down as we enter the final month of the 2022-23 regular season. Players like Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo have put on a show this season. That being said, it’s time for an update to the NBA MVP Power Rankings. This has been a tight MVP race, with players playing […]

Frank Clark is expected to head to the free agency market after his contract talks with the Kansas City Chiefs fell through. Clark is an elite pass rusher with the third most sacks in playoff history, with 13.5. With that said, he should garner interest from multiple teams. Teams looking to add a pass rusher […]

The NFL offseason is in full swing, and the Houston Texans are looking to create a brighter future. Houston has been in rebuild mode since the whole Deshaun Watson controversy, which led to a trade to the Cleveland Browns last offseason. After trading Watson, the Texans have been looking for a franchise quarterback. Fortunately, the […]

Brandon Graham is one of the best free agents in the 2023 NFL free agency market. He is an elite defensive end and a veteran at 34 years old. Graham still produces at an elite level, but his age could impact how long of a deal he gets. A two or three-year deal is likely […]

The Los Angeles Chargers had a difficult end to their season, blowing a 27-0 lead in the Wild Card Round against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Los Angeles immediately made some changes as they fired Joe Lombardi as offensive coordinator, bringing in Kellen Moore to fill that role. Moore has been a good offensive guru and play-caller […]

Javon Hargrave is one of the best free agents in this 2023 NFL free agency market. Hargrave was an integral part of the Philadelphia Eagles’ defensive line during their Super Bowl run this season. Hargrave is one of the best defensive tackles in the league and will receive a big contract in free agency. Multiple […]

Orlando Brown Jr is one of the best free agents on the market in this 2023 NFL free agency. Brown Jr is one of the best offensive tackles in football, and there will be plenty of teams interested in acquiring him. Teams looking for a major upgrade at offensive tackle will likely pursue him. The […]

Jason Kelce enters 2023 NFL free agency as one of the best free agents after making a Super Bowl run with the Philadelphia Eagles. Kelce is an elite center and will have many interested teams if he decides to leave the Eagles. Kelce has spent his entire career with Philadelphia, and it would be difficult […]

With back-to-back NFC Championship appearances, a lot of eyes will be on the San Francisco 49ers. With that said, ahead of the 2023 NFL offseason, we’ll be making our 49ers offseason predictions. San Francisco battled injuries all season long, having three different starting quarterbacks. It started with Trey Lance getting his shot before he went […]

Coming off a Super Bowl appearance, many eyes will be on the Philadelphia Eagles’ offseason. Ahead of free agency and the draft, we’ll be making our Eagles bold predictions for the 2023 NFL offseason. Philadelphia was narrowly defeated in the Super Bowl by the Kansas City Chiefs, 38-35. The Eagles had one of the most […]