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The Houston Rockets are in an intriguing situation as the trade deadline of February 9 draws closer. They are 13-38 and at the bottom in the Western Conference. However, there is still intrigue surrounding them since they have Eric Gordon. He’s a seasoned veteran who can aid a playoff team. They also have a number […]

The trade deadline is a crucial moment for many teams in the NBA as they make decisions to either push for the playoffs or plan for the future. However, the Oklahoma City Thunder are in a unique position. They can keep things as they are and let the season play out. That’s how surprisingly good […]

There is roughly a week till the NBA trade deadline. We expect the Indiana Pacers to focus on roster-building. They should explore deals that can both strengthen and balance their core rotation. This is especially after the team extended Myles Turner’s contract. Here we will look at what potential 2023 NBA trade deadline move the […]

When the NBA trade deadline approaches, you simply never know what will happen. However, one team who always seems to be among the trade rumor headlines is the New York Knicks. For sure, their fans will populate social media with their armchair analyst hats to try to come up with every single trade scenario conceivable […]

The Phoenix Suns’ trade deadline approach will likely be influenced by new team owner Mat Ishbia. We expect them to be active and perhaps aggressive when February 9 rolls along. Keep in mind that, the Suns are currently in eighth place in the Western Conference with a 27-26 win-loss record. They have somewhat recovered from […]

Brad Stevens and the Boston Celtics front office are not hesitant to make roster adjustments during a regular season. We saw that in their trade to acquire Derrick White in February of last year. Keep in mind, however, that Boston made that decision when they were at .500 and in need of more shooting. Fast […]

The 2023 NBA trade deadline is just around the corner. That doesn’t leave the Chicago Bulls a lot of time to wait. Keep in mind that this is a club that has repeatedly demonstrated its inconsistency to make real progress. However, there might not be many options for them moving forward. Some indications may lead […]

Since the Raptors are no longer in the play-in picture, this season is getting out of control. They could shut it all down and strive for a high lottery pick if they can’t improve matters in the next weeks. There’s a chance they’ll be big sellers or actually be idle at the trade deadline. Recall […]

Yes, the Los Angeles Lakers just acquired forward Rui Hachimura in a trade. Still, given their roster and current circumstance, this shouldn’t be the end of their trade deadline plans. Of course, the Lakers must also play this situation wisely and cunningly. This team’s margin for error is essentially zero going forward. Here we will […]

Many general managers envision the Golden State Warriors trading a piece of their young core in exchange for veterans to bridge the gap between the two timelines. The Warriors are committed to pulling off a two-timeline path to maintain their dominance of the NBA while developing their young prospects. Some prospects, however, most notably James […]

Jakob Poeltl has been included in several trade rumors and mock trades this season. That’s not shocking, given his skill set and production. Many teams would love to have an inside presence like Poeltl bolstering their frontlines. Here we will look at one of those hypothetical trades. This time, we’ll look at the Thunder-Spurs mock […]

Nebraska,’s 2023 recruit class is shaping up. However, some key positions on the depth chart remain unfilled. As the transfer portal continues to grow due to post-bowl game and coaching changes, new head coach Matt Rhule and the Cornhuskers have a chance to fill the missing pieces to make an impact in the upcoming season. […]

USC football head coach Lincoln Riley, like last year, is bringing in a lot of transfer talent to the Trojans program. The transfer portal has a wealth of top-tier talent, and coach Riley has surely aimed to secure some of the very best players to improve their roster and build on their successful 2022 season. […]

Although the transfer portal season has only just begun, it has already been a wild ride for many teams. As for Ohio State football, however, the Buckeyes have had surprisingly little activity. We expect that to change pretty soon. Keep in mind that Ohio State has gone two years without capturing a Big Ten crown. […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ season just ended with a whimper and even more injuries. They got absolutely blown out by the Philadelphia Eagles, 31-7, on the road in the NFC Championship Game. It was an anti-climactic and painful finish to a campaign that was once filled with so much promise. Here we’ll discuss the 49ers […]

Football fans obviously love the Super Bowl. Sports fans wait for it every year. However, the Super Bowl is not just for football and sports fans. It serves as a platform for businesses to display their craziest offerings. Meanwhile, advertising firms attempt to sell viewers on those goods and services in brief commercials that almost […]

Week 15 of the 2022-2023 NBA season saw significant movement in the Power Rankings, with the Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder, and New Orleans Pelicans sliding down. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers, and Washington Wizards climbed several spots up. This week was characterized by a lot of movement among teams, indicating that the […]

The San Francisco 49ers had a tough and unlucky end to an otherwise fairy-tale campaign. Despite going through not one, not two, not even three, but FOUR quarterbacks, the Niners found a way to win the NFC West and be among the last four teams standing in the 2022-23 NFL season. The wounds of losing […]

At one point in December, the Orlando Magic had won eight of nine games. That gave us a glimpse of how good this team could be in the near future. Since then, however, the Magic have gone 6-10 to continue lounging near the cellar of the Eastern Conference. Making the play-in is mathematically within reach, […]

For the first couple of weeks this season, we wondered if the San Antonio Spurs were even going to tank at all. Remember that they won five of their first seven games. That feels like eons ago, though. Right now, the Spurs carry a 14-35 win-loss record. They are very much in the thick of […]

The Charlotte Hornets were supposed to be better than their current 14-36 win-loss record. Alas, injuries left and right have depleted their capacity to win. As such, they sit mired in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. They surely need to make some moves at the trade deadline. However, what kind of deals will they […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are teetering on the edge. They were among the Western Conference’s hottest teams early in the season. However, they have fallen behind since mid-December. In fact, they have lost 13 of their last 20 games. The Blazers are currently in 12th place in the West, which is not where they want […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on a bit of a run right now. They have won seven of their last 10 games and are just half a game out of a spot at the play-in tournament in the Western Conference. They have overachieved quite a bit this season, especially considering the injury to would-be rookie […]

The Houston Rockets are the worst team in the entire league. We’ve gone more than halfway through the season, and Houston has won just 11 games. That’s the definition of futility, right? And while they do have some tantalizing young talents, the Rockets certainly have a lot of room for improvement. We don’t expect Houston […]

At their best, the Indiana Pacers were among the best in the Eastern Conference. Early in January, they had a 23-18 win-loss record. That was ninth best in the league and sixth best in the East. Since then, however, they have gone 1-8, and have sunk to ninth place in the conference. Should they plug […]

The Portland Blazers had a promising start to the season. They went 5-1 in October. Since then, however, they’ve been on a net downward trajectory. The Blazers are currently sitting in 12th place in the Western Conference with a 23-25 win-loss record. They’ve also lost six of their last 10 games. For sure, they have […]

The Detroit Pistons are the worst team in the Eastern Conference. They currently have a 12-37 win-loss record and are pretty much done for the season. Much of that is because of Cade Cunningham’s injury. However, the Pistons roster also has so many issues to address. For sure, they’ll hope to plug as many holes […]

The Phoenix Suns had a terrible start to 2023, losing seven of their first eight games. The Suns have since rebounded, though. Their past four assignments have been victories. In the Western Conference, they are currently in the seventh position after making up lost ground. However, if the Suns want to pose a challenge to […]

Again, the Bengals and the Chiefs are going to play. Both of the clubs that participated in last year’s AFC championship match have advanced to the event this year. Joe Burrow & Co. have had the Chiefs’ number, but does that mean the Bengals are invincible? Not necessarily. Here we will look at some of […]

After going 5-10 in December, the Minnesota Timberwolves have emerged as one of the better teams in January. In fact, the Wolves have won nine of their 13 games as of this writing. They have also entered the top eight of the Western Conference. Is there something that needs to be fixed here, or are […]

The Cincinnati Bengals and the Kansas City Chiefs will play in the conference finals at Arrowhead Stadium for the second consecutive year. This Sunday is the rematch, and there is little question that Chiefs supporters will be out in force. They certainly hope for some payback. We expect them to raise the decibel levels as […]

The average ticket for the NFC championship game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday is set to cost a mind-boggling $2,034. That’s according to TicketIQ. This ticket price makes this matchup the most expensive NFL conference championship playoff game in more than 10 years. How crazy is that, right? Here […]

The Denver Nuggets have emerged as the best team in the Western Conference so far. They are actually looking like legitimate title contenders right now. The returns of Jamal Murray and Michael Porter Jr. are big reasons for that. Of course, there’s also a guy named Nikola Jokic doing a ton of damage. Given their […]

The Sacramento Kings are maybe the biggest surprise package of the 2022-23 NBA season. Discarded as potential tankers before the season began, the Kings have defied less-than-lofty expectations. Instead of tanking, they have thrived under new coach Mike Brown. Maybe they don’t need to do much at the trade deadline then? Let’s see. Here we […]

Many consider the Los Angeles Clippers as the deepest team on paper this season. Their performance thus far, however, has not exactly given credence to that. In fact, they currently carry a 25-24 win-loss record. That’s not even the best in their own division. It’s actually good enough to put them in sixth place in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have performed well this season. In fact, they currently sit as the second-best team in the Eastern Conference with a 30-16 win-loss record. Does that mean there’s nothing to fix or address here? Of course not. The Sixers can, in fact, try unloading a non-performing asset and getting under the luxury tax. […]

The Chicago Bulls have largely underperformed this season, though they have played much better of late. In fact, they have a winning record in January and have slid into 10th place in the Eastern Conference. Does that mean they’re on the right track? We don’t think so. This Bulls team would be better off pushing […]

The Green Bay Packers’ 2022–23 season came to a disappointing finish. Now that the dust has cleared, the team should focus on what has to be done this offseason to ensure they don’t miss the playoffs again. This summer and during free agency, the Packers will need to make some decisions that may have a […]

The Brooklyn Nets have done pretty well for themselves this season. After some turmoil early on, the Nets have played more like the team everyone expected. Now, they tote a 29-17 win-loss record. That’s good enough for third place in the Atlantic Division and fourth place in the entire Eastern Conference. Despite that, we expect […]