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The Ohio State Buckeyes added depth on both ends of the field for arguably the strongest recruiting class of 2022 The 2022 college football season is almost approaching. Ohio State has returning stars like CJ Stroud and Jaxon Smith-Njigba to lead the way. Still, it’s always exciting to speculate about the program’s potential future. Despite […]

Which underappreciated Jacksonville Jaguars should have breakout campaigns in the 2022 NFL season? The Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2021 season was a complete failure. One good thing that came out of it, however, was that some of their rookies finished it strong. Under new coach Doug Pederson, fans hope that these same players may progress even more […]

It goes without saying that the Detroit Lions have not seen much success for a very long time. That might change in the 2022 NFL season. As the season opener approaches, let’s look more closely at the Detroit Lions squad. There is no shortage of storylines here, but it’s good to focus on any diamonds […]

The San Francisco 49ers have some marquee players on their roster. These two hidden gems, however, could make a big difference in the 2022 NLF season. Every year, a breakthrough player comes through, the 49ers might see more than one this coming season. That breakout player was Deebo Samuel in the previous season. Deebo did […]

The Dallas Mavericks have taken a big hit this offseason, and they have two main areas to address. Slovenian stud Luka Doncic has developed into one of the finest superstars in the NBA over the past three years. Rightfully so, the Mavs honored him with a sizable five-year contract deal in 2021. After that, the […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have a deep roster, but these two studs might just steal the show this coming season. Fans of the Kansas City Chiefs will look out for many marquee players for the 2022 season. Foremost among them is quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce. At the same time, we eagerly […]

Meet the Robinsons — the Los Angeles Rams’ two hidden gems for the 2022 NFL season. The current Super Bowl winners, the Los Angeles Rams, have proceeded to restock on talent over the offseason in the hopes of going back-to-back. They’re not starting from scratch, of course. In fact, the Rams’ roster for the 2022 […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had to do just one thing in the 2022 NBA free agency period, and they did it. They signed forward Zion Williamson to a five-year, $193 million designated player contract extension. 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟: @ZionWilliamson has signed a contract extension with the #Pelicans! 💪 pic.twitter.com/zKiXS1ku9W — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) July 6, […]

Despite having other roster concerns, the Brooklyn Nets are interested in trading for Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell. Donovan Mitchell trade rumors have heated up once more. With the Utah Jazz seemingly aimed at rebuilding and potentially targeting French big man Victor Wembanyama, the three-time NBA All-Star looks to be next on the trading block. […]

The Detroit Pistons have just two free agent movements so far, but they have added good value to the team. This will be quite an exciting team to watch this season. Under GM Troy Weaver, the Detroit Pistons have made some noise every offseason. The Pistons have dabbled in every which way throughout Weaver’s total […]

The Toronto Raptors have so far done what they need to do in 2022 NBA free agency, but has the needle moved for them in the right direction? If Masai Ujiri had not been sufficiently prepared, the Toronto Raptors may have lost key players Thaddeus Young and Chris Boucher in the first few weeks of […]

Did the Dallas Mavericks take a step back in 2022 NBA free agency after losing Jalen Brunson? The Dallas Mavericks weren’t expected to make a significant splash in this summer’s free agency. They were limited in what they could accomplish since the team already exceeded the cap limit. Still, there were steps they could do […]

The Milwaukee Bucks continue to surround their big three with a capable supporting cast. After the Bucks made a flurry of moves in the opening hour of 2022 NBA free agency, last Thursday night, things have calmed down considerably for them. Still, they checked a lot of boxes with the moves they made.   The […]

Is Stephen Curry cool with having Kevin Durant return to the Golden State Warriors? Nobody knows for sure, but even if he is, Curry is not going to do any Kevin Durant recruiting in public. That’s for sure. Recall that the Warriors are fresh off an NBA championship — their fourth in the last eight […]

Is Wendell Moore Jr. going to contribute right off the bat for the Minnesota Timberwolves? Moore played at Duke for three seasons, with his finest season coming in his junior year following sluggish freshman and sophomore campaigns. This is when he attained his full potential and began to take on a more senior leadership role […]

It certainly feels like everyone except Donovan Mitchell knows that he is headed out of the Utah Jazz. This past Saturday during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, Utah Jazz executives Danny Ainge and Justin Zanik had a press conference. They gave some insight into the Jazz’s plans for the next season. Asked if […]

Will the Memphis Grizzlies feel any impact from rookies Jake LaRavia and David Roddy this coming season? The Grizzlies were quite active in the 2022 NBA Draft that took place last June 23. In order to move up in the draft and choose the players the organization wanted, general manager Zach Kleiman made three deals. […]

Is AJ Griffin a game-changing steal for the Atlanta Hawks? With the 16th overall choice in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks selected AJ Griffin. The former Duke forward may prove to be a true steal in this draft class. Griffin was once viewed as a potential top-five pick this year. That changed, however, […]

Did the Golden State Warriors just get a steal by drafting Patrick Baldwin Jr? The Warriors picked Patrick Baldwin Jr., a 6’9 big with much promise at 19 years old, with the No. 28 overall choice in the 2022 NBA Draft. In the past, pundits regarded Baldwin as the best high school recruit in the […]

Do the Miami Heat have a potential unicorn in Serbian big man Nikola Jovic? The 19-year-old rookie may share all but one letter in his name with compatriot Nikola Jokic, but do the similarities end there? For now, pretty much. Make no mistake, Miami Heat rookie Nikola Jovic is a gifted young shooter. His versatility […]

Orlando Magic rookie Paolo Banchero believes the 2022 NBA Draft class has become underrated. He also believes that will just add fuel to the fire of this season’s rookies. That includes himself, Chet Holmgren, Jabari Smith, Keegan Murray, Jaden Ivey, and the rest. “I think it’s a great class,” he told Inside The Rockets reporter […]

The New Orleans Saints will lean a lot on their defense this coming 2022 NFL season, and their secondary unit will be the anchor. Through both free agency and the NFL Draft, New Orleans has done a good job this summer of improving several key areas. Though not technically finished, the Saints have finished the […]

Though Jalen Rose is the most well-known Jalen to come out of Detroit, rookie Jalen Duren is out to make his own mark in the Motor City. The former Memphis Tiger just signed his rookie-scale deal with the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, and that has gotten fans quite excited. Duren averaged 12.0 points, 8.1 rebounds, […]

Even if much of the spotlight will be on Chet Holmgren, the Oklahoma City Thunder still have two other potentially electrifying rookies in Ousmane Dieng and Jalen Williams. The 2022 NBA Draft represented the second stage of Oklahoma City’s rebirth for the new era. Sam Presti and his team successfully made some very intriguing choices […]

Do the San Antonio Spurs have a diamond in the rough after choosing Jeremy Sochan? Sochan may not exactly turn out to be a diamond, but he could still be a gem of a find. The ninth overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft presents a number of interesting opportunities for the rebuilding San Antonio […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may have nabbed the best rookie playmaker in Dyson Daniels. Daniels played for Ignite in the previous G League season after growing up playing in Australia. The Boomer was projected to be the third-best shooting guard or the best point guard in the draft. Since he stands 6’7 with a 6’10 […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ wide receivers will be the team’s barometer for the 2022 NFL season. It’s as plain and simple as that. NFL teams are investing more and more in their skill positions as the rules of football continue to change and move toward allowing more leeway for offenses to score heavily. In the […]

The Sacramento Kings surprised a lot of fans by picking Keegan Murray at No. 4. He’s probably good for it, though. The Kings have been pushed around the perimeter for years because they were too tiny and lacked depth. Murray changes that in a significant way. The 6’8, 215-pound forward should shore up the Kings’ […]

Is Jaden Ivey ready to take the wheel of the Detroit Pistons? The Motor City lucked out by landing Ivey with the fifth pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. Many believe he was the finest prospect as early as pick No. 4, so just imagine how happy the Pistons were to find him available at […]

Things are looking really good right now for star Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. Booker’s stellar year keeps on getting better. He has just extended his endorsement deal with Nike, which will keep him as the main face of the business through 2029, the company said on Thursday. Booker has been with Nike for seven […]

New Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham knows how important Anthony Davis is for his team. Coaching the 17-time champion Los Angeles Lakers, who are constantly chasing a championship, is both an honor and a joy for Ham in his first season as head coach in the NBA. LeBron James, who is probably the […]

The Houston Rockets can still make some noise in the 2022 NBA free agency. The Rockets have the opportunity to scour the market and hunt for free agent deals right now, though they don’t have the biggest leeway to do so. Keep in mind that free agency can be a minefield for eager front offices […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker is the latest cover athlete of NBA 2K23. One of the most well-known basketball video game series’ next releases is getting closer. Given that the 2021–22 NBA season just ended a little over a month ago, this is the ideal moment to release the game. Strike whilst the iron is […]

With no cap space left and no real urgency to compete for a title this coming season, the Oklahoma City Thunder may look done in 2022 NBA free agency. Or are they? Up until this point in the free agency process, the Oklahoma City Thunder have focused on taking care of their own players. They […]

There is more drama in the Brooklyn Nets’ organization than in the rest of 2022 NBA free agency. Three moves can change all of that. A year ago, Nets GM Sean Marks probably pictured himself relishing in Brooklyn’s triumph this Fourth of July weekend. He was likely hoping to celebrate whatever milestones his star-studded team […]

The Denver Nuggets are looking to round out their roster via 2022 NBA free agency. Nuggets GM Calvin Booth has now given head coach Michael Malone a pretty good squad. Denver has a variety of options to mix and match, especially with the acquisition of Bruce Brown. This was an important coup for the Nuggets. […]

The Milwaukee Bucks wasted no time getting busy during 2022 NBA free agency, and they’re not done yet. The Bucks made numerous moves when NBA free agency started last Thursday. Nearly all of them were centered on keeping key role players, which was the major concern during the post-draft depth chart, while also adding swingman […]

The Boston Celtics can still make a big splash in 2022 NBA free agency. Bigger than just Danilo Gallinari at least. Remember that in the city of Boston, the threshold for success is rather high. That is why, following the Celtics’ finest season in more than a decade, the topic of discussion has now shifted […]

For the first time ever, the Kansas City Chiefs will not have Tyreek Hill on their lineup, and that puts a lot of pressure on their receiving corps moving forward. The wide receiver demanded a trade in order to get his long-awaited payday, which the Miami Dolphins provided in the form of a four-year, $120 […]