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The NBA Offseason is one of, if not the most drama-filled time of year for the league. Super teams, falling outs and moving stars are typical of an NBA summer. This year’s drama has moved quickly, but the next epicenter of news may be on the rise: the Indiana Pacers and Myles Turner. Per NBA […]

Monday, the Denver Nuggets traded forward JaMychal Green to the Oklahoma City Thunder, per Woj. Green, paired with a 2027 first round pick, will head to OKC in exchange for the 30th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft plus two future second-rounders. Denver now has two first round picks in this year’s NBA draft and […]

New York has had it rough over the past few offseasons. It seems like every year, the Knicks have a new master plan to become a title contender, only for those ambitions to wash away due to factors beyond control. The latest saga of this story involved Dallas Mavericks star Jalen Brunson. Brunson, who averaged […]

Kyrie Irving is a staple of NBA culture. On the court, his mind-bending handles and scoring ability making him a star for the Brooklyn Nets. Off the court, he continues to question reality and share his feelings on the world, making him one of the league’s most controversial figures. Irving continues to uphold this reputation. […]

The Golden State Warriors are in a tough spot. Once thought of as the favorite in this year’s NBA Finals, the Warriors find themselves down 2-1 to the Boston Celtics. With another game in Boston on the horizon, the Warriors have to figure things out quick. Head coach Steve Kerr’s solution? Take a day off. […]

Tom Brady is an institution. His seven Super Bowl rings are more than any NFL franchise. Maybe more impressive than his on-field success, though, is the sheer amount of time he’s been able to play. After retiring and unretiring with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earlier this offseason, Brady will return for his 23rd season. However, […]

Draymond Green has established himself as one of the most polarizing players in the NBA. Golden State Warriors fans love him, and opposing crowds love to hate him. Green has never been averse to controversy. That sentiment rang true in the Warriors’ loss to the Celtics in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Green was […]

You can take the kid out of St. Louis, but you can’t take St. Louis out of the kid. Jayson Tatum has never shied away from being prideful of his home city. Everytime he puts on a Boston Celtics jersey, the city of St. Louis is on his back too. Tatum was asked about Celtics […]

The Chicago Bulls have one simple mission this offseason: Develop an improved roster and entice superstar Zach LaVine to stick around. This might not be the easiest task, as the Bulls already have a star-studded cast of players. However, a rumored trade for Rudy Gobert could be just what Chicago ordered. Chicago is interested in […]

The NFL Offseason always brings about drama. Typically, the drama lies in contract negotiations or quarterback competitions. For the Washington Commanders, the newest controversy comes from comments made by defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio. Del Rio recently made a statement about the January 6 Capitol riots, describing the events as a “dust-up” and comparing the […]

The Jazz offseason is well underway, and has been off to an eventful start. Utah has dealt with discontent stars in Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert. Matters were made worse following the news that Quin Snyder would step down after eight seasons coaching the Jazz. Utah’s front office got working on damage control quickly. A […]

After taking a big leap forward this season, the Chicago Bulls momentum was brought to a halt in the playoffs. A 4-1 series loss to the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round of the playoffs kicked off the Bulls’ offseason earlier than they may have hoped. Now, Chicago’s front office has to figure out the […]

Bill Belichick has never been one for revealing information to the media. The New England Patriots head coach has always shared a tenuous relationship with the press, especially during postgame and post-practice conferences. Belichick kept up tradition throughout Patriots voluntary OTAs. He kept his lips sealed on whether Matt Patricia or Joe Judge would call […]

The Utah Jazz’s timeline isn’t clear to everyone. However, it is clear that plan has been put in jeopardy following head coach Quin Snyder’s departure. Reports emerged that Snyder will step down from the team, leaving the Jazz without a leader at the helm. News of the coaching vacancy comes at the worst possible time […]

With the 2022 NBA Draft less than three weeks way, rumors are heating up across the league. The Sacramento Kings are no exception. The Kings landed the fourth pick in the NBA Draft Lottery despite their odds projecting them to end up at No. 8. Although plenty of talent will be available at the four […]

After landing the 3rd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Houston Rockets are in position to take the next step in their fresh rebuild. The talented young duo of Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. is already in place. With another top pick, the Rockets can round out a young core to build around […]

Making the NBA Finals doesn’t happen by chance. It takes a successful regular season to earn a playoff berth, followed by a total effort from the entire rotation throughout the postseason. There is a combination of coaching, skill and clutch performances that make an NBA Finals. The 2021-22 Celtics managed to put it all together […]

Although the Brooklyn Nets’ season came a close earlier than fans may have hoped, Kevin Durant’s annual offseason Twitter tour has just begun. KD is infamous for using his social media platform to put anyone and everyone on blast, and he has already begun his tear on media personalities this summer. Tensions between Durant and […]

The Houston Rockets are in a favorable position ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft. General Manager Rafael Stone is working with a top pick to pair with Jalen Green and the rest of Houston’s young roster. While many eyes are on the third pick, the Rockets also have an opportunity for a home-run selection using […]

The Toronto Raptors, led by president and vice chairman Masai Ujiri, have earned respect from the NBA as one of the league’s best franchises. Now, the championship-winning organization could be expanding into a new domain of professional basketball: the WNBA. Toronto’s possible expansion into the WNBA has circulated as the league looks to add an […]

Monday, Philadelphia Eagles WR Jalen Reagor took to Twitter to mourn the passing of former Texas Christian University teammate and Minnesota Vikings first-round pick Jeff Gladney. The news came as a shock to the football world as it was the first official word on the defensive back’s death. https://twitter.com/jalenreagor/status/1531327563485917185 Gladney’s agent Brian Overstreet confirmed the […]

There is no question that Robert Lewandowski’s tenure with Bayern Munich is coming to a close. After eight successful seasons with the club, a pending deal from FC Barcelona was already expected to entice the Polish striker to leave the Bundesliga. However, few expected the Bayern star to leave in such a public fashion, a […]

Jimmy Butler did everything he could for the Miami Heat. The veteran wing was the driving force of the Heat this season, and nearly lifted them to an NBA Finals appearance. All that stood between the two were the Celtics and Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The series came down to one final […]

This year’s Eastern Conference Finals has been an unconventional back-and-forth battle. Headed into Game 6, both the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics traded blowout wins before Boston picked up the first consecutive win of the series. With the Heat on their heels, a new injury update on Tyler Herro could be huge for Miami’s […]

After losing in the first round of the NBA playoffs to the Golden State Warriors, the Denver Nuggets found themselves in a precarious position. This situation was amplified by the news of president Tim Connelly’s departure for Minnesota. Despite the unfavorable turn of events, the Nuggets seem to have done some solid damage control with […]

Stephen Curry needs no introduction. The three-time NBA champion and two-time MVP took the league by storm in 2015 when the current iteration of the Golden State Warriors dynasty won their first title. Since then, the Curry-led Warriors have reached six finals in the past eight years, a feat only achieved elsewhere by the 90s […]

27The Dallas Mavericks took a big step forward this season. The Mavs reached their first Western Conference Finals since 2022, and despite falling to the Warriors in five games, there is plenty of optimism around Dallas. That is, there’s plenty of optimism as long as the Mavs can keep their core pieces in place. Jalen […]

The Washington Wizards have been stuck in NBA limbo for quite some time. Despite procuring All-NBA level talent like Bradley Beal and John Wall, the Wiz have made minimal impact on the league as a whole. They have been in the draft lottery five times since 2012 but have yet to earn a top-two pick. […]

After a brutal season which left them out of the playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers parted ways with head coach Frank Vogel and began a new head coaching search.  Initially, the Lakers seemed to be making progress. Now, reports are emerging that there is a disagreement in the search between Lebron James and other sectors […]

Like they never left, the Warriors have once again reached championship form. Golden State is just one win away from moving past the Mavericks and reaching the team’s fifth NBA Finals appearance since 2016. On the verge of a sweep against Luka Doncic Mavs, the Warriors look unstoppable with a ‘ship in close reach. Despite […]

One of the most iconic Super Bowl victories of all time, the Philadelphia Eagles’ toppling of the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII was in large part thanks to Nick Foles. The 2012 third-round pick became the Eagles’ starter late in the season and navigated the team to a championship, earning the Super Bowl […]

Bill Belichick’s relationship with the media is aptly described as love-hate. Not just silly or redundant questions, but any inquiry from the media — the New England Patriots head coach wants nothing to do with it. In turn, Belichick’s responses are curt, cold and undoubtedly hilarious. Nothing changed between the six-time champion head coach and […]

In April, the Boston Celtics’ Marcus Smart was announced as the first guard to win the NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award since the 1995-96 season. Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo finished fourth in voting and received first-place votes. Five weeks later, the two are facing off in the Eastern Conference Finals. The […]

Magic Johnson knows a thing or two about winning with the Lakers. The five-time NBA champion and three-time MVP had an unprecedented run with the purple and gold. Now, Magic Johnson has taken an advisory role, often sharing his thoughts on the current state of affairs in LA. Most recently, Johnson sounded off on the […]

In the eyes of NBA fans, Trae Young is a villian, and he wouldn’t have it any other way. Young feeds off of negative energy from away crowds like no other player in the NBA currently, and it has led to some of his most iconic career moments thus far. Young is best known for […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves took a big step forward this year. By advancing through the play-in tournament into the first round of the NBA playoffs,  the T-Wolves broke an 18 year playoff drought. This offseason, Minnesota could take another step towards truly competing in the NBA by hiring a top executive to bolster its front office. […]

In the draft lottery, the team with the worst record may feel snubbed if they receive the third pick rather than the top selection. Some years, just two spots can make the difference between an All-NBA potential talent and a solid contributing role player. However, this year isn’t like most years. There is a surplus […]

Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young has earned a reputation in just four seasons. Whether it be his attitude on the court, his willingness to chirp back at NBA fans or his dominant performances in hostile road environments, Young is widely known as someone who doesn’t shy away from controversy and rather lets it fuel him. […]

After just one season, the first iteration of the Chicago Bulls’ superteam experiment may be coming to a close. Rumors of Zach LaVine’s possible departure from Chicago in free agency are swirling. Thursday, LaVar Ball, father of Bulls guard Lonzo Ball, added fuel to the fire. Ball revealed in an interview with David Kaplan that […]