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No team has ever won an NBA Playoffs series after going three games to none. This is the reality that the New Orleans Pelicans now have to face or something they could put to reset by defying all odds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Oklahoma City Thunder have been steamrolling them. They got close to stealing the first […]

After a disappointing season marked by an early exit by the Philadelphia Eagles, Howie Roseman immediately got to work. He might have seen Jason Kelce retire but his moves in free agency were impeccable. With an elite offense now on their side, they needed to fill in the defensive positions. What did they do next? […]

The Los Angeles Lakers had a chance to win their NBA Playoffs Game 2 clash but then everything crumbled after that Jamal Murray game-winner. It was the same story all over again. They got to a hot start against the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets. Then, there were questionable schemes and rotational calls ran in the […]

The biggest goal of the Dallas Cowboys in the next season is to get Dak Prescott all the momentum and offensive rhythm that he needs. A huge step towards that goal would be getting reinforcements for their trenches. They achieved that goal in the NFL Draft. It is also not just because the Mike McCarthy-led […]

The top picks of the 2024 NFL Draft are locked. Obviously, this was all headlined by Caleb Williams going first overall to the Chicago Bears. Then, the two-way race for the second-pick happened between Drake Maye and Jayden Daniels. At surface level, one might think that this class is characterized by high-caliber offensive players. That […]

It’s official! Caleb Williams is now a member of the Chicago Bears. Ryan Poles has done his job in securing their quarterback of the future. The next step is to secure some pieces around him and make sure that he gets properly trained by Matt Eberflus. But, before all of that starts. They needed one […]

Every player in the league has their own hobby that they fall back on when stressed. Some resort to other sports like golf, others have Lego while some indulge in cars. Kelly Oubre Jr. is a big fan of these big flashy vehicles. He used the time to de-stress with them after falling two games […]

One would think that the adversary in an NBA Playoffs clash would be the opponents that the team is facing. While this is still true between the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, there have been some internal issues with the squad. After Jamal Murray hit a big shot to sink the LeBron James-led squad […]

While the Kansas City Chiefs dynasty is likely to get rolling through the next years, they have not been particular lucky with retaining pass catchers. Travis Kelce might be the constant weapon that Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid could target but his age does start to show at times. The best way that they could […]

The Arizona Coyotes are no longer in business as Ryan Smith bought the franchise and will see them pack up for Utah. This squad has gone through a lot and has amassed a dedicated fan base during its stay. Now, it will see a new environment where avid spectators of the Utah Jazz get to […]

The Miami Heat have accomplished what they set out to do in the first two games. All Coach Erik Spoelstra and the Bam Adebayo-led squad had to do was steal one game from the Boston Celtics. They bounced back fairly well after getting blown out in Game 1. A lot of it had to do […]

Once the first few minutes of the 2024 NFL Draft make Caleb Williams the next Chicago Bears quarterback, Coach Matt Eberflus’ work starts. The star signal-caller out of USC has some unique aspects to his game that may not be replicated by a lot of individuals in the league. However, a certain pundit posits that […]

The NBA’s Sixth Man of the Year award has been decided by only a few votes. It went to Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid. This was quite unexpected given that a lot of the league’s avid watchers and everyone who is part of the Sacramento Kings faithful had Malik Monk winning as a foregone […]

To say that the 2024 NFL Draft Class is loaded with talent at the signal caller spot is an understatement. Front offices have a chance to snag generational talents that might be one-of-one to Heisman Trophy finalists. With the likes of Bo Nix, Caleb Williams, Drake Maye, and Jayden Daniels who are among the choices, […]

There is a lot to look forward to in the Cincinnati Bengals system. Joe Burrow is coming back healthy in the next season while Ja’Marr Chase is locked up with the squad for the foreseeable future. This means that Coach Zac Taylor has the personnel to make another run at the Super Bowl and potentially […]

Zach Wilson is headed to the Denver Broncos. The young quarterback has not had the most ideal time with the New York Jets so he got shipped off the replace Russell Wilson in Colorado. This means that Coach Robert Saleh will have to fully commit to Aaron Rodgers next season and also no longer have […]

Damian Lillard got off to a hot start in their NBA Playoffs series against the Indiana Pacers. The Milwaukee Bucks did not even need him to produce in the second half to win Game 1. However, it was Pascal Siakam and Tyrese Haliburton’s turn to hit their opponents back. Coach Doc Rivers could not find […]

Grayson Allen has been the x-factor for the Phoenix Suns throughout the regular season. If Frank Vogel doesn’t see much offensive momentum between Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, and Devin Booker, he would likely be the guy to step up. The former Duke star has not gotten many opportunities to shine because of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ […]

There are not many players in league history who could compete with the resume of Kobe Bryant. The Black Mamba solidified himself as arguably the greatest player to come out of the Los Angeles Lakers system. One big reason for his legendary status was the insane NBA Playoffs run he had back in 2010. Goran […]

The first thing Los Angeles Lakers fans and some members of the team went out to do after Game 2 of their NBA Playoffs clash was blast the officiating. Many heated heads were not pleased with how certain fouls committed by the Nikola Jokic-led Denver Nuggets to players like Anthony Davis, LeBron James, and D’Angelo […]

Coach Steve Sarkisian has a lot of work to do such that he fills the gaps of the Texas football program in their defensive personnel. They lost Ryan Watts to the 2024 NFL Draft and it looks like they also lost their grip on Terrance Brooks. The Longhorns have yet again lost a methodical defensive […]

The Denver Broncos are now facing a quarterback conundrum. They are still yet to figure out if Zach Wilson will be their guy moving forward and if he can lead the team back to glory. This squad is looking for someone like Peyton Manning. The characteristics involve being a signal caller who has leadership and […]

Homecourt advantage plays a big part in any series in the NBA Playoffs. After getting decimated for two games straight by the Cleveland Cavaliers led by Donovan Mitchell, the Orlando Magic are going to need every ounce of help that they can get from their fans. Paolo Banchero even went out to send a message […]

At one point, it looked like the Los Angeles Lakers were going to steal a game from the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Anthony Davis put on a masterclass against the Nikola Jokic-led squad and got his team up by 20 points. However, it was just not fate for the team out of California to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling to execute defensive coverages that will give the Denver Nuggets a constant headache. It was very evident in the first game of their NBA Playoffs clash that LeBron James and Anthony Davis were the only versatile personnel that Coach Darvin Ham had against the Nikola Jokic-led squad. However, it […]

The Los Angeles Lakers can make any type of run that they want but it seems like they can never win against the Denver Nuggets. Michael Malone just always out-schemes Darvin Ham while no one on the squad can seem to match up well with Nikola Jokic. In their first clash for the 2024 NBA […]

After a tough loss in their first NBA Playoffs clash with the Los Angeles Clippers, the Dallas Mavericks need to find all the answers to bounce back. Jason Kidd can employ different coverages to slow down Paul George and the rest of this squad but it will necessitate some personnel. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving […]

Coach Jamahl Mosley and the Paolo Banchero-led Orlando Magic need to win their Game 2 NBA Playoffs clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers. They need all the momentum to stop Donovan Mitchell and his bigs from scoring such that they could get back into this series. Unfortunately, it looks like they will have to make do […]

Jerry Jones and Coach Mike McCarthy have a mission to be atop the football world next year. After years of constant heartbreaks, maybe it’s the Dallas Cowboys’ time to finally win the Super Bowl. However, they will need their signal-caller back if they want to build on their success in previous years. Dak Prescott’s record […]

The ideal type of big man has changed in the league. Gone are the days when large men who could dominate the paint like Shaquille O’Neal and David Robinson were the ones who got all the praise. Now, lanky 7-footers with the skillsets of guards and the capability to shoot the lights out are all […]

No Giannis Antetokounmpo, no problem for the Milwaukee Bucks. Damian Lillard completely lit up in his first NBA Playoffs game for the Wisconsin-based team. Everyone else on the squad executed flawlessly to prevent anyone from the Indiana Pacers from getting any sort of momentum to pop off. However, it was not a player on the […]

Everyone was on the same page for the Boston Celtics’ NBA Playoffs opener against the Miami Heat. Joe Mazzulla’s squad showed no mercy and fired on all cylinders with Jayson Tatum leading the way through his first postseason triple-double. The ball moved through every member of the team very smoothly and their defensive execution was […]

Team USA men’s basketball squad for the 2024 Paris Olympics is loaded with so much talent. It will feature generation-defining athletes as well as the new generation of stars in the NBA. However, this abundance of greatness is not safe from any controversy. Notably, Joel Embiid of the Philadelphia 76ers chose to represent the stars […]

There’s a new head honcho in Lexington and the first order of business is to get new recruits. The Kentucky basketball program lost quite a few commitments and had some players hit the NCAA Transfer Portal and NBA Draft after John Calipari left. So, Coach Mark Pope has to patch up the holes in their […]

One would think that a squad without Kawhi Leonard would be easy to expose in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. The expectation was for Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving to pop off while their supporting cast could hold it down on defense and be serviceable in terms of production. That was not at […]

Hope is not yet lost for the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA Playoffs take seven games to win a series and they have proven that they are capable of bouncing back throughout the regular season. LeBron James and Anthony Davis poured their hearts out to keep the team afloat against the Denver Nuggets but Nikola […]

If there is one thing that New York Knicks fans can’t stop thinking about except their own team, it’s their rivals. Coach Tom Thibodeau’s schemes made light work of a Philadelphia 76ers squad with an injured Joel Embiid. Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson were blazing it up as the city erupted. Despite this big NBA […]

Pete Carroll may not be as involved with the Seattle Seahawks anymore, but some players thought that getting rid of his memorabilia was a little bit too much. His stay with the franchise has been nothing short of historic, and the Geno Smith-led squad still wants to commemorate it. John Schneider made an odd call […]

The future is uncertain for Bronny James. He did not have the ideal one-and-done year with Coach Andy Enfield’s USC basketball program. So, he is faced with two big life-changing events ahead of him. LeBron James’ son has opted to declare for the 2024 NBA Draft but also entered his name into the NCAA Transfer […]