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There was much anticipation for what the Chicago Bears would do with the first overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft. Would they take another quarterback, signaling a bit of distrust towards incumbent QB1 Justin Fields? Or do they swing for the fences and perhaps take Jalen Carter to lead their defense for the foreseeable […]

For youngsters in the NBA, it’s difficult to balance one’s focus on self-improvement as well as how to contribute to winning. But for third-year Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green, he wants his team to start getting on the right track, especially after head coach Ime Udoka hammered home the fact that the team has been […]

It was hard yet to determine whether or not the Chicago Bears would come out as the huge winners of the trade that sent the first overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft to the Carolina Panthers. But for now, it appears like the Bears are running away with highway robbery, especially in the aftermath […]

Much of the 2023 offseason for the Miami Heat was spent on thinking about a trade for Damian Lillard. After all, adding Lillard to a team that recently just made the NBA Finals with a core of Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo could have done wonders for their odds of getting over the hump and […]

The Golden State Warriors will have four players directly affected by the NBA’s new policy against load management, with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Andrew Wiggins, and Chris Paul qualifying for the “star” distinction the NBA has put up due to their recent accolades. One noteworthy exception in that regard for the Dubs is Klay Thompson, […]

Women’s sports is growing fast, and deservedly so. Marking the continued growth of women’s sports is the WNBA’s formalized plan to expand the league by welcoming a new team based in the Bay Area, sharing the “Golden State” name with the Golden State Warriors as well as their homecourt of Chase Center, beginning operations by […]

When the Chicago Bears won the first overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, it became clear almost immediately that they planned to trade down since they had faith in incumbent QB1 Justin Fields. When the dust settled, the Bears came away with two first-round picks, two second-round picks, and wide receiver DJ Moore, the […]

The Sacramento Kings have been mismanaged for so long that when the team traded away Tyrese Haliburton for Domantas Sabonis, it was met with eye-rolls from the majority of pundits. But Sabonis has been such an important piece for the Kings, a driving force behind their remarkable turnaround during the 2022-23 season wherein they made […]

There’s a temptation to compare Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum to his Beantown predecessor in Paul Pierce. Both are lethal scoring forwards who can put the ball through the hoop from all three levels, both have incredible ball-handling for their size, and above all, their ability to get a shot up at any time makes […]

The Atlanta Braves, as expected, entered the 2023 MLB playoffs as the favorite to take home the coveted World Series crown. According to odds from FanDuel, the Braves, at +250, are the odds-on favorite to win the championship. No one is surprised by this; the Braves finished the season with the best record in the […]

The Indiana Pacers should be one of the most exciting teams to watch in the NBA for the upcoming season. Tyrese Haliburton, Bruce Brown, and Bennedict Mathurin will be flying in transition, Obi Toppin will be on the receiving end of a ton of lobs from Haliburton, and Myles Turner will continue to be one […]

There were doubts that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel would be able to suit up for the team when they took on the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday due to rib and knee injuries. In the end, Samuel ended up playing for the team, but on a more limited basis; he was only used […]

Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies are off to the National League Division Series after swiftly taking care of business against the Miami Marlins in the Wild Card series. Now, the Phillies are, once again, off to try and vanquish the NL East powerhouse they’ve looked up to in the standings for the past two […]

The New Orleans Pelicans, entering the 2023-24 season, are looking forward to putting a disappointing 2022-23 campaign behind them. At the end of the day, the Pelicans’ hopes of being legitimate title contenders hinge on the health of Zion Williamson. Brandon Ingram tried his best to prop up the Pelicans in the aftermath of Williamson’s […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves, coming off a strong 2021-22 season in which they almost made it to the second round by giving the Memphis Grizzlies hell in the 2022 NBA playoffs, may have rushed their roster-building process when they dealt away a few first-rounders as well as three important role players for Rudy Gobert. Now, instead […]

After winning the 2023 NBA championship, Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone took some very subtle shots against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. James wasn’t born yesterday; he knew that they were the objects of the Nuggets’ banter even if their names weren’t explicitly said, and as such, The King is coming into […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ rebuilding efforts are off to a flying start, as the front office has managed to trade Damian Lillard for a package centered on Jrue Holiday and Deandre Ayton, then they flipped Holiday for even more assets, including Malcolm Brogdon. Now, it stands to reason that, given the Blazers’ emphasis on youth […]

The transition to the NBA level isn’t exactly the easiest one to maneuver for a 19-year old. They quickly have to figure out how to manage their time and finances in a way that sets them up for a prosperous future ahead. But for San Antonio Spurs prized rookie Victor Wembanyama, he has, thus far, […]

Since making their bombshell Kawhi Leonard and Paul George acquisitions in 2019, the Los Angeles Clippers have hoped to, finally, after years of mismanagement, win a championship. The Clippers roster, especially during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, looked primed to win a title given its wing depth, shooting, and defensive versatility. However, fast forward to […]

Whenever the topic of a new team-up between two stars who’ve been accustomed to doing the heavy lifting comes up, reporters always make it a point to question how those two forces of personality will fit under one ecosystem. Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks’ newest star duo, aren’t immune to such questions, […]

It was on March 20, 2013 when LeBron James, then with the Miami Heat, debuted arguably his most iconic celebration of all time, dubbed “The Silencer”. And it could not have come at a better time; with a 23-game winning streak on the line, the Heat found themselves down by as many as 27 points […]

For the majority of the past year or so, a potential James Harden reunion with the Houston Rockets has been floated out by reputable NBA insiders, one of which was ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowkski. But that possibility became less and less enticing for the Rockets in the aftermath of their hiring of Ime Udoka as the […]

There’s been much talk all offseason long that Anthony Edwards will be ascending as the Minnesota Timberwolves’ top dog, usurping Karl-Anthony Towns in the pecking order in the process. This has come from Edwards’ performance for Team USA during the 2023 FIBA World Cup, where he emerged as the team’s most dangerous and consistent offensive […]

Steve Kerr, ever since becoming the Golden State Warriors’ head coach in 2014, has made it a point to run a motion-based offense that could maximize the gravity of star player Stephen Curry. But it’s not like Kerr is fixed in his ways. As one of the best coaches of his time, Kerr is not […]

Paolo Banchero’s rookie season for the Orlando Magic, by all accounts, was a rousing success. Outside of a putrid three-point cold spell in February, Banchero displayed his potential as a lead scoring option for the Magic down the line, showcasing rare playmaking and dribbling for his size as well as shot-creation fluidity that bodes well […]

There are certainly parallels between the situations the Philadelphia 76ers have found themselves in when it comes to dealing with trade requests from star point guards. Back in 2021, Ben Simmons memorably wanted out of Philadelphia after a tumultuous playoff run left him feeling like he wasn’t valued at all by the Sixers franchise. And […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks may not have looked to convincing as playoff contenders entering their 2023 NL Wild Card series against the 92-win Milwaukee Brewers, but come postseason time, everything is a crapshoot. Such is the beauty of the MLB playoffs. And for the Diamondbacks, it wasn’t too wise to count them out, especially when they […]

Jalen Williams has quickly established himself as a budding star, a huge piece for the Oklahoma City Thunder as they try to return to playoff contention. But the 22-year old isn’t content with what he’s done, working hard on himself in the gym. And it seems to have paid off, with Williams boasting his incredible […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann has played just four seasons in the NBA, but it seems like he’s been around for far longer than he’s actually been. It’s a testament to the way he nails the little things on the court that make it seem as though he’s a seasoned veteran already, but it’s […]

The Los Angeles Clippers roster, as presently constructed, has a glaring hole at the four. None of the options they have at the position look particularly enticing; Kenyon Martin Jr. isn’t a high-level floor spacer, Nicolas Batum has shown signs of aging, especially in the 2023 playoffs, and Robert Covington remains a question mark with […]

For the past four years, the Los Angeles Clippers have placed an inordinate amount of emphasis on getting to the postseason in tip-top shape. As a result, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have tended to miss a lot of time due to load management. But the 2023 playoffs proved to be a hard lesson for […]

It may be hard to fathom, but LeBron James is approaching his 21st season in the NBA. Even then, James still remains near the top of his game, thanks to his incredible work ethic and the millions he’s poured in to ensure that his body remains in tip-top condition, much to the Los Angeles Lakers’ […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are currently holding a four-day training camp at the Colorado State University facilities in preparation for what figures to be a big 2023-24 season. Joel Embiid may have to shoulder a heavy offensive load, especially with James Harden’s departure being more and more inevitable with each passing day. And there may be […]

The Houston Rockets have been, simply put, abysmal for the past three seasons. Ever since the Rockets traded away James Harden in early 2021, the Rockets have fallen on hard times, yet to turn things around in what has been a rebuilding process that’s been full of tumult. But with new head coach Ime Udoka […]

Even though they recently traded face of the franchise Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks, better days may be yet to come for the Portland Trail Blazers franchise. The Blazers’ rebuild is off to a flying start; in addition to getting as good of a return as it gets for their former star, they’re also […]

It’s every man’s dream to work for the least amount of time and be compensated with as much money as possible. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, when stripped of all his basketball genius and greatness, is just like all of humanity for real. Who could forget the time when, fresh off winning a championship, Jokic […]

Losing Fred VanVleet for nothing in free agency instead of trading him away for draft assets could not have been an easy pill to swallow for the Toronto Raptors franchise. VanVleet has been a staple of the franchise for years, and it was difficult to argue that his de facto replacement, Dennis Schroder, was an […]

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry appeared to hurt the feelings of some when he boldly proclaimed that he was the greatest point guard of all time over Magic Johnson. As is the case with most things, old heads quickly became defensive of their legacies, with Michael Jordan sternly denying Curry’s claim. But Curry isn’t […]

Throughout the 2023 offseason, it seemed like it was only a matter of time before Damian Lillard joined the Miami Heat. After all, Lillard made it clear that he preferred to land in South Beach so he could compete for a championship alongside Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo. But now that the dust has settled […]