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The New York Giants had another tough year by concluding a rebuilding campaign with a 6-10 record in 2020. Despite the result, the team still has high hopes for 2021 with Saquon Barkley set to return from a torn ACL. Aside from him, quarterback Daniel Jones will also aim to improve his playmaking in the […]

The Cleveland Browns are coming off an impressive campaign after successfully ending their 18-year playoff drought in the 2020 NFL season. Kevin Stefanski and his men will now begin their 2021 campaign with hopes of making a deeper run in the postseason this time around. Certainly, the Browns have the level of talent to compete […]

The Cleveland Browns already began their buildup for the 2021 season with an impressive 23-13 win over the revamped Jacksonville Jaguars. They will face another rebuilding team in the New York Giants as they host them on their home turf for Week 2 of the preseason. Kevin Stefanski and his men will definitely use the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers recently concluded their 2020-21 campaign with an appearance in the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history. Despite going far in the playoffs, Tyronn Lue and his men still fell to the Phoenix Suns as they absorbed a 4-2 series loss to ultimately miss out on the NBA […]

The Sacramento Kings may have ended their 2020-21 campaign on a disappointing note but their young guns have been showing out in the ongoing NBA Las Vegas Summer League. Currently being led by former NBA vet Bobby Jackson as the team’s head coach, Sacramento has rolled to the top of the standings with a perfect […]

The revamped New England Patriots jumped back to action in preparation for the upcoming season as they faced the Washington Football Team in their first preseason game. Key holdovers, returning veterans, and a handful of new faces currently headline the team’s preseason campaign for 2021. Bill Belichick’s squad was able to show its fine form […]

The New York Knicks looked to fill the gaps in their roster by hauling in talented prospects in the 2021 NBA Draft. However, their night didn’t go as planned as none of their initial targets fell to their lap at the 19th overall pick. In this specific post, we’re doing our New York Knicks 2021 […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder may have ended the 2020-21 season near the bottom of the Western Conference with a disappointing 22-50 record. However, it can’t be denied that the team still possesses one of the best young cores in the league as of the moment. In the 2021 NBA Draft, general manager Sam Presti added […]

The 2021 NBA free agency window saw teams get involved in crazy trades as numerous players relocated from one organization to another. Some of the league’s better players in DeMar DeRozan, Spencer Dinwiddie, and Lonzo Ball are just some of the talents that will be suiting up for their new teams next season. However, it’s […]

The Charlotte Hornets failed to get in the postseason once again after ending the 2020-21 season with a 33-39 record to finish 10th in the Eastern Conference. Despite the result, the team still evidently improved and could eventually see themselves being in the playoff race in the next few years. In this post, though, we’re […]

The Brooklyn Nets fell short in the 2020-21 season due to injuries, but with the amount of talent on their side, there is no doubt that they will be a strong contender once more for the upcoming season. Despite having a high-scoring Big Three, Steve Nash’s squad still needs to have complementary players who can […]

The Boston Celtics have already retooled their front office led by the promotion of Brad Stevens to be the president of basketball operations along with the hiring of new head coach Ime Udoka. However, they still have work to do as they need to fill out the holes in their roster after the first week […]

Team USA has always boasted an incredibly loaded roster whenever they compete in international waters. With this, many great NBA players have also largely contributed to the success that the squad has attained over the years including the likes of Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Carmelo Anthony, among others. This year, Team USA […]

After years of falling short in the playoffs, the Portland Trail Blazers finally decided to go in a new direction by firing Terry Stotts and hiring Chauncey Billups. Additionally, the team will also need to address numerous roster holes in order to surround Damian Lillard with better weapons heading to their 2021-22 campaign so he […]

As of the moment, the Brooklyn Nets already have a championship-caliber roster led by their deadly trio of Kevin Durant, James Harden, and Kyrie Irving. However, the three All-Stars still need to get sufficient help from a supporting cast that can complement their playing style and provide a spark off the bench. In this post, […]

The 2021 NBA Draft saw the best young prospects led by Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, and Evan Mobley make the jump to the big league and land at their respective destinations. However, a handful of talents also slipped through the cracks and surprisingly fell off the board on Thursday night. Out of all the teams, […]

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb was a key cog in the team’s 2020 season, which saw them finish with an 11-5 record and ultimately ended an 18-year playoff drought. Even though they came up short against the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs after beating the Pittsburgh Steelers, Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski and […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have just concluded another tough season as they ended their 2020-21 campaign with a dismal 23-49 record. After finishing in 13th place within a stacked Western Conference, the team certainly has to do more work in the offseason to bolster their lineup for next season. Nonetheless, this post is about Timberwolves free […]

The surprising struggles of Team USA have been front and center in the ongoing men’s basketball tournament at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. However, the competition isn’t only revolving around Gregg Popovich’s squad. There are a number of other players who are also capable of putting on a good show for their countries, including Slovenia superstar […]

Kansas City Chiefs star tight end Travis Kelce exceeded expectations once again as he concluded yet another stellar campaign for the 2020 season. However, even with his massive contributions on the field,  the Chiefs still came up short in their Super Bowl LV tilt against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Heading to the 2021 season, Kelce […]

After having a stellar breakout season in 2019, Carolina Panthers star running back Christian McCaffrey failed to replicate the same success in 2020 as he has been bugged by a high ankle sprain and a season-ending shoulder injury. Despite having a tough year, the former Stanford talent has already recovered from his injuries and is […]

The Indianapolis Colts finished the 2020 regular season with an 11-5 record to nab the second spot in the AFC South. Unfortunately, they narrowly lost to the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Round to get eliminated out of the playoffs. Heading to the 2021 NFL season, veteran quarterback Philip Rivers has already retired after […]

The upcoming 2021 NBA Draft is looming around the corner and several teams are looking to retool their rosters, especially those which are in the lottery this year. A prospect who has gained significant momentum in many draft boards is former Florida State standout Scottie Barnes who has already emerged as one of the most […]

To the surprise of many, Team USA had a rocky start to their quest for gold at the Tokyo Olympics when they lost their first two exhibition games against Nigeria and Australia. Recent roster changes also added to Team USA’s issues, leading to some predictions that they will not win a fourth consecutive gold medal. […]

In 2020, the Seattle Seahawks concluded an impressive performance in the regular season with a 12-4 record to top the stacked NFC West. However, they lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the Wild Card Round to get eliminated out of the postseason. Heading to their 2021 campaign, the Seahawks are now eager to bounce […]

Heading to the 2021 NBA Draft, former Gonzaga standout Corey Kispert has already made a name for himself after completing an accomplished amateur career. He previously concluded a four-year stint with the Bulldogs and averaged career-best numbers of 18.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 0.9 steals in 32 appearances during his senior season. After an impressive […]

Heading to the offseason, Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins has emerged as one of the most sought-after talents in the market as of late. Looking back, the Minnesota Timberwolves already tried their luck in landing him during the trade deadline back in late March. However, the Hawks decided to ride out the entire 2020-21 season […]

Does a world exist where the Philadelphia 76ers trade Ben Simmons to the Dallas Mavericks in the offseason? Over the past weeks, Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons has been drawing a ton of flak after his subpar performance in the playoffs which led to his team’s disappointing second-round exit. Due to his shooting woes and […]

The Phoenix Suns came crashing back to earth after a disappointing Game 3 as they fell victim to a Milwaukee Bucks team that was more eager to get back in the Finals series. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. absolutely dominated Phoenix as they protected their home floor with a 120-100 lopsided victory. Heading to another pivotal […]

The league was caught by surprise when the Boston Celtics decided to part ways with Kemba Walker along with a 2021 first-round pick, and a 2025 second-round pick to Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Al Horford, Moses Brown, and a 2023 second-round pick back in mid-June. This brings us to the San Antonio Spurs. […]

Kemba Walker to the Chicago Bulls? Back in mid-June, the Boston Celtics surprisingly pulled off a trade involving Kemba Walker along with a 2021 first-round pick and a 2023 second-round pick in exchange for Al Horford, Moses Brown, and a 2025 second-round pick from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Though Walker has found a new home […]

The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2020-21 season didn’t go as hoped thanks to another first-round exit, resulting in head coach Terry Stotts getting fired. There have been plenty of rumors surrounding the future of Damian Lillard, with rumblings that he’s unhappy and could look to demand a trade in the near future. If Lillard does ask […]

The Portland Trail Blazers recently concluded an underwhelming campaign in the 2020-21 season as they suffered yet another first-round exit in the postseason. The team’s failure to advance deep in the playoffs certainly wasted a prime year of their main man in Damian Lillard. This brings us to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Well, in a second […]

The Portland Trail Blazers had another tough campaign in the 2020-21 season as they finished with a 42-30 record, which ultimately led to another first-round exit in the playoffs. After their season ended, Damian Lillard was immediately caught in the middle of countless trade rumors up to this day. Could the Brooklyn Nets be a […]

The Phoenix Suns recently overcame the Los Angeles Clippers in a 4-2 series victory in the Western Conference Finals to finally advance to the championship stage for the first time in 28 years. They will be facing another tough opponent in the Milwaukee Bucks, who also emerged victorious with a 4-2 series win against the […]

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a successful campaign in the 2020 NFL season, in large part because of the new faces that joined the team, including quarterback Tom Brady. Head coach Bruce Arians and his men made history as they finished with an 11-5 record and advanced to the Super Bowl stage to win the […]

The New England Patriots had a season to forget in 2020 as they entered the post-Tom Brady era for the first time in two decades. Bill Belichick and his men ended their longstanding dominance in the AFC East as they missed the playoffs with a 7-9 record. Despite having an underwhelming campaign, all is not […]

The Golden State Warriors had a tough 2020-21 season as they failed to punch a last-gasp ticket to the playoffs with a 39-33 record. The Dubs are expected to bounce back next season with the looming return of All-Star guard Klay Thompson who has started to recover from his major injuries. That said, the ongoing […]

In 2020, the New Orleans Saints came out on top of the NFC South for the fourth straight year with a 12-4 record in the regular season. However, the Sean Payton-led squad failed to carry over the same level of success in the playoffs as they lost to division rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the […]