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Despite flashes of improvement throughout the last several seasons, the Charlotte Hornets find themselves in a long-standing playoff drought that dates back to 2016. Now, after nabbing two top-notch talents in Brandon Miller and Nick Smith Jr. in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft, it appears that the ball club is gearing up […]

The Boston Celtics may have fallen short of their ultimate goal of claiming banner number 18 this past season, but it’s evident that they’re quickly trying to retool to better their odds of achieving such a task come 2023-24. Already they’ve made a major splash to kick off the NBA offseason by executing a blockbuster […]

The New York Knicks seemingly took the league by surprise this past year with their fifth-seeded finish in the Eastern Conference standings (47-35) and clinching their first playoff series win since the 2012-13 season. Now, with a full offseason ahead of them, Leon Rose and company are likely looking toward ways to better position the […]

The Brooklyn Nets are looking toward the 2023 offseason as a time period where they can fully separate themselves from their failed Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving “all-in” era. With budding star Mikal Bridges already in tow and the arrival of recently selected first-round picks Noah Clowney and Dariq Whitehead, it seems as though GM […]

Following the major Bradley Beal-Chris Paul blockbuster that shook up the beginning of the 2023 NBA offseason, the Phoenix Suns are seemingly in the market to make another noteworthy splash, as rumors are circulating suggesting that their franchise pivot Deandre Ayton is up for the taking. Per a recent report by Keith Pompey of the […]

Former New England Patriots superstar tight end Rob Gronkowski developed a reputation during his playing days as being quite a roisterer. However, despite this descriptor, even he seemed to have his rules about separating business from pleasure. At least, that’s what fellow former Patriot Julian Edelman suggests, as he recently came to the defense of […]

The Charlotte Hornets had quite an active 2023 NBA Draft, as they went on to select two top-notch prospects Brandon Miller and Nick Smith Jr. all within the first round of the festivities (2 and 27, respectively). Now, with a full offseason ahead of them, General manager Mitch Kupchak is likely going to look to […]

The Toronto Raptors opted to select Kansas wing Gradey Dick with their 13 overall selection in the 2023 NBA Draft. Soon after, the 19-year-old was met with a surprise notification on his social media, as Raptors superfan Drake started following the former Jayhawk standout. Secured the @Drake follow ✅🦉 pic.twitter.com/ypYP5PShdx — Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June […]

The Washington Commanders have seemingly been in ownership limbo for the better part of the last several seasons, with disgraced billionaire Dan Snyder’s sale of the team taking longer than perhaps many had hoped. However, Washington Post NFL reporter Mark Maske recently provided an update on a new timeline for the transition of power to […]

The San Antonio Spurs surprised absolutely no one during Thursday night’s NBA Draft, as they went on to select French phenom Victor Wembanyama with the number one overall selection. With this, oddsmakers are already penciling in the 19-year-old as having the best chance of claiming the 2023-24 Rookie of the Year award. However, the chatter […]

Wednesday evening, former All-Star forward Kristaps Porzingis was dealt to the Boston Celtics in a three-team deal that involved the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies. Though the acquisition of the tantalizing big man certainly helps bolster the C’s lacking frontcourt depth, such a transaction wound up costing them their beloved veteran guard Marcus Smart in […]

On Wednesday evening, the Boston Celtics made the bold and splashy decision to strike a multi-team trade involving the Washington Wizards that sent former All-Star big man Kristaps Porzingis to eastern Massachusetts. Though the process proved quite complex, with some original teams involved backing out, ultimately a deal was made and the Shamrocks have found […]

With mere days between now and Thursday’s 2023 NBA Draft, the rumor mill is churning at full speed, and found revolving within its spin are the Dallas Mavericks. Per The Athletic’s Sam Vecenie, it is being reported that sources are under the impression that GM Nico Harrison could realistically look to trade their tenth overall selection […]

The recent Bradley Beal blockbuster between the Phoenix Suns and Washington Wizards has caught many by surprise. However, no one’s response to the transaction has been as publicized as Chris Paul’s. Part of the Beal deal, the veteran guard was shipped out of Arizona and, as of this writing, is expected to be sent to […]

With their decision to trade star guard Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns, the Washington Wizards have all but committed themselves to a full-fledged franchise rebuild. However, what has sparked questions about this presumed trajectory is their acquisition of guard Chris Paul in exchange for their former centerpiece. At 38 years old, it’s evident that […]

The New York Jets made the major decision to strike a blockbuster deal to land legendary quarterback Aaron Rodgers this offseason. Now, heading into the 2023 season, expectations seem to be rather high for the organization, and one retired NFL star signal-caller has seemingly managed to take said expectations to a whole new level. Former […]

The NBA’s trade season is officially underway with the recent blockbuster that sent All-Star Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns. Now, it appears focus could shift toward the New Orleans Pelicans, as their two star cornerstones Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram are viewed as players that could be listed on the block at some point […]

The June 18 Bradley Beal blockbuster between the Washington Wizards and Phoenix Suns could prove to have an impact on more than just these two aforementioned clubs. Per reports, the Los Angeles Clippers will be monitoring the status of the D.C.-bound Chris Paul, as they have a presumed interest in adding his talents to their […]

The NBA trade season officially came underway on the evening of June 18, as All-Star guard Bradley Beal was dealt from the Washington Wizards to the Phoenix Suns. Though involving a top-flight talent, many fans and media pundits quickly questioned the specifics of the transaction, as the headliners of the D.C.-bound package are aging legend […]

Sunday evening, the NBA world was completely floored by the blockbuster trade between the Wizards and Suns that sent All-Star guard Bradley Beal out to Phoenix. In exchange, the Washington D.C.-bound package was headlined by a slew of second-round picks and the remaining two seasons of Chris Paul’s contract. After having somewhat of a down […]

This offseason, without a doubt one of the most prominent names that will constantly be found linked to trade chatter is Wizards star Bradley Beal. Per reports, Washington’s GM Will Dawkins is mulling the idea of a possible full-fledged franchise rebuild and, in such an event, their All-Star guard would be a hot ticket on […]

The 2022-23 season has only been concluded for about a week now, but already the rumor mill is churning at full speed, and star guard Bradley Beal has been found at the center of its spin. Per reports by Josh Robbins of The Athletic, there are many league executives who seem to believe that the […]

After a down one-and-done 2022 campaign with the Los Angeles Rams, veteran wide receiver Allen Robinson is looking to put forth a bounce-back season now with the Pittsburgh Steelers. To accomplish such a feat, it appears that formulating chemistry with franchise signal-caller Kenny Pickett is at the top of his to-do list. During the team’s […]

Tony Snell may be a proven veteran with over nine years of experience in the NBA, but, recently, his off-court life has seemingly been more of a noteworthy talking point when it comes to the forward. Last year, at the age of 31, the former first-round selection by the Chicago Bulls was diagnosed with autism […]

The Memphis Grizzlies may currently be one of the most promising young organizations in the entire NBA, but their immediate future seems to have just gotten rather gloomy. As Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported on June 16, superstar guard Ja Morant has been suspended by the league as a result of his […]

After their all-in championship-or-bust era that, ultimately, fell short of their goals, the Brooklyn Nets now head into an offseason with an opportunity to properly build a new competitive squad. Though they may no longer have superstars such as Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on their roster, after trading off both at this past season’s […]

We may only be in the infancy stages of the 2023 NBA offseason, but already the rumor mill is churning rapidly, with Wizards star Bradley Beal being found at the center of a large chunk of the chatter. According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic, there are many league executives who believe that the Wizards […]

It’s been less than 72 hours since the Denver Nuggets officially clinched their first NBA title and, thus, put an end to the 2022-23 season. Yet, already the summer trade rumor mill is starting to pick up immense speed, and easily the biggest name found within its spin is Washington Wizards guard, Bradley Beal. According […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers may officially be past the Ben Roethlisberger-led perennial Superbowl contender era, but they find themselves with a bevy of quality young talents that they expect to get them back into the conversation relatively soon. However, the development of said players will prove to be crucial in their desire to become a dominating […]

Perhaps one of the most glaring weaknesses for the New York Giants last season was their rather weak receiving core, especially following the devastating Sterling Shepard injury that sidelined the veteran from game 3 onward. Now, nearly a year removed from his ACL tear, the 30-year-old finds himself back on the field for offseason workouts […]

The New York Knicks find themselves coming off an impressive 2022-23 campaign where they finished with the eighth-best record in the association (47-35) and clinched their first playoff series win in a decade. Now, heading into the offseason, fans and media pundits alike expect them to look toward making some sort of splash to bolster […]

The Dallas Mavericks are looking to formulate a championship-caliber roster around franchise cornerstone Luka Doncic. Throughout his tenure, they’ve gone in many different directions in an attempt to do so, all of which to this point have fallen short of expectations. However, according to recent rumblings, the next venture for the Mavs could come in […]

The Indianapolis Colts opted to select Anthony Richardson with the fourth overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft with the hopes of having him serve as their next great quarterback of this century. With such predecessors including the likes of Peyton Manning and Andrew Luck, pressure to perform is already likely to be rather intense. […]

The Toronto Raptors may have taken part in the NBA postseason during eight of the last 10 seasons, even winning their first championship just five years back, but recent rumblings suggest that the franchise may be open to tearing things down and officially embarking on a full-out rebuild. Of course, their best course of action […]

With the season officially coming to an end following the Denver Nuggets’ triumphant Finals clinching Game 5 against the Miami Heat, attention from both fans, media pundits, and league personnel now shifts toward the 2023 NBA Draft. Less than 48 hours after the championship round’s conclusion, rumblings have already started to surface of a possible […]

With the Denver Nuggets on the verge of claiming their first NBA Championship in franchise history heading into Monday’s Game 5, some are pointing out how such an accomplishment could impact the mentality of the Western Conference elites. When discussing on ESPN’s Get Up on June 12 what he believes to be “at stake” should […]

As we inch closer to the official start of the 2023 NBA offseason, the Houston Rockets find themselves generating a considerable amount of buzz. From clinching the fourth overall pick in this year’s upcoming draft to the hiring of Ime Udoka as their next head coach, the ball club has been a hot topic since […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars surprised the masses last season after clinching a surprise winning record and claiming their first playoff win since 2017. Now, as we inch closer to the 2023 campaign, expectations for the franchise have begun to rise, especially considering they now have one of the league’s premier targets in Calvin Ridley to help […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets find themselves just one win away from claiming their first NBA title in franchise history, and former coach George Karl seems convinced that this is the best iteration of the team that has ever been Asked during a recent appearance on Fanduel TV’s Run It Back if this was, […]