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The Washington Redskins were hoping that they could regain the magic they had in 2018 before they were hit with the injury bug. However, this is a professional league where memories are left in the past and players play for the present. The Redskins had to deal with more injuries in 2019 but it was […]

The NBA trade deadline is over and the Atlanta Hawks made a power move. With the addition of Clint Capela, the Hawks are building toward a bright future and that begins next season. With Trae Young and John Collins, the Hawks already had two young building blocks. Now, Capela is that third piece needed for […]

How can the New York Giants right their ship and be contenders for the 2020 NFL season? Well, it all starts with their offseason moves. Armed with the 4th pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, the Giants have a few holes they will need to fill. Will they go receiver, tight end, defensive line, cornerback […]

The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and the Philadelphia 76ers are better off than they were before. The Sixers managed to swing a deal with the Golden State Warriors for Glenn Robinson III and Alec Burks. They aren’t big names, but they’re just enough to walk away as a clear winner of the […]

The Dallas Cowboys will enter the free agency period looking to sure up any holes on both sides of the ball. While Dak Prescott is a top priority, what’s next for the Cowboys? The defense is in dire need of a few pieces and the offense will look to retain Randall Cobb and Amari Cooper. […]

The Philadelphia Eagles were an injury to Carson Wentz away from proving a lot of people wrong. While things didn’t go as planned, Howie Roseman can now begin to get the team back on track this offseason with some great signings. One of their biggest concerns is on the defensive side of the ball, especially […]

The Philadelphia 76ers are going through the ups and downs of being labeled a title contender. The offseason brought changes to a roster that was eliminated in the second round for two straight years. One of the new so-called “missing pieces” was Al Horford. While Horford has earned the status as a capable veteran, his […]

The Brooklyn Nets are fighting for a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference, but can they do that and deal with the inner-turmoil on their team? Thanks to Kyrie Irving, things may get worse before they get better. If we were to go off speculation and hearsay, then Irving can be a cancer to any […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the clock. No, it’s not draft night but it might as well be. With the NBA trade deadline right around the corner, the Blazers are a team that keeps popping up in rumors. The reason for that is CJ McCollum. According to rumors, multiple teams are interested in the […]

The Miami Dolphins will enter the 2020 NFL Draft in search of a new QB. No disrespect to Ryan Fitzpatrick and his amazing season, but the Dolphins need a face of the franchise badly. Nevertheless, thanks to the Baltimore Ravens and the success of Lamar Jackson, the Dolphins should have their guy in mind. With […]

Heading into Week 16, the Miami Dolphins are playing better football but still find themselves in a fight for one of the top three picks in the 2020 NFL Draft. This season has been one of many question marks and little answers as the Dolphins mortgaged away their chance of any success when they let […]

The New York Knicks have had more than enough time to get their organization back on track. After the fallout from the Isiah Thomas era, Carmelo Anthony ushered in a new one. While the wins did come, there was still no NBA Championship to show for it. Fast forward to 2019 and the Knicks are […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have no choice but to hold on to Kyle Kuzma. Last season, Kuzma, along with Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram was almost traded to the New Orleans Pelicans for Anthony Davis during the 2019 trade deadline. However, the deal fell through at the last minute and Kuzma kept his spot in […]

When was the last time you can remember the San Antonio Spurs looking to unload talent? And not just any talent but their best players. According to rumors, this may be the case regarding LaMarcus Aldridge. If the Spurs are looking to move the PF, then there are more than a handful of teams who […]

Before the 2019-20 NBA season kicked off, many analysts predicted the Los Angeles Clippers had the makings to bring home their first NBA Championship. With the addition of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, how could that not become a reality? To have two of the best at their respective positions on the same team easily […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are treading water in the shallow end of the pool when they don’t have to. Can you blame them? The season has been full of ups and downs, injuries, inconsistency, and rumors. But still, even with those glaring issues, the team can still make the playoffs. Sitting at 5-5, all is not […]

By all accounts, the Philadelphia 76ers are not that bad off. After their win against the New York Knicks Wednesday night, the Sixers are 9-5 and sit just two games behind the Milwaukee Bucks and the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference. This is where they’re supposed to be right now. The issue the team […]

In 1996, the San Antonio Spurs thought they had the ingredients for a championship run. But then centerpiece David Robinson went down with a season-ending injury and just like that, the Spurs’ organization was changed forever. Is that where the 2019 Golden State Warriors are headed? That year, the Spurs would go onto win just […]

In 2012, the Washington Redskins figured they had their QB of the future when they selected Robert Griffin with the 2nd pick in the 2012 NFL Draft. However, little did they know, their real steal would come in the 5th round when they selected QB Kirk Cousins from Michigan State University with the 102nd overall […]

With the official news that Cam Newton will miss the remainder of the 2019-20 NFL season, many are wondering if this is his last time in a Carolina Panthers uniform. If so, Newton will be a hot commodity this offseason. One team, in particular, should have the Panthers’ GM on the phone discussing a possible […]

The New York Knicks found a gem in Kristaps Porzingis in 2015. The Latvian PF hit the league as if he knew he was born to dominate. However, Porzingis was no stranger to street clothes and watching from the sidelines with fans. His career with the Knicks, while full of promise, was also filled with […]

The Brooklyn Nets are struggling to begin the 2019-20 NBA season. However, Kyrie Irving is showing why he was in such high demand this offseason. But still, what seems to be hurting the Nets’ chances of winning? And can they right the ship before it’s too late? One of the main issues for the Nets […]

Is this the season the dominance of the Golden State Warriors fall short? In truthfulness, yes. Without Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson, experts knew it was going to happen. However, that doesn’t mean they have to go down quietly. Even with Stephen Curry and newly acquired All-Star guard D’Angelo Russell, the Warriors’ season will only […]

The saying is that running backs have a shelf life of five years in the NFL. If that’s the case, then Todd Gurley is approaching his expiration date. However, as defenders have found out, Gurley is not your average RB. Over his career, Gurley has rushed for over 4800 yards and 50+ touchdowns in 4.5 […]

This is the NFL where some players are destined for greatness straight out of college while others must wait their turn for the light to shine. For the Green Bay Packers, Davante Adams has been worth the wait. Hailing from East Palo Alto, California, Adams was viewed as a two-sport star in football. His college […]

The New Orleans Saints are trying to hold off the Carolina Panthers in the NFC South. But what happens at the end of their season? Regardless of a Super Bowl win or not, they must look toward the future. Will they bring back Drew Brees or look for another QB? If it’s the latter, then […]

For a team to win a championship, they must need contributions from everyone. Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, and others didn’t play one-on-five during their runs. Championships are won and lost by the quiet guys in the corner of the locker room. It doesn’t matter how many superstars they play alongside, the real unsung […]

The key to winning your NBA fantasy league is accepting that you can’t have 10 superstars on one team. The goal is to go big with the first 2-3 selections then build with solid contributors across the board. The one position that owners often look to stockpile first is SG. The reason for that is, […]

The question heading into the 2019-20 NBA season is; was the Orlando Magic worthy of their playoff run or a by-product of a terrible division? One out of these five teams one must win the Southeast Division. Can the Magic repeat as division champs or will they be surprised by the upstart Atlanta Hawks or […]

One season, he’s the savior. The next, he’s the scapegoat. There’s no other way to describe the up and down career of Tampa Bay Buccaneers QB Jameis Winston. In 2019, he was given the job and probably his last shot at redemption. And so far, he’s the savior once again. But for how long? Through […]

During the 2018-19 NBA season, only one other division was as successful as the Northwest Division. To mirror the Atlantic Division in the East, the Northwest also sent four teams to the playoffs. While some things have changed this offseason for the division, their level of play will remain the same. The competition in the […]

The 2019-20 NFL season is four weeks in and one of the surprise teams is the San Francisco 49ers. Sitting at 3-0, the 49ers are flying under the radar. But is that where they should be? The New England Patriots and Kansas City Chiefs are all undefeated and yet, the 49ers are not getting the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles are struggling. Heading into their Week 4 matchup with the undefeated Green Bay Packers, the Eagles cannot afford to let their season turn upside down. However, if the can get healthy, or just find a way to get Alshon Jeffery back in the lineup, the offense will be ok. But then there […]

The Central Division in the NBA for the 2019-20 season will be run by one team. While the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons can cause issues, the banner will be raised by the Milwaukee Bucks once again. With the Pacers and Pistons fighting for second place, the rest of the division will be in rebuild […]

The Atlanta Hawks will enter their 2019-20 NBA Training Camp with questions regarding leadership and expectations. Can Trae Young improve on his rookie season or will he hit that dreaded sophomore slump? Will John Collins emerge as the next Al Horford in terms of scoring and rebounding? What about the rookie Cam Reddish? Hawks’ fans […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves will enter their 2019-20 NBA Training Camp with questions galore. The first of many is– who stays and who goes? If the Wolves decided to go all-in with their current roster and fail, then changes will be made during the 2020 offseason. If the team happens to make a strong playoff run, […]

The Southwest Division in the NBA will have eyes on them. The Houston Rockets made a big splash with the trade for Russell Westbrook to pair with James Harden. The San Antonio Spurs slipped a bit last season but with DeMar DeRozan and LaMarcus Aldridge, they should get back on track. The Memphis Grizzlies are […]

The Washington Wizards will enter their 2019-20 NBA season trying to figure out where it all went wrong and what can be done to fix the glaring issues they have. Their backcourt is solid with Bradley Beal and John Wall if healthy. If the front office decides not to make a trade, then the Wiz […]

The Phoenix Suns will enter their 2019-20 NBA season looking to escape from under that dark cloud that has engulfed them for the last few seasons. With failed draft pick after pick and missed free agency opportunities, the Suns may have found their formula. With Devin Booker as the lead catalyst and second-year big man […]