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DeMar DeRozan has been enjoying a fantastic year with the Chicago Bulls. Paired alongside Zach LaVine, DeRozan is earning consideration as an All-Star Game starter. Although no one thought it at the time, he was perhaps the very best offseason addition. The Los Angeles Lakers could have stolen DeRozan away from the Bulls, though. DeRozan himself […]

The New Orleans Pelicans have fared very poorly without Zion Williamson this season. An 18-29 record has them in 11th place in the Western Conference. They need an infusion of talent badly. One very good player that could be up for grabs is Portland Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum. As the Blazers remain on the […]

The Washington Wizards set the NBA on fire at the beginning of the season, contending for a top seed in the Eastern Conference nearly a quarter of the way through the season. Now, they’re the ones that have been burned as they have one of the worst records in the league since the start of […]

Jerami Grant has missed over a month of the season after injuring his thumb and heading into the NBA’s health and safety protocols. The Detroit Pistons’ leading scorer will soon team up with stud rookie Cade Cunningham again, though he could also be traded. Regardless of which direction Grant heads in, getting him back on […]

The Buffalo Bills’ playoff loss to the Kansas City Chiefs will be very hard to shake off. Josh Allen’s heroics will go down in history as one of the great performances that weren’t enough to get the job done. Allen had a tremendous 2021 season, throwing for 36 touchdowns and 4,407 yards while rushing for […]

Marcus Smart and the NBA trade deadline are akin to Santa Claus and Christmas Eve in the sense that the person is always associated with a date on the calendar. The Boston Celtics’ defensive stalwart has been a part of countless trade rumors over the years. The latest trade Smart is rumored to be part […]

The Milwaukee Bucks are fifth in the Eastern Conference. It has been a decent but unspectacular season following their championship. With the trade deadline a few weeks away, now is their chance to address some needs on the roster. Brook Lopez’s absence has been a burden for Milwaukee. The 33-year-old’s shooting and stout interior defense […]

The Green Bay Packers are expecting to see the departure of Aaron Rodgers following the team’s embarrassing home playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Before Rodgers made his decision on his future with the team, the Packers already saw a crucial piece leave. Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett is set to become the next head […]

Anthony Davis’ return to action for the Los Angeles Lakers could be vastly important. After a 17-game absence, the Lakers finally have their main lob threat and defensive anchor. He got right back to work helping the Lakers take down the short-handed Brooklyn Nets. Los Angeles still has a lot to figure out with Davis […]

Now that Joe Schoen’s time as the New York Giants’ general manager has begun, the next order of business is finding the team’s next head coach. Brian Flores appeared on New York’s radar quickly and will interview with the franchise on Thursday. There, he will have to explain himself for his swift exit from the […]

Josh Allen and Gabriel Davis putting up insane playoff performances weren’t though to get the Buffalo Bills to the AFC Championship Game. The Kanas City Chiefs got the best of them by a score of 42-36. The Bills lost in overtime after their defense got marched all over by Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs offense. […]

The New York Giants officially ushered in the Joe Schoen era on Wednesday afternoon. Several key areas of the team’s future were discussed as the Giants’ new general manager spoke to reporters. Schoen professed a desire to build around Daniel Jones, emphasizing his abilities and he looks into his potential coaching staff hires. He stressed the […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ offseason begins with the departure of one of their most important players. Pro Bowl guard Brandon Brooks announced his retirement from the NFL. The 32-year-old recently had his contract reworked but announced today that his body can’t hold up anymore. .@bbrooks_79 on what went into his decision to retire pic.twitter.com/nOBQYeNHST — Philadelphia Eagles […]

The Minnesota Vikings have found their new general manager. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Cleveland Browns vice president of football operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah has been hired to be the Vikings’ GM. Vikings hired Browns’ VP of football operations Kwesi Adofo-Mensah as their general manager, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) January 26, 2022 Cameron Wolfe […]

Anthony Edwards’ first season in the league showed that he had the potential to be a special player in the NBA. The Minnesota Timberwolves rookie got noticeably better as the 2020-21 season went on. Just one season later, he is confirmed to be that guy. Edwards’ latest masterpiece came in a close Timberwolves win against the […]

Over the last month, Stephen Curry hasn’t been very good at the thing that makes him legendary: 3-point shooing. In January, he is shooting only 29.9 percent from deep. Curry’s slump and the absence of Draymond Green have led to the Golden State Warriors posting a record of just 7-6 during the month. Warriors coach […]

The Brooklyn Nets’ lack of depth recently may change the course of their franchise in a massive way. James Harden, the team’s only star that is fully available, is reportedly seeking a new home. Kyrie Irving’s refusal to comply with New York City’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements has rendered him to be a part-time player, derailing […]

The 2021 season belonged to Cooper Kupp. After being a solid receiving option with the Los Angeles Rams for years, he broke out and become an All-Pro by leading the NFL in catches, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns. His skills were on full display in the Rams’ playoff win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Kupp […]

The Los Angeles Rams survived Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers thanks to a game-winning field goal from Matt Gay. Now, they advance to the NFC Championship Game to take on the San Francisco 49ers. Several key Rams players are getting their first chances at winning a ring. Matthew Stafford is closer than he […]

The end of Tom Brady’s football career has been speculated for years. He has found a way to keep going and leading teams to success. But after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ brutal loss to the Los Angels Rams in the Divisional Round of the playoffs, the speculation on Brady’s future seems as meaningful as ever. […]

The Los Angeles Rams win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the Divisional Round was too close for comfort. Matthew Stafford and the Rams were almost the latest victims of a Tom Brady comeback. Fortunately for them, Stafford and Cooper Kupp combined for 64 yards to get Matt Gay into field-goal range, where he nailed […]

The Green Bay Packers danced their last dance with two left feet. Aaron Rodgers led a measly 10-point effort in a home loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Now, Rodgers’ time on the Packers may be up, which would create an immeasurable effect on the franchise. There is more bad news for Green Bay where […]

Julius Randle’s 2021-22 season has been a poor one due to him and the New York Knicks not living up to their expectations. But it took a weird turn when the team stopped making Randle available to the media for a few weeks. New York got fined after Randle was held out from press conferences. After the […]

Odell Beckham Jr.’s legacy should be relatively simple. He has the skill of a top-tier wide receiver but injuries and stops with inept franchises have hindered his ability to build a strong career resumé. Fortunately, he found himself with the Los Angeles Rams and is in a winning situation. As he prepares to face the […]

Evan McPherson sent the Cincinnati Bengals to the AFC Championship Game with a game-winning, 52-yard field goal against the top-seeded Tennesee Titans. But the rookie kicker’s incredible feat is even more legendary than what appears on the surface. After the win, Joe Burrow said that McPherson called his game-winner beforehand. The unbelievable display of confidence […]

The ice in Robbie Gould’s veins was colder than the weather at Lambeau Field on Saturday night. His 45-yard field goal sent the San Francisco 49ers to their second NFC Championship Game in three years and ended the first-seeded Green Bay Packers’ season, sending them into a stressful offseason full of uncertainty with Aaron Rodgers’ […]

The Tennessee Titans’ first time being the AFC’s top seed in over a decade didn’t last long. With a last-second field goal, the Cincinnati Bengals took the victory on Tennessee’s home field to advance to the conference championship game. The Bengals dished the Titans a tatse of their own medicine by beating the top seed […]

Ja’Marr Chase’s unbelievable rookie year helped the Cincinnati Bengals reach the Divisional Round of the playoffs. His connection with Joe Burrow created the bread and butter of a strong Bengals offense. They’ll face off against the AFC’s top seed, the Tennessee Titans, as they look to win just their second playoff game in over 30 years […]

Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers will make their 2022 playoff debut at home against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday night. The Niners have stellar playmakers but Green Bay is the favorite to advance to their third straight NFC Championship Game. Rodgers played himself firmly in the MVP conversation by throwing for 4,115 yards […]

Cam Reddish sought a bigger role with the Atlant Hawks and instead got a trade to the New York Knicks. He hasn’t gotten the chance to make his Knicks debut and team up with his former college teammate, RJ Barrett, to help the Knicks regain control of their season. Reddish was traded to New York […]

The Denver Nuggets and Memphis Grizzlies are two of the Western Conference’s best teams. They also each have one of the toughest centers in the NBA. Nikola Jokic and Steven Adams are both strong and burly bigs, though Jokic also possesses unreal passing and scoring skills. The two big men squared off as the conference […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo, arguably the most dominant player in the NBA today, has a habit of preaching humility. The Milwaukee Bucks’ superstar is always working to be the best but doesn’t show his confidence in ways besides his play…at least, most of the time. There is always confidence and energy radiating from Antetokounmpo but he won’t […]

The Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers met in the 2020 NBA Finals to cap off a historic, strange season. The Lakers, led by LeBron James, took home the title. Since then, it hasn’t been the smoothest sailing for both teams. The Lakers have looked like a mess this season and last. The Heat, though, […]

Russell Westbrook has been the mascot for the Los Angeles Lakers’ chaotic season. His unhinged playstyle is a perfect match for a team with so much drama. This past week has been especially dramatic but it ended on a high note. In a 116-105 win over the Orlando Magic, Westbrook recorded 18 points, 11 rebounds, […]

The New York Giants made their most crucial move of the offseason by hiring Joe Schoen to be the franchise’s next general manager. The former assistant general manager of the Buffalo Bills has a lot of work to do with New York’s roster. First, though, he has to find the person to lead it. The […]

NBA legacies heavily involve championship rings. Anyone who has even briefly dabbled in the GOAT debate between LeBron James and Michael Jordan knows this. Winning a ring is the ultimate goal, and therefore, is the ultimate milestone that basketball fans and media figures use when looking back on the careers of players. When NBA discourse […]

The Golden State Warriors got a big break against the Houston Rockets. Although it took a Stephen Curry buzzer-beater to defeat the lowly, rebuilding team, they got a much-needed win to cleanse their vibes following a terrible home loss. Jordan Poole was just as instrumental to the win as Curry. He scored 20 points on […]

The San Francisco 49ers pulled off the upset against the Dallas Cowboys in the Wild Card round. But heading into a Divisional Round matchup with the Green Bay Packers, they were the ones feeling upset, as their best player has not been 100 percent healthy heading into the next round. Superstar defensive lineman Nick Bosa […]

Mac Jones’ rookie season was a bit polarizing. On one hand, he led a strong New England Patriots offense, helped them get back to the playoffs and led all rookie quarterbacks in passing yards, completion percentage and passing touchdowns. On the other, he still posted pedestrian numbers. The fact that he was the best rookie quarterback […]