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The Las Vegas Raiders overcame a myriad of obstacles to make the playoffs this season. As they prepare to face the Cincinnati Bengals, they will have to get serious about the team’s future regardless of the outcome. The most important factor of Las Vegas’ future is the Derek Carr situation. Carr’s future as a Raider […]

The Miami Dolphins’ shocking decision to fire head coach Brian Flores leaves them with a huge need to fill. The team seems to be on the verge of making the playoffs but decided to look for someone else to lead them there. In their starting quarterback spot, their mind is also made up. According to […]

The Cleveland Browns snapped their 17-year playoff absence last season. Then, they got right back to work on starting a new one. Cleveland fell apart down the stretch of the regular season, suffering a three-game skid before Week 18 and being eliminated from the playoffs entering the final week. Myles Garrett stated that he wasn’t […]

This year’s NBA trade deadline is centered heavily around the Philadelphia 76ers. From the never-ending  Ben Simmons saga to the report that the Sixers want to include Tobias Harris with him in any trades, speculation on what moves (if any) Sixers will make is going to be constant. Sixers president Daryl Morey and the front […]

The Golden State Warriors put a beatdown on the Chicago Bulls on Friday. Instead of Stephen Curry doing most of the damage, it was rookie forward Jonathan Kuminga. The seventh overall selection from the 2021 draft scored 25 points on 10-12 shooting. He added three assists and career-high three blocks to punctuate his tremendous performance. […]

Eric Weddle’s sudden spring out of retirement to join the Los Angeles Rams was shocking, to put it lightly. The six-time Pro Bowler hasn’t played since 2019 but is now gearing up to help the Rams knock off the Arizona Cardinals in the Wild Card round. Weddle felt loads of emotions as he made his […]

The weeks leading up to the NBA trade deadline is always a busy time of year. The Sacramento Kings could be one of the busiest teams this time around, as they are desperate to snap their 15-year playoff drought and have some players that opposing teams are interested in. NBA reporter Marc Stein wrote that […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Atlanta Hawks made one of the biggest trades in recent history when they swapped Luka Doncic and Trae Young. The two teams could make another big trade at the trade deadline. As the Hawks consider finding John Collins a new home, the Mavs will likely be in the running to be […]

The Philadelphia Eagles’ playoff berth surprised the football world. After a disappointing 2020 season, the Eagles went 9-8 and clinched a Wild Card spot, pitting them against Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. The Eagles approached the end of the regular season without starting running back Miles Sanders. He injured his hand […]

The Boston Celtics are currently on the verge of being on the outside of the playoff picture. With a home game against the Philadelphia 76ers on deck, they have the chance to secure a big win over their division rival. Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown will be ready to go. However, the availability of one […]

Russell Westbrook’s first season with the Los Angeles Lakers has been bumpy, to say the least. The Lakers have a .500 record midway through the season and don’t look fit to compete for a title despite overhauling the roster in the offseason. Westbrook has been an ugly cold stretch lately and got trolled by the […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were treated to a nice surprise as they prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs on Wildcard Weekend: JuJu Smith-Schuster returned to practice. The wide receiver has been out since October with a shoulder injury, returning just in time to possibly be available for the postseason. According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, […]

Midway through the 2021-22 season, the Minnesota Timberwolves are fighting for a playoff spot. It’s a rarity for the Timberwolves to be in the playoff hunt this late in the season. To firmly put themselves in the playoff conversation, they may need to make some moves at the trade deadline. According to Jake Fischer of […]

The Chicago Bulls lost a tough game to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. They don’t have any time to dwell on the loss, as the Golden State Warriors await them for a Friday-night showdown at the United Center. DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine will be playing but the status of one of Chicago’s most important […]

The Dallas Mavericks have a tough matchup ahead of them on Friday night. They will face the Memphis Grizzlies, who have won their last 11 games, on Friday at Memphis’ FedEx Forum. Kristaps Porzingis’ status is huge for Luka Doncic and the Mavs, as they would match up much better with him on the court. […]

Nothing can stop the Memphis Grizzlies right now. They are riding an 11-game winning streak, a franchise-tying mark, with a cast of mostly young players. In fact, they are the youngest team ever in the shot-clock era to win that many games in a row. Ja Morant leads the way for Memphis but he is […]

Matthew Stafford’s toe injury could have serious implications for the Los Angeles Rams’ postseason matchup with the Arizona Cardinals. The Rams quarterback injured it in the final game of the regular season but it doesn’t impact his availability for the playoffs. Head coach Sean McVay implied that the injury was no big deal. Stafford addressed […]

The New England Patriots and Buffalo Bills squaring off on Saturday is a matchup between fierce division rivals. But there is also an individual matchup worth keeping an eye on between two Pro Bowlers: New England cornerback J.C. Jackson and Buffalo wide receiver Stefon Diggs. In a Week 16 loss, Diggs got the best of […]

The Kanas City Chiefs are gearing up to face the Pittsburgh Steelers this Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium. Although they are the favorite to win, having running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire healthy is important and something to monitor. Edwards-Helaire, who is dealing with a shoulder issue, did not practice on Thursday. He missed seven games in the […]

The Chicago Bulls lost to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday after allowing a huge Brookly run in the third quarter gave them a big lead entering the final period. The game featured an even bigger loss for the Bulls. Just a few seconds into the game, backup forward Derrick Jones Jr. suffered an ugly knee […]

Myles Turner is one of the hottest commodities on the NBA trade market. The Indiana Pacers’ center has tantalizing shot-blocking skills and can shoot the 3-ball at a respectable clip. The Toronto Raptors would benefit from having the dynamic big man and at 25 years old, he would fit the team’s timeline. But there’s a […]

The Indiana Pacers will be very busy at the trade deadline even if they don’t make any trades. Being as far removed from the playoffs as they are has put them into a position where they may have to sell off pieces and start from scratch. Myles Turner, Caris LeVert, Justin Holiday and several others […]

The Buffalo Bills franchise will enter Wild Card Weekend with two opponents. While the team faces off against the New England Patriots this Saturday, the business side of the organization will prepare for a legal battle with a pizza chain/kids’ entertainment zone. According to Daniel Kaplan of The Athletic, the company that owns the Bills […]

With a new front-office regime soon to be ushered in, the New York Giants’ roster is likely to be shaken up in a big way. Very few, if any, New York players are surefire keepers. The Giants’ new head of football operations will have to make decisions regarding the future of the team’s key players. […]

The Boston Celtics need a lot of help right now. The 2021-22 season has been nothing but disappointing for them. Their offense sputters more often than it roars and the team seems to be missing an edge. One player who can help Boston fix these issues is an old friend, Isaiah Thomas. Although Thomas will […]

One of the less-heralded storylines from this NBA season is the emergence of Dejounte Murray. The San Antonio Spurs may not make the playoffs but they have a promising future thanks to the 25-year-old point guard. Murray does it all for the Spurs, averaging 18.8 points, 8.9 assists, 8.2 rebounds and 2.1 steals per game, […]

Ben Simmons remains a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, although he wishes he wasn’t. Simmons has reportedly no interest in going back to the Sixers, prompting the team to entertain scenarios in which they trade away their All-Star. Although it looks like Simmons’ time with Philadelphia is over, the Sixers own the control. Simmons is under […]

Former. New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman is spending his retirement looking to cash in on his old team’s success. He placed a $100,000 bet on the Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who are led by his friend Tom Brady, making the Super Bowl. Edelman told his parents about his bet. They couldn’t believe […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are rolling. They are winners of their last 10 games and have ascended up the Western Conference standings. With loads of young talent led by budding star Ja Morant, Memphis is showing the league that they mean business. The Grizzlies are fresh-off wins against the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors. […]

Immediately after their 4-13 season, the New York Giants started cleaning house. General manager Dave Gettleman retired and the team fired head coach Joe Judge, citing disappointment with the team’s direction in its announcement of the decision. The Giants extended their playoff drought to five years. Team CEO John Mara addressed the Giants’ tumultuous season […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have shown potential the last two years. Now, they’re living up to it. Memphis is on a 10-game winning streak behind the young talents of Ja Morant, Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson Jr. Morant, in particular, has shined this season. The third-year floor general is averaging 24.9 points and 6.7 assists on […]

The possibility of the Philadelphia 76ers trading Ben Simmons has loomed over the NBA landscape for months. The Sixers’ disgruntled star has been off the court all season. There isn’t a huge rush for Philadelphia to trade him, as he is still under contract with them for years. But with the trade deadline approaching, their […]

The LA Clippers have their work cut out for them at the trade deadline this year. With disappointing updates on the injuries of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, they are reportedly looking to make moves that benefit the future of the team rather than trudge ahead and try to capitalize on this season. According to […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George has been out since late December with a torn elbow ligament. There are fears that George will be sidelined for the remainder of the season, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report: Per Fischer: While the team’s initial announcement on Christmas Day stated George would be re-evaluated in 3-4 weeks, […]

John Collins is in a precarious position with the Atlanta Hawks. He is simultaneously one of their best players and someone that the franchise could trade away in the hopes of upgrading the roster. Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that Collins is getting upset with his role with Atlanta and the team’s direction, which […]

Injuries to key players have not impeded the Miami Heat this season. They are 25-15, good enough for the third seed in the Eastern Conference, despite several of their best players missing time. Jimmy Butler has helped lead the team back into the upper echelon of the conference but has been unavailable to play as […]

Klay Thompson’s return to the Golde State Warriors marks a huge day for the franchise. The five-time All-Star hasn’t played since 2019 and is finally healthy enough to play again. For a Warriors team that has legitimate title hopes, getting Thompson back is as good of a boost as they could get. As the Warriors […]

The Seattle Seahawks had nothing to play for these past few weeks. They were eliminated from the playoffs but ended their season with two straight wins. Rashaad Penny made the most of the remainder of Seattle’s season. Penny, a 2018 first-round draft pick, had the best year of his short career. In the last five […]

The Golden State Warriors are about to play their biggest game of the season. Klay Thompson will return after suffering injuries that have kept him sidelined since 2019. The five-time All-Star and three-time champion will be right back in the starting lineup as he helps the Warriors compete for another championship. Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and the […]