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The Sacramento Kings have already shocked the world by (soon) clinching a top-three seed heading into the 2023 NBA playoffs. Now, as the Kings playoffs get underway, the young team will be looking to silence their doubters even more with a Kings NBA Finals run. Is it possible that a franchise that hasn’t made the […]

The last New York Knicks NBA Finals appearance was back in 1999. The last Knicks playoffs series win was in 2013. As the team prepares for the 2023 NBA playoffs, those dates may not be inspiring. But each season a franchise makes the playoffs brings new hope that an NBA title (which would be the […]

The Golden State Warriors have appeared in six of the last eight NBA Finals and won four titles along the way. The 2022-23 version of the team didn’t look like a contender or even an NBA playoffs team early in the season, but they are now playing well, suggesting a vintage Warriors playoffs run could […]

The Phoenix Suns’ NBA playoffs journey is about to begin. The team made it to the NBA Finals in 2021 and the Western Conference semifinals in 2022. With the addition of Kevin Durant at the NBA trade deadline, will there be another Suns NBA Finals run this season? The road won’t be easy for KD, […]

The Houston Texans head into the 2023 NFL Draft with two first-round picks at No.2 and No. 12. With the first pick, the Texans will almost assuredly take a quarterback, although whether that is Bryce Young or Anthony Richardson remains up in the air. At No. 12, the team could grab a player to help […]

The Indianapolis Colts go into the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 4 overall pick and some known issues to address. However, the team is going nowhere — no matter how solid the roster — until they get a quarterback. With that in mind, here are the three best Colts NFL draft targets: Anthony Richardson, […]

New Orleans Saints free agency has been busy for the team, despite their long-term salary cap issues. The Saints’ free agent signings include quarterback Derek Carr, defensive tackle Khalen Saunders, and safety Johnathan Abram. However, the sneakiest Saints move in 2023 NFL free agency is inking former Detroit Lions running back Jamaal Williams. Here is […]

The Tennessee Titans approach the 2023 NFL Draft with plenty of roster holes to fill on both sides of the ball. Picking at No. 11, the team can look to replace A.J. Brown, who they traded last offseason, Taylor Lewan, who they released this offseason, or go defense and draft a playmaker up front. With […]

The Las Vegas Raiders come into the 2023 NFL Draft with several roster holes to fill on both sides of the ball. They also have the No. 7 pick, which means they could take a big swing and try to find their franchise of the future. With that in mind, here are the three best […]

The Dallas Cowboys are heading into the 2023 NFL Draft with several roster holes to fill on both sides of the ball. With pick No. 26, the team could address the skill positions on the offensive side of the ball or beef up the defensive line. With that in mind, here are the three best […]

The Denver Broncos have made some bold moves in 2023 NFL free agency. The Broncos’ free agent signings under new head coach Sean Payton include right tackle Mike McGlinchey, guard Ben Powers, and defensive lineman Zach Allen. However, the sneakiest Broncos’ free agency move is signing backup quarterback Jarrett Stidham from the Las Vegas Raiders. […]

The Washington Commanders have made some solid moves in 2023 NFL free agency. The Commanders’ free agent signings include quarterback Jacoby Brissett, guard/center Nick Gates, and linebacker Cody Barton. However, the sneakiest Commanders’ free agency move is signing tackle Andrew Wylie away from the Kansas City Chiefs. Andrew Wylie is the sneakiest Commanders’ free agent […]

The Detroit Lions have made some big moves in 2023 NFL free agency. The Lions’ free agent signings include cornerback Cameron Sutton, defensive back Chauncey Gardner-Johnson, and running back David Montgomery. However, the sneakiest Lions free agency move is signing cornerback Emmanuel Moseley away from the San Francisco 49ers. Emmanuel Moseley is the sneakiest Lions’ […]

NFL free agency came in like a lion and is going out like a lamb in the 2023 NFL offseason. There are still players left on the market, but most of the big moves are complete. And while there are some teams that won in free agency this year, we also have to discuss the […]

This NFL offseason, the Seattle Seahawks roster has undergone some changes. The franchise brought in defensive end Dre’Mont Jones in NFL free agency, locked up quarterback Geno Smith, and lost a few players, like running back Rashaad Penny. Overall, it’s been a good few months for the Seahawks, but after a week of free agency […]

As the 2023 NFL offseason trudges along, NFL free agency is slowing down to a crawl after a flurry of action in the opening week. While there are still players to sign, most of the big moves are in the books, so we can start to declare the 2023 NFL free agency winners, like the […]

The Miami Dolphins free agency period in the 2023 offseason has been an active one. The Dolphins’ free agent signings have included wide receiver Braxton Berrios, safety Deshon Elliott, and tight end Eric Saubert. However, the sneakiest signing during NFL free agency is backup quarterback Mike White. Mike White is the sneakiest Dolphins’ free agent […]

Indianapolis Colts’ free agency has been relatively quiet so far. The Colts’ free agent signings include quarterback Gardner Minshew and defensive tackle Samson Ebukam, which both help fill needs. However, the sneakiest Colts move in 2023 NFL free agency is inking former Buffalo Bills wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie. Here is why. Isaiah McKenzie is the […]

There seems to be no question that a DeAndre Hopkins trade is coming. The Arizona Cardinals wide receiver wants out, and the team seems happy to oblige. A Buffalo Bills trade for a top wide receiver worked out before, as Stefon Diggs has become the team’s best pass-catcher in the last three seasons. Now, the […]

The Minnesota Vikings roster is coming together after a week of NFL free agency. However, there are still needs as the signings die down and the NFL draft looms. After cutting Adam Thielen, the team’s biggest need right now is another Vikings wide receiver to play alongside All-Pro wideout Justin Jefferson. The biggest need after […]

The Chicago Bears came into NFL free agency this offseason with the most cap space (by far) and a week in, they still have $8 million more room than the second-place team. With more Bears roster moves to make and money to spend, the team’s biggest need in free agency and the NFL draft right […]

The New York Giants roster is coming together nicely after a week of NFL free agency. The team kept the players they needed to keep, brought in some fresh blood, and is now preparing to fill holes with fringe free agents and in the 2023 NFL draft. As of now, the team’s biggest issue is […]

The Cincinnati Bengals once again got oh so close in 2022, but Joe Burrow and company couldn’t quite get over the hump. Now the 2023 NFL offseason is upon us, and with free agency and NFL trades in full swing, now is the time to solidify a Super Bowl-winning team. One Bengals trade that could […]

The Lamar Jackson drama has gone on long enough for the Baltimore Ravens. As free agency and NFL trades are going down around the league, Baltimore is stuck in neutral with its franchise quarterback’s future in limbo. That’s why the perfect Ravens trade the team must complete in the 2023 NFL offseason is to unload […]

The Seattle Seahawks shocked the world by making the playoffs last season and need to build on that this NFL offseason. The Seahawks’ roster is young and up-and-coming, so they don’t need a lot of big moves in the NFL free agency. Still, there are a few more Seahawks free agents the team can sign […]

The New England Patriots are trying to keep up in the AFC East this NFL offseason. And they’ve already made some big Patriots roster moves to do so. Now, as NFL free agency starts to wind down, there are a few more Patriots free agents to sign in order to compete in the division next […]

The Las Vegas Raiders are trying to reshape the team in the NFL offseason, and they’ve already made some big Raiders roster moves. Now it’s time to sign a few more Raiders free agents in this NFL free agency period in order to build a winner for next season. At the end of March, the […]

As the 2023 NFL offseason goes on, teams around the leagues are making bold moves. The Buffalo Bills haven’t been one of those teams so far. As NFL trades go down around the league, the Bills need to make some moves to keep pace with the teams in their division. A Bills trade that makes […]

The Atlanta Falcons are killing it in the NFL free agency period so far. They’ve made some splashes on the market, kept key players, and even made a big trade. Now, they can round out their offseason by bringing in a few more experienced veterans like Frank Clark and Marcus Peters. Atlanta came into the […]

The New York Giants have already made a monster splash during the NFL free agency period. Now is the time to sign a few more Giants free agents, though, to round out the roster. This includes bringing in players like Jadeveon Clowney and re-signing Richie James. It’s hard not to say that the Giants aren’t […]

The Portland Trail Blazers once again find themselves on the outside looking in on the NBA playoffs. As with all non-playoff teams in the NBA, the 2023 NCAA Tournament signals that the 2023 NBA Draft isn’t far behind. And that means new hope for Blazers fans. With that in mind, here are the three best […]

The New York Knicks are playing well and are currently focused on the upcoming NBA playoffs. However, with the 2023 NCAA Tournament about to start and the 2023 NBA Draft to follow, it’s time for fans to look toward the future as well. In that vein, here are the three best potential Knicks draft picks […]

As 2023 NFL free agency gets underway, the Cincinnati Bengals should be major players. The team has a good amount of cap room and likely one more season with a quarterback on a reasonable cap figure, even if the Joe Burrow extension comes this offseason. That means the Bengals’ free agency plans can include some […]

The Arizona Cardinals’ free agent needs in the 2023 NFL offseason include upgrades along both lines, getting more weapons for Kyler Murray, and probably even finding a short-term replacement for Murray and Colt McCoy if injuries prevent them from starting the season. However, the franchise lost a legend at the end of the season, so […]

The Detroit Lions’ free agent needs in the 2023 NFL offseason include players who can help the team win now and get them into the playoffs next season. The team came tantalizingly close in 2022, and with the right NFL free agents coming in this offseason, there is no reason the franchise can’t reach the […]

After a 7-10 season, there are plenty of Atlanta Falcons free agent needs in the 2023 NFL offseason. The team can address many of these needs in the draft, but there is one specific need where the Falcons not only need a talent upgrade but a veteran presence as well. That’s why, of all the […]

The Los Angeles Rams won a Super Bowl with quarterback Mathew Stafford, but now they’d like to trade him and move on. With the guaranteed money left on Stafford’s deal, that likely won’t happen. However, the team should still take a swing at finding a QB of the future in the 2023 NFL Draft, even […]

The Cleveland Browns made a huge move last offseason and traded for embattled quarterback Deshaun Watson. Things weren’t great in year one, as the QB served an 11-game suspension, and the team went 7-10. Now the team must find a way to improve without a first-round pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. One of the […]

After nine seasons, it looks like Adam Thielen is out as a member of the Minnesota Vikings. The franchise is on the verge of releasing the Pro Bowl pass-catcher in a move to save the team $6.4 million next season. So, if the WR is out, the best Adam Thielen destinations will include teams like […]