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The Pittsburgh Steelers began the 2020 season on an 11-game win streak. However, in the final five games, the Steelers wound up going 1-4 and were bounced out in the first round by the Cleveland Browns. Due to some key injuries on defense and virtually no run game, the Steelers collapsed within the final part […]

The Milwaukee Bucks were founded in 1968 as an expansion franchise. Since then, several of the NBA’s greatest centers have suited up for the team, shoring its all-time depth chart at the five. In this piece, we’ll take a look at who we believe to be the five best. 5. Frank Brickowski The Bucks acquired […]

For the longest time, Zach LaVine has lived with the reputation of “just” being an amazing dunker and good scorer. Sure, he has been a constant source of quality offense for the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Chicago Bulls over the years. But that’s just the thing. Lavine’s scoring prowess has never amounted to anything more […]

The Houston Rockets have been involved in a number of blockbuster trade deals throughout the history of the franchise. In 2012, they brought in James Harden from the Oklahoma City Thunder, turning out to be the face of the franchise for many years until 2020. Moreover, the team brought in Chris Paul in 2017 before […]

It just feels like the Milwaukee Bucks are on the brink of a dynasty. Their recent surge has been mainly due to the emergence of Giannis Antetokounmpo as one of the best players in the league. Behind the Greek Freak is a staggering depth chart led by All-Stars Khris Middleton and Jrue Holiday. During its […]

Thanks mainly to one Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Milwaukee Bucks have reemerged as a powerhouse team in the NBA. So much so, that they have been pegged as a title contender over the past few seasons thanks to a standout depth chart led by the Greek Freak. It appears that this current Bucks side has a […]

The 2019-20 season was a disaster for the Golden State Warriors. After going to the NBA Finals five straight seasons and capturing three titles before the 2019-20 campaign started, the Warriors had the worst record in the NBA before the coronavirus suspension. They were on their way to missing the playoffs for the first time […]

Since joining the league in 1967, the Houston Rockets have managed to develop a winning pedigree over the course of multiple eras. The Rockets have become playoff staples throughout the years. They’ve won two NBA titles, four conference titles, and seven division titles. It’s franchise information nearly everyone should know.  Houston is perhaps best known […]

Kevin Garnett is by no means the greatest ever player to dawn the Boston Celtics uniform. However, there’s no denying that he has to at least be mentioned when talking about the franchise’s all-time greats. After all, he did lead Boston to its first title in two decades when he and the likes of Paul […]

Jared Goff and Matthew Stafford were swapped for each other. Deshaun Watson has repeatedly stated that he will never play QB for the Houston Texans and wants out. The likes of Dak Prescott, Mitchell Trubisky, Cam Newton, and others are free agents, and this year’s incoming draft class will welcome in the likes of Trevor […]

The Cleveland Browns finally managed to put it all together and get to the postseason. They topped the Pittsburgh Steelers in the Wild Card Playoffs and just came short of upsetting the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Playoffs. If the team makes another great leap forward, they can be classified as dark horse candidates […]

The Phoenix Suns face off against the Los Angeles Lakers for a Pacific Division showdown on Tuesday. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Suns-Lakers prediction and pick. The Suns currently hold a record of 22-11 both straight up and against the spread. Phoenix is coming off a win over the […]

The All-Star break is drawing nearer, but first NBA fans will be treated to a showdown between two of the league’s top teams on Tuesday night in Milwaukee. Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks square off against Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets as both teams look to sustain momentum and build for the second half of […]

The Los Angeles Clippers travel to Massachusetts for their fourth straight road game to take on the Boston Celtics. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Clippers-Celtics prediction and pick. The Clippers hold the third-best record in the Western Conference at 24-12, and they are 20-16 against the spread. Their last game […]

Some of the best players in NBA history have suited up for the Philadelphia 76ers at some point in their careers. What’s even more impressive is that the Sixers have drafted guys and helped turn them into superstars. There’s a lot of players to choose from since the 76ers have such a rich history. 8. […]

Imagine an alternative universe where the Golden State Warriors and Milwaukee Bucks shocked the world with a Stephen Curry trade. The world of sports is predictably unpredictable. Many number one draft picks don’t become franchise cornerstones. Many big free agent signings turn into a waste of money. Many blockbuster trades go awry. In March 2012, […]

With an NBA-most 17 championship banners hanging in the rafters at TD Garden, the Boston Celtics have accomplished more than most other sports organizations could ever dream of. The Celtics playoffs history is simply amazing. From Bill Russell to Paul Pierce, there have been a number of stars who achieved postseason success while donning the […]

The Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers are the two greatest franchises in the NBA. No one can argue that. It’s why Lakers vs Celtics conversations happen on the regular. The two clubs have combined for 33 championships and 52 finals appearances, which blows everyone else out of the water. If you added up […]

Generally, players will get better the longer they stay in the NBA. They get the opportunity to train with the best basketball coaches and use the most advanced facilities in the world to improve their craft. Most of the time, they do just that. Improvements can be seen in players’ better shooting splits, increased stat […]

One of the best rewards a player can get for performing well in the NBA is to earn All-Star honors. It is not only a great opportunity to showcase his skills in the annual NBA All-Star game among the best in the league, but also an accolade that cements a player’s stardom. Unfortunately, not all […]

The Atlanta Hawks can’t seem to catch a break these days. Their roster has been ravaged all season by a slew of injuries and their defense remains one of the worst in the entire league. Just this week, Lloyd Pierce was sacked after leading the team to an abysmal 14-20 record, the 11th in the […]

The Indianapolis Colts could quickly become one of the more intriguing teams heading into the upcoming NFL season, as the AFC South is currently in the midst of some serious changes. With the addition of Carson Wentz, the Colts–who already have a solid foundation in place–will have to work on making some additional moves in […]

Victor Oladipo continues to be on the move. After being acquired by Houston from Indiana, there is an opportunity for the eight-year veteran to land on a contending roster. As Oladipo is slowly crawling back into his all-star caliber form, a new start in a different uniform could benefit his game in numerous ways. Heading […]

Alex Smith, the 2020 NFL Comeback Player of the Year, will be released by the Washington Football Team in the coming days, ending a remarkable comeback that saw him go from almost losing his leg to returning to the field and becoming the team’s starting QB again. But the 36-year-old will be needing to find […]

The Las Vegas Raiders hope free agency can help them get over the hump. They need a great team for their Allegiant Stadium (fans in the house) debut. The brand new stadium did not open for fans last season. It’s also Jon Gruden’s fourth year as head coach so his seat gets even hotter. Regardless, […]

Orlando Magic wing Evan Fournier has had a mixed season. One on hand, he’s performing to his career tendencies, that being scoring and shooting at a respectable rate as one of head coach Steve Clifford’s leading catalysts; Fournier is averaging 18.2 points, 3.9 assists, three rebounds and 1.1 steals while shooting 35.6 percent from beyond […]

Nobody expected the Charlotte Hornets to be this good and fun so fast. Gone are the days when Buzz City would constantly be stuck in NBA limbo – too good to get a high draft pick, too bad to make it past the first round. Turns out, this franchise’s impending arrival is way ahead of […]

The Kansas City Chiefs set the bar so high for themselves that anything other than a Super Bowl would be considered a disappointment. That’s exactly what happened when they fell 31-9 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Super Bowl LV.  It is important that the Chiefs not have a knee-jerk reaction to this setback and […]

P.J. Tucker looks poised to be the next veteran player traded by the Houston Rockets. Tucker is in the midst of an underwhelming season from a production standpoint. Averaging just 4.6 points and 4.7 rebounds across 29.9 minutes per contest for the Rockets team, the 35-year-old forward is having the worst season of his NBA […]

The Green Bay Packers had their season cut short after a devastating loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the NFC Championship Game. Coming one game away from the Super Bowl again, the front office aims to build a roster capable of making it to the big game in 2021. Aaron Rodgers isn’t getting any […]

The Golden State Warriors face off against the Los Angeles Lakers for the second time this season at Staples Center. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Warriors-Lakers prediction and pick. The Warriors currently hold an overall record of 19-15 and are 18-16 against the spread. Golden State is coming off a win […]

With the NFL offseason officially underway, the New England Patriots plan to reclaim the AFC East as soon as possible. They finished the 2020 season with a 7-9 record, giving the franchise the first losing season since the year 2000. Bill Belichick has his hands full in his attempts to reclaim control of the division […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers looked well on their way to having a promising campaign in the 2020 NFL season after breaking through with an 11-0 start. However, teams eventually decoded their playing style which led to a late-season collapse as they ended the regular season with a 12-4 record. Their struggles didn’t find an end soon […]

After two decades of pure dominance from the New England Patriots, the Buffalo Bills finally finished as the best team in the AFC East. Coming one game away from the Super Bowl, the Bills aim to reload and take another shot at a deep playoff run. With Josh Allen playing as their best rusher, this […]

The NFC South looks to become one of the most competitive divisions in the league once this offseason is through. The New Orleans Saints roster is completely stacked, however, there is a possibility Drew Brees comes back for one more season. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers just won Super Bowl LV after acquiring Tom Brady and […]

The NFC West has been one of the more competitive divisions in football. The Seattle Seahawks won the division last year and aim to do it again. The rumors swirling around Russell Wilson have got to cool down for this franchise to move forward. Finding him some necessary protection should go a long way in […]

After winning their second Super Bowl in franchise history, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are flying high or rather sailing high. Like most organizations though, especially ones with Tom Brady as their quarterback, they will not rest on their laurels. The front office needs to make some difficult decisions this offseason. Some notable Tampa Bay free […]

The NFC East finished as the worst division in the NFL. The Washington Football Team made the playoffs with a 7-9 record. They were bounced out early by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the first round. Washington’s defense is rather stacked, but they need some help on the offensive side of the ball. Expect them […]

The AFC West is shaping up to become one of the most competitive divisions in the NFL. The Kansas City Chiefs have been dominating recently, going to two Super Bowls in a row. They’ll be looking to add some depth on their offensive line, however, with Sammy Watkins and Demarcus Robinson likely signing elsewhere, they’ll […]