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The NBA offseason is always filled with major shakeups, but this year’s has been one of the most active in recent memory, with many different stars changing teams by way of trade or free agency. Nearly two weeks after the new league year, teams may not be done just yet. Here are five stars who […]

On the outside looking in, the majority of players participating in Summer League are fighting to find their way on an NBA roster. And every year, a small group win the fight. It’s an uphill battle that takes a unique amount of perseverance, but it can be done, and is done every July. Here are […]

The NFL’s 100th season will not be one lacking in intriguing narratives. Going into a season, in which the 31 other teams will again set out to dethrone the New England Patriots, there are a plethora of storylines sure to attract headlines throughout the campaign. But which of the eight divisions is worthy of the […]

Being a first-round draft pick in the sport of baseball puts a ton of pressure on a kid, sometimes one that is just coming out of high school and completely skipping the route of going to college, making it tough for that important step of development to occur. But for Gerrit Cole, going first overall […]

Chris Paul’s era with the Houston Rockets ended when he was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder for All-Star guard Russell Westbrook. However, the consensus around the league is that CP3 could be looking for a buyout from OKC, so he could become a free agent and join a championship contender. If that, or a […]

Last July, the Boston Celtics looked like the class of the Eastern Conference and the biggest threat to challenge the Golden State Warriors for the throne. Fast forward a year later, and things are, well, different. Not only are the Warriors afterthoughts in the ever-changing NBA landscape, but the Celtics have gone from Eastern Conference […]

The Toronto Raptors have gone from being NBA champions to a fringe playoff team in the blink of an eye. After losing Kawhi Leonard to the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency, the Raptors can pretty much kiss their championship hopes goodbye going into the 2019-20 campaign, and now, they are left with some major […]

We all saw this coming in Golden State, but not exactly in this fashion. While Kevin Durant leaving the Warriors was a decision that was widely expected since the winter, the manner in which it occurred was unique, to say the least, and Golden State then turning around and swinging a deal from D’Angelo Russell […]

Only one thing is clear after a wave of changes made through this free agency extravaganza in the summer — the Golden State Warriors won’t be the same team you’ve seen in the last five years. Much like any other dynasties, the Warriors have reached a point in which they will have to reset, pivot, […]

It’s the end of an era in Oklahoma City, as the Thunder have traded Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets for Chris Paul and a couple of draft picks. It’s hard to envision Westbrook wearing another uniform, but the time had clearly come for the two sides to part ways as OKC looks to being […]

The biggest question being raised in the advent of the Russell Westbrook-Chris Paul trade deal between the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder is how Westbrook will co-exist with James Harden in Houston. This is definitely a valid concern, considering these two are the league’s top two guys in terms of usage rate. However, […]

The NBA Summer League is not the greatest indicator of future success (or lack thereof), but that doesn’t mean fans can’t react to disappointing performances by young players. Here are the five biggest disappointments so far from the 2019 Summer League. 5. Darius Garland and Kevin Porter Jr., Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland is 1-7 in Summer […]

The Houston Rockets made their splashy move of the summer after being limited to re-signing their free agents for the vast part of this offseason. The acquisition of Russell Westbrook certainly gives them a demonic one-two punch between him and recent MVP runner-up James Harden, but that won’t come without its fair share of issues […]

Chris Paul has landed with the Oklahoma City Thunder after the Houston Rockets traded him for Russell Westbrook on Thursday, yet the dime maestro is likely to find another home soon before the start of the 2019-20 season. These are three potential scenarios that could work out for the 33-year-old floor general: Miami Heat The […]

The final pieces of the domino appear to be falling into place in what is easily the most compelling offseason we’ve had in the NBA in the past few years. By successfully pairing two former MVP’s of the past three seasons in James Harden and newly-acquired superstar point guard Russell Westbrook, the Houston Rockets instantly […]

At the top of every NBA franchise their is an owner. Many fans don’t even know the owners of their teams. Fans may not know their favorite team’s owner for a multitude of reasons. For starters, many of the NBA owners don’t seek the spotlight. Owners like Mark Cuban who are seen at nearly every […]

For each of the past two seasons, one question has seemed to hover around the Cleveland Indians in the month of July: will they be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline? The Indians are certainly in the playoff picture. At 50-38, they are currently in position for the second Wild Card spot, and are […]

By showing its strength again by winning yet another All-Star game, the American League is gearing up for the second half of the 2019 MLB season, looking to make it three in a row for World Series championships. As it currently sits, there are eight teams that have an above .500 record, which is shaping […]

The Chicago Cubs are one of the winningest MLB franchises in the last few years. After a long and arduous rebuild that began in earnest following the 2010 season, the Cubs burst back onto the scene as contenders in 2015. One season later, they had finally climbed the mountain in winning their first World Series […]

NBA Summer League is a launchpad for the youngest players in the league. Typically, Summer League team consists of team’s rookies and second-year players, as well as overseas and G League players fighting to prove they’re worth a roster spot on an NBA team or another overseas franchise.  Every year, players stand out, whether they […]

As the All-Star Break is closing up shop and the second half of the MLB season has already begun, teams across both the American and National leagues are gearing up for their run at making it into the postseason. While five teams from each league will ultimately earn a spot in the playoffs, not every […]

The halfway point in the 2019 MLB season has come and gone, and as teams gear up for the dog days of summer, there are some organizations that may have more to play for than others. Heading into Spring Training, there were plenty of exciting storylines. Whether fans chose to follow the retooled teams in […]

The All-Star game has come and gone, and with the 2019 MLB season over 50 percent complete, it is time to hand out midseason awards to some of the best and brightest in baseball. From breakout stars to rookie sensations and the most consistent superstars in the game continuing to perform at the highest level, […]

The Washington Wizards reportedly recently agreed to sign veteran point guard Isaiah Thomas to a one-year deal in what we assume is going to be for the veteran’s minimum. This move barely makes a splash alongside the earth-shattering signings made by the likes of the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers, but for Washington, this […]

The Cincinnati Bengals are beginning a new era of their team’s history under Zac Taylor. Taylor replaces Marvin Lewis who spent 16 seasons as the head coach in Cincinnati. During the 16 years with Lewis as head coach, the team made the playoffs seven times but failed to win any of their playoff games. As […]

A breakout season is defined by a sudden significant improvement or increase in popularity. That exactly defines what type of season Chris Godwin is likely to have in 2019 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Godwin was the 84th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft by Tampa Bay. When he arrived, he didn’t see much […]

Knicks fans, face it: you blew it. Again. This time, twice. No city in the country compares to the sports market of New York City (sorry, LA). The bright signs in Times Square, the diversity of people and cultures, and basketball — lots of basketball. From Madison Square Garden to Rucker Park, the real fans […]

As many of its machinations begin to settle into place, there is no questioning that the highly anticipated free agency of 2019 lived up to the hype. Multiple superstars found new homes for the start of the 2019-20 season, and players across the league got paid some serious money. To put it in perspective, five […]

When the Oklahoma City Thunder agreed to trade Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers, a gut reaction was that Russell Westbrook was the next player on the move, and understandably so. At the same time, a potential Westbrook trade comes with several complexities, from Oklahoma City’s perspective.  4. A Westbrook trade is going to […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Oklahoma City Thunder are on two different paths as they head into the 2019-20 NBA season. For the Sixers, it’s all about staking a claim as the best team in the Eastern Conference and emerge as the best in the NBA when it’s all said and done. For the Thunder, […]

LAS VEGAS – The LA Clippers, newly constructed around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, are in desperate need of a backup point guard. They’ve built their roster with depth at every wing position, and even have guys who can play small-ball center, but their point guard depth is lacking. But who should the Clippers be […]

The landscape of the NBA shifted some days ago when the Los Angeles Clippers announced their agreement with reigning Finals MVP and unrestricted free agent Kawhi Leonard, along with the trade deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder that allowed them to pair Leonard with the superstar he reportedly handpicked himself in Paul George. This surprising […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will be entering the new season with their most formidable lineup in the entire history of the franchise. After making a couple of landscape-shaking moves in agreeing to terms with former Toronto Raptors Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, followed immediately by the jaw-dropping trade deal that allowed them to acquire the services […]

The Los Angeles Clippers boast one of the most talented starting lineups in basketball after signing two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and acquiring six-time All-Star Paul George in a blockbuster trade. Not to mention their new-look starting five, which is expected to include former All-Defensive First-Team guard Patrick Beverley, Landry Shamet and Ivica Zubac, will […]

In the past, MLB fans have been privy to seeing front offices make deals during the All-Star break, catching players who may have even been playing in the game off guard. Rumors were running ablaze during last season’s All-Star game, which were mainly focused on which team was going to acquire All-Star Manny Machado from […]

The stage was bright, included some of the league’s best rookies and had everyone smashing juiced-up baseballs out of Progressive Field in Cleveland for the 2019 MLB Home Run Derby. Even with last year’s National League MVP, Christian Yelich of the Milwaukee Brewers, having bowed out at the last minute due to an ailing back, […]

With a majority of the players who entered this offseason seeking a new contract off the board, free agency is beginning to wind down. One pieces to fall into place was Kawhi Leonard, who unsurprisingly had his bags packed to play for the Clippers in Los Angeles, but surprisingly recruited OKC’s Paul George to come […]

With all of the hoopla surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers’ acquisition of Anthony Davis and what eventually turned out to be failed pursuit of Kawhi Leonard, Kyle Kuzma has gotten lost in the fracas. But make no mistake: Kuzma is going to be absolutely imperative to the Lakers’ championship hopes going into next season. Yes, […]

The Chicago Bulls recently signed forward Thaddeus Young to a three year, $41 million contract. While he didn’t come cheaply, adding Young to their roster was an excellent move by the Bulls front office. Here are three reasons why the forward will help Chicago improve from their forgettable 2018-19 campaign. Veteran Experience Last season, the […]