In this series, I preview all 22 bubble teams and their chances of making playoff runs. What questions arise for each team and how will they perform during the NBA restart? Dallas Mavericks (7th in West, 40-27); 2.5 games back from 4th seed Remaining Opponents: HOU, PHX, SAC, LAC, MIL, UTAH, POR, PHX After previewing…
NBA Return Preview Series: Boston Celtics
In this series, I preview all 22 bubble teams and their chances of making playoff runs. What questions arise for each team and how will they perform during the NBA restart? Boston Celtics (Current Position: 3rd in East, 43-21) Remaining Schedule: MIL, POR, MIA, BKN, TOR, ORL, MEM, WSH We start our series in the…
How the Cam Newton Signing Pushes the Patriots out of Rebuilding Mode
Moving on from Tom Brady and stomaching some key losses on defense, many believed the Patriots’ dynasty was officially over. With only journeyman Brian Hoyer and an unproven young quarterback in Jarrett Stidham on the depth chart, the Patriots’ roster looked to be in rebuilding mode. That all changed on Sunday when ESPN’s Adam Schefter…
Kyrie v.s LeBron: How the NBA Restart Could Impact The Social Justice Movement and More
Ever since the NBA’s decision to postpone the rest of the season, the 2019-2020 year has been one filled with uncertainty. With rising concerns about player safety and the ongoing racial tension filling society currently, this season could look a whole lot different in the coming months. With players including Davis Bertans and most recently…
Takeaways from the NBA’s Return
For months, fans across the country have been waiting for this moment. Since the NBA’s decision to postpone the season, like many other sports due to the ongoing pandemic, sports has been nonexistent to date. However after a long process the NBA has officially put together its plan to bring basketball back in the near…
Top Acquisitions for all 32 teams in Week 1 of Free-Agency
This year of free-agency has been a busy one in both the trade market and free-agent markets. Highlighted by the free-agent signings of Tom Brady and Todd Gurley, to the trades involving players including DeAndre Hopkins, Nick Foles, Stephon Diggs, including others, this offseason has been an entertaining one in the opening stage of the…
A Tribute to Tom Brady’s time with the Patriots
Writing this just doesn’t seem real. As soon as I typed those words the reality just hit me that Tom Brady will never be a member of the New England Patriots again. That is the sad part about this all. Knowing that every Sunday, Monday, or even Thursday Brady was going to suit up for…
Celtics’ Young Stars have shut down narrative team can’t develop young talent
Up to recent memory, the Boston Celtics haven’t been a team that has had success with their draft picks. Other than drafting a few solid draft picks in the past including Paul Pierce, Avery Bradley, and even Terry Rozier, finding young talent in the draft hasn’t been Danny Ainge’s specialty. Whether it’s drafting busts like…
Super Bowl LIV X- Factors
As Super Bowl LIV approaches featuring the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs, the top players from both teams will garner the most attention, but what about the lesser-known players? Whether it’s been Malcolm Smith winning Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl XXVII or Malcolm Butler’s big play in XLIX, there have been various…
Should the Celtics be Buyers or Sellers at the Trade Deadline?
With the NBA Trade Deadline approaching in less than two weeks on February 6th, teams across the league are preparing to make moves to help fuel their second half push to the playoffs. As one of those teams that will be in the conversation to make a run in the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Boston…
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