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 Lottery odds simulated via Tankathon* Portland Trail Blazers: Cooper Flagg, F, Duke Utah Jazz: Dylan Harper, PG, Rutgers New Orleans Pelicans: Kasparas Jakucionis, G, Illinois Charlotte Hornets: Ace Bailey, W, Rutgers Washington Wizards: VJ Edgecombe, G/W, Baylor Toronto Raptors: Khaman Maluach, C, Duke Brooklyn Nets: Jeremiah Fears, PG, Oklahoma Oklahoma City Thunder: Asa Newell, F/C, Georgia Chicago Bulls: Tre Johnson, G, Texas San Antonio Spurs: Kon Knueppel, W, Duke Miami Heat: Labaron Philon, G, Alabama Golden State Warriors: Ben Saraf, G/W, Germany Houston Rockets: Derik Queen, C, Maryland Atlanta Hawks: Liam McNeeley, W, UConn Orlando Magic: Egor Demin, G/W, BYU San Antonio Spurs: Nolan Traore, PG, France Minnesota Timberwolves: Rasheer Fleming, W/F, Saint Joseph's Dallas Mavericks: Collin Murray-Boyles, F, South Carolina Utah Jazz: Danny Wolf, C, Michigan Indiana Pacers: Boogie Fland, G, Arkansas Oklahoma City Thunder: Noa Essengue, W/F, France Atlanta Hawks: Rocco Zikarsk...

The end of the regular season is here! It has been 18 weeks of thrilling storylines and tantalizing matchups! Rather than a typical weekly "Tuesday Takeaway" write up, this week we are doing something a little bit different. I have submitted my final power rankings for teams and positions, but more excitingly I have dropped what I would have voted for if I had any say for awards and the All-Pro team. (While I try my best to learn and am learning more about the positions weekly, I do not think I am knowledgable to accurately say which offensive lineman deserve the honor, which is why I opted to leave them off this post). I would love to hear what you guys think! Who would you vote for? Who got snubbed? What are some of your predictions for the playoffs? Please comment and let me know! Most Valuable Player:   Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore Offensive Player of the Year:  Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati Defensive Player of the Year:  Pat Surtain II, CB, Denver Offensive Rookie of...

Week 17! We had constant football throughout the week with football on Christmas, Thursday, Saturday, and of course on Sunday and Monday. Most playoff spots have been secured, it is just a matter of seeding. Week 18 means everything for some teams and absolutely nothing for others. With that being said, here are some standout things to me from this past non-stop week of NFL! Comment below your thoughts or reactions! 1. The Chiefs are peaking at the right time. The Chiefs are 15-1 but we all have heard that they just "don't look as dominant as years past". Kansas City is heating up (if you can say that about a team who has only one loss) right in time for postseason. Everything about Kansas City is starting to click offensively. Mahomes has thrown for 20 touchdowns and just 3 interceptions since Week 8. Xavier Worthy is starting to find his footing and has become a quality threat. The offensive line has only given up 1 sack in the last three weeks, all while going up again...

 Happy Holidays! Week 16 has come and gone and we are in the end game of the 2024 regular season. Here are some of the things that caught my eye this past weekend. Please comment below your thoughts and reactions to Week 16! 1. Jonathan Taylor did his best to make up for his blunder last week. While not officially eliminated, the Colts week 15 loss to the Broncos all but ended their playoff hopes. Instead of making it a two touchdown game, JT dropped the ball out of the back of the end zone, giving the ball to Denver, sparking a 24-0 Broncos run. Post-game, Taylor apologized and said that those mistakes would never happen again. He backed up his promise by having one of the most dominant performances of any NFL player this season with 218 rushing yards and 3 touchdowns, including a 65 and 70 yard touchdown. It looked like the 2020 and 2021 version of Taylor where one could argue he was the best back in the league. Injuries have slowed him down slightly the last few years but he has...

  COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS FIRST ROUND 5. Texas vs 12. Clemson 6. Penn State  vs 11. SMU 7. Notre Dame vs  10. Indiana 8. Ohio State vs 9. Tennessee QUARTERFINALS 1. Oregon vs 8. Ohio State 2. Georgia vs 10. Indiana 3. Boise State vs 6. Penn State 4. Arizona State vs 12. Clemson SEMIFINALS 1. Oregon vs 12. Clemson 2. Georgia vs 6. Penn State NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Oregon vs 2. Georgia NATIONAL CHAMPIONS - OREGON

The holiday season is upon us, which means that the season of giving is also here! Some teams are looking to improve their chances at winning a championship while some teams are looking to improve their future aspects. Here are 5 trade ideas that I think make sense for both sides. Comment below what you think of each trade and trades you would like to see your teams make!! 1. OKC makes big splash to go all in. Thunder Get: John Collins, Collin Sexton The rich get richer in Oklahoma City. They have to trade away fan favorite role players in this trade, but they get back the two best players in this trade. Championship windows can evaporate in an instant, so the Thunder must capitalize on their opportunity. They already have a championship level roster and have the assets to upgrade even more. Collins is having a career year from behind the arc, shooting nearly 44% from three. Adding him to Chet and IHart gives OKC the best front court rotation in the league. Sexton is an elite transiti...