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Mar 29, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Boston Celtics forward/guard Jayson Tatum (0) reacts to the crowd after making a basket during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images
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Jayson Tatum’s Post-Achilles Expectations Stand Alone

It has been nearly a month since Jayson Tatum returned from a torn Achilles tendon he suffered 298 days prior. Through 11 games,...

Mar 8, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Washington Wizards guard Trae Young (3) celebrates with guard Tre Johnson (12) during the first half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
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The 2026-27 Wizards Will Be Franchise’s Best Team in a Decade

There’s been a new spark in Capital One Arena over the last couple of weeks. The additions of Trae Young and Anthony Davis...

Mar 25, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts after a score against the Chicago Bulls during the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
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A Lost Season or a Reset? The 76ers’ Uncomfortable Reality

For a franchise built around championship expectations, the current state of the Philadelphia 76ers raises an uncomfortable possibility: what if this season is...

Mar 3, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Washington Wizards forward Julian Reese (15) against the Orlando Magic in the first half at Kia Center.
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Julian “JuJu” Reese Proves Size Isn’t Everything at Center

The modern NBA has become supersized. Many teams have left the small-ball experiment in the rearview mirror, and the double-big lineups of old...

Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) shakes hands with New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium.
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What Are the Top 10 Championship Games Since 2010? Part 2

In part one, I began counting down the best sports championship games since 2010. The 2026 Olympic men’s hockey gold medal game and...

Feb 22, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Egor Demin (8) dribbles against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Could the Brooklyn Nets Be a Threat Next Season?

The Brooklyn Nets didn’t just reset their roster this season— they redefined their timeline. Moving on from Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas made...

Mar 14, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Wizards guard Will Riley (27) drives to the basket against the Boston Celtics during the first half at the TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
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Will Riley Is Becoming a Diamond in the Rough for Wizards

The season for the Wizards has brought injuries, big trades, and plenty of losses. But most importantly, it’s all leading to player development....

Mar 23, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) reacts after making a three point basket against the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Iron Man Nickeil Alexander-Walker Deserves the NBA MIP Award

The prize acquisition for the Atlanta Hawks last offseason was the free agent signing of Nickeil Alexander-Walker. During his previous two seasons with...

Mar 19, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins (13) makes a pass against the Utah Jazz during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Ryan Rollins’ Emergence Brings Bucks Fans Hope

Coming into the year without Damian Lillard, one massive question loomed over the Milwaukee Bucks: who was going to be the starting point...

Mar 15, 2018; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Trae Young (11) dribbles against Rhode Island Rams guard Fatts Russell (2) during the first half in the first round of the 2018 NCAA Tournament at PPG Paints Arena. Rhode Island won 83-78 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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How Did Wizards Players Fare in Their March Madness Runs?

It’s that time of year. One of the world’s most beloved tournaments is in the midst of breaking hearts and writing life stories....

Oct 10, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Fans hold a flag for the Seattle Supersonics during the fourth quarter of a game between the Utah Jazz and LA Clippers at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports
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Why Should the NBA Prioritize a Two-Team Expansion?

With the addition of Seattle and Las Vegas franchises starting in the 2028-2029 season, the NBA is set to expand to 32 teams. If...

June 19, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) moves the ball against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in the second half in game seven of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena.
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What Are the Top 10 Championship Games Since 2010? Part 1

The past year alone has had some stellar championship sports games. The Olympics featured some amazing gold-medal hockey games; both college football and...

Mar 18, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Leonard Miller (11) scores against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
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Leonard Miller Is Bulls’ Best Trade Deadline Acquisition

The Chicago Bulls’ 2026 trade deadline return headlined by Collin Sexton, Rob Dillingham, Jaden Ivey and Anfernee Simons. But the best acquisition was...

Mar 16, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) shoots over Orlando Magic forward Moritz Wagner (21) during the second half at State Farm Arena.
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Why Isn’t Hawks’ Win Streak Yielding Results in East Standings?

As the season starts to wind down, the Atlanta Hawks are hitting their stride. Atlanta currently sits with an 11-game winning streak as...