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After a slow start, the Dallas Mavericks have finally found their way back to the winning column, earning back-to-back victories against the Houston Rockets and the Denver Nuggets. However, though Luka Doncic is once again establishing an MVP-caliber performance, the Mavericks are still not viewed on the same level as other Western Conference powerhouse teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers. In order to have a better chance of fully dominating the Western Conference and winning the championship this year, most people believe the Mavericks need more star power around D...

After winning the 2020 NBA championship, the Los Angeles Lakers immediately addressed their need for another playmaker and shot-creator by trading for Dennis Schroder. They also solidified their frontcourt by signing Marc Gasol and Montrezl Harrell in free agency. However, despite their recent additions, the Lakers might not be done making moves. In order to boost their chances of defending their throne in the 2020-21 season, they are expected to continue finding ways to improve their roster before the 2021 trade deadline. One of the big names that the Lakers could realistically acquire this ...

Who has the most career sacks for every NFL franchise? Posted 10 days ago  |  By Chris Morgan Since sacks became an official stat in the NFL, it’s been arguably the most-scrutinized and most-celebrated defensive statistic. Who doesn’t love an elite pass rusher? Other than a quarterback, there is nothing a team look for more. How many top picks in the NFL Draft have been pass rushers? While, and we will say this in hushed tones, sacks are a little overrated as a stat, it is always empirically good for a team to take the opposing quarterback down in the backfield. Who lead...

Agents of Change Kerri Greenidge discusses two books about African-Americans in the years before the Civil War, and Neal Gabler talks about “Catching the Wind,” his biography of Edward Kennedy.Hosted by Pamela Paul transcript -0:00 On this week’s podcast, the historian Kerri Greenidge talks about two new books she reviewed that help to reframe the role of African-Americans in the years of resistance that led to the Civil War: “South to Freedom,” by Alice L. Baumgartner, and “The Kidnapping Club,” by Jonathan Daniel Wells. “The beauty and the contribution” of these books, Gre...

After failing to nab a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference last season, rumors have started to swirl around Lauri Markkanen and his growing unhappiness with the Chicago Bulls. There is speculation that Markkanen could soon find his way out of Chicago if the direction of the organization remains unchanged. He may start the 2020-21 NBA season as a Bull, but if they struggle early on, he could demand to be moved before the 2021 trade deadline. One of the teams that could try to save Markkanen from the Bulls is the Boston Celtics. According to Jake Rogers of NBA Analysis Network, the Celtics ...