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The San Antonio Spurs are dominating the NBA playoffs, beating the Memphis Grizzlies with such efficient and impressive plays that many now see them realistically taking home the championship trophy. To get to that goal, however, Kawhi Leonard and his team need to get past the likes of the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. While the LaMarcus Aldridge team look every bit the future NBA champions, the dynamic team up of Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant as well as the do-or-die attitude of LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving stand in their way. Will a Derrick Rose contract make a difference in their quest to go back to the Tim Duncan glory days?

The stunning performance of Jimmy Butler in the first round of the NBA playoffs, where he successfully carried the Chicago Bulls past the Boston Celtics, once again pushed the All-Star to the spotlight. With this, however, comes the NBA trade talks cropping up as well. Many believe that the front office would use the performance of the star to lure other teams to offer more valuable assets to acquire him by the offseason.

The surprising loss of the Boston Celtics against the Chicago Bulls in Round 1 of the NBA playoffs pushed the front office of both teams to reflect on the situation and deliberate on the key pieces they would need to add or trade for in the offseason. As the top seed in the Eastern Conference, shockingly unseating the Cleveland Cavaliers despite the efforts LeBron James, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Love, the Isaiah Thomas team becomes a serious contender for the NBA Finals championship trophy. However, it seems that their current roster might be needing another star to make it to the top.

The Los Angeles Clippers are treading a familiar path as they once again make it to the NBA playoffs this season. However, fans seem resigned to the fact that Paul Pierce, Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin will fall apart eventually despite their surging performance in the regular season. If they do make it off the playoffs and into the Western Conference Finals, chances of beating the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs or Houston Rockets seem very slim. Will a Carmelo Anthony trade change this situation for them?

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The Carolina Panthers had one particularly fetal flaw in the past NFL season: their weak offensive line. Despite the talent and playmaking skills of Cam Newton, the Greg Olsen squad saw themselves slipping from the top spot early in the competition. With the reported changes targeted by Ron Rivera in their strategies, the talks of seeing a Tony Romo contract take another step towards turning into a reality.

No trade deal is anticipated to happen between the Los Angeles Lakers and Paul George. Reports show that D'Angelo Russell and his team appear to no longer be interested in pursuing the Indiana Pacers star following the new direction the front office intends to take this offseason. Does this mean that Luke Walton finally figured out how to bring the Jordan Clarkson team back to its former glory during the Kobe Bryant era?

The absence of Paul Millsap in the Atlanta Hawks roster seems to be taking a toll on the team. Despite the efforts of Dwight Howard and Dennis Schröder, the Kent Bazemore group has now fallen behind the Milwaukee Bucks of Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the 2017 NBA playoffs just right around the corner, the team now faces possible worsening situations as the Chicago Bulls of Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat of Hassan Whiteside and Indiana Pacers of Paul George press forward to make the cut. Should better rebuilding measures be done soon?

The Gonzaga Bulldogs and the North Carolina Tar Heels are facing each other in what could be the most highly anticipated games in college basketball. As the NCAA Final Four 2017 series comes to an end, the two No. 1 seeds from both divisions are going to head to head for the championship. While the Nigel Williams-Goss and his teammates are dubbed as early favorites this season, this notion may not last for long.

North Carolina Tar Heels will enter Monday's 2017 NCAA national championship game as a two-point favorite over fellow No.1 Gonzaga.

The Detroit Lions might have a new quarterback next season as a Jay Cutler contract is anticipated to be announced by the NFL team soon. With the uncertainty in the terms for the Matt Stafford contract extension, the Zach Zenner team now appears to be looking at cheaper alternatives. Will this signify a new era for the Detroit Lions?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are still stuck in rebuilding mode especially after the retirement of Kevin Garnett last season. Despite the promising talent of Andrew Wiggins, Kris Dunn and Ricky Rubio, head coach Tom Thibodeau still cannot make this group execute plays perfectly. Will a Zaza Pachulia contract be a good idea?

The Atlanta Falcons are still reeling over their Super Bowl fail that saw Tom Brady bring his fifth championship to the New England Patriots. Although Matt Ryan won the MVP award in the previous season, his age and injuries could be causes for major concerns getting into the next NFL season. These issues, however, appear to have found a solution in a potential Robert Griffin III contract to the Super Bowl runner-ups this offseason.

The New York Knicks have been openly tagged in potential Carmelo Anthony trade throughout the season. In fact, teams like the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics have been said to express interest in Kristaps Porzingis' mentor. However, it appears that the group is doing about face and now plans to keep the NBA All-Star instead.

The New Orleans Saints are reaching the end their quarterback luck as Drew Bees, who turned 38 last January, might be retiring soon. Pretty much like the concerns of the New York Giants with Eli Manning and Pittsburgh Steelers with Ben Roethlisberger, the Michael Thomas team is now on the lookout for a reliable replacement to their leader. Hence, a Colin Kaepernick contract is said to be on its way to the Mark Ingram, Jr squad soon.

The Utah Jazz have quietly slinked in the NBA playoffs without much fanfare unlike the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs and James Harden. With the spotlight focused on Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge, James Harden and Eric Gordon, fans barely paid attention to the leadership and skills of Rudy Gobert and Gordon Hayward. Now, the team seems to have been pushed to the center stage as they find themselves tagged in a potential Chris Bosh contract with the Miami Heat.

The Oakland Raiders have been facing difficult adjustments with their impending move to Las Vegas soon. However, it seems that this change of location will not be the most pressing concern for the Aldon Smith team. Reports have surfaced that the Denver Broncos swooped in the moment prized quarterback Derek Carr became available via free agency. What's next for the Oakland Raiders?

The Dallas Cowboys are anticipated to take on a Johnny Manziel contract following the impending Tony Romo trade this offseason. Since Dak Prescott is assured to have the starting job next season and Mark Sanchez is now with the Chicago Bears, another quarterback is expected to be signed soon. Will the former Cleveland Browns star be up for the challenge?

The San Antonio Spurs are considered one of the most serious contenders for the NBA championship this season despite the retirement of Tim Duncan. With Kawhi Leonard, LaMarcus Aldridge and Danny Green leading the team, even the age and injury issues of Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili seem minor concerns these days. More importantly, most of their stars in the roster appear to be happy and content with their roles. Minimal to almost nonexistent complaints of locker room drama and leadership issues had ever been heard from the team. Will this be the perfect group to welcome Derrick Rose in possibly the last stretch of his career?

The Eastern Conference race took a surprising turn when the Boston Celtics actually managed to surpass the Cleveland Cavaliers for the top seed. Despite the return of LeBron James, Kevin Love and Kyrie Irving in the lineup, the group remains clunky in their execution in the hardwood court. Now, many wonder if it would be Isaiah Thomas and Al Horford to face either the Golden State Warriors or the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Will a Kyle Lowry trade make this a reality?

The Miami Heat surprised the league by clawing their way into the NBA playoffs this season even without Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh leading the team. With young leaders in Hassan Whiteside and Goran Dragic, the Justise Winslow squad aims to go back to their glory days - the same period when LeBron James pushed the team to earn back-to-back championships. Will a Paul George contract be the solution to Pat Riley's problems?

The Los Angeles Lakers are anticipated to follow the footsteps of the Golden State Warriors this offseason and try to move some pieces to acquire an All-Star. Pretty much how Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson saw the departure of the likes of Harrison Barnes and Andrew Bogut from their roster to welcome Kevin Durant, the D'Angelo Russell team seems to be thinking along the same lines. In their case, it looks like a Julius Randle trade could be in the horizon soon for them to make a run for either Blake Griffin or Paul George.

The Dallas Mavericks are pegged to soar higher next NBA season as their new acquisitions settle and adjust to the team's dynamics. With Dirk Nowitzki leading the team alongside former Golden State Warriors star Harrison Barnes and ex Sacramento Kings player Seth Curry, the group looks as promising as ever. However, key pieces are still needed and the 2017 NBA Draft is anticipated to fill in these needs.

The Miami Dolphins are hoping to get better results in the next NFL season with the changes they plan to implement in training camp. Despite the remarkable leadership of Ryan Tannehill, several factors remain problematic for the team. This encouraged reports of possibly getting cheaper contracts to build a better lineup surrounding their leader.