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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.

The announcement of Tom Brady to play five to seven more years as the lead quarterback of the New England Patriots now once again pushes forward the Jimmy Garoppolo contract elsewhere. Among the teams looking into this possibility are the Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns. However, the allure of becoming the next in line once the Eli Manning retirement announcement is made in the New York Giants seems to be the most attractive offer for the young quarterback.

The Ben Roethlisberger retirement talks are getting louder as the offseason progresses. While the Pittsburgh Steelers appear to remain firm that the veteran will be with them in the 2017 NFL season, many believe that this might be the last year for Big Ben. With this in mind, a Colin Kaepernick contract to the Antonio Brown team is anticipated soon.

The Cincinnati Bengals had a very disappointing NFL season with only a handful of wins against equally problematic teams like the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns. Despite the promising potential of Andy Dalton, the AJ Green team had been sorely lacking in direction and chemistry. This reportedly pushed the squad to look for another leader to add in the roster.

The Los Angeles Lakers are moving pieces to attract huge stars in the NBA free agency in the offseason. With the likes of Dwyane Wade, Kevin Durant, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin possibly becoming available for the teams soon, many are wondering how the D'Angelo Russell team will maximize their assets to hopefully bring in the much-needed stars in their roster. Among the free agents, Luke Walton is said to be going big this offseason as he reportedly urges the front office to fight for a Stephen Curry contract to the Jordan Clarkson team.

The Houston Rockets are closely studying the possibility of unseating the Golden State Warriors and beating the San Antonio Spurs for the top spot in the West. The front office thinks that James Harden, who is also one of the potential MVP candidates this season along with Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Russell Westbrook, would need another superstar-level player to help him carry the team to the NBA Finals. Among the possible stars in the league, it looks like a Seth Curry contract holds the best chance to achieve this goal.

The Miami Heat are clinging to a possibility of a Chris Bosh trade sometime in the free agency season. While Hassan Whiteside and Goran Dragic attempt to secure an NBA playoffs spot for the team, Pat Riley reviews the possibilities they can entertain especially in dealing with a seasoned veteran like Bosh. Will the Philadelphia 76ers be a willing NBA trade partner?

The San Francisco 49ers are in dire need of a quarterback they can build a team around following the exit of Colin Kaepernick and the impending free agency of co-starter Blaine Gabbert. Among the potential stars to sign for the position, Chip Kelly is said to be looking closely at acquiring a Brock Osweiler trade this offseason. This deal, which many deem possible, came forth when the Cleveland Browns disclosed their openness to entertaining offers for the former Denver Broncos quarterback.

The Philadelphia Eagles took a chance at Carson Wentz last NFL season as they released Sam Bradford to the Minnesota Vikings to pave the way for the rookie. While Nick Foles earlier expressed his support for the younger quarterback, offers from other football teams might be too tempting for the veteran. Is this the right time to think about a cheap Johnny Manziel contract?

The Tony Romo contract dilemma has yet to find a resolution this NFL offseason with the Dallas Cowboys keeping mum over the issue. While Dak Precott is the undisputed leader of the team, no other aspect has been settled so far. However, the quarterback crisis might be solved soon as the Tennessee Titans are said to be pitching for a potential reunion between DeMarco Murray and Tony Romo.

The Green Bay Packers were early favorites in the NFL season. However, their Super Bowl journey was cut short with the ferocious play of the Atlanta Falcons. While Aaron Rodgers and his squad failed to meet the New England Patriots this year, many believe that they would once again be serious contenders this season. With this in mind, an Adrian Peterson contract is said to be the most reasonable move for the Jordy Nelson team moving forward.

The Dallas Cowboys are moving forward with their successful draft picks and huge free agency deals. Although the Tony Romo contract issue has yet to be resolved, the Dak Prescott team has been silently building a new and stronger group this offseason. Among the exciting moves by Jerry Jones, a potential Joey Bosa trade with the San Diego Chargers is highly sought after.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ lost of backup quarterback Mike Glennon to the Chicago Bears now puts their depth chart in this role in a bit of jeopardy. While Jameis Winston remains a strong leader for the team, the fifth-year veteran’s presence in the team provided them with stability and confidence in the gridiron in the past season. However, it appears that the issue might have been answered quickly as a Tony Romo trade to the Mike Evans team might happen sooner than expected.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are preparing to make their Super Bowl push a more tangible goal next NFL season. With the impending free agency season of Blake Bortles, the Jalen Ramsey team is said to be planning to release him and sign a more talented quarterback instead. Among the potential stars in the market, a Colin Kaepernick contract seems to be the most attractive deal for the NFL team.

The Los Angeles Lakers are busy looking for ways to improve their record following the Kobe Bryant retirement news. Amid the rebuilding efforts of the front office, which saw former Golden State Warriors coach Luke Walton take over from Byron Scott, the team honed fresh talents from the likes of D’Angelo Russell, Brandon Ingram, Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance, Jr. However, it appears that the Luol Deng squad still lacks a clear cut leader to bring them to the top. Will a Paul George contract solve this problem?

The Milwaukee Bucks are having a quiet season despite being tied with the Indiana Pacers of Paul George and Atlanta Hawks of Dwight Howard in the East. With the consistent rise of the Giannis Antetokounmpo in the league, fans believe that it would no longer be a surprise if they turn out to be tough challengers against the Boston Celtics, Washington Wizards, Toronto Raptors and even the Cleveland Cavaliers. However, it seems that the Jabari Parker squad would need more star power if they intend to unseat these reigning leaders in their conference. Will dominating in the Lonzo Ball draft campaign be the next best move for them?

The Chicago Bulls are a mess these days with Jimmy Butler seemingly carrying the team to the NBA playoffs singlehandedly. More importantly, the locker room drama without the passion and leadership of Taj Gibson, Doug McDermott, Joakim Noah, Derrick Rose and Pau Gasol has put the Dwyane Wade team in disarray. Meanwhile, the Rajon Rondo team struggles with their identity as no particular leader could be identified and respected by the rest of the former Michael Jordan team. Is it time to bring in the big guns and invest in a Carmelo Anthony trade?

The New York Knicks are finally giving in to the rebuilding process with Kristaps Porzingis at the center of it all. With a Carmelo Anthony trade only needing a formality by the end of the season, the Derrick Rose team seems to be on the verge of releasing all its veteran stars to make way for younger and more promising leaders. Will a Blake Griffin contract be the best option for Phil Jackson’s triangle to finally work its magic?

The Minnesota Timberwolves are slowly sliding late this NBA season. Despite the promising stars in the Karl-Anthony Towns roster, the team cannot get past the others in the league. In fact, many are disappointed over their abysmal record that basically only rivals that of the Sacramento Kings that lost their key player in the DeMarcus Cousins trade this season. Should the Andrew Wiggins team sign a veteran to help them out of this slump?

The Jeremy Lin contract to the Brooklyn Nets had been one of the most exciting New York comebacks in the NBA offseason. Unfortunately, fans only got glimpses of the much awaited Linsanity in the hardwood court as the Asian star was forced to the bench by his injuries. Despite his health concerns, the former New York Knicks star remained a strong influence in the coaching staff and team lineup. Reports now indicate that one of his urgent suggestions is for the Brook Lopez team to chase a Jimmy Butler trade soon.