Behind the Line

Zion Williamson left the NBA bubble in Orlando last week due to a family emergency...and there has been no time given for his return. With the Pelicans first game being a week away...it's unclear if Zion will be able to make it back to Orlando and through the NBA's quarantine procedures in time to play on July 30th. If Zion can't play...will the New Orleans Pelicans make the playoffs? We take a deep look into their season...and determine whether or not Alvin Gentry and the Pelicans can grab the #8 seed without Zion.

Over the weekend...an anonymous NBA head coach expressed his concern about the Orlando bubble. His main concern...that the next superteam was going to be formed over the next two months.  The most sought after player is going to be Giannis Antetokounmpo. Both LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be trying to convince him to join them in Los Angeles. However...from a financial perspective...can the Lakers keep three max contract players on their roster? We explain how the Lakers could free up enough cap space to pursure Giannis...and who it would affect. Could Giannis end up in Los Angeles?

There's an overwhelming amount of data that proves it's not in a team's best interest to commit big money to NFL running backs. The Tennessee Titans obviously missed the memo...as they gave Derrick Henry a four year extension this week worth $50 million.The question is...will Derrick Henry be worth the money? To answer that question...we take a look at the recent history of NFL running backs who were given big money extensions...and see how things worked out.

Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys have been negotiating the terms of a long-term contract for a year. However...the July 15th deadline passed with no long-term deal in place.We discuss the ramifications this decision is going to have in Dallas. What does the future hold for Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys? Is there too much bad blood between him and Jerry Jones to come back from? We explain why 2020 will be the final season for Dak in Dallas.

Before Cam Newton's arrival in 2011...the Carolina Panthers were one of the consistently bad teams in the NFL. They had 13 starting quarterbacks in 16 seasons...and minimal playoff appearances.Once Cam Newton arrived...the eyes of the football world were upon Carolina. He accomplished more in nine years than anyone else in franchise history. So...why was he treated so poorly on the way out?

The coronavirus is having a serious impact on college athletics. Leagues are canceling their fall football seasons...some could be shutdown permanently...and others are electing to play conference only schedules.However...both college football and basketball have been experiencing declines for several years now. We take a look into the issues facing both sports...and determine whether or not these problems can be solved. We also look into the financial impacts of the coronavirus...and determine whether or not we will have college football this fall.

We're two weeks away from the restart of the NBA season. Since the resumed season has been announced...we've seen a handful of players opt out for a variety of reasons. However...most have been inconsequential...guys who have limited impact.That changed Sunday night with the news of Rajon Rondo injuring his thumb and potentially being out 6-8 weeks. We explain why it's likely that Rondo is going to miss the entire NBA playoffs. Who does Rondo's absence effect most? Does this ruin the Lakers' title chances...and LeBron's final opportunity at an NBA championship?

Looking ahead to next season...we outline what it will look like for the Golden State Warriors if Giannis Antetokounmpo joins forces with Steph Curry. We explain who will have to be traded to Milwaukee to get Giannis to the Bay Area.We look ahead to the 2021 NBA playoffs...and determine if there would be a team in the Western Conference that could challenge the Big-3 of Giannis...Curry...and Klay Thompson. We examine a potential NBA Finals matchup between the Brooklyn Nets and Golden State Warriors...and explain why this could be the next big rivalry in the NBA for the next several years.

Dana White is one of the most controversial figures in the world of sports. However...he has been the only leader in sports to stand up to the political pressures surrounding the COVID pandemic.Both the NFL and NBA are becoming more politicized...and it's a move that could back fire on them. In this video...we explain why both Roger Goodell and Adam Silver could learn something from Dana White.

Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert have had a contentious relationship throughout their last three years together in Utah. Their feud was ignited back in March when Gobert was careless about the coronavirus...and both he and Mitchell became infected.Although the tensions seem to have eased...at least publicly...the tension has been brewing for some time now between the Jazz two superstar players. Can the Jazz make it work long-term with their two superstar players not getting along? Are things at a tipping point...will management in Salt Lake City be forced to choose between Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell?