Behind the Line

Pelicans Would Be Crazy to Trade Lonzo Ball

Rumors began to surface over the weekend that the New Orleans Pelicans are interested in trading star point guard Lonzo Ball. Although he had the best year of his career during his first season in New Orleans...he was atrocious during the NBA restart in Orlando. 

We explain why trading Lonzo Ball is a horrible idea...and why David Griffin and the Pelicans need to be patient with him and the rest of this young team. 

Clippers Loss to Mavericks Being Overblown

The Los Angeles Clippers loss to Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks Wednesday night sent shock waves through the NBA world. Many are accusing the Clippers of being lackadaisical...lacking team chemistry...and at risk of being upset by Dallas in the first round.

However...many are putting too much stock into one playoff loss. We explain why Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers are fine...and will ultimately win this series against the Mavericks.

Why is the NBA Struggling Since the Restart

Before the NBA restarted in Orlando...we had been without sports for over four months. Many thought the ratings would be through the roof upon the return of the NBA. However...seemingly everyday we're seeing headlines of declining ratings.

Are the NBA ratings actually in decline? Yes and no. We dive into the ratings and explain how NBA ratings are actually up since the restart. However...that's not all great news. We compare the NBA to other leagues...and explain the primary reason why the NBA is experiencing a steep decline in popularity.

New York Giants Coach Joe Judge Making a Mistake?

New York Giants new head coach Joe Judge has decided to go with the drill sergeant mentality to instill discipline into his young roster. This may be great news to some Giants fans...seeing as the Giants have been near the top of the NFL in penalties the past three years.

However...looking back at recent NFL history...the hardcore drill sergeant methods seem to fail. Is Joe Judge making a mistake that could lose him the locker room in the future?

Oklahoma City Thunder Will Upset Houston Rockets in First Round

When the Vegas odds were released for the NBA playoffs...I was shocked to see Chris Paul and the Oklahoma City Thunder as slight underdogs in their seven game series against the Houston Rockets.

We explain why the Thunder should be the favorites...and how they will beat Houston in the first round. We also reveal the implications of a first round playoff loss for the Rockets...and how it could impact the future of the franchise.

Zion Williamson Weight Being Over Exaggerated By the Media

Since being drafted by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019...the weight of Zion Williamson has been a constant topic in the mainstream sports media. Anytime he is tired...or breathes heavy on the court..."experts" blame his weight.

We explain why the media is over exaggerating Zion's weight...and make a comparison to a former superstar player and Hall-of-Famer who went through the same thing during his career.

Should 76ers Split Up Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons

The relationship between Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons has been volatile and controversial at times. There has been talk all season of trading one or both superstars...and that notion has come up again this week in Orlando.

We explain why it would be a mistake for Philadelphia to trade Embiid and/or Simmons. We outline the real problems with the 76ers...and explain what they need to do to build a championship contender.

Portland Trail Blazers: Are They Playoff Contenders?

Damian Lillard and his multiple 50+ point games in Orlando has the Portland Trail Blazers as one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Entering the bubble with a 12 percent chance to make the playoffs...the Blazers now have a 76 percent chance to make the postseason.

Some NBA analysts are already calling for a Portland upset over LeBron James and the Lakers in the first round. Is this possible?

Portland is a feel good story...but we explain the difference between a feel good story...and a team with legitimate championship aspirations.

College Football in Crisis

Tuesday dealt a devastating blow to college football...as the Big-10 and Pac-12 postponed their football seasons until spring 2021. As of now...the SEC and ACC are scheduled to begin their seasons in September.

Could this actually be a positive for college football? We explain how the NCAA could make this work...and create an exciting regular season.

We also look into the future of college football...and how it might not ever be the same.

New Orleans Pelicans: Time to Fire Alvin Gentry

The New Orleans Pelicans were eliminated from playoff contention Sunday...and the primary reason was the same problem this team has faced the entire Alvin Gentry era. Slow starts...lazy basketball...lackadaisical defense.

It's time for David Griffin to make the decision to part ways with Alvin Gentry. We explain why this needs to happen now...and why the next coaching hire could be the most important in franchise history.