For years, Atlanta Falcons fans have wondered which receiver would become the face of the franchise since Julio Jones. This past week, the Falcons provided a clear response to those doubts by signing wide receiver Drake London to a four-year, $141 million contract extension, including $100 million guaranteed. The deal makes London one of the […] The post Drake London’s Extension Was Inevitable appeared first on The Lead .
As the associate head coach of the San Antonio Spurs, Sean Sweeney’s current challenge is to aid the San Antonio Spurs in pulling off a comeback series win in the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks. But win or lose, he is set to take over as head coach of the Orlando Magic, where […] The post Can Sean Sweeney Fix the Magic’s Offensive Woes? appeared first on The Lead .
After six years as the Atlanta Hawks’ top executive, Travis Schlenk chose to move into an advisory role with Atlanta in Dec. 2022. He joined the Washington Wizards organization in 2023. Landry Fields, a former player and scout for the San Antonio Spurs, was hired by the Hawks as an Assistant General Manager in 2020. […] The post Landry Fields Set The Atlanta Hawks Back appeared first on The Lead .
On May 17, Shams Charania broke the news that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had been voted as the 2025-2026 NBA MVP. While a majority of both fans and insiders saw this coming, not enough people are talking about just how strong a case each of the top six finishers had to win the award. Each individual seemed […] The post Six Superstars Deserved to Win the 2026 NBA MVP Award appeared first on The Lead .
The Milwaukee Bucks’ 2025-26 season was a disappointment. The Bucks limped to a measly 30-52 record. Missing the playoffs was bad enough, but the Bucks faithful also had to deal with constant trade chatter surrounding franchise player Giannis Antetokounmpo. Giannis was injured much of the year, amplifying the trade noise. While Giannis finished the year […] The post Milwaukee Bucks 2026 NBA Draft Preview appeared first on The Lead .
The air is getting cleaner, birds are chirping, and the sun is shining brightly. We’re officially nearing the middle of the baseball season as the summer months come in. The Baltimore Orioles are back to their winning ways and are closing in on .500 with a record of 31-36. But before we talk about the […] The post Who Should the Orioles Target in the 2026 MLB Draft? appeared first on The Lead .
After delving into the first 12 weeks of the NFL season and the best matchup each week, the attention shifts to the final third of the year. At this point in the season, playoff races heat up, and divisional winners take shape. Once again, the criteria for the best matchups include the best storylines, quarterback […] The post What Are the Best NFL Matchups of the 2026 Season? Weeks 13-18 appeared first on The Lead .
The New York Jets finished 2025 tied for the worst record in the NFL. The team and fans alike will hope that there is marked improvement in the win-loss column going in to 2026. The Jets followed a catastrophic 2025 by being one of the most active teams throughout the offseason and the draft. The […] The post What Will the New York Jets’ 2026 Record Be? appeared first on The Lead .
In the spring of 2002, the Detroit Pistons’ offseason included three crucial moves that propelled the team from second-round exits to NBA Champions in just two seasons. Those moves included the signing of Chauncey Billups, who went on to be an All-Star and Finals MVP, drafting Tayshaun Prince 23rd overall in the 2002 NBA Draft, […] The post How Can the Pistons Ace Their Biggest Offseason in 25 Years? appeared first on The Lead .
The Mystics big three of Shakira Austin, Sonia Citron, and Kiki Iriafen are amongst the league leaders in the WNBA’s newest stat, gravity. The league rolled out the stat through its Inside the Game feature, powered by Amazon Web Services. Gravity measures how much the defense shifts and how the player changes the game each […] The post Austin, Citron, Iriafen, All Amongst the WNBA’s Newest Stat appeared first on The Lead .
As draft season approaches, prospects rise and fall. The Chicago Blackhawks have built through the draft since day one of the Kyle Davidson regime, making this time of year especially intriguing. The bitter truth about the draft is that there is no “correct” draft pick. If there is one, it’s entirely unknown for years until […] The post Who Are the Best Chicago Blackhawks Draft Picks? appeared first on The Lead .
The Los Angeles Lakers had quite the season. From LeBron James missing the first 14 games due to a right-sided sciatica injury to the now-infamous Gabe Vincent-Luke Kennard trade (which looks like a steal, by the way) to the night of April 2, when, while peaking as a team during their run into the playoffs, […] The post Los Angeles Lakers 2026 NBA Draft Preview appeared first on The Lead .
Kurt Suzuki was announced as the Angels’ new skipper on Oct 21, 2025. Almost a month following the end of the 2025 season. Suzuki spent 16 years in the majors, playing for five teams, including the Halos in 2021 and 2022. https://www.instagram.com/p/DQFat2ckjaa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Suzuki has been tasked with turning around a franchise that holds the longest […] The post Did the Angels Make a Mistake in Hiring Kurt Suzuki? appeared first on The Lead .
The Miami Heat’s season came to a disappointing end with an overtime loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the NBA Play-In tournament, closing out with a 43-39 record in the regular season. It is no secret that the Miami Heat are currently aggressively pursuing Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo after failing to secure […] The post Miami Heat 2026 NBA Draft Preview appeared first on The Lead .
Going into the season, the New York Yankees’ bullpen was its biggest question mark. Losing two high-leverage relievers in Luke Weaver and Devin Williams to their cross-town rival, and not replacing their production. The Yankees’ bullpen isn’t built for a deep playoff run as it stands. Too many question marks on who is reliable in […] The post Yankees Can Save Their Bullpen Using Talent From Within appeared first on The Lead .
The PWHL’s expansion process is underway following the addition of four teams in Detroit, Hamilton, Las Vegas, and San Jose. A six-phase process began on June 2, when the existing eight teams announced which players on their rosters they would protect. Each team was allotted three protection slots, which limited teams’ ability to keep all […] The post Which PWHL Teams Had the Best Protection Lists? appeared first on The Lead .
On May 16, the Pittsburgh Steelers and quarterback Aaron Rodgers agreed to a one-year deal. Rodgers will play his 23rd and final season with the Steelers in the NFL. “This is it,” Rodgers announced in his press conference. After two mediocre years with the New York Jets, Aaron Rodgers bounced back in Pittsburgh. He led […] The post Is Aaron Rodgers’ Return a Good or Bad Thing for Steelers? appeared first on The Lead .
The Denver Broncos are entering the 2026 season as true contenders. After a dominant 14-3 season and an AFC Championship appearance last year, they are ready to make another run. However, last season did end with one question: What will the running game look like? Starter J.K. Dobbins suffered a season-ending injury in Week 10 […] The post What Will the Broncos’ Backfield Look Like Next Season? appeared first on The Lead .
When the 2024-25 season ended, the Boston Celtics were faced with frontcourt issues. With Al Horford and Luke Kornet departing in free agency and Kristaps Porzingis being traded to the Golden State Warriors, Boston needed to find help in the frontcourt. Instead of targeting another big man in the market, the Celtics decided to give developing center Neemias Queta a chance. This […] The post Neemias Queta’s Breakout Season Should Earn Him an Extension appeared first on The Lead .
We’re deep into the offseason, and there’s been a whirlwind of change for the Baltimore Ravens, a franchise that lost a list of longtime players — like center Tyler Linderbaum and punter Jordan Stout — in free agency. Not only did the team lose multiple Pro Bowlers, but its tight end room also took a […] The post Stefon Diggs Is a Perfect Fit for the Baltimore Ravens appeared first on The Lead .
The New Orleans Saints’ search for their next franchise quarterback since Drew Brees‘ retirement in 2020 has been long and difficult. However, the Saints believe they may have finally found their long-time signal-caller in rising sophomore Tyler Shough. This offseason, they spent significant resources to back that faith. Help Needed in New Orleans Ahead of […] The post Saints’ Offseason Moves Signal Strong Belief in Tyler Shough appeared first on The Lead .
There’s theoretically only so much a single player can do to determine an entire franchise’s success — especially in baseball. Basketball’s more standoffish about this concept, with only 10 players on the court at once and five for each team. Even allowing just 15 active players on a National Basketball Association roster, a single player […] The post A Tarik Skubal Trade Is Becoming More Likely By the Day appeared first on The Lead .
As a small-market team, the Denver Nuggets have historically struggled to attract All-Star-level talent through free agency. In fact, some rankings consider Antonio McDyess to be the franchise’s greatest free-agent acquisition of all time. Though McDyess was an All-Star and an All-NBA selection in Denver, the franchise’s inability to sign a more impactful free agent […] The post Are the Nuggets a Desirable Destination for Free Agents? appeared first on The Lead .
After the conclusion of the 2025-2026 NFL season, there are only a few things for fans to look forward to. That includes the NFL draft, free agency, trades, and eventually fantasy football. The NFL draft is now done, and most free agents have already signed with teams. Since there are not many more big-name trades, […] The post Which Wide Receivers Will Be Fantasy Football Breakouts? appeared first on The Lead .
I’m scrolling through social media one day when I come across a clip of Brian Windhorst on Jason Timpf’s podcast Hoops Tonight. Anytime Windhorst is talking about basketball, I’m paying attention. He understands basketball on a whole different level, and every time he speaks, there’s something to learn. But this clip caught my attention for […] The post Raj Chipalu Became One of Lakers’ Fastest-Rising Media Voices appeared first on The Lead .