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1 week ago | sportsnaut.com | Matt Johnson

In the National Football League, the most important position is quarterback. So often in a passing league, it’s the ability to generate pressure on the quarterback that can make the difference between winning and losing. It’s why edge rushers are now starting to make $40 million per season. Here, we’re examining the best NFL pass rushers heading into the 2025 season. Let’s dive into our list of the best NFL edge rushers right now.

1 week ago | sportsnaut.com | Andrew Buller-Russ

Is this the offseason where the Utah Jazz take the leap that rejuvenates their status as playoff contenders? Fans surely hope so. After all, the Jazz haven’t been playoff-bound since 2022, when Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell were still dominating the hardwood in the Beehive State. The Jazz do have a lot of promising trade chips, combining their package of youthful talent plus future draft compensation.

1 week ago | sportsnaut.com | Andrew Buller-Russ

Now that the San Antonio Spurs have landed the No. 2 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, it places them in an extremely advantageous position. No, they won’t be able to secure Cooper Flagg, the draft lottery’s top prize, but getting the next best prospect gives the Spurs a very valuable trade chip. Of course, the Spurs may prefer to simply hold onto the No. 2 pick and hope their new prospect develops into the type of talent who blossoms into an All-Star next to Victor Wembanyama.

1 week ago | sportsnaut.com | Andrew Buller-Russ

Aside from the ongoing NBA Finals, the Kevin Durant trade rumors are dominating headlines across the association. At this point, it feels like a foregone conclusion that the Phoenix Suns will trade the future first-ballot Hall of Famer, but who will win the Durant trade sweepstakes? So far, there are three known suitors on Durant’s trade wish list. They include the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets, and San Antonio Spurs, in no particular order.

1 week ago | sportsnaut.com | Andrew Buller-Russ

The Milwaukee Bucks enter the offseason in a challenging situation. Sure, they have Giannis Antetokounmpo, one of the top five players in the NBA today. They also have Damian Lillard, a seven-time All-NBA selection, but there are strings attached. Pairing Lillard with the Greek Freak was supposed to turn a good Bucks team into a championship contender again, yet they haven’t been able to escape the first round.