Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

From Bam Adebayo’s stunning 83-point game to a potential budding Western Conference rivalry, this NBA season had many memorable moments.

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The Bears have big shoes to fill after trading DJ Moore. They see big things ahead for Burden after a promising end to his rookie year.

The White Sox are ahead of schedule. They know they aren’t a finished product, but can they still slip into a playoff spot now?

Beckman, a 2025 fourth-round pick by Ottawa, led Chicoutimi to the Memorial Cup after a midseason trade.

These are unserious people. Who at some point may actually try to say they were joking all along.

The league is proposing a salary cap. The union is saying no chance. And the battle for the hearts and minds of the public is at full roar.

The Jays traded eight veterans for a haul of minor leaguers in 2024. Now, those youngsters are paying dividends.

Plus, Malik Nabers’ recovery, and the long-term outlooks for some of the Giants’ young offensive linemen, and where Abdul Carter will align.

The centre-back has been a central member of Andoni Iraola’s squad this season on their way to Europa League qualification.