Luke Dahlgren

Joined: Jan 17, 2015

A graduate of Loyola University Chicago, Luke Dahlgren lives in the fine city of Chicago, and enjoys wearing beanies. He is a fan of the Chicago Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks, and writes for FanSided.com about the NBA and NFL. Follow him on Twitter: @NotLukeDahlgren.

Dec 23, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Nicolas Batum (5) passes the ball as he is defended by Boston Celtics guard forward Evan Turner (11) during the second half of the game at Time Warner Cable Arena. Celtics win 102-89. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: 15 potential ‘under-the-radar’ free agent moves

A WNBA basketball sits on the floor - Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

NBA: Kobe Bryant’s best games against every team

Apr 9, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General overall view of the Staples Center during a NBA basketball game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Power Rankings: NBA Arenas

NBA Contenders and Pretenders

Feb 14, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Magic Johnson (left) speaks during a tribute to Western Conference forward Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers (right) prior to the start of the NBA All Star Game at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

20 bold predictions for the NBA’s second half

Jan 3, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers outside linebacker Thomas Davis (58) and middle linebacker Luke Kuechly (59) react in the third quarter in the 2014 NFC Wild Card playoff football game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

NFC Championship Game 2016: 5 reasons the Carolina Panthers could beat the Arizona Cardinals

Jan 3, 2015; Charlotte, NC, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald (11) reacts after an interception during the fourth quarter against the Carolina Panthers in the 2014 NFC Wild Card playoff football game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

NFC Championship Game 2016: 5 reasons the Cardinals could beat the Panthers

Nov 30, 2015; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns fans in the stands against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Ravens won 33-27. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

One silver lining for every team that missed the playoffs

Nov 21, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Sacramento Kings forward DeMarcus Cousins (15) looks for a passing lane during the first quarter of a basketball game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

8 players who could use a change of scenery

Nov 15, 2015; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) drops back to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half during the game at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: Five teams prepped for a late season surge

Oct 15, 2015; New Orleans, LA, USA; Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman (24) runs against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Falcons 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: 10 teams that are better (or worse) than their records indicate

Nov 16, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte (22) before their game against the Minnesota Vikings at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports

NFL: 8 players who would benefit from a change in scenery

Sep 13, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch (24) walks off the field after the first half against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports

6 NFL Teams in need of a Week 2 win

Dec 28, 2014; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) shakes hands with Seattle Seahawks free safety Earl Thomas (29) during pre game warmups against the St. Louis Rams at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Preview: Best and worst teams at each position

Nov 13, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) throws a pass against the Buffalo Bills during the first half at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

NFL Preview: Ranking each division by strength

Mar 25, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets guard Jameer Nelson (28) directs his team during the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Report: Denver Nuggets to sign Jameer Nelson to a 3-year deal