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The Carolina Panthers had a solid NFL draft and hope they are ready for the future. They traded for quarterback Sam Darnold and made sure to get him help through the draft. The Panthers seem committed to Darnold as they traded away Teddy Bridgewater to the Denver Broncos. With the draft the Panthers had, they […]

The Los Angeles Lakers honored Kobe Bryant’s daughter Gigi with Mambacita gear before their game on Sunday. It would have been Gianna Bryant’s 15th birthday on Saturday. Her mom, Vanessa Bryant, decided to honor her by releasing the Mambacita apparel for the special occasion. Anthony Davis and other Lakers joined in this tribute by wearing […]

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo described why Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant is such a great player. In a thrilling game, Giannis and the Bucks beat the Durant and the Nets 117-114. Giannis finished with 49 points while Durant had 42. It was clear throughout the game that they are both amazing talents on the […]

The Los Angeles Chargers nailed the NFL draft again. After selecting Justin Herbert with the sixth pick in last year’s draft, the Chargers posted a 7-9 record. While it wasn’t a playoff appearance, we quickly found out Justin Herbert is a franchise quarterback. He threw for over 4,000 yards and had 36 total touchdowns breaking […]

Chris Paul acknowledged that Deandre Ayton has been vital to the Phoenix Suns’ incredible success this season. In previous years, Ayton was expected to be the second-best player alongside Devin Booker; however, Paul joining the team has changed that. Ayton has embraced his new role and has vastly improved his play this season. Chris Paul […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks took down Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets in an epic showdown. It was one of the most entertaining games so far this season as Giannis and Durant went back and forth. Giannis finished with a season high 49 points for the Bucks while Durant finished with 42. Giannis […]

A Los Angeles Lakers starter out again? Yes, starting point guard Dennis Schröder is out against the Toronto Raptors due to health and safety protocols, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic. Schröder has been one of the most reliable and consistent players for the Lakers this season. His absence will be felt in Sunday’s […]

It’s a dunk off in Milwaukee. The marquee NBA matchup between the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets started off with some posters, with Giannis Antetokounmpo dunking over Kevin Durant and DeAndre Jordan returning the favor when he slammed one hard on Giannis. DJ all over Giannis 😳pic.twitter.com/Xl6JZQAkl1 — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 2, 2021 Giannis drops […]

Amid the quarterback drama surrounding Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers had a very successful draft. Following two consecutive NFC title game appearances, Green Bay had some holes to fill. The selections they made have all been for positions of need unlike last year’s draft where they took quarterback Jordan Love. Here’s a look at […]

While Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic doesn’t have the typical build for a superstar, he is one of the top players in the league. However, Jokic admitted to Rachel Nichols of ESPN that he was the “worst-conditioned” player when he came into the league. Over time, though, he has vastly improved his conditioning and is now […]

The death of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant fell heavily on the whole basketball world. Shaquille O’Neal was no different — he took the loss very hard, since he knew Kobe very well. Kobe and Shaq won three championships together with the Lakers back in the early 2000s. They spent an important part of […]

Damian Lillard to the New York Knicks? While it may not seem likely it is certainly a possibility. Lillard has preached his loyalty to the Portland Trail Blazers but it might be time for him to move on. The Blazers currently sit in 7th place and they haven’t been able to put a good enough […]

The New York Jets selected Michael Carter twice in the NFL draft? Yes, that’s exactly what New York did as the Jets drafted running back Michael Carter in the fourth round. Then the Jets took defensive back Michael Carter in the fifth round. Besides having the same name and team now, they should both make […]

The New York Jets have gotten Zach Wilson some help. New York selected wide receiver Elijah Moore in the second round with the 34th pick.  Wilson should be happy with how the draft has gone. New York went offense in each of the first four rounds which will help the former BYU standout have a […]

Can the champs get better? The answer is yes, and these draft picks could make the team even scarier to face. It feels like ages ago when quarterback legend Tom Brady signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last season and won the Super Bowl in his first season there. The Bucs are a very talented […]

A reunion looks unlikely now. There have been rumors all off-season about quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo going back to the New England Patriots but it seems unlikely now. With the San Francisco 49ers drafting a quarterback with the third pick they have been rumored to be shopping Jimmy Garoppolo. He was hurt during most of the […]

Trevor Lawrence is one of the most hyped players heading into his NFL rookie season. The highly talented quarterback from Clemson will be heading to the Jacksonville Jaguars and fans should be excited to have him. At the Masters earlier this month, former No. 1 pick Peyton Manning told this year’s No. 1 pick, new […]

Coming off another Super Bowl appearance, the Kansas City Chiefs are ready to continue making the team better. With no first-round pick after trading for Pro Bowl left tackle Orlando Brown Jr., this pick becomes even more important. Obviously having the roster they have including Patrick Mahomes already has them as a Super Bowl contender. […]

The Miami Dolphins are coming off a season in which they just missed the playoffs, but they were able to improve from 5-11 to 10-6 in one season. The 2021 NFL draft could be the final pieces Miami needs to make a playoff run. The Phins hold the sixth and 18th picks in the first […]

There is big drama in the Green Bay Packers organization. Reigning NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers has told some members of the team that he doesn’t want to return to Green Bay. This issue started in last year’s draft when they traded up to draft quarterback Jordan Love in the first round. Some people assumed this […]

The Denver Broncos had yet another disappointing season, finishing 5-11 and last in the AFC West. Many fans were expecting quarterback Drew Lock to take a jump in year two, but he was average to below average. He started 13 games throwing 16 touchdowns and 15 interceptions while only completing 57.3% of his passes. While […]

Coming off a return to the playoffs this past season, the Los Angeles Rams have only improved their roster as they look to make a Super Bowl run. Most notably. the Rams traded Jared Goff, two first-round picks and a third-round pick for Matthew Stafford. Stafford could elevate the offense to a level it wasn’t […]

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons set a crazy 3-point stat not even Stephen Curry has done. The Golden State Warriors star is regarded as the greatest shooter of all time, but that doesn’t mean he holds all the records. Simons is now tied for the most 3-pointers made in a row in NBA history. […]

The New York Giants are an interesting team to watch during the 2021 NFL draft. After another season missing the playoffs, the Giants are looking to continue building the roster up. The Giants have many needs across the board including wide receiver, offensive line, and edge. The Giants were very active in free agency and […]

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal is having trouble figuring out how his teammate Russell Westbrook is so good at getting triple-doubles. Westbrook seems to keep shattering triple-double records and shocking many people along the way. Most players in the league do not have the talent to do what he is doing. It is rare for […]

The Dallas Cowboys have always been a big focus in the football world. That will be true in the 2021 NFL draft, which begins on Thursday night. From being “America’s Team” to getting tons of criticism by other fan bases, the Cowboys always have the media’s attention. Dallas had a disappointing season in 2020 as […]

Ice in his veins! Minnesota Timberwolves star D’Angelo Russell hit a game-winner against the Utah Jazz that is unlike many others. Most game-winners are heavily contested and difficult shots, but due to a complete defensive breakdown by the Jazz, Russell got a wide-open layup to give the Timberwolves the W. RUSSELL RESPONDS!https://t.co/hYC7rkR94P — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

The New England Patriots had a disappointing season in their first year without Tom Brady. Meanwhile, Brady went on to win the Super Bowl with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. It was clear they didn’t have enough talent on the offensive side of the ball as they finished 27th in the league in both yards and […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis is one of the best players in the league but that doesn’t mean he goes without criticism. His ability to play on both ends of the floor makes him a guy you don’t want to play against. Charles Oakley criticized Davis for shooting 3-pointers due to his great midrange […]

A no hitter in seven innings? The Atlanta Braves felt the punch to the gut. Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner made history as the first player to throw a no hitter in a seven-inning game this MLB season. That isn’t heard of but due to a doubleheader, the games are only seven innings. Madison Bumgarner […]

The 2021 NFL draft needs to be better in Wisconsin. For the second straight season, the Green Bay Packers fell one game shy of the Super Bowl. They have finished 13-3 in both seasons under head coach Matt LaFleur but keep falling short. While it may have been a disappointing finish the past two seasons, […]

Kevin Durant had a big game in his return from injury on Sunday. The Phoenix Suns and Brooklyn Nets faced off in what figured to be an intriguing test for both clubs, and also a possible Finals preview The Nets beat the Suns 128-119 in a thrilling game where Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving combined […]

Terry Rozier finally beat his former team. Rozier and the Charlotte Hornets took down the Boston Celtics on Sunday in a 125-104 win. Rozier finished with 21 points, 11 assists, and 5 rebounds in the blowout victory for the Hornets against the Celtics. Rozier came out ready to battle in this game and it showed […]

Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant has been one of the most exciting players in the NBA since he entered the league and has shown that against the Portland Trailblazers. Morant has been throwing down some monster dunks against the Blazers including a reverse slam on a fastbreak. In a game against Damian Lillard, Morant has […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Jeff Green threw it down on the Phoenix Suns all game long in their exciting matchup on Sunday. Green has been vital to the Nets so far this season, and he continues to prove it each time out on the court. In fact, against the Suns, the athletic forward dropped some nasty […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Trevor Bauer loves getting all the attention he can. On Saturday night, San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. trolled Bauer after hitting two home runs off of him. Bauer responded by making a 15 minute YouTube video about his celebrations. The moment you've all been waiting for….Watch here now: https://t.co/4swuYnq48p […]