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The Kansas City Chiefs’ defense is coming off one of its best seasons in franchise history, led by longtime captain Chris Jones. However, while the unit is trending up as a whole, some believe that Jones, 31, is on the downside of his career. While still elite, many around the league believe that Jones is […]

One week after announcing Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier as the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game captains, the league released the remaining list of players who will fill out the rosters. While most players rightfully received the nod, the event excluded a few notable names, as is usually the case. For the first time, the league […]

Few rookies will begin the 2025-2026 season under more scrutiny than the Utah Jazz’s Ace Bailey. While critics have been harsh on Bailey throughout the draft process, Rutgers head basketball coach Steve Pikiell still believes in his former pupil’s elite potential. Pikiell only coached Bailey for one year, but believes he has the “highest ceiling” […]

On the heels of a regressive 2024 campaign, the Green Bay Packers need more from quarterback Jordan Love in 2025. That is at least how NFL analyst Mike Florio views the situation two months ahead of the 26-year-old’s fifth season. With the 2025 season on deck, Florio made his list of quarterbacks who he views […]

One year after stirring up drama for her controversial altercation with Caitlin Clark, Chennedy Carter remains off all WNBA rosters. As fans speculate on her rumored blackballing, the former Chicago Sky guard reminded fans about how lethal she once was alongside Angel Reese. On the anniversary of one of the best games of her career, […]

In their latest move of an active offseason, the Houston Rockets traded guard Cam Whitmore to the Washington Wizards on Saturday afternoon. While the move was somewhat surprising, the Rockets reportedly attempted to include Whitmore in their trade deal with the Phoenix Suns to acquire Kevin Durant. Whitmore, 20, is undeniably an asset, but the […]

After acquiring Mark Williams and drafting Khaman Maluach on the same day, the Phoenix Suns are set at center for the foreseeable future. However, before making those moves, the Suns reportedly attempted to trade for Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid. Before Reid signed his $125 million extension, he entered the offseason with a $15 […]

Victor Wembanyama’s 2024-2025 campaign did not go as planned, but the San Antonio Spurs center has been living his best life ever since. As the team transitions following Gregg Popovich’s official coaching retirement, the face of the franchise continues to make international headlines with his latest offseason adventures. Wembanyama’s well-documented offseason tour around Asia took […]

Less than a week after losing Myles Turner to the Milwaukee Bucks, the Indiana Pacers added another center via trade. The Pacers acquired veteran big man Jay Huff from the Memphis Grizzlies, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Indiana sent a second-round pick to Memphis to acquire Huff, per Charania. The teams will also swap second-rounders. The […]

Despite their lackluster 2024 season, few teams have been better in the 2025 college football recruiting market than Michigan. Continuing their recent trend, the Wolverines added four-star cornerback Dorian Barney to their class of 2026 defensive lineup. Barney committed to Michigan on Saturday, Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett reported. The highly touted cornerback chose Sherrone Moore’s squad […]

In case there was any doubt, Alvin Kamara proved on Saturday that he picked the right sport. The New Orleans Saints running back took a trip to Wrigley Field in the Midwest to throw a hilariously bad first pitch before the Chicago Cubs’ afternoon game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Despite playing in front of […]

After beginning the year atop the league at 9-0, the New York Liberty have gone just 3-5 in their last eight games while enduring two significant absences. Following Leonie Fiebich’s return to the lineup, Sandy Brondello offered yet another update on star center Jonquel Jones’ injury return timeline. With Jones still dealing with an ankle […]

Just as the Dallas Wings generate some momentum, injury woes strike again. Ahead of the Wings’ second consecutive game against the Phoenix Mercury, star guards Arike Ogunbowale and DiJonai Carrington appear destined for another appearance on the injury report. Two days ahead of the rematch, neither Ogunbowale nor Carrington practiced on Saturday, ClutchPoints’ Joey Mistretta […]

Chase Claypool was once regarded as one of the most promising young receivers in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers before quickly becoming a laughingstock and flaming out with the Chicago Bears and Miami Dolphins. After the Buffalo Bills released him and him subsequently sitting out the entire 2024 season, Claypool is ready to attempt […]

The Los Angeles Sparks went just 3-7 in June but ended the month with a bang by hosting Candace Parker’s jersey retirement ceremony during halftime of their home game against the Chicago Sky. The moment showcased Parker’s influence on several current WNBA players, including Sparks guard Rae Burrell. Burrell, whom the Sparks drafted ninth overall […]

With his 70th birthday approaching on July 13, Green Bay Packers president Mark Murphy is wrapping up his final days before retiring. Before handing the job over to executive Ed Policy, Murphy sent a heartfelt message to the team’s fan base. During his final week of work, Murphy penned a farewell message he titled ‘Hasta […]

The 2024 college football season did not go their way, but Alabama remains one of the most successful recruiting teams in the 2025 offseason. Days after landing consensus five-star wideout Cederian Morgan, Kalen DeBoer made another splash by adding four-star defensive tackle Nolan Wilson to his class of 2026. Wilson committed to Alabama on July […]

Caleb Williams’ rookie season did not go as the Chicago Bears had hoped, but their 2025 offseason is going as well as they could have imagined. Since hiring Ben Johnson as its next head coach, the team is already expecting significant improvements in 2025. Johnson and Williams have focused on their working relationship early in […]

There is a lot to criticize about New York Giants general manager Joe Schoen, but he has so far been on point in his approach to the NFL Draft. The 2025 NFL Draft has recently concluded, but recruiting is a year-round business, with the team’s attention now focused on 2026. New York left with seven […]

Fans might not like it, but Jake Paul is a ranked cruiserweight contender following his win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Paul’s controversial placement in the World Boxing Association’s official rankings has been met with harsh criticism, particularly from one of the fighters he surpassed, Craig Parker. Parker, 34, was surprised to see his number […]

Since being hired as the Denver Nuggets’ full-time head coach, David Adelman has continued to build his intriguing inaugural coaching staff. In his latest move, the first-year coach hired former Dallas Mavericks assistant Jared Dudley. The 14-year NBA veteran will join Adelman’s staff as his top assistant, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Adelman previously added former […]

They might be losing LeBron James, but the Los Angeles Lakers found their center by signing Deandre Ayton in free agency. While head coach JJ Redick is clearly on board with the move, he has been higher on Ayton than many others for a while. Shortly after the Lakers announced the deal, a clip of […]

When the New Orleans Pelicans traded up for the Atlanta Hawks’ No. 13 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, nobody could believe what had just occurred. Upon receiving the offer, even the Hawks reportedly did not believe the deal. After fielding the phone call, Atlanta could not believe its “good fortune,” according to Pelicans reporter […]

As LeBron James trade rumors continue to ramp up, the Los Angeles Lakers star has been linked to practically every other team in the league. However, even though a move to the Los Angeles Clippers would make geographical sense, the hypothetical scenario appears far-fetched. Despite liking his living situation in Los Angeles, James told those […]

Jakob Poeltl will remain with the Toronto Raptors for the foreseeable future. After making it clear that they were committed to their longtime center, the Raptors inked Poeltl to a massive four-year extension that keeps him on the team through the 2029-2030 season. Poeltl’s new four-year deal is worth $104 million, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. […]

With the 2025 WNBA Commissioner’s Cup concluding on Tuesday night, all eyes are on Caitlin Clark’s injury status. The Indiana Fever star has missed the team’s last two games leading into their pivotal matchup with the Minnesota Lynx. Clark will miss her third consecutive game with a groin injury after being listed as a game-time […]

The Milwaukee Bucks hinted at significant changes coming in free agency and continue to deliver on that notion. Within minutes of signing Myles Turner and subsequently releasing Damian Lillard, the Bucks made another notable move by adding veteran guard Gary Harris. Harris signed a two-year deal, with a player option in the second year, per […]

A full decade after leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevin Durant knows his tenure with the team did not meet expectations. However, more than anything else, Durant believes his team exceeded expectations early and peaked too soon. While Durant acknowledged the success of the young 2024-2025 Thunder team, he believes his era prepared the organization […]

J.J. Barea spent 11 of his 14 NBA seasons with the Dallas Mavericks but will return to the league in 2025-2026 with the Denver Nuggets. Now a full-time coach, the retired point guard, who spent many seasons alongside Dirk Nowitzki in Dallas, will join David Adelman’s staff. Barea will become an assistant coach under Adelman […]

Since his release from the Portland Trail Blazers, DeAndre Ayton has received serious interest from the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency. While the move makes sense on paper, the apparent reason why Ayton is available in the first place should concern any team looking to sign him. Following Ayton’s release, details emerged suggesting the […]

After months of speculation, the Miami Dolphins finally executed a Jalen Ramsey trade, sending the star cornerback to the Pittsburgh Steelers. With Ramsey no longer on the roster, we’ll be making our updated 2025 Dolphins season predictions. While the news still shook up the league, it was not a surprise, as the Dolphins confirmed their […]

The New Orleans Pelicans had an eventful couple of nights at the 2025 NBA Draft, sparking a range of opinions from their series of intriguing moves. Despite initially holding just one first-round pick, newly-hired head of basketball operations Joe Dumars ended the process with Jeremiah Fears, Derik Queen and Micah Peavy on his roster. Dumars […]

Arguably no team had a more eventful two days at the 2025 NBA Draft than the Utah Jazz. After taking a shot on controversial prospect Ace Bailey with the No. 5 pick, the Jazz traded up for 2025 Final Four MVP Walter Clayton Jr. and ended the event with unanimous All-American John Tonje. Technically, the […]

The Orlando Magic have a lot to consider during the 2025 NBA free agency window. In preparation for the process, the Magic opted to decline team options on center Moritz “Moe” Wagner and Caleb Houstan. While Wagner and Houstan will become unrestricted free agents, Orlando retains their Bird rights and can potentially re-sign them, per […]

For the second consecutive season, Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark will not only be an All-Star but also received the most fan votes to earn her place. After making the game as a rookie in 2024, Clark will be the captain of Team Clark in the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. On top of the honor, […]

The Golden State Warriors will be limited during the upcoming NBA free agency period, but they just made their first of several small moves. The Warriors exercised their team option on 2024-2025 breakout rookie center Quinten Post to keep him on the roster for another year. After making the league minimum as a rookie, Post […]

The Charlotte Hornets continued their offseason activity by orchestrating another trade, this time acquiring combo guard Collin Sexton from the Utah Jazz. While the trade came as a surprise, further reports suggest that the move occurred after the team realized they would be out of the running for veteran free agent Chris Paul. The Hornets […]

With LeBron James opting into his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-2026 season, many assume he is returning for one final season. However, NBA reporter Kevin O’Connor proposed an interesting trade idea that the Cleveland Cavaliers could offer the Los Angeles Lakers to bring ‘The King’ back home for one last ride. The Cavaliers […]

Jake Paul already has an opponent in mind for his next fight after cruising to a decision win over Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. Continuing to aim high, Paul now claims he wants a matchup with former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua. Paul, 28, improved to 12-1 as a professional boxer with the dominant, but listless, victory […]