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The Portland Trail Blazers will host the Miami Heat on Saturday night. The Blazers have struggled in the 2024-25 season, but they have an opportunity to earn a big victory at home on Saturday. However, is center Deandre Ayton playing in the game? Ayton is dealing with left calf soreness. He is listed on the […]

The Miami Heat will play the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night. According to the NBA injury report, Tyler Herro, who has been dealing with a left knee contusion, will be available for the game. The Jimmy Butler drama has been a talking point over the past few weeks. Herro and the Heat are trying […]

Texas football quarterback Quinn Ewers is not planning to stay in college for another season. During an interview with Pete Thamel of ESPN, Ewers made the announcement, via Awful Announcing. “No, I don’t,” Ewers responded when asked if he expects to play college football next season. Ewers has enjoyed some big moments in the 2024 […]

DALLAS — Paige Bueckers is expected to be selected first overall in the 2025 WNBA Draft. Although nothing is guaranteed, as Bueckers could return to college for another season, Bueckers will likely end up being the top overall pick in 2025. The Dallas Wings hold that No. 1 pick, something the team’s new head coach […]

The Golden State Warriors are preparing to play the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. However, Golden State will be without a number of players in the game. Stephen Curry (bilateral knee injury management) and Draymond Green (left L5-s1 disc) are among the Warriors who have been ruled out, per the NBA injury report. Jonathan Kuminga […]

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has officially cleared concussion protocol and is expected to play on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers in their upcoming NFC Wild Card game, per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. Hurts’ injury status was previously in question, but it appears the Eagles will have their star QB available barring any […]

The Cleveland Guardians reached the postseason in 2024 despite ace Shane Bieber suffering an early-season injury. Bieber entered free agency this offseason, but his market was uncertain after pitching in only two games during the ’24 campaign. In the end, Bieber and the Guardians ultimately agreed to reunite. However, was Bieber close to signing with […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have earned two consecutive victories despite Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s injury absences. Jaden Hardy led the Mavs to a 117-111 win on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers, as the Mavericks guard scored 25 points. Hardy’s effort was especially important, as Klay Thompson scored only three points against the […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 117-111 on Thursday night. The win represented a second consecutive victory for Dallas. Following the game, Dereck Lively II took some time to explain an element of his game that has improved in his second season. Lively finished Thursday’s game with a 21-point, 16-rebound double-double. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers by a final score of 117-111 on Thursday night. Dallas received contributions from a number of players on the roster. However, rather surprisingly, Klay Thompson was extremely quiet. With Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving out due to injuries, many fans expected Thompson to step up […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks are set to host the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. Mavs head coach Jason Kidd provided a Kyrie Irving injury update before the game while speaking to reporters. “He looks great,” Kidd said of Irving. “Physically he looks great… Hopefully here soon he starts to do some basketball stuff […]

Southern California is dealing with devastating wildfires at the moment, and Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is reportedly among those who lost their homes due to the catastrophic event, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Tragic fires in L.A. have impacted so many, including Lakers personnel such as head coach JJ Redick who lost […]

DALLAS — New Dallas Wings head coach Chris Koclanes had his introductory press conference via Zoom on Thursday. Koclanes addressed a number of topics, including Wings star Arike Ogunbowale’s impressive career and future goals. “She’s accomplished so much already with all her All-Star appearances, her MVPs in the All-Star game, fastest to 4,000 points. She’s […]

Dallas Wings star Satou Sabally is reportedly planning to leave the team, according to Alexa Philippou of ESPN. “Breaking: Satou Sabally announces she’s moving on from Dallas and has played their last game there. She told reporters today she’s already communicated this to the Wings,” Philippou wrote on X, formerly Twitter. The Wings have the […]

Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies will play the Houston Rockets on Thursday night. Houston and Memphis are currently second and third in that order in the Western Conference standings, so Thursday’s game should be competitive. However, Morant is listed on the injury report. According to the NBA injury report, Morant is dealing with a […]

Will the St. Louis Cardinals trade Nolan Arenado? Although the Boston Red Sox remain a potential suitor, Jon Morosi of MLB Network recently revealed that the Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers are candidates to acquire the star third baseman as well. It is worth mentioning that Arenado has a no-trade clause. Rumors of an Arenado-Houston […]

The Dallas Mavericks are hoping to earn their second consecutive win on Thursday in a game against the Portland Trail Blazers. The Mavs snapped a five-game losing streak with a 118-97 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. Injuries continue to be a concern for the team, though. Luka Doncic (left calf strain), Kyrie […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks snapped a five-game losing streak with a 118-97 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. Still, playing against LeBron James, who is arguably the greatest player of all-time, is special. PJ Washington and Quentin Grimes both revealed their mindsets in the game while playing against LeBron. PJ Washington […]

DALLAS — The Los Angeles Lakers and Dallas Mavericks are playing on Tuesday night. Before LA’s game in Dallas, Lakers head coach JJ Redick took some time to share a heartfelt message as a wildfire blazes in California’s Pacific Palisades. Lakers head coach JJ Redick shares a heartfelt message amid the Pacific Palisades fire in […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks have struggled in recent action, losing five consecutive games. With Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving among the Mavericks who are currently injured, concern is beginning to grow in Dallas. However, head coach JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers still have plenty of respect for the Mavs. JJ Redick and […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Los Angeles Lakers at home on Tuesday night. The game represents the second of a back-to-back for Dallas, as the Mavs lost to the Memphis Grizzlies 119-104 on Monday night. Daniel Gafford exited the game early, giving the Mavs yet another injury concern. Dallas’ injury report heading into Tuesday’s […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly interested in former All-Star closer Carlos Estevez, per Jon Heyman of The New York Post. Heyman reports that the Blue Jays are one of “a half dozen teams” with interest in Estevez. The 32-year-old reliever has previously pitched with the Colorado Rockies, Los Angeles Angels and Philadelphia Phillies. He […]

The Chicago White Sox and former Boston Red Sox first baseman Bobby Dalbec are reportedly in agreement on a contract, per Chris Cotillo of masslive.com. “Source: Bobby Dalbec gets $1.25M in the majors with the White Sox. $500K in incentives. Opt-out clauses in June and July. It’s a minor league deal,” Cotillo wrote on X, […]

The Atlanta Braves have yet to make any truly attention-catching additions this offseason. They have lost players such as Max Fried and Jorge Soler via free agency and trades, but Atlanta has yet to add a superstar. Perhaps Ronald Acuna Jr. and Spencer Strider’s expected injury returns in 2025 are impacting the Braves’ offseason. Acuna […]

The Houston Rockets are playing the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. Jalen Green, who has played a pivotal role in Houston’s success so far in the 2024-25 season, is listed on the NBA injury report, however. So is Green playing tonight versus the Wizards? Green has played well in 2024-25 for the most part up […]

The Dallas Mavericks have struggled in recent action amid Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving’s injuries. Doncic is out for the foreseeable future with a calf injury, while Irving is expected to miss at least one to two weeks due to a back injury. Veteran Klay Thompson will attempt to lead the way amid the Mavs […]

The Dallas Mavericks entered the 2024-25 season with high expectations. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving were set to lead a team that was not only fresh off an NBA Finals appearance, but a team that had added four-time champion Klay Thompson during the offseason. Although the season is far from over, one of the Mavericks’ […]

The Dallas Wings have waived center Stephanie Soares, the team announced on Saturday. Thank you, Stephanie 💙 pic.twitter.com/yxY8weFKDO — Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) January 4, 2025 The Wings acquired Soares in a draft night trade with the Washington Mystics in 2023. She had initially been selected fourth overall by Washington before Dallas made the move to […]

The Dallas Mavericks will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night. Dallas has struggled in recent action, going just 1-4 over their past five games. The Mavs have dropped three consecutive contests heading into Friday’s game as well. Additionally, PJ Washington, who exited the Mavericks’ 110-99 defeat on Monday against the Rockets with an injury, […]

Kyrie Irving has been ruled out for the Dallas Mavericks’ game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night due to an illness, per the NBA injury report. Irving was not initially listed on the injury report, but was later added and ultimately ruled out. Kyrie joins Luka Doncic (left calf strain), Dante Exum (right wrist […]

Dallas Mavericks stars Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson are expected to return for Wednesday’s game against the Houston Rockets after not playing on Monday in the Mavs’ 110-100 loss against the Sacramento Kings. Dereck Lively II, meanwhile, has not played since Christmas Day. Will the Mavs center return on Wednesday? Lively is listed on the […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Houston Rockets will go head-to-head to kick off the new year on January 1. The Wednesday affair projects to be competitive, as Dallas received two promising injury updates on Tuesday. Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson, both of whom did not play in Monday’s 110-100 defeat against the Sacramento Kings, are not […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie and Raising Cane’s recently partnered to donate 100 bikes to a Boys & Girls Club in Dallas. Dinwiddie took some time to speak with ClutchPoints at the event. Of course, Dinwiddie previously played in Dallas before getting traded during the 2022-23 season. Now that Dinwiddie is back with […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Sacramento Kings on the road in a Monday night affair, but is Dereck Lively II playing? Lively did not play in the Mavericks’ 126-122 loss against the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday or the Mavs’ 98-89 victory against the Phoenix Suns on Friday due to a left hip contusion. […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers are set to go head-to-head on Saturday night. The game represents the second of a back-to-back for Dallas after they defeated the Phoenix Suns 98-89 on Friday. However, Dereck Lively II, who is dealing with a left hip contusion, has been ruled out for Saturday night’s game, per […]

The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Phoenix Suns 98-89 on Friday night, however, an incident occurred during the game. Naji Marshall and Jusuf Nurkic were involved in a physical altercation that led to a punch being thrown. According to Shams Charania, Marshall, who threw a punch, has received a four-game suspension while Nurkic, who struck Marshall, […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Phoenix Suns on Friday night in a road clash. Luka Doncic has already been ruled out for the game, as the Mavs are expected to be without the star for at least the next month. The Mavs will be without Doncic on Friday, but is Dereck Lively II playing […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic suffered a left calf strain during the Dallas Mavericks’ 105-99 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Doncic could miss an extended amount of time with the injury, and he has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Phoenix Suns, per the NBA injury report. Doncic is not the only […]

Teddy Bridgewater, who last played in an NFL game in 2023, is reportedly coming out of retirement and is expected to sign with the Detroit Lions, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. “Comeback: High school state championship-winning coach and NFL QB Teddy Bridgewater is coming out of retirement and is expected to sign with the […]