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Even though the 2021 NBA trade deadline has come and gone, the league’s top contenders have managed to find ways to bolster their rosters for the last push of the regular season. Most will opt to sign some veterans for the minimum, others will opt to cut dead weight on their way to the bottom […]

The bell for UFC 260 rings tomorrow, and for welterweight Tyron Woodley, the ‘Chosen One’, that same bell could ring redemption. Woodley has lost his past three fights (19-6-1 overall record), and the memories of his impressive Round 1 knockout victory over former welterweight Robbie Lawler in 2016 are tragically dim. However, if anyone is […]

The New York Jets’ Robert Saleh finds himself in an interesting position after the San Fransisco 49ers moved up the 2021 NFL Draft’s queue earlier today to the third overall pick.  The Niners recently departed defensive coordinator is now able to pull off one of the sports’ pettiest moves: stealing a top-valued draft prospect right […]

In recent news, the NFC East’s most hopeless team, the Philadelphia Eagles has apparently decided to place all of their faith in incumbent starting quarterback Jalen Hurts. The Eagles have decided to trade down in this year’s NFL Draft, opting to swap their pick (6th overall) with the 12th, which, belonged to the Miami Dolphins. […]

The Baltimore Ravens, whose offense faltered against the Buffalo Bills in last season’s playoffs, know they need more from their passing game. They acted to meet that need on Friday by signing wide receiver Sammy Watkins to a one-year, $6 million deal. Lamar Jackson just got a prime target. Sammy Watkins to the Ravens – […]

In disappointing, but unsurprising news, the Indiana Pacers stood pat at the NBA trade deadline. The Pacers aren’t a team that historically makes a lot of crazy moves (dealing Paul George being a huge exception), but no one seriously believes that they are a real threat to even make a top six playoff seed, let […]

The Denver Nuggets have gained a whole new fanbase in Orlando. In one of the biggest moves of this year’s NBA trade deadline, the Nuggets acquired human pogo stick Aaron Gordon from the Orlando Magic in an effort to keep up with a constantly escalating arms race in the Western Conference. Gordon, who has spent […]

We can all agree now that Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge has Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving-related scars that have made him reluctant to pull the trigger on big deals. How else could you explain his miserly attitude towards their most recent personnel decisions? Granted, Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are a pair of […]

If you didn’t think the Denver Nuggets were scary before, you may think that now after they snagged Aaron Gordon. Denver pulled out what will arguably be remembered as the definitive move of this season’s trade deadline by acquiring Gordon from the Orlando Magic. Even more impressively, the Nuggets were able to snag Gordon for […]

Buckle up, everybody. The Chicago Bulls are pushing for the playoffs, and with their most recent acquisitions, they might just do it. After an absolute doozy of a trade that sent the Orlando Magic’s two-time All-Star Nikola Vucevic to Chicago, the Bulls capped the big day with a less flashy but much bigger deal. https://twitter.com/McDNBA/status/1375173739554336768?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1375173739554336768%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fclutchpoints.com%2Fnba-trade-deadline-bulls-get-daniel-theis-from-celtics-3-team-deal%2F […]

On the surface, the Golden State Warriors are in a really rough spot. What was supposed to be a resurgent year for the definitive dynasty of the mid-2010s is slowly turning into ashes in their mouths. Stephen Curry, while still every bit the best shooter in league history, is fighting a losing battle every night. […]

If nothing else, Draymond Green’s bold claim as the best defensive player in NBA history was bound to get some attention. To little surprise from anyone who knows him, former six-time All-Defensive team member (3x First Team nods) Tony Allen had something to say yesterday after Draymond’s statement: https://twitter.com/aa000G9/status/1374417927269535750 Asked about his comments on Chris […]

Just when you thought the Cleveland Browns have no more moves to make this offseason, they start to make some waves again. According to ESPN NFL Insider Field Yates, the Browns have started extending feelers towards the veteran edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney. The Browns are hosting Jadeveon Clowney on a free agent visit. — Field […]

You have to credit owner Mark Cuban, Dallas’ scouting department, and a good bit of luck for where the Dallas Mavericks are right now. Since the 2015-16 season, Dallas has had to spend only three campaigns under the .500 win percentage mark, and Luka Doncic is already a year-to-year MVP candidate in just  his third […]

Imagine, for a moment, that you are Utah Jazz GM Dennis Lindsey. You are currently enjoying your position at the top of the treacherous Western Conference, and other contenders for your crown are falling like flies. You have two complimentary stars in Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, a brilliant floor general that just made his […]

As Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline approaches, teams are being forced to answer very tough questions about themselves. Do they think their rosters are ready to contend in the playoffs? Are they just one piece away? Or are they ready to rebuild as mid-to-low playoff seeds? One team that doesn’t seem to have a problem confronting […]

Raise your hand if you’ve heard this one before: Aaron Rodgers is feuding with the Green Bay Packers. To be fair, it’s not quite a feud, but more of a holdout. According to ESPN’s Rob Demovsky, there was a possibility that the Packers were attempting to slightly alter his $6.8 million roster bonus in order […]

Players and teams really don’t like losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Especially, apparently, Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam. NBA Insider Shams Charania noted recently that the All-Star is in a bit of hot water after getting in a shouting match with head coach Nick Nurse: The Toronto Raptors fined star forward Pascal Siakam $50,000 after […]

Boy, when the wheels come off, they come off. After starting 11-0, the Pittsburgh Steelers took a big step in it to end the season, and ended up losing to perennial AFC North doormat Cleveland twice in one season. Worst of all, the second loss was in the playoffs. This team, talented as it is, absolutely […]

In a bit of lighter, more obvious news: Draymond Green has a lot of self-confidence. On the most recent episode of the Dubs Talk podcast, Golden State Warriors veteran big man was asked who the best defender in the league was. “I think I’m the best defender to ever play this game,” Green responded. Just this year, […]

It’s NBA trade rumors season. Enter Player Two. Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks has yet again managed to involve himself with yet another high-profile trade talk earlier on Tuesday. The Toronto Raptors have slowly slipped out of this year’s playoff race with a nine-game skid, and are sitting four games outside of the 8th seed […]

Aren’t these Brooklyn Nets ridiculous? Even with Kevin Durant still sidelined, the Nets are 29-14 and boasting the most efficient offense of all time. At their healthiest peak, the Nets can trot out a lineup of three MVP-level playmakers that somehow get along (prayers up to this year’s Point God, James Harden). Even scarier, while all […]

In the opening scene of Frank Ford Coppola’s seminal classic film The Godfather where the inimitable Marlon Brando’s Vito Corleone tries to find work for his godson with a famous film director In Corleone’s own words, he made the director “an offer he can’t refuse.” Only when the director denies him did he discover the […]

News flash everybody: the Sacramento Kings are popular now. Or at least, their players are, which is more than they could have said less than seven years ago. The Kings, contrary to popular convention and belief, have drafted and dealt surprisingly well over the past few years. De’Aaron Fox, Buddy Hield, Harrison Barnes, Richaun Holmes, Tyrese […]

In a tragic turn of events in the surfing and larger sports communities, rising surfing star Katherine Diaz passed away on Friday after getting struck by lightning during a training session. According to TMZ, Diaz, 22, was greeting a friend while she was training at popular surf spot El Tunco when they were both struck […]

As the NBA Trade Deadline approaches (3:00 PM EST on Thursday), teams of all types are scrambling to make the most of their most valuable assets: player contracts. Some teams, like the Denver Nuggets, are looking to shore up their lineups anticipating a long postseason push. Others, like the New Orleans Pelicans and Orlando Magic, are […]

Boston Celtics fans, if you’re worried about the team’s stagnant offense and record, fear not. The cavalry might just be on its way. It was just earlier this very month that Celtics GM Danny Ainge was rumored to be linked to Orlando in trade rumors for two-time All-Star Nikola Vucevic. However, at this point in his […]

The recent viral video and photo shared by WNBA superstar Sabrina Ionescu depicting the gross inequality between men’s and women’s basketball players in this year’s NCAA tournament bubble has led to a public outcry for gender reform in the NCAA for all student athletes. Ever the controversial figure, former NBA star Nick Young left a […]

Someone should really go check on the Ohio State Buckeyes. The year-to-year juggernaut and number two seeded Buckeyes became just the ninth two seed to fall in the first round of the March Madness. Their conquerors? the 15th-seeded Oral Roberts Golden Eagles, whose only national claim to fame thus far is the self-proclaimed “largest prayer […]

Portland Trail Blazers fans certainly feel good to have CJ McCollum back. After missing 25 games with a foot injury, Damian Lillard’s primary running mate returned to the court on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Friday’s game between the Blazers and Dallas Mavericks marked the sweet-shooting guard’s third game back from injury. The only […]

In an unlikely turn of events on Friday, the reeling Orlando Magic broke the Brooklyn Nets’ six-game winning street. Orlando, who also ended their own nine-game slide with the victory, was aided by the efficient 38 points scored by forward Aaron Gordon. Gordon, not well-known for his shooting as career 32.2 percent shooter from three, […]

Friday’s tilt between the Portland Trail Blazers and Dallas Mavericks will go down as a historic evening for both Carmelo Anthony and Blazers head coach Terry Stotts. ‘Melo, of course, got his share of shine by becoming just the 11th member of the NBA’s 27,000 point club with a smooth fadeaway over Luka Doncic, but […]

The Miami Heat (22-20) dropped their second game in a row on Friday, losing 137-110 to the Indiana Pacers. Despite that, though, Bam Adebayo is not too worried. “We were at the bottom of the East and we went to the four seed. We just lost two games. So we’re OK. We’re going to figure […]

Note to self: do not poke the bear that is Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr, especially when he’s stressed. When asked about the status of Warriors point guard Stephen Curry going into Saturday’s rematch against the Memphis Grizzlies, Kerr put it very simply: “very doubtful.” Steve Kerr said Steph Curry is "very doubtful" for […]

In the landscape of NBA greatness, Phoenix Suns star Chris Paul is often sadly forgotten. It’s easy to see why, of course. He’s not overly athletic, nor is he super flashy all the time with his handle or passing. His stats are relatively pedestrian year-to-year (15-20 PPG, 8-10 APG) with a few slight exceptions, and […]

Looks like Jamal Murray is warming up for a repeat performance of last year’s deep playoff run performance. The Nuggets’ second leading scorer dipped into his 2020 Bubble bag and brought some of that magic in the closing seconds of regulation tonight against the Bulls. Say it together now, in Mike Breen’s voice: “BAAAAAAAANG!” JAMAL […]

Congratulations to Carmelo Anthony. The veteran Portland Trail Blazers swingman just made history for himself tonight, joining only ten other individuals in NBA history who have scored at least 27,000 points. Carmelo Anthony becomes the 11th player in NBA history to reach 27,000 career points! pic.twitter.com/bXBupFsn9Q — NBA (@NBA) March 20, 2021 The fact that […]

The top-seeded Utah Jazz narrowly escaped with a 115-112 win over the reeling Toronto Raptors on Friday. The sting for Toronto was the same familiar one that comes with any loss, but the defeat was particularly frustrating for Kyle Lowry and Co. because of the free throw disparity between the two teams. While Lowry didn’t […]

As a cap to what is undoubtedly a trying evening for the Houston Rockets sophomore, Kevin Porter, Jr. has exited tonight’s game with an injury: Kevin Porter Jr. frustrated, likely with his play, as he walks back to the #Rockets bench. Dante Exam spent a few moments with him, then John Lucas sat down next […]