Mitchell Widmeier Articles - Page 29

Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball was set to sweep through a lot of the statistical categories amongst the rookie class this year, likely, in route to an NBA Rookie of the Year Award. That was until his recent wrist injury that has him sidelined for the rest of the year. Ball has been everything and […]

Who doesn’t love a good cryptic tweet right ahead of the trade deadline? For those that appreciate those tweets, you’re in luck. Marcus Morris knows all about being on the block during a deadline. The New York Knicks moved the forward last year to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for a first-round pick. A […]

The Phoenix Suns have quietly gone about their business so far in 2021. While the headlines in the west largely go the way of the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, the Utah Jazz have swept in to steal some content as they have lead the west most of the way. Meanwhile, the Suns are sniping […]

Is it panic time for the Los Angeles Lakers? Prior to getting throttled by the New Orleans Pelicans 128-111 without Anthony Davis and LeBron James on Tuesday, Magic Johnson sounded less than confident about LA’s title aspirations on First Take. Magic Johnson is 'nervous' about the Lakers with LeBron & AD's injuries. "The Lakers have […]

Well, this is not what the Boston Celtics had in mind when the season started. They’ve constantly hovered around the .500 mark for weeks now and haven’t been able to kick things into gear yet, with COVID-19 wreaking havoc on their 2020-21 campaign. It has slowly morphed into a question of whether or not they […]

Not exactly the typical “drink” that you see players hook a golf ball into on the course but it’s exactly what happened to Rory McIlroy on Wednesday. During his Match Play at Austin Country Club against Ian Poulter, McIlroy tattooed his drive off the 4th hole way left, landing it…in someone’s swimming pool. Poulter was […]

Let’s frame this nicely and call it an early retirement for NHL referee Tim Peel. Peel was set to officiate his last game on April 24 and retire after that, now, that retirement has come earlier than anticipated. Peel was caught on a hot mic during the Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators game on […]

Bryson DeChambeau’s transformation both physically and into a content machine has been quite the ride the last year or so. In a sport where controversy usually isn’t part of the status-quo, DeChambeau has brought plenty of eyeballs to golf with his words and his play. While some see it as good for the game, as […]

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool found himself in the middle of a brawl outside of a California bar that thankfully didn’t escalate into something worse. According to an article posted by TMZ, the fight started and was taken outside of the bar after there was issue taken with dollar bills being thrown in the […]

Not many had the New York Knicks firmly in the playoff picture as the trade deadline approached at the beginning of the season. Not only are they in the playoff hunt in the Eastern Conference with a 22-22 record, they could potentially be buyers at the trade deadline, something almost unimaginable when the season started. […]

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green thinks he’s the best defender to ever play in the association, but former NBA player Tony Allen had some quick criticism of Green’s comments. https://twitter.com/aa000G9/status/1374417927269535750?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1374417927269535750%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fclutchpoints.com%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php%3Fpost%3D1047589action%3Dedit Green then fired back at Allen’s comments in typical Draymond fashion: I was waiting on you to stamp me Big homie, but your stamp […]

This is becoming a nice little old-fashioned standoff between the Toronto Raptors’ media relations team and Shams Charania. In one corner there’s Shams, highly regarded and well thought of for constantly breaking NBA news accurately for The Athletic and Stadium. He reported earlier Tuesday that the Toronto Raptors had fined Pascal Siakam $50,000 after “directing […]

After turning down a two-year extension worth a reported $45.2 million from the Houston Rockets in February, it increasingly has become more and more likely that Victor Oladipo’s days in a Rockets uniform are numbered. The tricky part for Houston is finding someone who will essentially want to trade for a rental and provide the […]

The Brooklyn Nets have navigated about the season by adding James Harden and Blake Griffin (separate deals) to their already all-star heavy lineup. The two join a group in Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and three point sniper Joe Harris. One might think that’s all the shifting around the Nets will be doing, but there’s another […]

With ongoing allegations swirling around Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, he has one former coach who’s in his corner. That coach is Clemson Tigers head man Dabo Swinney. In an article posted on TMZ, Sweeney says while he was surprised and disappointed to see Watson’s name in the news for this, Sweeney still loves Deshaun […]

The New York Jets’ starting quarterback in 2021 will have a key new weapon at his disposal, and he’s saying all the right things so far. Corey Davis signed a three-year, $37.5 million deal with the Jets earlier in free agency, leaving the Tennessee Titans. Facing the New York media for the first time and […]

Billy Joe Saunders is getting his crack at Canelo Alvarez in the ring on May 8 in Arlington, Texas. The WBO super middleweight champion will look to stay undefeated when he enters the ring in May, touting a 30-0 mark with 14 knockouts to his resume. Recently, he has been cracking some sarcasm when discussing […]

This isn’t exactly what Green Bay Packers fans had in mind when they hoped the team would address the cornerback position this offseason. After crossing their fingers hoping for Richard Sherman, Casey Hayward or a number of other corners, Green Bay is bringing back Kevin King on a one-year, $6 million deal, per ESPN’s Jeremy […]

Najee Harris has a case to be the first running back off the board in this year’s NFL Draft. After dominating at Alabama for multiple years, Harris will join a long list of Crimson Tide backs to make the leap to the NFL under head coach Nick Saban. While a running back isn’t expected to […]

As the trade deadline draws closer, teams that want to be buyers naturally become a bit antsier when the trigger has yet to be pulled on any moves. As a result of this, more and more names start popping up as teams do their due diligence to check in with other teams. One name that […]

As a result of a November 2020 hit-and-run that left four people injured, Gervonta Davis now faces 14 criminal charges and a potential seven years in prison. According to TMZ, Davis was the suspected driver when the 2020 Lamborghini Urus rolled through a red light and crashed into a Toyota, injuring four people. Witnesses have […]

It has been a brutal road for the Houston Rockets this season, and that’s putting it lightly. Less than a year ago they had Russell Westbrook and James Harden and the intent to keep those two in Houston and try to make a legitimate push in the Western Conference. Fast forward to now and Westbrook […]

How can you not love a rookie who’s not afraid to rip out some dance moves on the sidelines? The confidence in dancing is evident and ever so present for Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Aleksej Pokusevski. Just check out this clip: Poku is my superstar pic.twitter.com/FbcFO261nz — Andrew Schlecht (@AndrewKSchlecht) March 23, 2021 Poku looks […]

Golden State Warriors reporter Drew Shiller has found the spotlight shining brightly on him once again for reasons he would rather not. After sending out a tweet that insinuated Warriors head coach Steve Kerr specifically mentioned Kevin Durant when talking about growing frustrations during his final year in the Bay Area, Shiller backpedaled and apologized […]

The New York Knicks sit at 21-22 as the NBA trade deadline rapidly approaches. While the record isn’t going to wow many, it’s still a mark that has exceeded the expectations that many had for Tom Thibodeau’s club entering the season. Not many pegged the Knicks as a team that would be in the mix […]

The first wave of free agency has glided by, and the only notable move the Green Bay Packers have made is the one that kept Aaron Jones in Green Bay. It was a big a move for the Packers, as they were able to shift around enough money to keep one of the most dynamic […]

It’s no secret that this year has been wildly deflating for the Minnesota Timberwolves. D’Angelo Russell has been dealing with injuries and recently had surgery that has had him sidelined for weeks. Malik Beasley was suspended for an off-the-court ordeal that took place during the offseason. Ryan Saunders was relieved of his duties before the […]

Michigan had no issue taking out 16-seeded Texas Southern with a 82-66 victory to get to the round of 32. Being short-handed without their leaded Isaiah Livers, the Wolverines showed no ill effects in their first NCAA Tournament game. It’s time to make the best pick for our LSU – Michigan prediction. The 8 vs […]

It appears Damian Lillard has taken notice of something that has fooled people multiple times throughout this season. And that is Davion Mitchell of Baylor. Many assume he and Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz are brothers, which they are not. In fact, the two are not related. On top of having similar game styles […]

Domantas Sabonis got absolutely bodied in the paint by Bam Adebayo and proceeded to slide about 15-feet into the baseline and back behind the hoop. Talk about a tough look. The headline says it all. Now watch the dunk. BAM SLAM ALERT! Bam Adebayo's vicious poster ultimately counted, as it should 😤pic.twitter.com/xKQdrWORwZ — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) […]

The Kansas City Royals made a move that reached heights the franchise has never seen before when they signed all-star catcher Salvador Perez to a four-year, $82 million extension. The signing, according to Alec Lewis of The Athletic, is the largest deal in team history. The breakdown of Salvador Perez's franchise-record 4-year, $82 million contract […]

This isn’t the first time Ben Simmons has spoken on Rudy Gobert’s defense and expressed a belief that it’s a bit overrated. Simmons not only views himself as the NBA’s top defensive player this year, but he tossed some more shade in the direction of Gobert. Via Marc Narducci of The Philadelphia Inquirer: “No disrespect to […]

Loyola Chicago has struck again. The Ramblers led from start to finish and at often times by double digits and now, they have punched a ticket to the Sweet 16 in the NCAA Tournament. It was a dominant performance against an Illinois team that entered the tournament playing as well as any team in the […]

The Los Angeles Lakers will have some very tricky decisions to sift through as the NBA trade deadline approaches. Anthony Davis remains out and with LeBron James out indefinitely, the Lakers need to find the best course of action to figure out how this team can tread water during the absences of their two best […]

Following a narrow 115-112 loss on Friday against the Utah Jazz, Nick Nurse lost his cool, just a little bit. Wanting a late whistle that the Toronto Raptors didn’t get, Nurse spun around in frustration and threw his mask before arguing with one of the officials. The response by Adam Silver and the NBA showed […]

The Milwaukee Bucks have worked in stealth mode so far this season. While the Brooklyn Nets have made the flashy moves, trading for James Harden, adding Blake Griffin, the Bucks have gone about their business by adding a veteran “three and D” guy in P.J. Tucker. While the Philadelphia 76ers have been at the top […]

After signing a one-year deal with the Buffalo Bills, it has become apparent that not only has Emmanuel Sanders been smitten about the Buffalo Bills for quite some time now, but the feeling was mutual. And how can you blame either side? For Sanders, he gets to play in an offense that loves to throw […]

The New York Giants are about to find out what they have in Daniel Jones after adding multiple pieces to the offense this offseason. The Giants have already added: John Ross, Kyle Rudolph and most recently and most notably, Kenny Golladay. Golladay was one of the most highly valued players in all of free agency, […]

The North Texas Mean Green will try to keep a Cinderella run alive when they face off against the Villanova Wildcats in the second round on Sunday. It’s time to continue our NCAA odds series and make a North Texas-Villanova prediction and pick. North Texas pulled off one of the stunners in the first round, […]