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Unlike last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves don’t look like legitimate threats in the Western Conference. Currently, Minnesota is sitting at the seventh seed with a 27-22 win-loss card. After sending away Karl-Anthony Towns in a blockbuster deal with the New York Knicks, it’s unlikely that the Timberwolves make another franchise altering trade this year. However, […]

EL SEGUNDO, CA — The Los Angeles Lakers introduced new superstar Luka Doncic on Tuesday morning, but it was Markieff Morris and Maxi Kleber who made strong statements after leaving the Dallas Mavericks. Doncic’s teammates, who came over from Dallas in the Anthony Davis trade, made sure to defend their teammate during the team’s introductory […]

The Cavaliers are red-hot entering this matchup, while the Pistons have struggled more recently to find consistency. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Cavaliers-Pistons prediction and pick. The Cavaliers have the best record in the NBA, at 40-9, and have won four straight entering this matchup. Their starting lineup, featuring Donovan […]

Heading towards the NHL trade deadline, there likely won’t be a ton of goaltenders available. But, Karel Vejmelka may be one of them. Anaheim Ducks netminder John Gibson remains an option, but his contract could still be a concern for interested teams. Meanwhile, Mackenzie Blackwood was already moved and subsequently signed to a big extension […]

The college basketball season continues on Wednesday with a matchup between West Virginia and TCU. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a USC-TCU prediction and pick. In a pivotal Big 12 clash, West Virginia looks to build momentum after snapping a three-game conference losing streak with a dominant 63-50 road victory […]

Kevin Durant is one of the most accomplished players in NBA history. His accolades and records speak for themselves. Despite being 36 years old and suffering a torn Achilles in 2019, Durant has continued to look like one of the best players in the league, and it doesn’t appear he is slowing down anytime soon. […]

Super Bowl 59 is upon us. The biggest sporting event in the world will occur on FOX this Sunday evening as the Kansas City Chiefs aim to do the impossible and win three straight Super Bowls. The Philadelphia Eagles are back in the Big Game and hope to change the course of history. It is […]

Tulsa visits Memphis desperate for a win, while Memphis is the best team in the American League and is looking to continue its dominance. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Tulsa-Memphis prediction and pick. Tulsa is 9-13 this season and has lost two straight and four of its last five […]

Derrick Rose’s net worth in 2025 is $90 million. Rose is a point guard that most recently played for the Memphis Grizzlies. In September 2024, he announced his retirement from pro basketball after 15 injury-plagued seasons. He is a former MVP and Rookie of the Year with the Chicago Bulls and a three-time All-Star that […]

Louisville looks to rebound from a loss as they visit Boston College. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Louisville-Boston College prediction and pick. Louisville comes into the game at 16-6 on the year, and 9-2 in conference play, placing them third in the ACC. They opened up the year 5-1, […]

Cade Cunningham’s net worth in 2025 is $8 million to $10 million. He is the leading scorer for the Detroit Pistons and just agreed to a max extension with the Pistons. Cunningham just was named to his first All-Star team and was a member of the All-Rookie First Team. Here is a look at Cade […]

These two teams are desperate for a win because each has had trouble finding much success in conference play. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Cincinnati-UCF prediction and pick. Cincinnati is 12-9 this season, and they enter this matchup losing four straight. They have quality wins against Xavier and Dayton. […]

NBA fans are already calling the Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis trade the worst trade in NBA history, and the two stars haven’t even stepped on the court for their new teams yet. Fans feel that way because it is hard to wrap your head around why the Dallas Mavericks could think it was a […]

It is a top-25 SEC battle as Missouri visits Tennessee. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Missouri-Tennessee prediction and pick. Missouri comes into the game at 17-4 and 6-2 in conference play. That places them in third place in the SEC. They opened the season with a loss to Memphis […]

Jamal Murray’s net worth in 2025 is $60 million. Jamal Murray is a point guard for the Denver Nuggets and just signed a big contract extension. Murray also won a title with the Nuggets and was a member of the 2016-17 All-Rookie Second Team. Here is a closer look at Jamal Murray’s net worth in […]

NBA trades are often a great way to upgrade a roster. But unfortunately, not all trades lead to a happy ending and teams end up regretting the transaction. In the wake of the shocking blockbuster trade of Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers, many Mavs fans appear to […]

The Houston Astros fell short of the American League Championship Series for the first time since 2016 last year. Instead of bringing back their championship core and looking to recapture the magic, they traded away multiple key pieces this offseason. Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly are both on the Chicago Cubs and Alex Bregman is […]

The Edmonton Oilers hit the road as they face the Chicago Blackhawks. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with an Oilers-Blackhawks prediction and pick. The Oilers come into Tuesday night sitting at 32-16-4 on the year, which is good for first place in the Pacific Division. They had lost two in a row […]

Duke looks to continue their long winning streak as they face Syracuse. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Duke-Syracuse prediction and pick. Duke comes into the game at 19-2 overall and 11-0 in conference play, sitting in first in the ACC. They opened the year 2-0 before a loss to […]

Two of the bottom teams in the Big East face off as Butler faces Seton Hall. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Butler-Seton Hall prediction and pick. Butler comes into the game at 9-13 and 2-9 in Big East play. That places them in ninth place in the Big East. […]

Michigan looks to remain near the top of the Big Ten as they face Oregon. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with an Oregon-Michigan prediction and pick. Oregon comes into the game at 16-6 on the year, and 5-6 in Big Ten play. That places them in 9th in the Big Ten […]

The Boston Bruins play the second of back-to-back games as they face the New York Rangers. It’s time to continue our NHL odds series with a Bruins-Rangers prediction and pick. The Bruins enter Tuesday night at 26-22-6 on the year, which places them in sixth in the Atlantic Division. They will be finishing their homestand […]

Trae Young, a star in Oklahoma in high school and college, was the fifth-overall pick in the 2018 draft by the Dallas Mavericks. However, Dallas traded him to the Atlanta Hawks for Luka Doncic, which is why Young and Doncic will forever be linked in the NBA. He is most definitely paid as such, and […]

Time is ticking for teams to get a deal done before the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline. Among the many teams looking to make a significant upgrade, the Golden State Warriors continue to be at the front of the line when it comes to making a move. In their efforts to get Stephen Curry more […]

Mikal Bridges’ net worth in 2025 is $20 million. Bridges is a defensive-minded wing that the Brooklyn Nets traded to the New York Knicks for Bojan Bogdanovich, six draft picks and a swap of draft picks prior to the 2024-25 season. He is an All-Defensive First Team player. Here is a look at Mikal Bridges’ […]

Alley-oop finishes are some of the best plays in the NBA. Although hard to execute, some duos make it look effortless. In the wake of the Lakers trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic, Davis could very well create a dynamic alley-oop NBA duo with Kyrie Irving. However, since the blockbuster trade […]

Ollie, the newest Mythic Brawler in Brawl Stars has arrived, and in this guide we’ll take a look at his attacks, stats, and skills and create the best build possible. Ollie is the self-proclaimed king of Brawl Stars, with an interesting move set to back up his rhymes. He also possesses an interesting Super that […]

The 2024-25 campaign has been a mixed bag for Portland. Currently holding a 21-29 record, the Blazers have shown promise but have mostly been hampered by inconsistency. Despite being in a rebuilding phase, they’ve managed to stay competitive, positioning them for a projected No. 7 pick in the upcoming draft. That’s not quite high enough […]

Hello friends, and welcome to the first February edition of Bracketology at ClutchPoints! To kick things off today — pun intended — I’d like to talk about the Kansas City Chiefs, who are one game away from their third consecutive Super Bowl championship, and the UConn Huskies, who are ranked 19th in the country and were […]

This matchup is between the best teams in the Eastern Conference. These two teams are both red-hot and enter this matchup on winning streaks. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Celtics-Cavaliers prediction and pick. Once again, the Celtics look like an NBA Finals contender this season. They have a 35-15 record, […]

The Mavericks just made a giant trade that changed their roster, and they did not look good in their first game since. The 76ers have been playing much better recently and get a great matchup in this game at home. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Mavericks-76ers prediction and pick. The Mavericks […]

Minnesota and Penn State have struggled this season in Big Ten play and desperately need a win to get back on track. It’s time to continue our College Basketball odds series with a Minnesota-Penn State prediction and pick. Minnesota is 11-11, with zero notable non-conference wins. However, they have quality conference wins against Michigan, Iowa, […]

The Detroit Red Wings are on fire once again in 2024-25. Detroit defeated the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday for their sixth straight win. This gives them two win streaks of six games or more under new head coach Todd McLellan. More importantly, the victory over Vancouver catapulted Detroit into the first Wild Card spot in […]

There was a thought that this could be the case ever since the Cleveland Browns ended their season at 3-14, but now it’s become official straight from the source. Superstar pass-rusher Myles Garrett wants out of Cleveland, and the Green Bay Packers would be wise to jump on the opportunity to bring in the generational […]

The Orlando Magic have weathered injuries that would have crippled many teams. However, coach Jamahl Mosley has consistently managed to find ways to secure wins with the players he has at his disposal. With hefty contract extensions for Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs set to kick in next summer, and a max deal for Paolo […]

The Timberwolves recently appeared to be on an upswing. They were riding a five-game winning streak heading into the weekend before an unexpected loss to the lowly Washington Wizards. As of this writing, the Wolves are playing against the Sacramento Kings. Take note that Minnesota made some financial adjustments by trading Karl-Anthony Towns to the […]

Green Bay Packers General Manager Brian Gutekunst has been very hit or miss in the first round of the NFL Draft. That can, of course, be said for most general managers in the NFL — because it’s far from an exact science — but Packers fans have long been shaking their heads at Gutekunst’s inconsistencies […]

Ever since Klay Thompson moved on to the Dallas Mavericks, the Golden State Warriors have been looking for another star to pair with Stephen Curry. They’ve been linked to seemingly every big name on the trade market, and a blockbuster deal seems inevitable ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. Stars are being moved left […]

There’s a ton that goes into being a head coach at any level of football, but being an NFL head coach is next-level stuff. There are only 32 of those jobs for a reason, and it’s a big deal to be amongst that fraternity. New Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson is about to find […]