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Two weeks have passed since ClutchPoints’ 2025 NBA Draft Big Board 2.0 was updated with players seeing their stocks rise and fall after the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, Illinois. June is now upon us, and there are roughly three weeks until the 2025 NBA Draft, where Cooper Flagg will hear his name called as […]

For a second year in a row, the Edmonton Oilers will play against the Florida Panthers for the Stanley Cup. The Oilers have been strong in their chase for the Cup this year. They defeated the Los Angeles Kings in six games, and then the Vegas Golden Knights and Dallas Stars both in five. We […]

The NBA is arguably the most competitive basketball league in the world. With several NBA players evolving fast, there are plenty of archetypes that have proven to be successful. But while sticking to the mold is always a smart idea, some players simply know how to stand out in their own way. Here is a […]

The San Diego Padres were the hottest team in baseball in April. The month of May didn’t treat them quite as well, and the team can’t afford to slip anymore in a division that boasts the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and Arizona Diamondbacks. The Padres have some of the biggest superstars in baseball. […]

The Detroit Lions will have revenge on the mind during the 2025 NFL season. Detroit had its best season ever in 2024, winning 15 games and securing the No. 1 seed in the NFC. But they crumbled in the playoffs, getting blown out by a plucky Commanders team. Now the Lions will do whatever it […]

For a third straight year, the Florida Panthers will be playing for the Stanley Cup. The Panthers advanced to the 2025 Stanley Cup Final after defeating the Carolina Hurricanes in five games. This will also be the second straight year the Panthers will face the Edmonton Oilers. We now make three bold predictions for the […]

June is officially here, and there is plenty to discuss in the sports world. From a Stanley Cup Final rematch to a unique NBA Finals, it is the best time of year for sports fans. Meanwhile, the 2025 baseball season continues, and we have the updated MLB Power Rankings ready after another wild weekend. How […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are back where their fans have long dreamed they’d be: the NBA Finals. For the first time since 2012, OKC is set to battle for the championship. This will cap off one of the most remarkable seasons in recent NBA history. The Thunder flexed their might in the Western Conference Finals, […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are on the cusp of greatness. After back-to-back Western Conference Finals appearances, the franchise has established itself as a perennial contender in the West, led by the electrifying Anthony Edwards. Yet, as the 2025 playoffs showed, the Wolves still lack the offensive firepower and playmaking depth needed to break through and capture […]

The purest emotion of an expansion team going through its first season in the WNBA is optimism, and the Golden State Valkyries are no different. From the historic support of the Bay Area fanbase to the established culture of commitment in all facets of the organization, there are plenty of green flags pointing to a […]

The Professional Fighters League has officially unveiled the full fight card for its highly anticipated Cape Town event, set to take place at the Grand Arena, GrandWest on July 19, 2025. This historic night will mark not only the PFL’s first foray into Africa, but also the continent’s introduction to a truly global MMA spectacle. […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs drafted Nick Robertson with the 53rd pick of the 2019 draft. Now, Robertson is a restricted free agent. The Maple Leafs can re-sign Robertson, or they could choose to sign and trade him this NHL offseason. We look at the reasons why the Maple Leafs should not trade Robertson this offseason. […]

The New York Knicks enter the 2025 offseason at a crossroads. After a season that saw them fall short in the Eastern Conference Finals, the franchise stands as one of the NBA’s most talented and expensive rosters, but also one with clear limitations. With nearly all of their payroll tied up in a core of […]

The 2025 NBA Finals have delivered a matchup that few predicted but many now eagerly anticipate, the Oklahoma City Thunder, the West’s top seed and a juggernaut all season, against the Indiana Pacers, the surprise survivors of the East. Both teams are young, dynamic, and play at a breakneck pace, but the Thunder enter as […]

The New York Knicks’ 2024-25 season came to a bitter end on Saturday night. The Indiana Pacers closed out the Eastern Conference Finals in six games with a decisive 125-108 victory. Madison Square Garden became the backdrop of a team falling short in the biggest moment. The Knicks, who had overcome adversity all year long, […]

The Boston Bruins have been all about consistency. Going into the 2024-25 season, they had made the playoffs every year since the 2016-17 season. They had been to the Stanley Cup Finals in 2019 and set the league record for most points and most wins in the 2022-23 season. While they were not expected to […]

For the first time in years, New York Giants fans are actually excited for the 2025 season to begin. After hauling in an impressive group of free agents, the Giants had an even better 2025 NFL Draft class, including an intriguing batch of undrafted rookies. The Giants started the draft with a bang, taking Abdul […]

The New York Knicks traded for Karl-Anthony Towns ahead of this season. It was an all-in move that resulted in the Knicks making the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years, but they ultimately lost to the Indiana Pacers. Some experts, including Yahoo Sports’ Kevin O’Connor, think that New York should again […]

The Dallas Cowboys are entering a new era under head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Dallas was one of the more disappointing teams in the NFL in 2024 due in large part to injuries to key players like Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons. The Cowboys only won seven games as a result. Now the Cowboys are ready […]

The St. Louis Blues just finished an exciting season, during which they had an incredible run that propelled them to the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite losing to the Winnipeg Jets in the First Round, St. Louis showed why they are a tough team to beat. But the Blues must figure out what to do with […]

Paul George has long been one of the best players in the NBA, but playoff success has somewhat eluded him throughout his career. George was able to lead the Indiana Pacers to some deep playoff runs early in his career, but LeBron James and the Miami Heat prevented him from reaching the NBA Finals. After […]

The Minnesota Wild made the Stanley Cup Playoffs but fell in the First Round to the Vegas Golden Knights. Ultimately, they failed to advance past the First Round again, and have many questions. Yet, Minnesota has a young core, and the potential to grow is even better than ever, especially with an emerging winger. Marco […]

The Calgary Flames barely missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs in the 2024-2025 season. Now, they have choices to make, especially regarding one of their better defenseman. Rasmus Andersson is a core player on the Flames, and they absolutely must not trade him in the offseason if they wish to contend. Andersson had a decent season, […]

The Kansas City Chiefs have some unfinished business heading into the 2025 NFL season. Kansas City fell short of a three-peat in 2024, losing Super Bowl 59 in epic fashion against Philadelphia. The Chiefs know that they have limited time left with tight end Travis Kelce, so the team will be extra motivated to win […]

The Detroit Red Wings just missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the eighth season. Therefore, there are some hard choices to make if they wish to make the playoffs again. The Red Wings might opt to trade Vladimir Tarasenko in the 2025 offseason to gain better value and increase their odds. Tarasenko is currently coming […]

It is well known that the Los Angeles Lakers are desperate for a starting center. The question is just how desperate are they? Now that the Minnesota Timberwolves have been eliminated from the Western Conference Finals for the second straight season, some have wondered if Rudy Gobert will be put on the trade block. The […]

The Los Angeles Rams are coming off a respectable 10-7 campaign and a Wild Card appearance. Ealy in the offseason, they faced difficult questions about the present and future. Would they continue to build around their veteran core, or begin a soft reset to gear up for life after Matthew Stafford? For much of the […]

The Toronto Maple Leafs’ disappointing run in the Stanley Cup Playoffs continued, as they were eliminated by the Florida Panthers in seven games in the Eastern Conference Semis. It was especially frustrating loss given their early 2-0 series lead after their first-round victory over the Ottawa Senators. There could potentially be major changes in store […]

The Carolina Hurricanes have seen their season come to a close at the hands of the Florida Panthers in the Eastern Conference Final for the second time in the last three seasons, adding to their overall miserable record in the postseason’s third round since 2009. The Hurricanes have advanced to the ECF four times since […]

The Seattle Seahawks have entered a new era, and with it comes a new quarterback generating buzz. Sure, much of the NFL world has been fixated on the team’s major roster overhauls and coaching changes. However, the early standout from 2025 minicamp is none other than rookie quarterback Jalen Milroe. In a city that’s seen […]

Every NFL minicamp features at least one player who seems to pop off the field. It could be a first-round pick expected to shine or an under-the-radar rookie quietly forcing his way into the conversation. For the Arizona Cardinals this year, that player seems like linebacker Cody Simon. The rookie out of Ohio State arrived […]

In the last 30 years, no team has been better at consistently digging up diamonds in the rough than the New England Patriots. Amid an offseason full of change, the Patriots believe they have found a few more hidden gems on their 2025 offseason roster. The Patriots’ 2025 season will begin a new era for […]

Coming off a 6-11 finish in 2024, changes to the San Francisco 49ers’ roster were inevitable in the 2025 offseason. Without much wiggle room to use in free agency, the team could not make a big offseason splash. However, in typical 49er fashion, some of their most intriguing additions flew under the radar. The 49ers […]

Paul Skenes is one of the best young pitchers in Major League Baseball history. After breaking onto the scene with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024 and starting the All-Star game, Skenes has proved that his rookie year was not a fluke. However, there are rumors that Pittsburgh is concerned that they will not be willing […]

Coming off another season-ending loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Buffalo Bills’ roster only has one direction to go in the 2025 offseason. While they brought in an impressive batch of new players, a handful of unheralded rookies could end up being some of their best moves. After bringing in a noteworthy free agency […]

As the Green Bay Packers kick off their 2025 OTAs, the team’s trajectory is firmly in the spotlight. Coming off consecutive playoff appearances and armed with a roster that blends promising youth with savvy veterans, the Packers are aiming to cement themselves as true contenders in the NFC. While several players face critical moments in […]

When it comes to the Philadelphia Eagles’ rookie class, there are a lot more questions than sure-fire answers. Sure, the team landed one of the best players in this year’s class in Jihaad Campbell, but he isn’t expected to play this spring or summer, with his actual debut date very much up in the air […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates sit at 21-37 ahead of Saturday night’s matchup against the San Diego Padres. Paul Skenes leads Don Kelly’s rotation in his second full season in Major League Baseball. However, the Pirates and their ace face rumors surrounding a potential trade away from the team. Skenes and Pittsburgh have shot the rumors, down, […]

The UFC lightweight division thrives on drama, and this week, Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett and Arman Tsarukyan delivered a masterclass in social media warfare. What began as a fiery soundbite from Pimblett quickly escalated into a full-blown back-and-forth, with both men trading insults and accusations, though, as it turns out, only one seems interested in […]