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The Los Angeles Clippers may look like a completely different team than they did prior to the trade deadline, but Brian Shaw believes that’s a good thing. Shaw is best known for his long playing career, which included winning three championships with the Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant-led Los Angeles Lakers. The 59-year-old has since […]

Matt Hasselbeck is beyond ecstatic that the Seattle Seahawks are America’s team. The Seahawks have become a fan favorite amongst fans after winning Super Bowl LX over the New England Patriots in dominant fashion. They have a young likable franchise quarterback in Sam Darnold, a hungry young head coach in Mike Macdonald and an overall […]

When you mention Los Angeles basketball culture, it’s impossible not to mention Baron Davis. The former NBA All-Star was at the front and center of the league’s marquee midseason event with it happening in his home town. A star at Crossroads High School and in college at UCLA, Davis is one of the best players […]

December 2025 marked the end of the MetroCard in New York City subways, and this definitely would’ve affected Spence (played by Patton Oswalt) in the iconic sitcom The King of Queens. Of course, Spence worked in the subway as a token booth operator. That means he had to deal with the changes of tokens to […]

The ‘flow state,’ when a basketball player gets in the zone and seemingly can’t miss a shot, is a real thing. Just ask RJ Davis. The former North Carolina guard, now in his first professional season in the G League with the South Bay Lakers, reached that pinnacle en route to dropping a career-high 45 […]

If you ask Utah Jazz assistant coach Jason Terry, being part of NBA All-Star Weekend is a great way to keep his name in the general public. “For me, as a guy that retired seven years ago, it keeps you relevant because people recognize you,” Terry laughed during an exclusive interview with ClutchPoints. “They know […]

In the new animated Stephen Curry-produced movie GOAT, former King of Queens star Patton Oswalt voices the coach of the Horns, Dennis Cooper. Over three decades into his career and with countless credits to his name, Oswalt is an established name in Hollywood. The term “GOAT” is an acronym for the “Greatest Of All Time.” […]

Without question, the NBA wouldn’t be what it is had it not been for the American Basketball Association (ABA). A rebellion league that featured some of the most influential ballers, most notably Julius “Dr. J” Erving. A legacy that will be immortalized in the upcoming docuseries “Soul Power: The Legend of the American Basketball Association”. […]

Wander into any opposing locker room lately, and Cam Spencer’s name is highlighted on the board. No one on Beale Street should be particularly shocked by the news. Zach Kleiman’s retooling Memphis Grizzlies expected this rise to come eventually. The respect the former UConn champion commands from opponents now represents the culmination of countless early […]

The Memphis Grizzlies had an active NBA trade deadline, headlined by their blockbuster trade sending Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz. In the trade, the Grizzlies also sent out John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr. while getting back Walter Clayton Jr., Taylor Hendricks, Kyle Anderson, Georges Niang, and three first round picks. […]

As the G League has grown in stature, the collaboration between NBA teams and their affiliate has grown as well, like it has with the Los Angeles Lakers and their South Bay affiliate. South Bay head coach Zach Guthrie is in his second season on the job, and works in close conjunction with Lakers head […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been active during this 2026 NBA trade deadline in trying to reconfigure the roster and move forward with a younger group of players. The season started with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Ja Morant, and it will all but likely end with both of them off the roster. Memphis traded Desmond Bane […]

Just days before the NBA trade deadline is set to pass, the LA Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers have finalized a trade agreement that will send guard James Harden to the Cavs and guard Darius Garland to the Clippers, league sources tell ClutchPoints. As part of the trade, the Cavs is also sending a 2026 second […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is coming to Los Angeles and the brand new Intuit Dome in Inglewood. From the Rising Stars to the 75th edition of mid-season exhibition, All-Star Weekend will be the place to be if you’re an NBA fan. As usual, the first event of All-Star Weekend will be the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, […]

Throughout his illustrious career in the entertainment industry, Rob Riggle has been an actor, comedian, sports commentator, and now a… a Guac Guru? Earlier this month, Riggle officially partnered with Avocados From Mexico ahead of Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, and has taken on the role of Guac Guru […]

When you see WWE Superstar Lyra Valkyria in the 2026 Women’s Royal Rumble, she will be wearing unique ring gear. However, there are two colors she already ruled out for her gear. Speaking to ClutchPoints, Valkyria remained tight-lipped on her planned ring gear for the 2026 Royal Rumble, stammering, “I don’t know what I can […]

Unlike last year, WWE Superstar Charlotte Flair isn’t a surprise in the Royal Rumble, but the legend will sport a “very different” look at this year’s show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. She’s already confirmed to participate in the annual battle royal, but Flair will bring something new to the table. During her profile interview with […]

Shaquille O’Neal is a cultural figure whose initiatives, philanthropy, and innovation transcend beyond his feats on the court. Across his 19 seasons in the NBA, O’Neal displayed his talent with six teams: the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns, Cleveland Cavaliers, and ended his career with the Boston Celtics in 2011. During […]

Despite her initial hesitancy, former Women’s Intercontinental Champion Lyra Valkyria is open to doing more seasons of WWE Unreal for Netflix. Speaking to ClutchPoints about WWE Unreal Season 2, Valkyria thought for a minute before saying, “I wouldn’t say no” to filming another season of Netflix’s all-access series. That may be somewhat surprising, as Valkyria […]

Ahead of his second time competing in the annual battle royal, WWE Superstar Penta has something up his sleeve for the 2026 Royal Rumble in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Speaking to ClutchPoints about WWE Unreal Season 2, Penta revealed that he’s got a “big surprise for everyone.” While he kept his lips sealed about what it […]

Kenan Thompson is an Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, producer, and author, and the longest-tenured cast member in Saturday Night Live history, now in his 23rd season. He is also one of the most famous and recognizable names in comedy today. Thompson’s career spans more than three decades, placing him among the most accomplished performers in […]

Nearly three years after the release of Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, which promised the MCU return of Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill/Star-Lord, he still hasn’t been seen since. However, that is bound to change. Speaking to ClutchPoints about his new movie Mercy, which opens in theaters on Jan. 23, Pratt revealed which of his […]

The 2025-26 season has already been a whirlwind for Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bufkin. He started out with the Brooklyn Nets, was cut in training camp, joined South Bay in the G League, was called-up briefly by the Memphis Grizzlies amid injury woes and is now on a 10-day contract with the Lakers. Kobe […]

20 years to the day, Kobe Bryant’s 81-point game vs the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 22, 2006, remains one of the most iconic performances in NBA history. Those 81 points are the second-most scored in a single NBA game of all-time, trailing only Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point masterpiece (March 2, 1962 against the New York Knicks). […]

If one thing is for sure, it’s that Mercy star Chris Pratt isn’t afraid of taking risks, as he does in the new movie he stars in alongside Dune actress Rebecca Ferguson. The argument could be made that this was one of Pratt’s most physically demanding roles, just not in the way you might think. […]

There’s no denying that Walker Scobell is enjoying playing the title character in Disney+’s series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which just aired its Season 2 finale on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026. A third season was quickly green-lit by Disney+ in March 2025, and it will premiere later in 2026, meaning Scobell and Co. will, […]

ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel contributed to this report. The NBA’s trade deadline is just two weeks away, and teams around the league are gearing up for what should be an active few weeks. The LA Clippers are expected to be one of the many teams in active discussions to make moves, but those are […]

In the past, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has claimed he wants to wrestle after retiring from the gridiron, and one of his friends and current WWE Superstar, Penta, is excited about it. Speaking to ClutchPoints about WWE Unreal Season 2, Penta teased Kittle’s eventual career in professional wrestling. While he didn’t have […]

One year into his main roster run, WWE Superstar Penta is one of the focal points of Netflix’s Unreal Season 2, which premieres on Jan. 20. It’s clear that Penta was so excited to join WWE. He had wrestled for other promotions for nearly 20 years before finally making his way to WWE, which was […]

Back in September, the NC State Wolfpack secured their first commitment for the class of 2026 in big man Trevon Carter-Givens. Will Wade continues to put his mark on the NC State program early in his tenure, and Carter-Givens has the potential to help elevate the status of the program in the years to come, […]

It’s no secret that WWE’s Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch aren’t fans of Netflix’s all-access behind-the-scenes series Unreal, even after appearing in Season 2. Speaking to ClutchPoints, Rollins conceded that “there’s certainly a level of concern” he has with WWE Unreal Season 2. After all, the second season shows him pulling off the “Ruse of the […]

Some might say that Guardians of the Galaxy star Chris Pratt is an underdog similar to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold, who will lead his team into battle on Jan. 17 to play the San Francisco 49ers in the playoffs. Pratt, who’s a big Seahawks fan, can see the comparison, as they were somewhat late […]

Expansion has long been on the minds of NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and the NBA league office. Although domestic expansion remains on the league’s agenda, a new venture overseas in Europe is beginning to take shape, and the NBA continues to bring a new league to life. Over the years, the game of basketball has […]

Rashad McCants is not a big believer in the Oklahoma City Thunder this season. The former NBA veteran and current host of the popular show, Gil’s Arena, starring himself, former NBA star Gilbert Arenas, and a host of other notable former basketball stars, isn’t surprised at all that the Thunder are starting to struggle after […]

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson occupies a rare space in modern entertainment: one where his superstardom isn’t confined to a single lane. Long before becoming one of Hollywood’s most recognizable stars, Johnson was already the face of WWE, redefining what it meant to be a mainstream wrestling icon. That crossover appeal has only grown with time.  […]

Rashad McCants believes the Los Angeles Lakers are facing a possible problem on their hands when the playoffs roll around. Entering Friday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks, the Lakers ranked fifth in the Western Conference with a 23-12 record. All things considered, the Lakers have played fairly well considering LeBron James missed the first […]

Mariano Rivera doesn’t just belong in the conversation of baseball greatness — he defines it. Widely regarded as the greatest closer in MLB history, Rivera is the all-time saves leader, a five-time World Series champion, and the ultimate postseason weapon, finishing his career with an absolutely insane 0.70 ERA in October across 96 playoff innings. […]

In the new crime-thriller Dead Man’s Wire, starring Pennywise actor Bill Skarsgárd, former Princess Bride star Cary Elwes plays a cop involved in a standoff with Skarsgárd’s character. It’s an intense watch, and Gus Van Sant’s thriller harkens back to the golden age of movie stars in the ’70s, when Al Pacino was doing films […]

If you talk to WWE icon Charlotte Flair long enough, it’s clear that she looks up to the recently-retired John Cena, who called it a career at Saturday Night’s Main Event on Dec. 13, 2025. During an extensive profile with ClutchPoints, Flair mentioned Cena several times. Speaking about his retirement, Flair acknowledged that “there will […]