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Sure, the learning-as-they-go Memphis Grizzlies were disappointed after another loss (120-118) to the Houston Rockets. The locker room was also very upbeat knowing there is still time to figure things out. They were not wasting time though. Ja Morant, Scotty Pippen Jr., and Brandon Clarke were still gathered around Jaren Jackson Jr.’s locker an hour […]

Perhaps the only experience more humbling than hitting the NBA’s rookie wall for a first-round draft pick is heading to the airport for a G-League stint. Reed Sheppard has taken the bumps, bruises, and some occasional turbulence in stride this season while channeling a bit of Spongebob into daily life. ClutchPoints caught up with Sheppard […]

New Orleans Saints legend Drew Brees believes his former teammate, Aaron Glenn, is the right man to be the franchise’s next head coach. Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn is one of the hottest names on the coaching market right now and it’s not hard to understand why. The Lions are considered the Super Bowl […]

To say the honeymoon period with Zion Williamson is over is a huge understatement. Still, consequences for certain actions have been hard to find with the New Orleans Pelicans and the two-time NBA All-Star over the past six injury-ravaged seasons. EVP David Griffin decided enough was enough on January 10 as the team suspended Williamson […]

New Orleans Saints great Reggie Bush isn’t so sure the team will go with a quarterback early in the 2025 NFL Draft. The Saints clearly need a franchise quarterback for the long term. However, they’re way too low in the draft — they pick at No. 9 — to select one of the marquee quarterbacks […]

It may have been a few years since the first movie was released, but Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is finally here. Writer-director Christian Gudegast and producer Tucker Tooley are happy it’s here as they continue growing the franchise. The duo spoke to ClutchPoints at the junket for Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. While there […]

In a new clip for the upcoming Lionsgate movie Flight Risk, starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Dockery, and Topher Grace, director Mel Gibson is giving instructions from outside of the plane before transforming into his Braveheart character. ClutchPoints proudly presents the exclusive clip for the upcoming movie, which comes out on January 24, 2025. It starts […]

It sounds like Gerard Butler, who starred in the original How to Train Your Dragon series, is excited for the live-action remake. Speaking to ClutchPoints about Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, Butler assured me that the live-action How to Train Your Dragon remake is not a cash grab. Like Mason Thames previously told us, a […]

In the upcoming movie Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, Detective Nicholas “Big Nick” O’Brien (Gerard Butler) and Donnie Wilson (O’Shea Jackson Jr.) continue their feud from Den of Thieves. It could set them up for a third matchup, a rubber match, as they say in wrestling. Jackson, a known WWE fan, doesn’t think of O’Brien and […]

Last season, Cam Spencer was on top of the world. In his final year of college basketball eligibility, he transferred to UConn and ended up played a pivotal role in the Huskies’ 2024 national championship run. He was one of the top players during the NCAA Tournament and was selected in the second round of […]

One of the best aspects of A Complete Unknown, the Timothée Chalamet-led Bob Dylan biopic, is how it depicts New York City in the ’60s. Album cover recreations aside, A Complete Unknown brings Greenwich Village to life. The crew behind the movie talked to ClutchPoints about the making of the biopic. Interestingly enough, the movie […]

Former Philadelphia Eagles and Hall of Fame safety Brian Dawkins believes it’ll be Saquon Barkley who ultimately wins the 2024 NFL MVP award. The veteran running back is in his first year with the Eagles and is within striking distance of breaking Eric Dickerson’s single-season rushing record of 2,105 yards set in 1984. Barkley is […]

The upcoming biopic, The Fire Inside, tells the story of legendary boxer Claressa Shields. She is no stranger to the spotlight, having been a boxing prodigy since her teens. Shields spoke to ClutchPoints over the phone about The Fire Inside and some of her favorite boxing movies. Shields specifically name-dropped Million Dollar Baby, Rocky, and […]

Before being released by the New York Giants, Daniel Jones and Kay Adams went viral ahead of the NFL season thanks to some dating rumors. Speaking to ClutchPoints about the NFL’s Christmas broadcasts on Netflix, Adams cleared the air on the situation. While she added fuel to the fire by calling Jones her “boyfriend,” she […]

If one thing is for sure, Kay Adams loves football. She is gearing up for a day full of football as she will host the NFL’s Christmas Gameday broadcasts on Netflix. Adams spoke to ClutchPoints about the wonderful opportunity. The NBA was previously known for its Christmas Day broadcasts, but as a “sports girly,” Adams […]

The NBA’s list of the most popular players included the usual suspects known for highlight dunks, halfcourt threes, and hard-to-believe outlet passes. LeBron James (Los Angeles Lakers) topped the league’s most recent most-viewed player charts. The announcement gave the Memphis Grizzlies another reason to brag about Ja Morant as their All-World star was close behind […]

As the NFL transitions to having games on Christmas Day, Ian Rapoport is thrilled with the move to Netflix. He spoke to ClutchPoints about the NFL’s upcoming Christmas broadcasts on Netflix. While the NBA used to run Christmas, the NFL is making its foray into the holiday with a star-studded lineup, including Rapoport. For him, […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — Giannis Antetokounmpo, Brook Lopez, Bobby Portis, and the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder to win the NBA Cup on Tuesday night, finishing the job they were unable to last season. But this version of Antetokounmpo appears to be different than any we’ve seen of him before. He’s still the […]

The new Jaume Collet-Serra movie Carry-On, starring Taron Egerton (Kingsman) and Jason Bateman, is on Netflix now. One of its greatest strengths is its airport setting. ClutchPoints spoke to seasoned stunt coordinator Dave Macomber (Avengers: Endgame), who credited production designer Diane Lederman for making it happen. While Netflix’s Carry-On takes place at LAX, they actually […]

In the new movie September 5, director Tim Fehlbaum takes viewers behind the scenes while ABC Sports covered the Munich massacre during the 1972 Olympics. It is a stressful watch, combining the thrill of an Aaron Sorkin-like script with a strong visual language. The key was recreating the ABC Sports studio, as the crew had […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — Every player on the Milwaukee Bucks left Las Vegas $500,000 richer after the franchise took home the second ever NBA Cup this week. Brook Lopez’s club defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, 97-81, to secure the Cup and the winnings that come with it. Not many people go to […]

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis knows how to keep a positive frame of mind despite dealing with adversity in the social media age. The 25-year-old quarterback has had an up-and-down campaign in his second NFL season. He’s had some highlights, including his 278-yard, two-touchdown performance in a 32-27 win over the Houston Texans in Week […]

After the events of WWE Survivor Series: WarGames, O’Shea Jackson Jr. wants to see what’s next for Roman Reigns and CM Punk. Speaking to ClutchPoints about Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, Jackson revealed his excitement for Reigns and Punk’s feud. He thinks the 2025 men’s Royal Rumble winner comes down to Punk and Seth Rollins, […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — The Milwaukee Bucks and Oklahoma City Thunder are gearing up for an NBA Cup Finals that will feature superstars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading their teams for a chance at $500,000. What every player does with the winnings is up to them, but Isaiah Hartenstein already has plans for it. […]

LAS VEGAS, NV – Jabari Smith Jr. and the Houston Rockets are preparing to take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the semifinals of the NBA Cup on Saturday evening. As is the case for most Rockets games, forward Dillon Brooks will be an x-factor in the game for Houston. Brooks, who will take on […]

Following a long absence of recovering from a left heel contusion, it was announced that Bronny James would play in his first road game for the G League South Bay Lakers. The whole process surrounding his situation has been heavily scrutinized since his draft selection. Many questioned whether there was any semblance of a developmental […]

The duo of Max’s Bookie Season 2 creators Chuck Lorre and Nick Bakay have been around for a long time. They have been legends of the sitcom game for decades, and their resumes include hit shows like Mom, The Big Bang Theory, Young Sheldon, and The King of Queens. But as Bob Dylan once sang, […]

While some fans may enjoy Liv Morgan’s reign as Women’s Champion, WWE fan O’Shea Jackson Jr. is not one. Speaking to ClutchPoints about Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, Jackson talked about the upcoming Royal Rumble PLE. He had a hard time choosing a winner for the women’s match because of Morgan’s grip on the title. […]

At long last, HBO is dropping Bookie Season 2, starring legendary stand-up comic Sebastian Maniscalco and Omar J. Dorsey. Bookie, for those unfamiliar, follows a sports bookie, Danny (Maniscalco), and his enforcer, Ray (Dorsey). They are struggling to keep up as the sports betting world evolves. The second season picks up right where the first […]

While there are several good options to win the 2025 WWE women’s Royal Rumble match, including Rhea Ripley, O’Shea Jackson Jr. is wary of that. Speaking to ClutchPoints about his upcoming movie Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, Jackson explained why he is hesitant to see Ripley win her second Royal Rumble. “As far as the […]

Stop me if you’ve heard this before: “Katie Ledecky wins the gold medal!” Over a legendary career that started back in 2012 when she competed in her first Olympics at the age of 15, it seems impossible to truly put into words the greatness of swimming legend Katie Ledecky: 9 Olympic gold medals 14 Olympic […]

Zac Efron went from High School Musical darling to a Hollywood sensation who has been given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Efron has starred in a handful of movies leading to several awards. Given Efron’s popularity, have you ever wondered what kind of cars he drives? Well, wonder no more. Here is […]

The Road to WrestleMania 41 will start on February 1, 2025, when the WWE Royal Rumble takes place, and Straight Outta Compton star O’Shea Jackson has predictions of the event. Speaking to ClutchPoints ahead of the release of Den of Thieves 2: Pantera, Jackson discussed the upcoming PLE. He notes that the women’s Royal Rumble […]

Most know Kyle Mooney for his time on Saturday Night Live (SNL), but he just made his directorial debut with A24’s Y2K. This ushers in a new era for the multifaceted actor, writer, director, and more. ClutchPoints spoke with Mooney ahead of the release of Y2K. He was under the weather after a Thanksgiving holiday […]

Fans of The Big Bang Theory may have noticed a pattern with its spin-offs, and creator Chuck Lorre makes it seem coincidental. While The Big Bang Theory was a traditional multi-cam sitcom for CBS, the first spin-off was a single-cam sitcom, looking more filmic than its predecessor. Georgie and Mandy’s First Marriage, a spin-off of […]

The upcoming Season 2 of Max’s Bookie, starring legendary comic Sebastian Maniscalco, features a reference to U2’s Sphere shows, according to creators Chuck Lorre (The Big Bang Theory) and Nick Bakay. The moment occurs minutes into the first episode. Danny (Maniscalco) goes to win back his estranged wife (Andrea Anders) after their split. However, his […]

While Ravi Cabot-Conyers (Encanto), star of Disney+’s Star Wars: Skeleton Crew, is a teenager, he prepares for his roles like a seasoned actor. During the filming of Skeleton Crew, Cabot-Conyers revealed he created a playlist based on his character’s mood each episode. “They were pretty similar, but point A to point B — point A […]

Fingernail-biting Alabama football fans will be furious if the Crimson Tide are left out of the CFP bracket. Still, there are plenty of reasons to expect more hardware to be added to the Tuscaloosa trophy case relatively soon. Recruiting five-star quarterback Keelon Russell (Duncanville, TX) away from SMU is just one example of the brand […]

When the WWE returned to the iconic ECW 2300 arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with an episode of NXT, Paul Heyman felt like a lock to appear. However, the Wiseman of the Bloodline sat out of the return to the venue. Speaking to ClutchPoints ahead of Survivor Series: WarGames, Heyman had a good reason for missing […]