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What does it mean to be in the NBA? This is a question many rookies, especially top draft picks like Dylan Harper, VJ Edgecombe, and Kon Knueppel, learn the answer to during NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. Over the years, NBA Summer League has blossomed into more than just a scouting event. All 30 […]

LAS VEGAS — No rookie has been better throughout the entirety of NBA Summer League to this point than Sacramento Kings guard Nique Clifford. That’s saying something, especially with Cooper Flagg, Dylan Harper, and VJ Edgecombe dominating the spotlight. The 23-year-old Kings’ rookie has looked as comfortable as he can be in the desert, and […]

A unique connection was shared between two stars of the new Smurfs movie, John Goodman and Nick Offerman, who play Papa Smurf and Ken, who are brothers. They are both from the Midwest. Goodman, 73, was born in Affton, Missouri. Offerman, 55, was born in Joliet, Illinois. They may not be blood brothers, but Goodman […]

LAS VEGAS — Entering the 2025 NBA Draft, Asa Newell was one of the most polarizing prospects. Between his length, quickness, and size, Newell was drawing interest from several organizations in the lottery and the middle of the first round. When it came time for the draft, the Georgia big man ended up with his […]

While the new Smurfs movie, starring Rihanna, packs a lot into its 92-minute runtime, there was a cut scene that director Chris Miller (Puss in Boots) wishes had made the cut. Speaking to ClutchPoints about the latest Smurfs movie, Miller conceded that “there’s always something that doesn’t make the cut. In the case of Smurfs, […]

We have not seen Xolo Maridueña as Blue Beetle in a couple of years, but he was a fan of James Gunn’s first DCU movie, Superman. Speaking with ClutchPoints at the Smurfs junket, Maridueña shared his opinion on the DCU’s inaugural film, which he had seen by the time we talked. He also urged fans […]

LAS VEGAS — When the Chicago Bulls were on the clock with the 11th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, there was one player their fans were begging the organization to take: Matas Buzelis, the hometown kid. Fortunately for Bulls fans, the front office loved Buzelis’ potential, and he was selected to become the next […]

The United Football League (UFL) is still new, but it’s providing a platform for players like former New York Giants cornerback Deandre Baker to market themselves for the NFL. The 27-year-old helped the UFL’s DC Defenders win their first-ever championship in June, capping off a second consecutive productive season for him. Baker spoke to ClutchPoints […]

When the Atlanta Hawks traded for guard Dyson Daniels, they knew they were getting a young, defensive-minded guard. But did anyone see the kind of explosion that earned him the Most Improved Player of the Year award? Daniels did, and he says there’s more to come. The Hawks have retooled around star guard Trae Young […]

The Chicago Bulls are in a transitional phase for the franchise, having traded away stars like DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine in recent years while trading for Josh Giddey, drafting Matas Buzelis, and Noa Essengue in recent drafts. Now entering his season, Buzelis is looking to take a jump. Bulls’ Matas Buzelis looking to take […]

The Golden State Warriors could be a team on the verge of emerging as an elite one next season. The Warriors showed off their potential following their midseason trade of Jimmy Butler. Golden State went 23-7 with Butler in the lineup, including 16-2 when both Butler and Steph Curry were in. The Warriors managed to […]

When the final buzzer sounded inside Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, the home of Louisville Basketball’s arch-nemesis, a season of triumph and exultation turned to sorrow for the Cardinals. This loss stung for a multitude of reasons. Still, this feeling of despair was quickly transformed into a moment of acknowledgement for Pat Kelsey, senior leader […]

The 2024-25 season was a whirlwind of newness for the USC Trojans. Eric Musselman took over in his first season as head coach, and the roster was essentially put together on the fly with only one returner amid a big group of transfers. This season, there are a couple more returners alongside the incoming transfers […]

The 2025 NBA Draft is set to take place this week at Barclays Center, and sharpshooting guard Koby Brea is preparing for the biggest night of his life thus far. The six-foot-seven guard is coming off a couple of strong seasons with Dayton and Kentucky where he’s arguably turned into the best shooter in the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions and just completed of one of the most incredible rebuilds in NBA history going from contender to lottery team, then back to a contender in just six seasons. All this could not have been done without 2025 NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Los […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander only played one season with Chris Paul, but it made a bigger impact than anyone could’ve imagined, according to Gilgeous-Alexander’s father, Vaughn Alexander. The future Hall of Fame point guard was traded to the Thunder in July 2019, just days after Oklahoma City acquired Gilgeous-Alexander. The […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became a basketball star for the Oklahoma City Thunder, he was a little kid out in Toronto who just wanted to play … soccer? According to father Vaughn Alexander, that was the sport Gilgeous-Alexander loved before he happened to switch over to basketball. Shai’s journey to discovering that basketball […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken the league by storm over the last few years and even emerged as the NBA’s leading scorer in the 2024-25 season. But as with anything in the NBA, fans are going to find something to complain about. Shai’s father, Vaughn Alexander, doesn’t want to […]

INDIANAPOLIS, IN — The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers have taken centerstage at the 2025 NBA Finals. With Game 6 on Thursday night, the Thunder are just one win away from winning the franchise’s first ever NBA Championship. Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels was on hand to watch both teams go at it. Selected […]

When Desmond Bane was traded, a popular sentiment across social media was to marvel at the return on a good-but-not-great player — especially in comparison to what stars have recently been going for. Four unprotected first-rounders and two productive role players in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Cole Anthony is a very nice haul. The key to […]

Pro Football Hall of Famer Barry Sanders is one of the greatest running backs ever, but his legacy doesn’t stop there. The four-time NFL rushing yards leader had a heart attack on Father’s Day in 2024, a sobering reminder of life’s fragility, even for sports titans. Sanders, a father of four, didn’t take the experience […]

Philadelphia 76ers rookie sensation Jared McCain was selected to be a media correspondent for the 2025 NBA Finals featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. The series, which is seeing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton battle it out to lead their respective squads to their first NBA Championship, is tied at 2-2 heading into […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a newly named MVP of the NBA and is participating in his first ever NBA Finals this season. Despite the rise to superstardom, he hasn’t forgotten the very fans who come to watch him every game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is known for taking his time to sign autographs for […]

The 2025 NBA Finals are knotted up at 2-2 heading back to Oklahoma City where the Thunder will host Game 5 against the Indiana Pacers. NBA Finals Correspondent Matas Buzelis of the Chicago Bulls is excited to see what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton do to lead their teams to the finish line. Neither team […]

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Deni Avdija has emerged as a trade target for the Memphis Grizzlies in multiple conversations with league sources. However, it is understood that no deal is imminent. Conventional wisdom and recent NBA Playoffs results suggest the Grizzlies do not need another superstar to contend; Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren […]

NBA expansion has been a popular topic in recent years. Commissioner Adam Silver has often been asked about the idea. Silver has teased serious expansion efforts. Steve Hill, the CEO and President of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, provided an intriguing update on potential NBA expansion in Las Vegas during an exclusive interview […]

With Cooper Flagg due to be the top overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Baron Davis has an interesting player comparison for the reigning National College Player of the Year. The 18-year-old phenom made a tremendous impact during his first and lone collegiate season with the Duke Blue Devils. The 6-foot-9 forward showed his […]

The Athletics are currently playing in Sacramento after leaving Oakland as they prepare to head to Las Vegas for the 2028 MLB season. However, some rumors have suggested that the Fisher family has been hesitant to proceed with the move to Las Vegas. Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) CEO and President Steve Hill […]

If you watch the Ana de Armas-led Ballerina, you will notice a stark contrast in the action sequences compared to the John Wick movies. Eve (de Armas) is a more vulnerable character than John (Keanu Reeves). Early on in Ballerina, she is told to “fight like a girl” while training in the ways of the […]

Bad blood rivalries transcend the court when it comes to NBA basketball. Organizations chase NBA Finals appearances and championships; broadcasters chase ratings and market share. Shaquille O’Neal and Charles Barkley have done both after decades in the league and with TNT’s Inside the NBA show. Shouting matches over the most talented, most popular star who […]

Getting involved with something like Vice’s The Grudge was a new venture for sports journalist Mike Wise, who was never a part of something like this before. Wise truly didn’t know what to expect going into The Grudge. “They would ask me things, and I would just say absurd things just to make them laugh,” […]

NBA offseasons look a bit different for every player. Intense training workouts, hometown visits, and the occasional indulgence are expected to be seen on social media. Finding a balance becomes a full-time job, especially for young players dealing with national team obligations, contract negotiations, and/or trade rumors. After months of conversations and a few parting […]

After months of competition, there remain only two teams as the 2025 NBA Finals are set to tip off on Thursday night. The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the Indiana Pacers in a series featuring two of the most electric and complete teams on both ends of the floor led by superstar point guards […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers are set to face off in the 2025 NBA Finals. One of the best programs the league puts together throughout the Finals are the player correspondents who get to attend and cover an NBA Finals game while getting a taste for the championship-level environment. In the last few […]

Atlanta Braves great John Smoltz is well aware that the New York Yankees are still a major threat to win the World Series. Despite entering the season with myriad injuries, especially to their pitching staff such as ace Gerrit Cole, the Yankees are leading the American League East two months into the season by a […]

Asa Newell was one of three five-star prospects entering the NCAA ranks from Montverde Academy in 2024. The other two were Cooper Flagg, who will be the first pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and Derik Queen, who is expected to be a lottery pick. Like his close friends, Newell is also hoping to hear […]

Two names that Mission: Impossible star Simon Pegg is frequently associated with are Tom Cruise and Edgar Wright. They remain two of actor’s most endeared collaborators. Speaking to ClutchPoints at the Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning press junket, Pegg broke down why they are important. “I would include Chris McQuarrie in those calculations, too, […]

There was almost a world in which Mission: Impossible star Tom Cruise played Iron Man for Marvel, and his Final Reckoning star Hayley Atwell is an MCU veteran, playing Peggy Carter in several projects. Speaking to ClutchPoints at the press junket for Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, I asked Atwell her thoughts on Cruise […]

16-time Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest Champion Joey Chestnut is the greatest competitive eater of all time, but he still strives for new heights. The 41-year-old will attempt to break his own world record for popcorn consumption at farm supply store Rural King in South Terre Haute, Indiana, on Monday. He’ll devour as much as […]