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The Michigan football team is just a few days away from finishing up their season as they will take on Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl on New Year’s Eve. As we near the game, key players are announcing their decisions on their future. Linebacker Ernest Hausmann made his choice on Saturday and told reporters at […]

Some wins just cost more in the long run and Ja Morant’s captivating Memphis Grizzlies paid a price in a 132-124 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Unfortunately, Morant went down with a shoulder injury midway through the third quarter and could be unavailable for at least a few games. Not only does that throw […]

After the Philadelphia 76ers’ impressive triumph on Christmas over the Boston Celtics, they’re heading west to continue their road trip. The Sixers will face the Utah Jazz at 9:30 P.M. EST at Delta Center for their first matchup of the season. As is always the case with Philly, there are some key injury updates to […]

BOSTON — Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown is primarily thought of as a scorer. Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard is generally considered an undersized shooter, and not much else. However, after a 142-105 blowout win over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, they asserted — on one another’s behalf — that they’re both more than […]

Getting through the NBA’s 82-game season relatively healthy has been a problem for Ja Morant’s ‘lackadaisical’ Memphis Grizzlies. This year has been no different. Unfortunately, a new knockout blow taken against the New Orleans Pelicans will have Grizzlies’ fans and the front office sleeping uneasily to start a five-game road trip. Morant went down midway […]

The Sacramento Kings shocked the NBA world by firing Mike Brown on Friday. Their decision comes amid a five-game losing streak and a 13-18 start to the season. Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez, who was Brown’s lead assistant with the Kings for the last two seasons, reacted to the surprise move. “He’s very good […]

The Phoenix Suns arguably had their most complete game of the season, and it fell on Christmas Day. Luckily for them, Santa Claus might have been disguised as Josh Okogie for the night. He delivered various gifts to the Suns lineup throughout their 110-100 win over the Denver Nuggets. Okogie had a very productive 16 […]

The 2024 calendar year started with a matchup between Michigan and Alabama as these two teams met on New Year’s Day in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Rose Bowl. It was an absolute classic as the Wolverines outlasted the Crimson Tide in overtime en route to winning the national championship. The year will […]

The NBA season is now one-third of the way complete with the lines between contenders, pretenders, and also-rans becoming clearer by the day. Some games are expected to be far more competitive than others but individual matchups in blowouts are still worth watching. Zach Edey versus Yves Missi is exactly the kind of clash that […]

The Michigan football team has been working hard in the transfer portal this offseason, and they have picked up some big commitments. One player that will be joining the Wolverines in 2025 is Arkansas defensive back transfer Tevis Metcalf. Metcalf will be joined by his brother, TJ Metcalf, who is also transferring from the Razorbacks. […]

When Jadyn Davis first committed to the Michigan football program, Wolverines fans were very excited to see him lead the team in the future. Davis was a four-star recruit and the #9 QB in the 2024 class. He was a true freshman this season so he hasn’t seen any meaningful playing time, and it’s starting […]

The Dallas Mavericks will play the Phoenix Suns on Friday night in a road clash. Luka Doncic has already been ruled out for the game, as the Mavs are expected to be without the star for at least the next month. The Mavs will be without Doncic on Friday, but is Dereck Lively II playing […]

Coaches love to talk about how offense wins games, but defense wins championships. By that metric, Ja Morant’s highly entertaining Memphis Grizzlies have some work to do, and they know it. Taylor Jenkins appreciated the offensive explosion in a 155-126 victory over the Toronto Raptors. However, the franchise’s all-time wins leader was not happy with […]

There are less than six weeks until the NBA trade deadline. While everyone was busy opening up gifts and celebrating the holidays with their families, front offices around the league continued to try and put the puzzle pieces together for how this year’s trade market will unfold. Of everything that is known so far, the […]

The Brooklyn Nets will host the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night. Ben Simmons was ruled out for the matchup on the second night of a back-to-back, while Dorian Finney-Smith is listed as questionable due to a left calf contusion. Here’s everything we know about Simmons and Finney-Smith’s injuries and playing statuses vs. the Bucks. […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney showed flashes of two-way dominance during an NBA call-up to end his rookie season. The 2023 first-round pick has stepped into an expanded role during his sophomore campaign. His increased minutes have brought ups and downs, but his potential continues to be evident. Clowney helped keep the Nets’ offense afloat […]

The Detroit Pistons delivered another thrilling late-game victory by taking down the Sacramento Kings 114-113. With only three seconds left on the game clock, shooting guard Jaden Ivey knocked down a triple to tie the game while being fouled by Kings’ guard De’Aaron Fox. Ivey stepped to the line and connected on the game-winning free […]

ATLANTA – The scene in State Farm arena was dim after Zach LaVine hit his seventh three-pointer in the fourth quarter and put the Chicago Bulls 124-107 with 6:32 remaining. As fans started to head toward the exit, the Hawks started to reel off point after point while getting stops, and the crowd that was […]

Dyson Daniels won the Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month award for October and December, as he’s been one of the best perimeter defenders so far this season. Daniels has guarded some of the best offensive players in the league and has made it rough for them at times. Daniels was asked about winning […]

One of the bright spots of the Atlanta Hawks this season has been their defense, and they’re making that side of the ball a focus of their team. Trae Young, who in the past has been labeled as a liability on defense, has been making an effort in that department over the past few seasons. […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic suffered a left calf strain during the Dallas Mavericks’ 105-99 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. Doncic could miss an extended amount of time with the injury, and he has been ruled out for Friday’s game against the Phoenix Suns, per the NBA injury report. Doncic is not the only […]

Star Michigan football defensive lineman Kenneth Grant has made his decision regarding the NFL Draft. Grant will not be returning to Michigan for another season, and he will instead head to the NFL. Grant could very well end up being a first-round pick. Jim Harbaugh called Grant a “gift from the football gods,” and he […]

What has happened to the Golden State Warriors? When the season first started, this team looked like it had regained its championship relevance in the Western Conference with a 12-3 record and ranking among the best offensive and defensive teams. After losing on their home floor to the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas, the Warriors […]

BOSTON — In today’s NBA, almost everybody can shoot, so teams have to choose wisely when deciding which player to sag off of. The Boston Celtics chose poorly on Christmas Day, allowing Philadelphia 76ers forward Caleb Martin to catch fire at TD Garden and burn them during a 118-114 loss. Martin finished with a season-high […]

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant is no stranger to recognizing greatness, and the case isn’t different with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic. After defeating the Nuggets 110-100, Durant took the time postgame with ESPN to show his love for the Serbian big man. He called him “Top 10 all-time” after the victory. It may seem […]

The Phoenix Suns secured their 110-100 Christmas Day win against the Denver Nuggets on the backs of Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal. The superstar duo had 27 points, while Beal shot 50% from the field. However, it wasn’t the scoring that stood out. His hustle, tenacious defense, and overall motor sparked a third-quarter surge that […]

The Los Angeles Lakers came away with a thrilling 115-113 win against the Golden State Warriors on Christmas Day, culminating with a game-winner bucket from Austin Reaves. But after the game, one of the most pressing concerns was the status of Lakers big man Anthony Davis, who left the game with an injury scare. But […]

Joel Embiid is not very fond of the Boston Celtics. In that regard, the Philadelphia 76ers signing Caleb Martin made for a perfect match. In the Sixers’ first matchup with the Celtics this season, the two of them played well and helped Philly win 118-114 in a Christmas showdown. Martin tallied a season-high 23 points […]

The Brooklyn Nets will visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Ben Simmons and Dorian Finney-Smith are on the injury report, both listed as questionable. The Nets labeled Simmons’ status as lower back injury management, while Finney-Smith is dealing with a left calf contusion. Here’s everything we know about Simmons and Finney-Smith’s injuries and playing […]

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics built their 2024 NBA title on consistency. But, the road to repeat as champions is always difficult and the C’s have been plagued by inconsistencies this December, which was evident during a 118-114 loss on Christmas Day to the rival Philadelphia 76ers. Following the Celtics’ third defeat in four games, […]

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 118-114 in a tight Christmas matchup. Joel Embiid played a huge role in the 2024-25 Sixers’ best victory to date. He was very close, however, to being a late scratch. Embiid nearly injured his ankle during pregame warm-ups, twisting his right ankle as he landed on a jumper. […]

The NBA just wrapped up its second annual event, the NBA Cup, in Las Vegas, Nevada with Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks defeating Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. But what has the NBA’s in-season tournament experience in December been like compared to the NBA Finals in June? ClutchPoints has had a reporter […]

DALLAS — Luka Doncic was forced to leave the Dallas Mavericks’ Christmas Day game early with a calf injury. Shams Charania of ESPN reports that Doncic is expected to miss an “extended period of time” with the injury. “The Dallas Mavericks are bracing for star Luka Doncic to miss an extended period of time after […]

The third game on NBA Christmas Day pitted the Philadelphia 76ers (11-17) against the Boston Celtics (22-8) for the first time all season. The Sixers came to play in the early-evening showdown at TD Garden, though they fumbled through the final minutes. Still, they came out victorious, 118-114. The 76ers have started to get it […]

Rookies have a hard time adjusting to any business or industry. Basketball’s learning curve is just a bit more steep but the captivating Memphis Grizzlies (20-10) have been giving their first-year players room to grow. Both Zach Edey and Jaylen Wells are regularly starting games next to Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, and Jaren Jackson Jr. […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks were defeated by the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-99 on Christmas Day. Dallas trailed 90-68 at the end of the third quarter before making things interesting, but the Mavs fell short in the end. Luka Doncic exited the game in the second quarter with a left calf strain and did not return, […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is unquestionably one of the best players in the NBA. Everyone knows that. However, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch shared an insightful take on Doncic’s game ahead of Wednesday’s Timberwolves-Mavericks clash. “He plays with such an unbelievable acceptance of what the defense is going to do to […]

DALLAS — Anthony Edwards is unquestionably one of the best players in the NBA. Edwards has continued to play at a high level despite the Minnesota Timberwolves’ struggles this season. Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd believes playing for Team USA in the Olympics has helped Edwards continue to take a step forward. “Spending time […]

Defense often takes a backseat to flashy offensive plays but Ja Morant’s captivating Memphis Grizzlies have a rookie giving every All-Star a headache. Jaylen Wells has been a quick fan favorite thanks to some relentless effort on the less glamorous side of the hardwood. Taylor Jenkins has every reason to trust the second-rounder consistently corralling […]