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Boston Celtics guard Derrick White is coming off a stellar season. Yet, according to ESPN’s panel of experts, it wasn’t enough to make him one of the top 100 players in the NBA. During the 2022-23 campaign, White played all 82 games and averaged 12.4 points per outing. He also solidified himself as a legitimate […]

Bellator MMA has been on its last legs for quite a while now. The money has been losing money year over year for the last few years or so and it’s finally come to a head where Bellator was to be bought out and the sale looks to be a done deal in the coming […]

The New England Patriots quarterback situation with Mac Jones and Malik Cunningham got some clarity ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Buffalo Bills, at least if Bill O’Brien is to be believed. The Patriots offensive coordinator told reporters that he expects Jones to be the Patriots’ starting quarterback again, simply telling reporters “yes” […]

UFC Vegas 81 was one of the best events at the UFC Apex this season. We had the pleasure of watching two of the best featherweight contenders in the UFC go to battle for five full rounds which capped off a great night of fights. What a comeback win from Barboza after getting absolute dominated […]

To become an All-Star in the NBA is one of the greatest achievements any player can reach. Such an honor signifies that they are one of a few illustrious talents in the world and that the rest of the league views them as such. Year-after-year, we see various players make their first-ever NBA All-Star Game, […]

BROOKLYN, NY — The Philadelphia 76ers put on a clinic in disruptive defense in their first 2023 preseason victory. Going against the Brooklyn Nets, the Sixers showed as clearly as possible how great defense fuels great offense. De’Anthony Melton tallied four steals and a block and Kelly Oubre Jr. notched a pair of blocks and […]

The NBA’s Rookie of the Year race almost always features the first overall pick, followed by one or two other lottery picks. Entering the 2023-24 NBA season, we really shouldn’t overthink who the best rookies in the league are, especially when Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren tower over everyone. No, really, these guys are so […]

UFC Vegas 81 was one of the best events at the UFC Apex this season. We had the pleasure of watching two of the best featherweight contenders in the UFC go to battle for five full rounds which capped off a great night of fights. Sodiq Yusuff vs Edson Barboza🔥 What a comeback win from […]

There are so many talented players in the NBA right now, which is why it is extremely hard to compile a list ranking everyone against each other. However, that is exactly what we have done at ClutchPoints, as we have slowly revealed our Top 100 players list week-by-week with the start of the 2023-24 season […]

BROOKLYN, NY — Nick Nurse has his first (unofficial) win as the head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. In a wire-to-wire victory over the Brooklyn Nets, the Sixers continued to exude Nurse’s teachings with a wild display of up-tempo basketball. Nurse has stressed a multitude of talking points to the Sixers as he prepares them […]

After a pair of preseason games against the same opponent, the Philadelphia 76ers faced off against the Brooklyn Nets in the Barclays Center. With the Phillies again drawing eyeballs away from them, the Sixers built a big lead and held on, winning by a score of 127-119. Joel Embiid was out, despite an expectation that […]

After three years of game-planning for Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, opposing coaches will be met with a revamped Brooklyn Nets squad in 2023-24. While the Nets lack a superstar, the new-look roster is filled with versatile two-way players. Ben Simmons presents one of the league’s top passers and defenders if healthy. Mikal Bridges and […]

Deandre Ayton was one of two Phoenix Suns players left on their roster just a few weeks ago from their 2021 NBA Finals team with guard Devin Booker. Ayton was picked by the Suns No. 1 overall in the 2018 NBA Draft. In his first season, he said he and Booker would be like “Shaq […]

Will it be Nikola Jokic or Joel Embiid? What about Giannis Antetokounmpo? These questions have dominated the NBA’s MVP conversation in recent years and will once again be focal points entering the 2023-24 season, a year that will be filled with high-level basketball. There is a ton of talent spread across the league right now, […]

NEW YORK, NY — In one corner of the main basketball court at Baruch College, where the Philadelphia 76ers held their pregame shootaround before facing the Brooklyn Nets, Patrick Beverley gets up some jumpers. On the other end, Jaden Springer gets up some of his own looks. Beverley has seen the NBA court 631 more […]

The possibility that Aaron Rodgers somehow could return to the New York Jets before the 2023 season ends is picking up steam. And Jets coach Robert Saleh is getting caught up in the excitement. Less than five weeks after surgery to repair a torn Achilles, Rodgers was walking without crutches or even a boot on […]

Who is the best player in the NBA? The time has finally come for us to answer this question. Over the last nine weeks, we have been examining the Top 100 players in the league as the 2023-24 season draws near. MVP candidates such as Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Stephen Curry, and LeBron […]

NEW YORK, NY — Joel Embiid will miss his third preseason game as the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to face the Brooklyn Nets in the lead-up to the 2023-24 campaign. This will be the first time the Sixers’ superstar will play less than two preseason games since his rookie season of 2016-17 (save for 2020-21, where […]

The New England Patriots were losers once again on Sunday, falling to the Las Vegas Raiders, 21-17, to drop to 1-5 on the season. Here are the five people most to blame for the Week 6 loss. Mac Jones, at least in the first half Jones wasn’t as bad on Sunday as he was the […]

Mac Jones nearly got the big pass he needed in the New England Patriots’ final drive of their 21-17 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, but DeVante Parker dropped the ball. The Patriots wide receiver had a chance to reel in a 40-plus yard reception from the quarterback that would’ve put the Patriots into Raiders […]

The Philadelphia 76ers’ preseason marches on with a matchup against the Brooklyn Nets up next. The Sixers will head back to the site of a testy playoff series as they look to get warmed up for the 2023-24 season. But with their two biggest stars yet to take the court, the question must be asked: […]

When the New England Patriots signed Malik Cunningham to their active roster ahead of Sunday’s game against the Las Vegas Raiders, many thought Bill Belichick had something up his sleeve. It turns out Belichick did. Cunningham ended up being the Patriots’ primary backup quarterback for the Week 6 loss, supplanting Bailey Zappe and Will Grier […]

The New England Patriots’ losing ways continued on Sunday, falling to the Las Vegas Raiders to drop to 1-5 on the season. Mac Jones is among the many players on the team that’s unhappy with the team’s start. The Patriots quarterback and the offensive unit’s struggles continued in the 21-17 loss. Jones completed 24 of […]

The MetLife Stadium turf nearly gobbled up another New York Jets star Sunday. And Garrett Wilson clearly has seen enough. Wilson called the turf “garbage” after he barely escaped serious injury during New York’s 20-14 upset win against the Philadelphia Eagles. The stud wide receiver appeared to catch his foot in a seam in the […]

Aaron Rodgers wasn’t in uniform, but he was standing on the sidelines when the New York Jets rallied to upset the Philadelphia Eagles 20-14 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. That the injured quarterback wasn’t using crutches nor wearing a walking boot following surgery roughly five weeks ago to repair a ruptured Achilles is rather remarkable. […]

Robert Saleh was clearly feeling it after the New York Jets stunned the Philadelphia Eagles 20-14 at MetLife Stadium on Sunday. So much so, that he called out Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts when praising the Jets defense. In fact, without naming names, Saleh called out Hurts, Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen and Russell Wilson. “I thought […]

Mac Jones didn’t have the greatest showing in the New England Patriots’ loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 6, but David Andrews is still sticking by his side. The Patriots center and captain gave the quarterback some support after the game. It was a contest in which Jones completed 24-of-33 passes for 200 […]

Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel knows what it’s like to have championship expectations. Vogel entered a precarious coaching situation a few years back with the Los Angeles Lakers, who had not made the playoffs in seven seasons and had winning aspirations with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Vogel, who is one of the best defensive […]

PHOENIX — Phoenix Suns forward Yuta Watanabe said previously he joined the team to reconnect with Kevin Durant, who he played with with the Brooklyn Nets in the 2022-23 NBA season. Durant and Watanabe shared a connection and chemistry that they get to build on in the Valley. But now Watanabe gets to play with […]

The banged-up New York Jets dealt with two more injuries in the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles in their Week 6 game Sunday. Wide receiver Garrett Wilson went down on a non-contact play and limped to the sideline in the second quarter. The reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year was ushered into the […]

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns held an open practice at Footprint Center Sunday in front of 16,000 fans. They got to see Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal at home for the first time before all three are expected to play in a home game Monday in the preseason against the Portland Trail Blazers. […]

The Brooklyn Nets have yet to get a look at their new-look starting five through two preseason games. After straining his hamstring days before training camp, Cam Johnson has been held out of training camp thus far. Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn is optimistic that the 6-foot-8 sharpshooter could join practice next week. However, Vaughn […]

Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel said he expects Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal to each play at home for the first time together Monday in the preseason against the Portland Trail Blazers. Beal did not play Thursday’s game on the road against Portland due to lower back tightness. He was a full participant […]

WILMINGTON, DE — The Philadelphia 76ers made their annual trip to the Chase Fieldhouse, the home of their G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats, to play their intrasquad scrimmage in front of fans who might not get the chance to see them regularly up in Philly. Most of the Sixers players won’t see the […]

There’s little doubt left that Jonathan Kuminga has leveled up as the regular season fast approaches. He’s been the Golden State Warriors’ best player in both of their exhibition games so far, putting his mouth-watering blend of positional size, explosive athleticism and burgeoning skill on frequent display. Kuminga followed an impressive preseason debut with an […]

Nearly two and a half years had passed since Harry Giles last appeared in an NBA game entering the 2023-24 season. The nation’s number-one high school player in the Class of 2016, Giles was once considered a future NBA star, ranked ahead of players like Jayson Tatum, Bam Adebayo, De’Aaron Fox and Lonzo Ball. “A […]

D.J. Reed will not play in Week 6 when the New York Jets look to hand the Philadelphia Eagles their first loss of the season. The veteran Jets cornerback will miss his second straight game because of a concussion. Reed did not practice Friday even though it appeared he was trending towards a return this […]

The official weigh-ins for UFC Vegas 81 took place on Friday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The event, which streams on ESPN+, features a featherweight main event between Sodiq Yusuff and Edson Barboza, and a co-feature between women’s flyweights Viviane Araujo and Jennifer Maia. MMA Junkie was on the scene and reported live […]

There is a lot to discuss regarding the Phoenix Suns heading into the 2023-24 season simply because this team is basically brand new. Devin Booker, Kevin Durant, Damion Lee, Josh Okogie, and Ish Wainright are the only players still on the Suns, as team president James Jones and new owner Mat Ishbia did the unthinkable […]