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The New England Patriots unofficially opened up the 2023 season on Thursday, losing to the Houston Texans 20-9 in the preseason opener. Thursday’s game didn’t really give us much of a taste of anything in terms of how the regular season will go. Many of the regular starters rested, giving opportunities for the backups to […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will reignite the franchise’s decades-long rivalry with the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The XMas slate, per Shams: Bucks @ Knicks 76ers @ Heat Celtics @ Lakers Mavericks @ Suns Warriors @ Nuggets Earlier this evening, The Athletic reported that the Lakers […]

Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets are coming off of a magical 2022-23 season, one that ended in them capturing their first championship in franchise history. The Nuggets were the best team all year long and they never seemed to have their backs up against the wall in the postseason, winning their championship series against […]

The Golden State Warriors will tipoff the 2023-24 season by finally welcoming an old friend back to a sold-out Chase Center. Kevin Durant and the new-look Phoenix Suns will reportedly travel to the Bay Area to face the Dubs on October 24th in an opening-night battle of star-laden championship hopefuls. The other opening-night game pits […]

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will open up the NBA’s 2023-24 regular season with a visit to face Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Oct. 24, according to The Athletic. The Nuggets swept the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals, although each game was tightly contested into the fourth quarter. After Game […]

The Houston Rockets had a very successful 2023 NBA Draft, and not only because they landed Amen Thompson at No. 4 overall. With the 20th pick in the Draft, Houston also selected Villanova forward Cam Whitmore. Whitmore was highly touted entering the draft and was expected to go in the top 10 of the 2023 […]

Joe Lacob still insists there was never a “two-timeline” plan with the Golden State Warriors. After a summer spent overhauling the roster to maximize the remainder of Stephen Curry’s prime, though, general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. has essentially admitted the Warriors scrapped it. “I really like the balance. I think it’s got a good combination […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have always been a team to watch for with Joel Embiid leading the way. The views of the Sixers these days show a team that has no more room to wait around and hope. Results — better results than just a single playoff series win — have never been more imperative for […]

Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid is one of the highest-rated players in NBA 2K24. It’s not shocking at all for the reigning MVP to maintain a high 2k rating. However, some Sixers fans are not happy with the rating he got compared to another league superstar. Joel Embiid received a 96 overall rating for NBA […]

The Philadelphia 76ers, seeking a new home for the future, are planning to construct 76 Place in Center City Philadelphia after its lease ends in the Wells Fargo Center in 2031. The Sixers and the company tasked with the project, 76 Devco, are continuing to reveal key details that include the 18,500-seat arena’s look and […]

Los Angeles Lakers general manager and vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka shed light on how contract extension negotiations between the organization and Anthony Davis went down last week. On Aug. 4 — the first day the two sides were eligible to begin talking — the Lakers offered Davis the richest max extension in […]

Cam Reddish believes the Los Angeles Lakers added a versatile, two-way forward when they signed him to a 2-year, $4.6 million minimum contract in free agency. “I think the ability to do it on both sides of the ball,” Reddish, at the Lakers practice facility, told Spectrum Sportsnet when asked what Lakers fans will come […]

Marcus Jones dazzled as a rookie in all phases of the game. The New England Patriots’ cornerback and returner not only made plays on defense and special teams though. He also made some highlight plays on offense, where he played at receiver at points during the season. JONES TO JONES FOR THE TD! 🏈: @BuffaloBills vs. […]

When all is said and done in his career, James Harden will go down as one of the greatest players of his generation. Not too long ago, when he was with the Houston Rockets, no player in the league could stop Harden on the offensive end of the floor, as he led the league in […]

There’s a real chance none of the six veterans holding free agent workouts with the Golden State Warriors actually make the team. Mike Dunleavy Jr. has made clear on multiple occasions this summer the Dubs will leave one roster slot open throughout 2023-24, saving Joe Lacob millions and millions of dollars in tax payments. Golden […]

The New York Jets opened two days of shared practices and scrimmages with the Carolina Panthers on Wednesday in South Carolina without Sauce Gardner. The Jets cornerback was held out of workouts as a precaution, per coach Robert Saleh. Gardner has a quad issue. The reigning NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year was an All-Pro […]

Matthew Judon is back practicing as a full participant at New England Patriots training camp after he reportedly received a pay bump for the 2023 season. Prior to Sunday, the Pro Bowl edge rusher was at practice, but was a limited participant as he mostly worked out on the lower field, where players do conditioning […]

As a rookie scout with the Golden State Warriors, Mike Dunleavy Jr.’s affinity for Jordan Poole was instrumental in the team’s decision to select the Michigan guard in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft. Four years and one major promotion later, Dunleavy found himself in the unenviable position of finding Poole a new […]

Stability is a word that has been hard to come by when discussing the Atlanta Hawks. They are a franchise that always seems to be on the cusp of something special, yet they’ve failed to break through and truly establish themselves as a real championship threat in the Eastern Conference through the years. The 2014-15 […]

The Golden State Warriors’ offseason overhaul has essentially come to a close. As league business shifts to the annual dog days of August, the Warriors know pretty much exactly what they’ll look like heading into the 2023-24 season. But just because Golden State has one lone roster spot left to fill and has already revamped […]

Fans of specific basketball teams often say they want Player X locked in a gym to work on Skill Y ahead of a season. It doesn’t take a long surf on the web to see that phrase in use. It will never happen in reality — breaking news, I know — but what if players […]

Austin Reaves made an impressive Team USA debut in Las Vegas on Monday in the USA Basketball Showcase vs. Puerto Rico ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The Los Angeles Lakers guard — who apparently received the loudest ovation in the intros — finished with 9 points (4-for-8 shooting), 4 rebounds, and 4 assists […]

Throughout Season 2 of HBO’s “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty”, ClutchPoints’ Lakers beat reporter Michael Corvo will recap the true-to-life details of each episode. Season 1 of HBO’s “Winning Time: Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” garnered acclaim while stoking controversy — especially from those associated with the Los Angeles Lakers — for its […]

Rob Font suffered a one-sided loss to Cory Sandhagen at UFC Nashville on August 5th, 2023. Sandhagen, who was originally scheduled to fight Umar Nurmagomedov, took on Rob Font in a 140-pound catchweight bout after Nurmagomedov withdrew due to injury. Sandhagen used his wrestling skills to take Rob Font down repeatedly and control the fight […]

Cory Sandhagen put on a dominant performance against Rob Font in the main event of UFC Nashville on Saturday night, winning a unanimous decision by scores of 50-45 on all three judge’s scorecards. #UFCNashville results: Cory Sandhagen def. Rob Font via unanimous decision (50-45, 50-45, 50-45) Full results: https://t.co/KJ8Wlh61wb pic.twitter.com/LrzyG3nXkm — MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) August […]

Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka cited Anthony Davis’ leadership, work ethic, and high character in a statement formally announcing AD’s 3-year, $186 million max contract extension. “In our conversations with Anthony, his desire to lead our franchise for the next several years became abundantly clear. AD understands […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves was spotted running point during Team USA’s scrimmage vs. the Select Team in Las Vegas on Saturday ahead of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Reaves is getting some point-guard reps with the starters in the second quarter pic.twitter.com/N3OXham8n7 — Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) August 5, 2023 Austin Reaves dimes up […]

The Golden State Warriors had nowhere else to turn in the playoffs when their beautiful game of ball and player movement was neutered by Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers. Being forced to revert to a steady diet of Stephen Curry ball screens is a luxury for the Dubs, obviously, but not a winning […]

Jake Paul and Nate Diaz faced off in a highly-anticipated boxing match in Dallas on August 5th. The fight generated a lot of buzz in the combat sports world, with fans and pundits alike eager to see how the matchup would play out. Jake Paul wins over Nate Diaz by UNANIMOUS decision 🔥 (via @DAZNBoxing)pic.twitter.com/Wa06LxCvDz […]

The UFC Nashville event featured a highly anticipated matchup between Cory Sandhagen and Rob Font. However, the fight was marred by an incident involving UFC President Dana White, who walked out of the arena during the bout due to the lack of interest in the fight. Dana White walked out during the 4th round. #UFCNashville […]

In a featherweight matchup at UFC Nashville, Diego Lopes secured an armbar submission victory over Gavin Tucker. The fight showcased Lopes’ grappling skills and ability to capitalize on his opponent’s mistakes. DIEGO LOPES IS FOR REAL!!!!! 🤯 #UFCNashville pic.twitter.com/Y9vEW8tNF7 — UFC (@ufc) August 6, 2023 Leading up to the fight, many experts predicted that the […]

In a thrilling welterweight matchup at UFC Nashville, Carlston Harris secured a comeback victory over Jeremiah Wells with a submission in the third round. The fight showcased Harris’ resilience and grappling skills as he overcame adversity to secure the win. Carlston Harris put him to sleep 😴 #UFCNashville pic.twitter.com/sgbVNwmczR — ESPN MMA (@espnmma) August 6, […]

Steve Kerr knows pretty much exactly what he expects Chris Paul to bring to the Golden State Warriors. With official preparations for 2023-24 on the horizon, he still seems largely unconcerned by whether the future Hall-of-Fame floor general will start or come off the bench, confident that training camp will answer looming questions about the […]

All signs still point to the Golden State Warriors holding a training camp competition for their 14th and final roster spot entering 2023-24. Starved for size despite an offseason roster overhaul, they’re reportedly bringing in a former first-round pick and prep superstar for a free agent workout to potentially fill that void. After holding sessions […]

Jack Jones found himself in an unusual situation at the New England Patriots’ training camp practice on Thursday. The second-year cornerback left Thursday’s session after breaking up a pass to Kendrick Bourne in an 11-on-11 drill, reportedly looking upset as he went away with Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers who placed his arm around him while […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Anthony Davis agreed to the richest annual max contract extension in NBA history on Friday — the first day the two sides became eligible to negotiate. Davis, 30, will earn a 3-year, $186 million extension on top of the two years and $84 million he had left on his deal. […]

It’s Friday, Aug. 4, which means Anthony Davis is officially eligible to begin negotiating with the Los Angeles Lakers on a contract extension. Davis, 30, can receive a 3-year, $169 million max deal, on top of the two years and nearly $84 million remaining on his current deal (he has an early termination option for […]

CANTON – The Hall of Fame Game between the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns on Thursday wasn’t a thing of beauty. Not a surprise considering it was the first preseason game of 2023, largely featuring backups and third stringers. But the game was an important evaluating tool for Jets coach Robert Saleh and his […]

The Brooklyn Nets signed former Portland Trail Blazers forward Trendon Watford on Thursday, filling their final roster spot. Like recent signing Darius Bazley, the deal is a standard, non-guaranteed contract. Watford played the last two seasons with Portland after going undrafted in 2021 out of LSU. He averaged 7.4 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists […]