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No matter how you view his career, there is no denying that Russell Westbrook was one of the most impactful and influential players of his prime era. Although he may not have won a championship, Westbrook helped redefine the point guard position, and the 2016-17 NBA MVP will forever go down as the triple-double king. […]

New York Liberty star and 2024 WNBA Finals MVP Jonquel Jones waited a long time before hoisting a championship trophy last October. She spent the first seven seasons of her pro career with the Connecticut Sun in a tenure that included two WNBA Finals losses — including in 2019 to the Washington Mystics in a […]

All-star guard Brittney Sykes is the Washington Mystics’ leading scorer, but that arrangement never made sense long-term. That’s why the team dealt her to the Seattle Storm on Tuesday, two days before the WNBA Trade Deadline. The Mystics shipped out the 31-year-old for a 2026 first-round pick, forward Alysha Clark, and guard Zia Cooke. They […]

PHOENIX– Ever since DeWanna Bonner re-signed with the Phoenix Mercury, some thought she would take a step back. However, no one on the team felt that way, especially head coach Nate Tibbetts. He was as ecstatic as anyone to bring on an established veteran, champion, and top player in league history. Bonner posted 18 points […]

Brooklyn Nets forward Terance Mann enters the 2025-26 season as the oldest player on a rebuilding squad. The 28-year-old will be relied upon to set the tone on the court regarding toughness and physicality. He may be drawing some inspiration from MLB altercations during the NBA offseason. “Can we start clearing the benches like MLB? […]

The Boston Celtics have kept busy this summer, moving around multiple key pieces in order to circumvent the second apron. And although Massachusetts native Georges Niang was hoping to prove himself in Boston, the forward was dealt to the Utah Jazz before he had a chance, departing on Tuesday afternoon as part of a salary-dumping […]

PHOENIX– All it took was a little bit of encouragement. At least that’s what Satou Sabally experienced during Tuesday’s 82-66 win over the Connecticut Sun. “I got to experience the family culture here and I felt like I had just tremendous support along some rough days,” Sabally said postgame. “I think it’s just going beyond […]

The Michigan football team has landed some good wide receiver talent in its 2026 class, but after missing out on five-star Calvin Russell, the Wolverines are looking to add more talent. Michigan needs to be better at WR, and head coach Sherrone Moore knows that. So, Michigan is looking to flip a commit from Missouri […]

News broke a couple of months ago that Dusty May and the Michigan basketball team were finalizing a home-and-home series with Villanova, and we now know that the Wolverines will be hosting the Wildcats during the 2025-26 season. According to a report from Jon Rothstein, Michigan and Villanova will meet at the Crisler Center in […]

The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman releases a list of the top “Freaks” in college football ahead of every season, and he dropped his 2025 edition on Monday. This list isn’t necessarily about the best players in college football, but more about the freakish athletes that will play in the game this season. Those two things are […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had an eventful offseason, making some changes to their rotation and acquiring a new starting shooting guard in Bradley Beal. After signing Brook Lopez, trading for John Collins, landing Beal, and closing out the summer by adding Chris Paul to the roster, the only thing newsworthy around the Clippers is what […]

The Boston Celtics are expected to compete for championships year in and year out, and they’ve been able to operate at that level for much of the 2010s and 2020s. However, less than two years removed from their most recent ring, the Celtics’ title hopes have suffered a big blow. And while some discuss the […]

Only one team has yet to make any moves this NBA offseason. That would be the Golden State Warriors as a result of their ongoing stalemate with restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. Little progress has been made between the two parties since the summer began, as the organization and player have been moving in two […]

The Philadelphia 76ers went through one of their tougher seasons in recent history, going 24-58 in the regular season, and missing the playoffs by a wide margin. Tyrese Maxey only played 52 games in what he called one of the most difficult seasons of his career. With a fresh start entering the 2025-26 season, Maxey […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey and New Balance officially launched the “Hero Pack,” on Thursday, July 31st. Inspired by his love for superheroes and comic books, Maxey customized the Hesi Low V2’s, New Balance’s basketball shoe, and the 1906R’s, New Balance’s lifestyle shoe, with his own design and colorway. Tyrese Maxey spoke exclusively with ClutchPoints […]

Last season, the Boston Celtics suffered their earliest playoff exit since 2021, giving them more time than usual to rest and recover. And while the C’s would’ve loved to go deeper into the postseason, they’ve made the most of the extra days off, with multiple players undergoing summer surgery. In June, Celtics star Jaylen Brown […]

The previous weekend for the Phoenix Mercury was a rough one, especially for Satou Sabally. She only played one half of basketball on Friday, as head coach Nate Tibbetts benched her. One game later, she was out due to a personal absence. It’s unclear if she was with the team in Chicago. According to the […]

It has been a busy offseason for the Los Angeles Lakers. Aside from bringing in proven, experienced players like Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton to play alongside Luka Doncic, as well as giving their new star a massive contract extension, the Lakers have faced a lot of questions surrounding LeBron James’ immediate future. Ever since […]

PUMA announced the release of Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball’s fifth signature shoe with their brand, the MB.05 World Tour. “Inspired by Ball’s rockstar status on and off the court,” PUMA said when announcing the end-of-August release. “Available in fluorescent pink with iridescent detailing throughout, including barbed wire as a nod to his iconic tattoos, […]

Injuries have defined the Philadelphia 76ers through the years, preventing the team from maximizing its potential. More specifically, Joel Embiid’s health and persistent concerns about his knees have led the 2022-23 NBA MVP down a path where his future is very much in question. During the 2023-24 season, Embiid missed a large chunk of the […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers officially announced Chris Paul’s return to the franchise this week, with the 20-year NBA star returning to the place he calls home and reuniting with two of the many individuals who were here during his first stint: Tyronn Lue and Steve Ballmer. Paul left the Clippers as part […]

After finishing the 2024-25 season with a 19-63 record, the Charlotte Hornets started their offseason with more questions than answers. Questions about LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller’s health moving forward, Mark Williams’ status with the Hornets, and will the team will have an impactful offseason in general. A few months later, a Hornets’ front office […]

A 2-3 record on the East Coast road trip might not sound too horrific. But for the Phoenix Mercury, it felt like everything that could’ve gone wrong did. Those three losses were marked by disappointing defense, a lackluster offense, and for some, a perceived lack of effort. Even though the WNBA All-Star Game had a […]

The Brooklyn Nets are adding one of China’s top players to their training camp roster. Brooklyn has signed 6-foot-11 forward Fanbo Zang, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto. Details of the contract were not released. The move marks the Nets’ second free agent signing of the last week. Brooklyn inked former Philadelphia 76ers guard Ricky Council […]

Golden State Valkyries head coach Natalie Nakase only half remembers her experience playing in one of the oldest statewide Asian-American high school tournaments in California, the North South Tournament. “It was like 30 years ago,” Nakase laughed when asked if she recalls any fond memories from when she was invited to play in an All-Star-style […]

When Zach Allen signed a massive four-year, $102 million extension with the Denver Broncos on Saturday, it wasn’t just about the guaranteed $69.5 million or becoming one of the NFL’s highest-paid interior defensive linemen. For Allen, the decision came down to something much deeper: the culture that Denver had created. “I just love what we’re […]

Returning to Wintrust Arena once again is always nice for Phoenix Mercury guard Kahleah Copper. However, a new face of the Chicago Sky has emerged in Angel Reese. The latter has been impressive, on and off the court. From Reese making WNBA history in her rookie campaign to securing lucrative endorsement deals, she’s on her […]

Coming into the 2025 WNBA season, Los Angeles Sparks rookie Sarah Ashlee Barker wasn’t expected to play a major role in the rotation. The No. 9 overall pick, Barker was joining a Sparks team that had a few veteran players ahead of her on the depth chart. But during the early weeks of the season, […]

ATLANTA – For the first half of the first quarter, the Atlanta Dream went scoreless against the Washington Mystics. They couldn’t get a shot to go, they turned the ball over several times, and their defense wasn’t the best. They were down 10-0, and for the remainder of the quarter, they were trying to find […]

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II hosted a special edition Mavs Academy Hoop Camp on Sunday in Dallas. Over 100 young basketball players attended to learn from Mavs Academy coaches and Lively. After the event, the 21-year-old center took some time to speak with reporters. Lively discussed the event and was also asked […]

For a couple hours on Sunday, everything was right in the New York Liberty’s world. After four straight losses, including to two of the worst teams in the WNBA, New York got back in the win column as mid-season acquisition Emma Meesseman made her 2025 debut. Meesseman wasn’t the story of the game — that […]

The Atlanta Dream are tied for second in the WNBA standings and had a solid first half of the season to be in that position. With the second half of the season here, it’s time for the team to really lock in so they can be in good standings come playoff time. Everyone has contributed […]

The Los Angeles Sparks had one open roster spot following the waiving of veteran center Mercedes Russell, and to this point they had kept that spot open. With WNBA teams allowed to sign players to 7-day contracts during the second half of the season, the Sparks made such a roster move with the signing of […]

The Dallas Wings traded forward DiJonai Carrington to the Minnesota Lynx on Sunday. While Carrington is set to head to Minnesota, the Wings acquired two players and a pick in return. Guard Karlie Samuelson, forward Diamond Miller and Minnesota’s 2027 second round pick are all going to Dallas as part of the deal. Center Teaira […]

The Michigan football team landed the top player in the 2025 class, and that guy is quarterback Bryce Underwood. Underwood is now a member of the team, and head coach Sherrone Moore is looking to find his next five-star QB. The Wolverines have a QB in the 2026 class, so they are starting to look […]

The Michigan football team already has its 2026 quarterback, and now it’s time for the Wolverines to land a play-caller in the 2027 class. The QB position is the most important on the field, and teams always need to get on it early. Sherrone Moore and his staff have done that, and one player to […]

One 2027 prospect to keep an eye on if you’re a Michigan football fan is four-star offensive lineman Lucas Rhoa. Rhoa isn’t close to making his college decision as he still has a couple more years of high school left, but Sherrone Moore and the Wolverines are in a good spot after recently extending an […]

The Michigan football team currently has one of the best 2026 recruiting classes in the country, and the 2027 class is starting to take shape as well. Head coach Sherrone Moore and the Wolverines have already landed one commitment from a 2027 prospect, and they are hoping that more will start to roll in soon. […]

The Los Angeles Sparks have been one of the hottest teams in the WNBA since the All-Star break posting a 4-1 record. That stretch goes back to before the break as well with the Sparks winning seven of their last nine games. But in a somewhat strange and interesting dynamic, the majority of the Sparks’ […]