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Chandler Parsons blasts Raptors’ Brandon Ingram for ‘bad optics’ Game 1 comments

Apr 20, 2026 @ 6:09pm

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The Toronto Raptors playoff run got off on the wrong foot with Brandon Ingram’s comments about head coach Darko Rajakovic’s game plan after their Game 1 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Raptors’ leading scorer wasn’t fond of the coach’s strategy of playing the offense off him instead of through him, which led him to take […] The post Chandler Parsons blasts Raptors’ Brandon Ingram for ‘bad optics’ Game 1 comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.

JJ Redick reveals strategy behind Luke Kennard’s monster Game 1 performance vs. Rockets

Apr 20, 2026 @ 6:04pm

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The Los Angeles Lakers surprised most by taking down the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of their first round NBA playoff series despite playing without superstar Luka Doncic and star guard Austin Reaves. Even without superstar Kevin Durant in the Rockets lineup, LeBron James was his usual, dominant self via his all-around capabilities, but it […] The post JJ Redick reveals strategy behind Luke Kennard’s monster Game 1 performance vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Bucks ‘seriously interested’ in Taylor Jenkins after firing Doc Rivers

Apr 20, 2026 @ 6:02pm

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The Milwaukee Bucks will be going into a new direction next season as they look to find a new head coach. It looks like they’ve already started the search, and they have a serious interest in Taylor Jenkins, according to The Athletic. “Team owners Wes Edens and Jimmy Haslam and general manager Jon Horst made […] The post Bucks ‘seriously interested’ in Taylor Jenkins after firing Doc Rivers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz lands on IL with elbow issue

Apr 20, 2026 @ 5:51pm

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After the 9-6 ugly loss by the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Colorado Rockies, the team announced that a key player in their pitching staff is going on the injured list (IL). With the shaky start to the series for the Dodgers against the Rockies, the news keeps getting dire as Edwin Diaz heads to […] The post Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz lands on IL with elbow issue appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Angel Reese channeling LeBron James at Dream training camp

Apr 20, 2026 @ 5:48pm

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The Atlanta Dream started training camp this week as they get prepared to have another big season. With the addition of Angel Reese, the hope is that they can get further than they did last season, and she is ready to put on for her new team. During her press conference, it was obvious that […] The post Angel Reese channeling LeBron James at Dream training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NFL Draft rumors: Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson could be only QBs picked in first 3 rounds

Apr 20, 2026 @ 5:44pm

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Fernando Mendoza is the odds-on favorite to go first overall to the Las Vegas Raiders in the NFL Draft, with Ty Simpson also making a case to go in the first round, although that isn’t a guarantee. The quarterback class at this year’s NFL Draft isn’t quite as deep as other years, and that could […] The post NFL Draft rumors: Fernando Mendoza, Ty Simpson could be only QBs picked in first 3 rounds appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rueben Chinyelu declares for NBA Draft, but there’s a catch

Apr 20, 2026 @ 5:39pm

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Florida basketball is watching its roster reshape after the early March Madness exit. Alex Condon opted to return for his senior year in Gainesville. Fellow star Rueben Chinyelu pulled the opposite Monday by declaring for the NBA Draft. But there’s a catch involving Chinyelu. ESPN college basketball insider Jeff Borzello helped reveal the twist involving […] The post Rueben Chinyelu declares for NBA Draft, but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

7 NBA players who appeared in movies

Apr 20, 2026 @ 5:36pm

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NBA careers rarely stay confined to arenas. For some stars, the spotlight stretches far beyond the game, pulling them into film sets where a different kind of performance takes shape. Acting demands timing, emotion, and presence, traits that elite players already sharpen over years of competition. When those worlds collide, the results range from iconic […] The post 7 NBA players who appeared in movies appeared first on ClutchPoints.

2 Oilers-Ducks bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs

Apr 20, 2026 @ 5:23pm

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For the first time since 2006, the Edmonton Oilers and the Anaheim Ducks are set to do battle in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. It marks the first time in literally two decades that both clubs have met outside the regular season, and their current rosters show just how much time has affected both teams. In […] The post 2 Oilers-Ducks bold predictions for 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jazz, Grizzlies among winners in 2026 NBA Draft tiebreakers

Apr 20, 2026 @ 5:20pm

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While the 2026 NBA Draft order will not be locked in until the NBA Draft Lottery on May 10, the NBA conducted six different tiebreakers on Monday involving 13 different teams that provide further clarity on what the actual order of this year’s draft will be. Whereas non-lottery team tiebreakers determine the actual spot teams […] The post Jazz, Grizzlies among winners in 2026 NBA Draft tiebreakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Brendan Donovan hits Mariners’ injured list with groin strain

Apr 20, 2026 @ 5:13pm

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The Seattle Mariners will have to navigate the next week or two without utility player Brendan Donovan, as he hit the injured list with a left groin strain on Monday afternoon. The designation is retroactive to April 18, which would make him available to return for the final game of the Mariners series against the […] The post Brendan Donovan hits Mariners’ injured list with groin strain appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Al Horford uncertain on future, but hints at Warriors return

Apr 20, 2026 @ 5:12pm

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Recently, the Golden State Warriors’ 2025-26 season came to an end with a tough road loss at the hands of the Phoenix Suns in the second round of the play-in tournament. The Warriors now have many questions to answer this offseason, with some wondering if the Steve Kerr era in Golden State might be coming […] The post Al Horford uncertain on future, but hints at Warriors return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dream optimstic on Brionna Jones timeline despite lack of return date

Apr 20, 2026 @ 5:08pm

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The Atlanta Dream started training camp this week, and many people are excited to see what the team can do this season after a breakout year and the addition of Angel Reese. Unfortunately, the Dream won’t be fully healthy coming into training camp, as the team offered an update on Brionna Jones. “Brionna Jones is […] The post Dream optimstic on Brionna Jones timeline despite lack of return date appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NFL Draft rumors: First-round slide expected for Peter Woods, other top DT prospects

Apr 20, 2026 @ 5:06pm

With the 2026 NFL Draft rapidly approaching, all 32 teams’ boards are being finalized before Thursday night’s opening bell. Some players, like Jeremiyah Love, Omar Cooper Jr., and Jordyn Tyson, have watched their stocks surge in a major way, while other players and position groups as a whole have gone in the other direction as […] The post NFL Draft rumors: First-round slide expected for Peter Woods, other top DT prospects appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Virginia Union hires program legend, NBA standout as head coach

Apr 20, 2026 @ 5:04pm

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Following Lester Butler’s departure from Virginia Union to join Winston-Salem State, the Panthers are choosing a decorated alumnus to lead the program. A.J. English has been announced as the next head men’s basketball coach. English is arguably one of the best players in Virginia Union men’s basketball history and boasts an NBA pedigree. English played […] The post Virginia Union hires program legend, NBA standout as head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Giants rumors: What one insider is hearing from Odell Beckham Jr’s workout

Apr 20, 2026 @ 4:59pm

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All signs are starting to point toward a nostalgic reunion between Odell Beckham Jr and the New York Giants as training camp approaches. The wide receiver, who was once one of the best in the NFL during his time with the Giants, had a workout with the team this week that went well, and with […] The post Giants rumors: What one insider is hearing from Odell Beckham Jr’s workout appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rockets ‘optimistic’ about Kevin Durant’s injury status before Game 2 vs. Lakers

Apr 20, 2026 @ 4:58pm

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The Houston Rockets have been dealt with a surprise injury to start the 2026 NBA Playoffs as they take on the LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers. Superstar forward Kevin Durant was sidelined in Game 1 due to a knee injury, but could be back soon. Durant, who has been a model of health […] The post Rockets ‘optimistic’ about Kevin Durant’s injury status before Game 2 vs. Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Review: WWE WrestleMania 42 somehow recovered after a bad and bleak Night 1

Apr 20, 2026 @ 4:52pm

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Watching the two-night WWE WrestleMania 42 event was strange, given that it was a tale of two halves. If you only watched the first night, you’d think WWE’s future was dire. If you only watched the second night, you’d be excited that the future appears to be at the forefront of the company. Luckily, they […] The post Review: WWE WrestleMania 42 somehow recovered after a bad and bleak Night 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

49ers rumors: John Lynch doesn’t rule out Brandon Aiyuk draft day trade

Apr 20, 2026 @ 4:49pm

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Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers have been headed towards a likely divorce for over a year. The 2026 NFL Draft could be the final weekend Aiyuk is an official member of the 49ers. It may not be the most likely of resolutions for the wide receiver. But general manager John Lynch […] The post 49ers rumors: John Lynch doesn’t rule out Brandon Aiyuk draft day trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

SWAC makes huge scheduling move ahead of football season

Apr 20, 2026 @ 4:44pm

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The Southwestern Athletic Conference is making a major change to its football schedules, set to take effect in 2027. The conference’s 12 member institutions recently voted to eliminate non-conference football games against non-NCAA Division I and Division II opponents. FCS opponents typically have faced Division II and NAIA competition in early-season play and during homecoming. […] The post SWAC makes huge scheduling move ahead of football season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NCAA Basketball rumors: Kentucky, St. John’s battling for $3 million Syracuse transfer

Apr 20, 2026 @ 4:42pm

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St. John’s and Kentucky basketball are each losing a key frontcourt talent, forcing them to comb the transfer portal for a potential replacement. They just so happen to be pursing the same player. The two Power Four programs are reportedly targeting Donnie Freeman, who is leaving Syracuse after two seasons, per On3’s Pete Nakos. Money […] The post NCAA Basketball rumors: Kentucky, St. John’s battling for $3 million Syracuse transfer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff makes tough admission after Game 1 loss to Magic

Apr 20, 2026 @ 7:44am

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The first round of the NBA playoffs got off to a shocking start for the Detroit Pistons. Game 1 at Little Caesars Arena concluded with a 112-101 loss to the Orlando Magic. Detroit has now lost control of home-court advantage as they find themselves down one game to the No. 8 seed Magic. The matchup […] The post Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff makes tough admission after Game 1 loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Knicks’ Josh Hart talking playoffs in New York with Yankees star Cam Schlittler

Apr 20, 2026 @ 7:30am

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The New York Knicks saw their playoff series against the Atlanta Hawks get off in the best fashion possible with a 113-102 victory at Madison Square Garden. With almost 20,000 people in attendance, New York saw the likes of Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns dominate proceedings as the two combined for 53 points. And well, […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart talking playoffs in New York with Yankees star Cam Schlittler appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rockies breaks out new celebration after Dalton Rushing’s ‘fishy’ comments

Apr 20, 2026 @ 7:30am

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The Colorado Rockies set the tone against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Coors Field on Saturday night. Soon after, a new Rockies celebration quickly became the story, but it did not come out of nowhere. Instead, it followed a “fishy” remark from Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing after the previous game. Colorado heard it. In turn, […] The post Rockies breaks out new celebration after Dalton Rushing’s ‘fishy’ comments appeared first on ClutchPoints.