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LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers did not find out that Houston Rockets star Kevin Durant was going to be sidelined for Game 1 of their opening round playoff series until a little over an hour before tip-off. Rockets head coach Ime Udoka dropped the news right at the beginning of his pregame press […] The post JJ Redick’s brutally honest admission about Kevin Durant’s Game 1 injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
JJ Redick had high praises for Deandre Ayton following the star center’s performance in the Los Angeles Lakers’ Game 1 win over the Houston Rockets in the first round on Saturday night. Ayton took part in his playoff debut as a member of the Lakers. It marked his first time playing in the postseason since […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick gives props to Deandre Ayton for two-way play vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The father-son duo of LeBron James and Bronny James made incredible NBA history following their on-court appearance together in the Los Angeles Lakers’ clash with the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the first-round series on Saturday night. LeBron and Bronny have been making records with their on-court presences throughout the last two seasons. Last […] The post Lakers’ Bronny, LeBron James make NBA history with shared playoff playing time appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell’s increased role is one of the more intriguing storylines of the defending champion’s 2025-26 season. Ahead of the Thunder’s first title defense in franchise history, Mitchell is now an integral piece of head coach Mark Daigneault’s rotation. From a third-string guard in his rookie season to one of the […] The post Ajay Mitchell surprising take on Thunder title defense before Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Lakers handed head coach JJ Redick confidence and assurance experience will prevail Saturday. The likes of LeBron James and Luke Kennard provided just that and more against the Houston Rockets. James delivered the double-double in his latest NBA Playoffs appearance. Kennard dropped a team-high 27, though, in leading the 107-98 win inside […] The post LeBron James, Luke Kennard go off in Lakers’ Game 1 win over Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder gave the New York Knicks their flowers after a 113-102 loss in Game 1 of their best-of-7 series. The Knicks have a 1-0 lead in the first round. All-Star Jalen Brunson scored 19 of his 28 points in the opening frame before closing out the Hawks in the final […] The post Quin Snyder gives props to Knicks after Game 1 win: ‘Pick your poison’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cincinnati Bengals addressed one pre-NFL Draft need in a stunning way Saturday. Cincy pulls in Dexter Lawrence thanks to its trade deal with the New York Giants. One rival general manager clearly felt the Bengals needed to make this deal. This despite sending the No. 10 pick out in this deal. But that’s not […] The post Rival GM believed ‘Bengals are screwed’ in 1st round before Dexter Lawrence trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
For the 11th time in the last 14 years, the New Jersey Devils failed to play beyond the 82nd game of the regular season schedule and won’t play in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Despite an initially promising 8–1 start, the Devils struggled to find consistency and were dealt a major setback when star forward Jack […] The post 3 early Devils trade candidates after missing 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It’s here, Philadelphia Eagles fans, it’s finally here: the 2026 NFL Draft is less than a week away. Soon, fans will get to see who goes where, which players rise or fall versus expectations, and most importantly of all, who makes up the next class of Birds. With nine picks at Howie Roseman’s disposal plus […] The post Eagles’ bold predictions in 2026 NFL Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Despite his trade at the deadline to the Washington Wizards, Trae Young still heard his name amidst chants in the Atlanta Hawks’ Game 1 of their best-of-7 series against the New York Knicks. Brunson closed out the Hawks to win in a 113-102 victory, and take a 1-0 lead in the opening-round series after Knicks […] The post Knicks fans still chant ‘f*** Trae Young’ despite midseason trade during Hawks clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Mike Brown went viral for his reaction towards a ringing phone during the postgame press conference of the New York Knicks’ Game 1 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. Brown was answering a question about Mitchell Robinson, who missed three of his four free throws as Atlanta attempted the “Hack-a-Mitch” strategy. He was […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown hates ringing phones more than ‘hack-a-Mitch Robinson’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cincinnati Bengals relinquished their 10th overall pick to land Dexter Lawrence Saturday. But the move with the New York Giants creates franchise history for Cincy. Here’s the unprecedented mark the Bengals hit per ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter. “A Bengals trade for Dexter Lawrence is unprecedented. This is the first time in the common […] The post Bengals make franchise history with Dexter Lawrence trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NEW YORK– It was instantly apparent that Jalen Brunson was ready for postseason basketball as his New York Knicks outlasted the Atlanta Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Saturday evening. The Villanova product tallied 19 first-quarter points en route to posting 28 points, five rebounds, and seven assists while shooting 9-of-22 […] The post Knicks’ Mike Brown drops confident take on Jalen Brunson’s hot first quarter appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the two-time defending World Series champions and they look like the best team in baseball by a significant margin in the early part of the season. Much of the reason the Dodgers take a 15-4 record into their Saturday night meeting with the Colorado Rockies in Denver is their four-pack […] The post Shohei Ohtani signs 100-year-old fan’s baseball before Dodgers-Rockies showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jalen Brunson and the New York Knicks took Game 1 of their best-of-7 opening-round series against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. While the Knicks are the favorites against the Hawks, Brunson got off to a quick start in their 113-102 victory. Then, he led New York in closing out Atlanta. After the win, Brunson discussed […] The post Knicks’ Jalen Brunson reveals how he stayed composed during final Game 1 minutes vs. Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Quin Snyder was proud of the Atlanta Hawks’ effort of play despite their loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the first-round series on Saturday night. Snyder and the Hawks make their way back to the playoffs, their first appearance since 2023. They have overachieved as their young talents have shined to […] The post Why Quin Snyder is proud of Hawks players despite Game 1 loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Green Bay’s draft strategy has been framed in two main ways recently. One perspective, presented by ESPN’s Ben Solak, suggests that the Packers might consider Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green as a developmental replacement for Malik Willis later in the draft. Another view, supported by Randall Cobb, argues that the receiver position does not need immediate […] The post Packers’ perfect 2026 NFL Draft trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Giants appear to have someone potentially lined up after their Dexter Lawrence trade. New York obtained the No. 10 selection with the deal it made to the Cincinnati Bengals. Now Jordyn Tyson of Arizona State enters the picture. NFL Network insiders Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport revealed how the incoming rookie landed […] The post Jordyn Tyson emerges as early Giants No. 10 favorite after Dexter Lawrence trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns combined for 53 points as they led the New York Knicks to a solid 113-102 win over the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of the first-round series on Saturday night. Going into the game, New York ended the regular season with a 53-29 record. This allowed them to secure the […] The post Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns lead Knicks past Hawks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Cincinnati Bengals have been castigated for a perceived lack of urgency regarding their horrendous defense, but the organization is clearly committed to building a more balanced roster and capitalizing on the prime years of their star offensive trio. Cincy is trading the No. 10 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to the New […] The post Bengals defender has perfect reaction to Dexter Lawrence trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann is determined to return next season as a better player than he is today, and he blames himself for his team not making the playoffs. The Hornets were on the wrong side of NBA history in a 121-90 blowout loss to the Orlando Magic. Heading into the offseason, Mann reflected […] The post Tre Mann blames himself for Hornets’ shortcomings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Boston Bruins defied expectations with their return to the playoffs under head coach Marco Sturm. After finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference a year ago and breaking up their team at last year’s trade deadline, most NHL observers expected the Bruins to go through a dry period where they would retool for […] The post Bruins’ fatal flaw that will doom them in 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Giants just delivered the biggest pre-2026 NFL Draft trade Saturday. Defensive lineman and all-pro Dexter Lawrence got shipped to the Cincinnati Bengals. This blockbuster deal now hands the Giants pick No. 10 ahead of Thursday. So who should the Giants target now at 10th overall? Head coach John Harbaugh now gets two […] The post 3 players Giants should target with pick No. 10 after Dexter Lawrence trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LOS ANGELES – Experience matters in the NBA playoffs, and for the Los Angeles Lakers, they have quite a bit of it. Even with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves sidelined indefinitely, Lakers head coach JJ Redick can go down his roster when it comes to experience he can count on. Prior to Game 1 of […] The post JJ Redick says quiet part out loud about Lakers’ playoff experience appeared first on ClutchPoints.
