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Hawks vs. Knicks 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 prediction, odds, pick

Apr 18, 2026 @ 10:36am

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The first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs is officially underway as we bring you a prediction and pick for this upcoming Eastern Conference Game 1. The Atlanta Hawks meet the New York Knicks as the two teams renew their playoffs rivalry once again. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the Hawks-Knicks prediction and pick. The Atlanta Hawks […] The post Hawks vs. Knicks 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 1 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Penguins’ Dan Muse speaks out on goalie decision for Game 1 vs. Flyers

Apr 18, 2026 @ 10:31am

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The Pittsburgh Penguins are skating back into the Stanley Cup Playoffs after a lengthy absence. Pittsburgh is starting up a series on Saturday against their in-state rival, the Philadelphia Flyers. The Penguins didn’t announce a starting goalie for the game, per NHL.com. Penguins head coach Dan Muse is explaining that decision. “I think there’s a […] The post Penguins’ Dan Muse speaks out on goalie decision for Game 1 vs. Flyers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Adam Silver teases Lakers star LeBron James’ plans for next season

Apr 18, 2026 @ 10:28am

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As the Los Angeles Lakers prepare to open the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets, commissioner Adam Silver offered insight into LeBron James’ future, indicating that the 41-year-old is expected to continue his career into next season. Silver addressed James’ outlook during an appearance on The Carton Show on WFAN with Craig Carton on […] The post Adam Silver teases Lakers star LeBron James’ plans for next season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Warriors’ Draymond Green goes full WWE heel mode after Scott Foster ejects him, Devin Booker

Apr 18, 2026 @ 10:20am

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The Golden State Warriors saw their season end in frustration and, of course, spectacle. Draymond Green turned a routine ejection into a viral moment during a heated Play-In clash against the Phoenix Suns. With just over a minute left at Footprint Center, longtime NBA official Scott Foster assessed double technical fouls to Green and Devin […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green goes full WWE heel mode after Scott Foster ejects him, Devin Booker appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Why Steve Kerr’s face-to-face message to Dillon Brooks had him feeling vindicated

Apr 18, 2026 @ 10:15am

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PHOENIX– Dillon Brooks has talked about earning respect across the NBA since joining the Phoenix Suns. In a career season, Brooks helped reshape the Suns’ culture and advance them into the playoffs after defeating Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors. The latter head coach has always expressed his feelings about Brooks, for better or […] The post Why Steve Kerr’s face-to-face message to Dillon Brooks had him feeling vindicated appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Is Anthony Edwards playing today? Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 1 injury report

Apr 18, 2026 @ 10:01am

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The Minnesota Timberwolves meet the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of a NBA Playoffs series on Saturday. Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards is listed on the team’s injury report, heading into the game. The report lists him as questionable due to his right knee injury. Edwards is averaging close to 29 points per game this season, […] The post Is Anthony Edwards playing today? Timberwolves vs. Nuggets Game 1 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Suns’ Dillon Brooks immediately calls out Thunder ‘foul baiters’ to get playoff trash talk going

Apr 18, 2026 @ 9:54am

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The Phoenix Suns enter the postseason with momentum, but Dillon Brooks’ intensity has already sparked headlines. His remarks about the Oklahoma City Thunder have added early tension to a first-round matchup set after Phoenix’s play-in victory. The Suns secured the No. 8 seed, clinching the final playoff spot in the West with a 111–96 win […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks immediately calls out Thunder ‘foul baiters’ to get playoff trash talk going appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin gets real on past ‘mistakes’ ahead of Round 1 vs. Senators

Apr 18, 2026 @ 9:44am

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The Carolina Hurricanes are fresh off of winning their first regular season Eastern Conference title in franchise history, and have their sights firmly set on making another deep run in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. But that’ll be easier said than done; the Canes haven’t advanced to the Stanley Cup Final in two full decades, […] The post Hurricanes’ Jaccob Slavin gets real on past ‘mistakes’ ahead of Round 1 vs. Senators appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch provides critical Leon Draisaitl update ahead of Ducks series

Apr 18, 2026 @ 9:26am

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The Edmonton Oilers hope to reach another Stanley Cup Final this season. Edmonton begins a playoff series against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. Oilers coach Kris Knoblauch is providing an injury update about one of his stars, Leon Draisaitl. “Same plan as before, just going day by day,” Knoblauch said, per NHL.com. “I anticipate him […] The post Oilers’ Kris Knoblauch provides critical Leon Draisaitl update ahead of Ducks series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Warriors’ Stephen Curry makes offseason golf joke about nagging knee injury

Apr 18, 2026 @ 9:21am

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The Golden State Warriors’ 2025-26 season has officially come to an end. Sure, the focus for many is on the team’s future. Superstar Stephen Curry, however, is looking forward to some much-needed rest and perhaps a few rounds of golf. That follows the Warriors’ season-ending loss to the Phoenix Suns in the Play-In Tournament on […] The post Warriors’ Stephen Curry makes offseason golf joke about nagging knee injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Giants’ Logan Webb drops brutal admission on struggles: ‘I’m kinda hurting the team’

Apr 18, 2026 @ 9:16am

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Logan Webb’s 2026 season has not gone well. Coming off an appearance in the World Baseball Classic, the San Francisco Giants pitcher was expected to resume his role as the ace of the team. However, his first few stars have not been up to par. His ERA through five starts this season is at a […] The post Giants’ Logan Webb drops brutal admission on struggles: ‘I’m kinda hurting the team’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Mets president David Stearns defends Carlos Mendoza amid nightmare 7-13 start

Apr 18, 2026 @ 9:15am

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The New York Mets have had a disastrous beginning to the 2026 MLB season, heightening the scrutiny on the organizations president of baseball operations David Stearns and manager Carlos Mendoza. Mired in a nine-game losing streak and sitting at 7–13, the team has sparked growing concern throughout the organization. Stearns addressed the mounting pressure before […] The post Mets president David Stearns defends Carlos Mendoza amid nightmare 7-13 start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami sends grand slam into outerspace

Apr 18, 2026 @ 9:08am

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In front of a sellout crowd of 12,027 at Sutter Health Park, the Chicago White Sox smoked the Athletics 9-2 on Friday night to open their three-game series. Chicago racked up a season-high 15 hits to put an end to its three-game losing streak. The offensive breakthrough took off thanks to Munetaka Murakami, who went […] The post White Sox’s Munetaka Murakami sends grand slam into outerspace appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Warriors losing to Suns locks in Bulls’ 1st-round pick from Blazers

Apr 18, 2026 @ 9:07am

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The Chicago Bulls just received a quiet but massive boost to their rebuild. It came courtesy of chaos in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament. With the Golden State Warriors recently falling 111-96 to the Phoenix Suns in a win-or-go-home clash, the final piece of a long-standing trade puzzle snapped into place. That result officially locked […] The post Warriors losing to Suns locks in Bulls’ 1st-round pick from Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Steve Kerr ‘doesn’t know’ about Warriors future after season-ending Play-In loss

Apr 18, 2026 @ 9:03am

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PHOENIX – If this is the end of Steve Kerr’s time in Golden State, it will have been quite the run. With the Golden State Warriors’ season ending at the hands of the Phoenix Suns, all eyes turn to the future of Kerr, with the Dubs coach not under contract going into next season. In […] The post Steve Kerr ‘doesn’t know’ about Warriors future after season-ending Play-In loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck ‘thought I was dying’ from lung infection early in season

Apr 18, 2026 @ 8:55am

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The New York Rangers forward Vincent Trocheck opened up on Friday about a severe medical scare early in the season, revealing he suffered a bacterial lung infection that required surgery and an extended hospital stay. Trocheck said the issue was initially mistaken for back spasms, but it worsened during an Oct. 9 game against the […] The post Rangers’ Vincent Trocheck ‘thought I was dying’ from lung infection early in season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Fernando Mendoza will love Raiders College Scouting Director’s non-negotiables

Apr 18, 2026 @ 8:44am

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The Las Vegas Raiders are no longer being subtle about the identity they want to build. It’s a vision that should resonate deeply with star prospect Fernando Mendoza. As the franchise gears up for the 2026 NFL Draft, Director of College Scouting Brandon Yeargan laid out a clear, uncompromising framework for player evaluation. “The non-negotiables […] The post Fernando Mendoza will love Raiders College Scouting Director’s non-negotiables appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Warriors’ Steph Curry, Draymond Green reflect on ‘rollercoaster’ season after Play-In loss

Apr 18, 2026 @ 8:36am

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PHOENIX – Stephen Curry and Draymond Green won’t remember this season for what they weren’t able to accomplish. Amidst all the trophies, banners, and rings the duo has collected over their 14 years together, this season does not even scratch the surface of what they’ve been able to achieve. Instead, what they will take away from […] The post Warriors’ Steph Curry, Draymond Green reflect on ‘rollercoaster’ season after Play-In loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Cavs’ internal motivation is far greater than outside noise: ‘Pressure is exciting’

Apr 18, 2026 @ 8:18am

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are blocking out the noise. As the remaining core members of the team’s past iterations that have fallen short of their NBA playoff goals, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen are equipped to handle the ebbs and flows that come with the postseason. Kenny Atkinson and his guys are aware of […] The post Cavs’ internal motivation is far greater than outside noise: ‘Pressure is exciting’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

3 Knicks bold predictions vs. Hawks in 2026 NBA Playoffs

Apr 18, 2026 @ 8:10am

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After a regular season that may have provided more questions than answers, the New York Knicks are back in the NBA Playoffs and searching for the franchise’s first NBA Finals appearance since 1999. After losing in the Eastern Conference Semifinals in both 2023 and 2024, the Knicks advanced to the East Finals and came within […] The post 3 Knicks bold predictions vs. Hawks in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett’s IG Story doesn’t squelch holdout concerns

Apr 18, 2026 @ 8:08am

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Well, there’s a quarterback problem brewing in Arizona. A few days ago, Arizona Cardinals GM Monti Ossenfort and head coach Mike LaFleur refused to commit to a starting quarterback. The duo’s comments seemed to reference their draft plans, as their looking to take a quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, that move has ticked […] The post Cardinals QB Jacoby Brissett’s IG Story doesn’t squelch holdout concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

4-star tackle picks Ohio State over Georgia, Clemson

Apr 18, 2026 @ 5:22am

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Four-star offensive tackle Jimmy Kalis announced his commitment Friday to the Ohio State Buckeyes during a live broadcast on Rivals’ YouTube channel. The Pittsburgh (Pa.) Central Catholic standout selected Ohio State over finalists that included Georgia, Clemson, Texas, Miami, and LSU. Kalis is rated as the No. 234 overall prospect and the No. 21 offensive […] The post 4-star tackle picks Ohio State over Georgia, Clemson appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Blues’ making coaching staff changes after missing playoffs

Apr 18, 2026 @ 5:13am

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The St. Louis Blues announced on Friday that assistant coaches Claude Julien and Mike Weber will not have their contracts renewed. “I would like to thank Claude and Mike for their contributions during their time with the organization,” Blues general manager Doug Armstrong said in a statement. “With their contracts set to expire this summer, […] The post Blues’ making coaching staff changes after missing playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Hornets’ LaMelo Ball repeatedly returns to 1 idiom after loss to Magic

Apr 18, 2026 @ 5:01am

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The Charlotte Hornets’ season ended Friday night with a 121-90 loss to the Orlando Magic in the Play-In Tournament. Orlando took control just 2:15 into the first quarter and never trailed, building a 38-16 advantage after the opening period. By halftime, the Magic had built a 68-37 lead after shooting 5-for-20 from the field in […] The post Hornets’ LaMelo Ball repeatedly returns to 1 idiom after loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.