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Ducks’ Troy Terry sends ‘excited’ message before Stanley Cup Playoffs

The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Nashville Predators to end the 2025-26 regular season. Now, the Ducks prepare for the upcoming Stanley Cup Playoffs. For veterans such as Troy Terry, this is a moment they have been waiting a long, long time for. Terry has been with the Ducks through their tough rebuilding years. When the […] The post Ducks’ Troy Terry sends ‘excited’ message before Stanley Cup Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tigers’ AJ Hinch drops powerful statement after stunning ending to Royals win

AJ Hinch was very proud of the Detroit Tigers being resilient throughout the clutch 10-9 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. Going into the game, Detroit was rolling with five straight wins. It marked a huge bounce back after a poor start to the 2026 season, showing they are getting the rust […] The post Tigers’ AJ Hinch drops powerful statement after stunning ending to Royals win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Heat’s Bam Adebayo helps Kel’el Ware handle Erik Spoelstra’s coaching

MIAMI – While the Miami Heat were hurt by a ton of factors this year, as the team missed the playoffs for the first time since the 2018-19 season, the positive takeaway was the development of key young players. As Heat forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. is in line to contend for Sixth Man of the […] The post How Heat’s Bam Adebayo helps Kel’el Ware handle Erik Spoelstra’s coaching appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Missouri Tigers flip Kansas forward to other side of Border War rivalry

In a rare Border War twist, the Missouri Tigers landed a marquee transfer on Thursday by flipping former Kansas forward target Bryson Tiller from the Jayhawks. Tiller, a 6-foot-11, 240-pound redshirt freshman, started 31 of 35 games for Kansas in the 2025-26 season, averaging 7.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.0 assist, and 1.3 blocks in 25.9 […] The post Missouri Tigers flip Kansas forward to other side of Border War rivalry appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wisconsin adds potential John Blackwell replacement via transfer portal

Wisconsin basketball awaits where John Blackwell lands in 2026-27, whether if it’s the NBA Draft or another college. But the Badgers appear to have his replacement already lined up via the College Basketball Transfer Portal. The Big Ten power landed Trey Autry out of George Washington University, with Nick Osen of 247Sports confirming the move […] The post Wisconsin adds potential John Blackwell replacement via transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Macklin Celebrini passes Joe Thornton for new Sharks record

The San Jose Sharks regained relevance this season, and while they fell short of making the playoffs, they have plenty to look forward to in the future thanks to Macklin Celebrini. The 19-year-old forward has had a historic second season and looks like someone who will be a superstar in the league for years to […] The post Macklin Celebrini passes Joe Thornton for new Sharks record appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas Longhorns add Big Ten linebacker with 161 career tackles

The Texas Longhorns picked up another addition to their 2026 recruiting class on Thursday as former Michigan State Spartans linebacker Darius Snow committed following his visit to the Forty Acres. The 6-foot-1, 230-pound defender joins Texas for his seventh and final collegiate season after being granted an additional year of eligibility by the NCAA. A […] The post Texas Longhorns add Big Ten linebacker with 161 career tackles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Crissy Froyd continues to blast Dianna Russini following her own firing

Crissy Froyd is not backing down from her comments on Dianna Russini. The former The Athletic NFL insider and reporter resigned from her role at the organization following photos of her and New York Giants’ Mike Vrabel in Arizona. “I’m sure you were told to submit this or that you’d get fired instead. Don’t let […] The post Crissy Froyd continues to blast Dianna Russini following her own firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Former 7th overall pick agrees to buyout with Mercury

Banking on an inspired run, the Phoenix Mercury made it to the WNBA Finals last season. They, however, got swept by the Las Vegas Aces. Surely, they are motivated to seek redemption when the new season opens in May. The Mercury selected Ines Pitarch-Granel of France (27th overall) and Eszter Ratkai of Hungary (42nd overall) […] The post Former 7th overall pick agrees to buyout with Mercury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angel Reese welcomes Lauren Betts to Reebok family after going 4th overall in 2026 WNBA Draft

Washington Mystics rookie center Lauren Betts signed a shoe deal with Reebok on Wednesday, becoming the fifth active WNBA player on the brand’s basketball roster. The No. 4 overall draft pick in the 2026 draft now joins Angel Reese, Aneesah Morrow, DiJonai Carrington, and Lexie Brown as part of the company’s growing investment in women’s […] The post Angel Reese welcomes Lauren Betts to Reebok family after going 4th overall in 2026 WNBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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LeBron James drops NSFW message ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets

LOS ANGELES – Coming into Game 1 of their opening round series of the NBA playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers know they need to rebound well in order to have a chance at winning. Lakers head coach JJ Redick stressed boxing out as one of two key areas the team needs to focus on to […] The post LeBron James drops NSFW message ahead of Game 1 vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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49ers’ Mike Evans opens up about reasons he chose to leave Buccaneers for SF

For years, NFL fans grew accustomed to seeing Mike Evans dominate in the red and pewter of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. But seeing the future Hall of Famer in the San Francisco 49ers’ iconic red and gold will feel like a fever dream for the rest of the NFC. In a recent appearance on The […] The post 49ers’ Mike Evans opens up about reasons he chose to leave Buccaneers for SF appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nike stock drop sparks debate over NBA player popularity

Ever since Michael Jordan, Nike has become the NBA’s most synonymous brand. Many of the games’ biggest names have had their signature brand shoe. However, the iconic brand has been taking a hit on Wall Street. On the Hoops Tonight Podcast, NBA on ESPN analyst Brian Windhorst openly stated that Nike stock has taken a […] The post Nike stock drop sparks debate over NBA player popularity appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The ‘unfortunate’ Tyler Herro-Norman Powell situation that hurt the Heat

MIAMI – With potential big changes coming to the Miami Heat this offseason after being eliminated from the play-in tournament at the hands of the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday, there were many disappointing aspects to the team’s 2025-26 season. One area was the Heat’s guard duo of Norman Powell and Tyler Herro, one that head […] The post The ‘unfortunate’ Tyler Herro-Norman Powell situation that hurt the Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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The Hakeem Olajuwon advice that hit Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama hard

There is a longstanding belief that an NBA team usually needs to come of age before competing for a championship. The San Antonio Spurs went six consecutive seasons without winning even 35 games in a single campaign, so just making the playoffs would have been considered a big step in the right direction, Instead, they […] The post The Hakeem Olajuwon advice that hit Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama hard appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wizards’ Trae Young issues blunt response after catching stray from Zohran Mamdani

As the 2026 NBA Playoffs tip off, the longstanding rivalry between the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks has received an unexpected boost from New York City politics. On Thursday, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani was asked about the glaring disparity in playoff ticket prices between Madison Square Garden and State Farm Arena. Entry-level tickets in […] The post Wizards’ Trae Young issues blunt response after catching stray from Zohran Mamdani appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Napheesa Collier secures the bag with max contract with Lynx

Over the last few seasons, Napheesa Collier has become one of the best players in the WNBA and is a superstar in women’s basketball. Now, she is being paid like one. After hitting free agency following the WNBA’s groundbreaking new CBA agreement this offseason, Collier is staying in Minnesota on a one-year, $1.4 million supermax […] The post Napheesa Collier secures the bag with max contract with Lynx appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 Thunder early 2026 NBA Draft targets with lottery pick they just got from Clippers

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s trade of Paul George to the LA Clippers is the gift that keeps giving after their 126-121 Play-In Tournament loss to the Golden State Warriors ended their 2025-26 campaign. By not reaching the playoffs, the Clippers forfeit their first-round pick to the Thunder. The defending champion Thunder now has three first-round […] The post 3 Thunder early 2026 NBA Draft targets with lottery pick they just got from Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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John Tavares sounds off on plan after another lost Maple Leafs season

The Toronto Maple Leafs missed the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs. And they are heading into an offseason full of question marks. However, one player they expect to be back next season is veteran center John Tavares. For Tavares, though, his season isn’t over quite yet. In fact, hockey itself isn’t over. The Stanley Cup Playoffs […] The post John Tavares sounds off on plan after another lost Maple Leafs season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rich Eisen brings up LaMelo Ball’s past after Bam Adebayo’s injury in Hornets-Heat

The Charlotte Hornets are preparing for their do-or-die contest against the Orlando Magic in the Play-In Tournament at Kia Center on Friday for the right to get the last spot in the playoffs in the Eastern Conference. However, the continued chatter regarding Hornets guard LaMelo Ball’s role in Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo’s back injury […] The post Rich Eisen brings up LaMelo Ball’s past after Bam Adebayo’s injury in Hornets-Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 transfer portal target Duke basketball must sign to get over March Madness hump

For the second consecutive season, Duke basketball came into the NCAA Tournament as arguably the favorites to win the national championship as a No. 1 seed. The Blue Devils rolled to an ACC title behind a future NBA star in Cameron Boozer, just like they did the year before with Cooper Flagg. Just like Duke […] The post 1 transfer portal target Duke basketball must sign to get over March Madness hump appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ Brandon Ingram fires savage response to ‘idiots on social media’

The Toronto Raptors return to the NBA Playoffs spotlight for the first time since 2021-2022. Many across the roundball universe believe the No. 4 seeded Cleveland Cavaliers are the far superior team, however. Brandon Ingram isn’t buying into the social media criticism of the fifth-seeded Raptors, though. Ingram put the internet critics on blast Thursday […] The post Raptors’ Brandon Ingram fires savage response to ‘idiots on social media’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis in danger of missing Suns play-in clash with injury

The Golden State Warriors kept their playoff hopes alive yesterday with a spirited comeback against the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite being down by nine points in the fourth quarter, the team rallied behind Stephen Curry’s immaculate performance in the second half. Now, the Warriors are getting ready to clash with the Phoenix Suns for the […] The post Warriors’ Kristaps Porzingis in danger of missing Suns play-in clash with injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 players Wizards must trade to clean up roster for Anthony Davis, Trae Young era

The Washington Wizards finished the 2025-26 season with the worst record in the NBA, winning just 17 out of their 82 games. Plenty of Wizards core players took strides, with Alex Sarr and Kyshawn George establishing themselves as long-term keepers for the team, and the front office took the opportunity to surround those young players […] The post 3 players Wizards must trade to clean up roster for Anthony Davis, Trae Young era appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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