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Lakers insider stresses JJ Redick deserves more credit for series win vs. Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing a tough task against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the playoffs. The Thunder have been nothing but dominant since the regular season, and they will stop at nothing to defend their title. With Luka Doncic still out indefinitely due to a hamstring injury, the fourth-seeded […] The post Lakers insider stresses JJ Redick deserves more credit for series win vs. Rockets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lynx’s Napheesa Collier reveals turning point behind surgery decision

The last time people saw Napheesa Collier on the court, she was in tears. She suffered an ankle injury in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the semifinals between the Minnesota Lynx and the Phoenix Mercury, forcing her to exit the game. They lost, 84-76. It practically doomed the Lynx in the best-of-five series, […] The post Lynx’s Napheesa Collier reveals turning point behind surgery decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kenny Atkinson, Cavs tip cap to Raptors after grueling series: ‘Gave us all we could handle’

The Cleveland Cavaliers are moving on in the NBA playoffs after defeating the Toronto Raptors 114-102 in Game 7 at Rocket Arena. Besides showering Jarrett Allen with a ton of praise, the Cavs as a whole tipped their cap to their adversaries after a grueling first-round series, starting with Kenny Atkinson. “Before we start, I […] The post Kenny Atkinson, Cavs tip cap to Raptors after grueling series: ‘Gave us all we could handle’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto making further front office changes after John Chayka hiring

The Toronto Maple Leafs officially hired John Chayka as general manager on Sunday. Chayka returns to the NHL after leading the now-defunct Arizona Coyotes from 2016 until 2020. He replaces the recently-fired Brad Treliving, who lost his job before the 2025-26 season ended. Chayka’s arrival means the team is heading in a new direction. However, […] The post Maple Leafs rumors: Toronto making further front office changes after John Chayka hiring appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bruins most to blame for 1st round loss to Sabres

The Boston Bruins went into the Stanley Cup playoffs feeling good about themselves. Not only had they confounded most of the NHL observers by earning a spot in the postseason, they had a 100-point season a year after finishing in last place in the Eastern Conference. The team had responded extremely well to first-year head […] The post Bruins most to blame for 1st round loss to Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why 76ers will pull off yet another massive upset by beating Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs

With the 2026 NBA season on the line, the Philadelphia 76ers flew into Boston and gave the two-seed Celtics the business, handing a Jayson Tatum-less team their fourth L of the series and an early trip to Cancun to begin their summer. With basically no room for error following an ugly Game 4 loss at […] The post Why 76ers will pull off yet another massive upset by beating Knicks in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov’s Game 7 legacy just got worse after Canadiens stunner

Once again, the Tampa Bay Lightning were one of the best clubs in the Eastern Conference this season, earning home ice advantage in their opening round series against the Montreal Canadiens. However, their home-ice advantage didn’t work in their favor by the time the series was all said and done. The Canadiens, who took series […] The post Lightning’s Nikita Kucherov’s Game 7 legacy just got worse after Canadiens stunner appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Martin St. Louis goes full Jordan Belfort in locker room after Game 7 Canadiens win

The Montreal Canadiens are off to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since their miracle run to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, having defeated the Atlantic Division rival Tampa Bay Lightning in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinal at Benchmark International Arena. Goals from Nick Suzuki and Alex […] The post Martin St. Louis goes full Jordan Belfort in locker room after Game 7 Canadiens win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ Aaron Boone sounds off on Anthony Volpe’s potential position change

The New York Yankees have been off to a strong start in the 2026 MLB regular season; they moved to 23-11 on the season after demolishing the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday to the tune of an 11-3 victory. They are definitely meaning business: even with Anthony Volpe on the precipice of returning from injury, the […] The post Yankees’ Aaron Boone sounds off on Anthony Volpe’s potential position change appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki reveals intermission message after 0 shots in 2nd period

For the first time since their miracle run to the 2021 Stanley Cup Final, the Montreal Canadiens are on their way to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. They punched their ticket to the Eastern Conference Semifinal with a dramatic Game 7 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, coincidentally the same team that […] The post Canadiens’ Nick Suzuki reveals intermission message after 0 shots in 2nd period appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ RJ Barrett shuts down Scottie Barnes doubters with bold statement

RJ Barrett had a positively bold claim to make about Scottie Barnes despite the Toronto Raptors’ season-ending loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 on Sunday night. Barrett and Barnes finished their third season together as star teammates. They played key roles in helping Toronto get back to its first playoffs since 2022, pushing […] The post Raptors’ RJ Barrett shuts down Scottie Barnes doubters with bold statement appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texans’ CJ Stroud nearly unrecognizable to fans in workout photos

C.J. Stroud is officially in “new year, new me” mode. The Houston Texans quarterback sent social media into a frenzy this week after photos surfaced of a dramatic offseason transformation. Between a fresh haircut and some noticeable gains in the weight room, the face of the franchise looks like a completely different person. Stroud recently […] The post Texans’ CJ Stroud nearly unrecognizable to fans in workout photos appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche’s Jared Bednar left speechless after 9-goal onslaught in Game 1 vs. Wild

The Colorado Avalanche took down the Minnesota Wild in Game 1, which featured a ton of scoring. Both teams exploded offensively during the first period, and they didn’t stop there. Jared Bednar’s Avalanche came away with a massive 9-6 Game 1 victory. There aren’t many games that get that high scoring in the Stanley Cup […] The post Avalanche’s Jared Bednar left speechless after 9-goal onslaught in Game 1 vs. Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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RJ Barrett’s powerful message about Raptors after taking Cavs to Game 7

There were no last-second heroics from RJ Barrett this time. The Toronto Raptors could not sustain their momentum from their win in Game 6, losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-102, in Game 7 of their first-round series in the playoffs at Rocket Arena on Sunday. The Raptors blew a double-digit lead in the first half […] The post RJ Barrett’s powerful message about Raptors after taking Cavs to Game 7 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Raptors’ Scottie Barnes gets huge vote of confidence after breakout season

The Toronto Raptors did give it their all, but it wasn’t enough. They saw their season come to an end on Sunday night, as the Raptors fell to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7, 114-102, although considering the expectations heading into the 2025-26 campaign, even making it this far, against a true contending team in […] The post Raptors’ Scottie Barnes gets huge vote of confidence after breakout season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Darko Rajakovic’s heartfelt response to Raptors’ playoff run

Darko Rajakovic shared a sentimental statement about his thoughts on the Toronto Raptors’ 2025-26 season following their playoff loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. Rajakovic completed his third season as a head coach in the NBA. He showcased solid growth as he helped Toronto improve over time. Going from 25 wins his first […] The post Darko Rajakovic’s heartfelt response to Raptors’ playoff run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rockies’ Mickey Moniak joins club full of legends with monster game vs. Braves

Mickey Moniak joined a legendary class of players in history following his multi-home run performance in the Colorado Rockies’ series finale against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday evening. Moniak is going through the seventh season of his professional career in the majors, his second with the Rockies. Since joining the team, he has shown solid […] The post Rockies’ Mickey Moniak joins club full of legends with monster game vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Avalanche drop 9 goals on Wild in insane Game 1 win

The Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild played a chaotic Game 1 of their second-round series on Sunday night. The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs are officially on to round two after the Montreal Canadiens advanced earlier on Sunday. Nathan MacKinnon and the Avalanche rang in the official beginning of the second round with an offensive onslaught […] The post Avalanche drop 9 goals on Wild in insane Game 1 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wings’ Azzi Fudd takes subtle jab at referees after first preseason

All eyes will be on Azzi Fudd when the Dallas Wings take on the Indiana Fever at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Saturday to open their season. Many are curious about how the top overall pick will fare in her highly anticipated debut. Transitioning from college to the WNBA is not a walk in the park, and […] The post Wings’ Azzi Fudd takes subtle jab at referees after first preseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Patriots’ Mike Vrabel trolled by Inside the NBA amid Dianna Russini controversy

The Boston Celtics are officially heading to the offseason, but they aren’t going alone. Following a disastrous 109-100 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 7, the Inside the NBA crew, now airing on ESPN, decided to dial up the savagery for their legendary “Gone Fishing” segment. While the graphic usually features dejected players from […] The post Patriots’ Mike Vrabel trolled by Inside the NBA amid Dianna Russini controversy appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes franchise history with game-tying goal vs Avalanche

Minnesota Wild star defenseman Quinn Hughes is the gift that keeps on giving for the team in the 2026 NHL playoffs. In fact, Hughes made franchise history during Game 1 of the Wild’s second-round series against the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena in Denver. With an assist in the first period and a goal in […] The post Wild’s Quinn Hughes makes franchise history with game-tying goal vs Avalanche appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Lightning’s Jon Cooper makes ‘Hockey Gods’ claim after stunning Game 7 loss

The Tampa Bay Lightning suffered a crushing loss to the Montreal Canadiens in Game 7 on Sunday. Montreal was held to fewer than 10 shots on goal in this game. However, Jon Cooper watched as his team lost and were eliminated from the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs by the Habs. Cooper has been around the […] The post Lightning’s Jon Cooper makes ‘Hockey Gods’ claim after stunning Game 7 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Celtics’ Jaylen Brown makes ‘hidden agenda’ claim on refs after collapse vs. 76ers

Jaylen Brown called out the lack of consistent officiating following the Boston Celtics’ exit from the 2026 NBA playoffs after losing in seven games to the Philadelphia 76ers this past weekend. Brown experienced the best regular season of his career as the Celtics’ top star while Jayson Tatum rehabbed his Achilles for most of the […] The post Celtics’ Jaylen Brown makes ‘hidden agenda’ claim on refs after collapse vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Eagles bold predictions for 2026 NFL Draft class during rookie season

After months and months of anticipation, the 2026 NFL Draft is officially over, with the Philadelphia Eagles leaving the proceedings with eight new players. Now granted, technically, that isn’t totally true. Howie Roseman made a number of trades using draft picks from this year’s class that factor into the haul, including acquiring veteran edge rusher […] The post Eagles bold predictions for 2026 NFL Draft class during rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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