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3 best Rudy Gobert trade destinations if Timberwolves blow it up

The Minnesota Timberwolves received new roster altering ideas after their newest NBA Playoffs meltdown. Trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo surfaces as one bold possibility. Dumping Rudy Gobert rises as another idea, though. Minnesota built its franchise around past top overall pick Anthony Edwards. The perennial NBA All-Star continues to carry this franchise on his back, but […] The post 3 best Rudy Gobert trade destinations if Timberwolves blow it up appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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New Blazers owner claims controversial playoff decision was ‘mistake,’ not cheapness

With Portland Trail Blazers new owner Tom Dundon having been connected to a few controversial stories, he has come out and broken his silence on the myriad of topics. As rumors surround the Blazers’ new owner in Dundon, he sets the record straight on the accusations against him that he is “cheap.” One topic that […] The post New Blazers owner claims controversial playoff decision was ‘mistake,’ not cheapness appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Alex Caruso puts media on spot with Spurs rivalry chatter

Ahead of his third Western Conference Finals appearance, Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso addressed the rivalry talk between the defending champions and the San Antonio Spurs. Between the two teams that finished with the best regular-season records, NBA fans have followed the Thunder-Spurs storylines closely. Not many teams have beaten Oklahoma City twice this […] The post Thunder’s Alex Caruso puts media on spot with Spurs rivalry chatter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves rumors: Insider reveals biggest need, and it’s not Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Minnesota Timberwolves recently saw their season come to an end with a blowout home loss against the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semis. It’s the third straight year in which the Timberwolves’ elimination loss has come in lopsided fashion, and opens up an offseason with more questions than answers heading into next […] The post Timberwolves rumors: Insider reveals biggest need, and it’s not Giannis Antetokounmpo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Yankees’ David Bednar in shambles after giving up game-tying 3-run HR to Mets in 9th

The New York Yankees were one out away from a series win against the New York Mets. With two runners on and two outs, Bombers closer David Bednar hung a breaking ball to Amazins outfielder Tyrone Taylor. After ringing the ball off the foul pole, Taylor gave the Mets a second life, forcing extra innings […] The post Yankees’ David Bednar in shambles after giving up game-tying 3-run HR to Mets in 9th appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Sonia Citron’s Kiki Iriafen admission shows growth after All-Star rookie season

The Washington Mystics are 2-1 ahead of Monday night’s road battle with superstar guard Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings, which gives them the chance to defeat a WNBA titan for the second straight game. They beat fellow superstar guard Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever 104-102 in overtime on Friday, and they couldn’t have […] The post Sonia Citron’s Kiki Iriafen admission shows growth after All-Star rookie season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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NBA exec throws shade at Adam Silver over lottery reform with David Stern ‘hammer’ mic drop

The NBA playoffs are raging on, with just one Game 7 left in the second round before the conference finals officially get underway. However, in the wake of the NBA Draft Lottery, the league’s tanking problem is getting a ton of buzz. Perhaps more than ever before, the league dealt with uncompetitive teams clearly focusing […] The post NBA exec throws shade at Adam Silver over lottery reform with David Stern ‘hammer’ mic drop appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Miami football flips 4-star CB who recently committed to Oregon

The Miami (FL) football team hopes to return to the College Football Playoff in 2026, after a fantastic 2025 season. The Hurricanes got some great recruiting news on Sunday. The program flipped a commitment, as a four-star cornerback  pledged to Miami. The Hurricanes nabbed the defensive back from another powerful football program. “Elite 2027 CB […] The post Miami football flips 4-star CB who recently committed to Oregon appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo embracing chaos, but not the trade kind

Giannis Antetokounmpo would undoubtedly have entered the offseason knowing fully well that it may have been his final season at the Milwaukee Bucks. Milwaukee finished 32-50, did not qualify for the postseason, and last won a playoff series four seasons ago, with the franchise understood to be seeking trade packages for the Greek Freak already. […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo embracing chaos, but not the trade kind appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Justin Thomas looking to repeat history at PGA Championship with sizzling Sunday 65

The PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club features an incredibly bunched leaderboard. A two-time champion put a charge into that leaderboard and is the leader in the clubhouse at five-under par. Justin Thomas won the PGA Championship at Southern Hills in 2022 from seven back of the lead. Now, he hopes to repeat history at […] The post Justin Thomas looking to repeat history at PGA Championship with sizzling Sunday 65 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jake Ferguson sends scary warning to opponents about Cowboys offense

After missing the playoffs the last two seasons, the Dallas Cowboys are entering 2026 looking to get back on track. Tight end Jake Ferguson is expecting Dallas’ offense to lead the way. The Cowboys will be entering year two of the Brian Schottenheimer era. Between him calling plays and the pieces Dallas has on offense, […] The post Jake Ferguson sends scary warning to opponents about Cowboys offense appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brewers’ Christian Yelich back from injury and already socking dingers

The Milwaukee Brewers are going for a series sweep against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday with Christian Yelich back in the lineup. After suffering a groin injury, the designated hitter missed 24 games. Then, he returned for Tuesday’s matchup with the San Diego Padres, but was held out of the next four games with back […] The post Brewers’ Christian Yelich back from injury and already socking dingers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers trade for Blue Jays’ recently discarded pitcher they faced in World Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers are adding yet another pitcher, the team announced on Sunday. This time, L.A. is making a trade with the team they faced in last year’s World Series. “The Dodgers acquired LHP Eric Lauer from the Toronto Blue Jays for cash considerations. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, the […] The post Dodgers trade for Blue Jays’ recently discarded pitcher they faced in World Series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets’ Bo Bichette just perfectly summed up dreadful start to season with embarrassing gaffe

The 2026 New York Mets are not off to the start they were hoping for, in part because of key offseason acquisition Bo Bichette. Coming into Sunday’s rubber match with the New York Yankees, Bichette had a .535 OPS, second-worst of the Mets’ everyday players. Then, in the field on Sunday, he made a defensive […] The post Mets’ Bo Bichette just perfectly summed up dreadful start to season with embarrassing gaffe appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Knicks’ OG Anunoby injury update suggests he’ll be ready for ECF Game 1

The New York Knicks are currently gearing up for the Eastern Conference Finals, which will get underway on Tuesday evening against either the Detroit Pistons or the Cleveland Cavaliers, depending on the result of Game 7. The Knicks will have had over a week to rest for that matchup after sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers in […] The post Knicks’ OG Anunoby injury update suggests he’ll be ready for ECF Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brayan Bello’s disastrous Red Sox season continues with nightmare start vs. Braves

Boston Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello got battered yet again on Sunday. In a start against the Atlanta Braves, Bello was immediately hounded by Atlanta’s batters. He allowed three runs in the first inning alone. “In his seven starts this season, Brayan Bello has given up 14 hits, nine earned runs and four home runs […] The post Brayan Bello’s disastrous Red Sox season continues with nightmare start vs. Braves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jannik Sinner completes Career Golden Masters with title at home in Rome

Just under three years after Jannik Sinner won his first Masters 1000 title in Canada, the Italian has now completed the full set. His ridiculous winning streak continued on Sunday with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Casper Ruud in the Rome final. With the win, Sinner became just the second man in history to win […] The post Jannik Sinner completes Career Golden Masters with title at home in Rome appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How ‘putter God’ resulted in record-tying 63 at PGA Championship

The final round of the PGA Championship features an incredibly bunched leaderboard, dotted with stars and cinderellas. Long before any of those contenders went out, a PGA Tour winner put together one of the best final rounds in major championship history. Kurt Kitayama spoke with Bob Lentz of The Associated Press about the 63 he […] The post How ‘putter God’ resulted in record-tying 63 at PGA Championship appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Triple-A star forces Twins’ hand with contract decision

While the Minnesota Twins are just 4.5 games out of the NL Central lead, their 20-26 record shows their focus remains on the future. Still, the Twins must now make a crucial decision that’ll mightily impact their present. Relief pitcher Matt Bowman has opted out of his Triple-A contract, via Jon Heyman of the New […] The post Triple-A star forces Twins’ hand with contract decision appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Canadiens most to blame for blowout Game 6 loss to Sabres

The Montreal Canadiens had a chance to advance to the Eastern Conference Final with a Saturday night home game at the Bell Centre against the Buffalo Sabres. Game 6 could’ve been a great moment in modern Canadiens history if the team had found a way to hold on to the 3-1 lead they built in […] The post Canadiens most to blame for blowout Game 6 loss to Sabres appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dodgers’ Dave Roberts makes Shohei Ohtani pitching swap for Padres series

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a battle this season to win the National League West, with the San Diego Padres. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is making a change to his rotation ahead of a series with San Diego. This change includes a pitching swap, that involves two-way star Shohei Ohtani. “Dodgers will flip Emmet […] The post Dodgers’ Dave Roberts makes Shohei Ohtani pitching swap for Padres series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s SGA gets top 3 PG take from Brandon Jennings after MVP win

The Oklahoma City Thunder recently saw point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander win his second straight MVP award. The recognition comes after another excellent season from SGA, who led the Thunder to the best record in the league as they look to defend their NBA championship from a year ago. With the accolades quickly rising, Gilgeous-Alexander is […] The post Thunder’s SGA gets top 3 PG take from Brandon Jennings after MVP win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ohio State lands 4-star EDGE commitment over Indiana

Ohio State added a major piece to its defense on Saturday by landing four-star EDGE Wyatt Smith, a top-100 national prospect out of St. Thomas Aquinas in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 6-foot-6, 240-pound pass rusher committed to the Buckeyes over finalists that included Indiana, Missouri and Notre Dame, per a post on X by Hayes […] The post Ohio State lands 4-star EDGE commitment over Indiana appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Packers game-by-game predictions after 2026 NFL Schedule release

The Green Bay Packers are looking to build upon a strong 2025 NFL regular season, but still have a lot to prove following their early NFC Wild Card departure at the hands of the Chicago Bears. After bolstering their defense to a Super Bowl standard, building an offense around franchise QB Jordan Love, and adding […] The post Packers game-by-game predictions after 2026 NFL Schedule release appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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