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The word “legend” or “legendary” is thrown around too much in sports, especially in the WNBA. However, it seems that Phoenix Mercury general manager Nick U’Ren might be in that category, at least according to the man who was hired by him, Nate Tibbetts. “He’s a legend in Phoenix,” he explained pregame via Conrado Pascual […] The post Why Nate Tibbetts calls Mercury GM ‘legend’ amid hot start appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Carolina Hurricanes are heading back to the Eastern Conference Finals. This is their second East Final in as many years, following last year’s defeat at the hands of the Florida Panthers. This is also their fourth East Final appearance since 2019. A major part of their more recent success has been goaltender Frederik Andersen. […] The post Jaccob Slavin’s ‘locked in’ Frederik Andersen message after Flyers sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Everything around Seattle feels a bit heavier than it did a month ago. The franchise sale process has reportedly attracted less interest than some within the league had expected, while the football side is trying to defend a Super Bowl title with a reworked backfield and limited margin for error. Jadarian Price was drafted in […] The post 2 disaster Seahawks schedule scenarios that would sink Super Bowl hopes appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The San Francisco Giants took the series win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday afternoon after a tough loss on Saturday night with a miraculous 12th-inning walk-off from Jesus Rodriguez. The Giants rallied back from a two-run deficit in the bottom of the 6th to tie the game at 4-4, and then scored two runs […] The post Giants walk off Pirates in stunning fashion to win series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Sparks made a late roster addition as the 2026 WNBA season tipped off this week with the signing of Kate Martin to a development contract. The move comes a couple of days after Martin was cut by the Golden State Valkyries amid a roster crunch. The decision for the […] The post Kate Martin sounds off on ‘not easy’ Valkyries release that led her to Sparks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Deuce McBride has been on a steady rise during his five seasons with the New York Knicks, slowly increasing his minutes and scoring averages year over year, culminating in 12 points per game over 26 minutes this season. His average playing time has been a bit down during the postseason, but he might’ve earned himself […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns crowns Deuce McBride after 76ers sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After the New York Knicks sweep the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid addressed 76ers 2025-26 season’s silver lining, and his team’s bright future. While Embiid is disappointed to see the season come to an end in a first-round sweep, he admitted that reaching the Eastern Conference semifinals wasn’t what he expected at the start of the […] The post Joel Embiid sends scary warning to East about next season’s 76ers squad appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Philadelphia 76ers had high hopes for their second-round series against the New York Knicks. They had beaten the second-seeded Boston Celtics in the first round, coming back from a 3-1 deficit to advance in the NBA playoffs. However, that scintillating response provided no help to the Sixers. The Knicks had momentum of their own […] The post Joel Embiid bluntly lays out what 76ers need after Knicks sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Karl-Anthony Towns is quite proud of his New York Knicks squad reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the second straight year after blowing out the Philadelphia 76ers 144-114 in Game 4 on Sunday afternoon. Towns has boasted plenty of playoff experience since his years with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He was coming off a West Finals […] The post Knicks’ Karl-Anthony Towns makes telling admission after booking ECF trip appeared first on ClutchPoints.
After losing Game 4 to the New York Knicks — 144-114 — to complete a sweep in their second-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid looked back on the 2025-26 season. When a reporter asked Embiid about his legacy, he said winning is always more important than personal accolades, he said, per PHLY Sports’ […] The post Joel Embiid gets emotional on legacy after 76ers 2nd round exit vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
It was not a pretty Game 2 for Buffalo Sabres star Tage Thompson on Friday night. The star forward made a crucial turnover in the third period of Buffalo’s loss to the Montreal Canadiens. And he had been without a goal for some time. That changed in a big way on Sunday when the puck […] The post Sabres’ Tage Thompson snaps brutal goal drought early in Canadiens Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Knicks buried the Philadelphia 76ers through a barrage of 3-pointers. Yet New York’s NBA Playoffs record-tying 25 made threes wasn’t the major problem Nick Nurse pointed out. The 76ers head coach became blunt on what the real issue was in the 144-114 defeat on Sunday. “The energy obviously was a big gap, […] The post Nick Nurse pinpoints major problem in Game 4 blowout vs. Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid addressed the silver lining from the 2025-26 season despite seeing it come to an end after the New York Knicks’ 4-0 sweep. After 76ers head coach Nick Nurse applauded Joel Embiid’s effort amidst battling through injuries throughout the playoffs, Embiid reflected on his personal success this season. Embiid looked back […] The post Why 76ers’ 2025-26 season was a success for Joel Embiid despite Knicks sweep appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse continues to give Joel Embiid flowers for battling through injuries throughout the playoffs, despite losing their second-round series against the New York Knicks in a 4-0 sweep. The Knicks closed out the 76ers’ season in Game 4’s 144-114 win. Nurse commended Embiid for battling through a right ankle sprain […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse applauds Joel Embiid for battling through injuries in Knicks series appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Much of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ rediscovered offensive flow against the Detroit Pistons stemmed from a shift in mindset, but it was also due to a tweak in the schematics. Getting the ball to Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley in a two-man game was a high priority for James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, and the Cavs, but […] The post How 1 sneaky adjustment helped Cavs’ stars save season in Game 3 vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The New York Knicks are playing like an usnstoppable machine after dispatching the Philadelphia 76ers in four straight games in the second round of the playoffs. The Knicks will move into the Eastern Conference Finals against the winner of the Detroit Pistons-Cleveland Cavaliers matchup. The Knicks have won seven postseason games in a row. They […] The post Knicks dominant run to ECF makes new NBA playoff history appeared first on ClutchPoints.
On Sunday, the New York Knicks steamrolled their way into the Eastern Conference Finals for a second straight year with a dominant 144-114 road win over the Philadelphia 76ers, completing a series sweep of their second round matchup. The Knicks took control of this game from essentially the opening tip, and the story throughout the […] The post Knicks blast 76ers in Game 4 behind record-tying 3-point explosion appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Utah Jazz were one of the big winners of the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery. They went into the lottery with the fourth best odds, but that equated to a less than 50% chance (45.2%) at a top-four pick. They sprang all the way up to land the number two selection, though. While they won’t […] The post Perfect Jazz 2026 NBA Draft pick after lottery move up to No. 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Chicago Bulls may have a franchise legend to thank for the fantastic NBA draft lottery. The Bulls sent former star forward Toni Kukoc to represent them in Sunday’s lottery, where they originally had the ninth-best odds to land the top pick. When it was all said and done, the Bulls got the No. 4 […] The post Toni Kukoc’s insane aura totally helped Bulls move up in 2026 NBA Draft Lottery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Washington Wizards made headlines on Sunday afternoon when they won the 2026 NBA Draft lottery. The great stroke of luck figures to help Washington kickstart their rebuild, alongside the trades for Anthony Davis and Trae Young last year and the emergence of Alex Sarr. Davis was acquired just prior to the deadline last year, […] The post The bonkers Anthony Davis connection to Wizards winning No. 1 pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kristoffer Reitan won his first PGA Tour event on Sunday afternoon at the Truist Championship, firing a two-under in the final round to hold off a charging Rickie Fowler. Fowler finished 13 under par in second place, while Reitan was 15 under in first. Nicolai Hojgaard also finished 13-under to tie Fowler for second place. […] The post Kristoffer Reitan wins Truist Championship with rock-solid Sunday at Quail Hollow appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Indiana Pacers had a difficult season, finishing with the second-worst record in the league as they dealt with the absence of Tyrese Haliburton due to a torn Achilles tendon among other injuries. The team was ultimately hoping to land a high lottery pick to in what would be a bounce back season when Haliburton […] The post Pacers President delivers strong message after losing No. 5 pick to Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
With a 4-3 victory on Sunday, the Milwaukee Brewers have officially swept the New York Yankees. They have Brice Turang’s bat to thank for their latest win. The Brewers were down to their final out when Turang stepped up to the plate. He then smashed a curveball to deep center field to secure victory for […] The post Brewers’ Brice Turang launches walk-off homer to beat Yankees in extra innings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Washington Wizards will choose their next franchise cornerstone first among NBA teams. All after Washington won Sunday’s NBA Draft lottery. AJ Dybantsa is the popular choice to go No. 1, yet Cameron Boozer presents his own case. Yes the BYU Cougars star Dybantsa looks like an instant impact player. He delivered highlight reel plays […] The post Wizards’ case for drafting Cameron Boozer No. 1 overall after winning NBA Draft lottery appeared first on ClutchPoints.
