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Life figures to be easier for Los Angeles Rams defensive end Braden Fiske in 2026 after the team traded for Myles Garrett this offseason, and he had nothing but positive things to say about his new teammate.
The Los Angeles Rams are battling in training camp, and in their latest practice, it sounds like the defense won the day. In all honesty, it doesn’t seem like a surprise when looking at all the talent they’ve added on that side of the ball, but the offense also has some pieces as well. “There […] The post The latest on Rams’ Aaron Donald after defense dominates offense at training camp practice appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Lakers remade their roster around Luka Doncic this offseason, and these players will unexpectedly shine.
The Los Angeles Dodgers finally picked up a win on Saturday, to snap a brutal seven-game losing streak. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was not afraid to give his reaction to the win. “Oh man, that was a tough one,’’ Roberts said, per USA Today. “It wasn’t pretty.’’ Los Angeles was able to defeat the Arizona […] The post Dave Roberts’ blunt response to Dodgers ending 7-game losing streak says it all appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Anze Kopitar is Los Angeles Kings' royalty, and later on this season, he's going to receive his flowers, and feel the love from the organization, and the fan base. The Kings have announced they will retire Kopitar's No.11 and unveil a bronze statue for the franchise cornerstone on February 24, 2027, against the Montreal Canadiens. Kopitar announced his retirement towards the end of last season, and feels it's surreal to see the organization honor him so soon after his playing days. To have my ...
Here are the players who have stood out the most, for better or worse, in the first two weeks of Chargers training camp.
Isaiah Stewart II is embracing a new opportunity with the Memphis Grizzlies after being surprised by his trade from the Detroit Pistons. Stewart initially believed he might end up with either the Los Angeles Lakers or Washington Wizards. Instead, Memphis emerged as his destination, and the veteran big man is pleased with the outcome. “I’m […] The post Isaiah Stewart discusses trade to Grizzlies appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
So ingrained is Jason Bateman in the fabric of Los Angeles Dodgers fandom that he narrated the 2026 Opening Day video montage for the reigning back-to-back champions. Bateman had a literal front-row seat to the Dodgers denying the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series. But now, Bateman is fraternizing with the enemy. Bateman’s…
The new Los Angeles Lakers center was paid like an All-Star, setting expectations high.
Braden Fiske doesn’t think the Los Angeles Rams necessarily traded for a normal man when they acquired Myles Garrett in the offseason. “Not all men are created equal,” said Fiske this week. Could Garrett’s presence help Fiske become the most man he’s ever been on the field? “Not all men are created equal, that’s for […]
Tony Parker is involved in negotiations to sell ASVEL to the Buss family, the former owners of the Los Angeles Lakers, according to Gabriel Pantel-Jouve of BeBasket. The discussions are expected to extend beyond the initial target of September, with an agreement now more likely to be completed before the end of 2026. The ownership […] The post Tony Parker explores ASVEL sale to Buss family appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
As the Toronto Raptors patiently await the fate of Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, here’s what sports history suggests could be in store for all parties involved. Joe Smith precedent The closest comparison is Joe Smith, who played 16 years in the NBA between 1995 and 2011. Before the 2000 season, it was […]
The Dodgers are back in the win column for the first time since July 30, as they took an extra-inning thriller against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday to end a seven-game skid. Shohei Ohtani provided the deciding run, grounding an infield single to bring home Kyle Tucker to give the Dodgers a 2-1 lead with […]
Trudging through a quiet offense and a shaky bullpen, the Los Angeles Dodgers finally snapped their seven-game losing streak on Saturday. Defeating division rivals the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1, the Dodgers extended their lead to 8.5 games over them. And following this hard-fought win, manager Dave Roberts voiced an honest confession. “Oh man, that was a tough […] The post “A Tough One”: Dave Roberts Dishes Honest Words After Dodgers Finally Put an End to 7-Game Losing Streak appeared first o...
Tarik Skubal has started only one game for the defending World Series champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and is already dreaming of returning to his former club, the Detroit Tigers. But it has nothing to do with the Dodgers and everything to do with his love for Detroit, per Skubal. While his longing for his […] The post “Put a Muzzle on Him”: Former GM Calls Out Dodgers’ Tarik Skubal Over Tigers Reunion Comment appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Nearly a week to put together a large enough amount of links and notes; that’s how it goes… “I was dealing with a lot. I was super depressed. My dad was rushed to the hospital, and my dad passed away while I was on the court. And then my dad died, then my coach died […]
The 2027 NBA Free Agency class is shaping up to be one of the greatest in modern memory and we rank the 20 best players in terms of impact.
Blake Snell is finally ready to get back to work, and he could not be more excited about it. The two-time Cy Young winner is set to rejoin the Dodgers’ rotation Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium, ending a lengthy stint on the injured list. Speaking with SportsNet LA’s Kirsten Watson ahead […] The post Why Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell ‘can’t wait’ for Tuesday return at Dodger Stadium appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Shaquille O’Neal believes the Los Angeles Lakers began moving on from LeBron James when they acquired Luka Doncic, even though the two superstars spent the 2025-26 season together. O’Neal told Heavy that the decision reflected the business side of the NBA and the Lakers’ desire to build around a younger superstar. “No, it’s what we […] The post Shaq: Lakers moved on from LeBron James when they acquired Luka Doncic appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Russell Westbrook is approaching free agency without making his next destination a priority, saying his focus remains on playing basketball as the 37-year-old guard evaluates his options for the 2026-27 season. “I don’t think about it honestly. I love playing basketball and if it happens, it works and that’s my plan,” Westbrook said of his […] The post Russell Westbrook keeps focus on basketball amid free agency appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Lakers could eventually be forced to trade Austin Reaves because their Walker Kessler deal left them with limited avenues to improve the roster, according to Zach Lowe. Lowe argued that Los Angeles has exhausted much of its trade capital after sending two unprotected first-round picks and two pick swaps to Utah for […] The post Lakers may be forced to trade Austin Reaves, says Zach Lowe appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Ty Simpson is going to see the field during the preseason for the Los Angeles Rams. Coach Sean McVay confirmed as much this weekend. Ideally, he’ll play quite a bit. But while it’s completely understandable if Rams fans want to see him ball out and go ballistic during the exhibition slate, that feels like a […]
Savannah James had her Pretty Woman moment. But it’s not as fun as it looks in a movie. The wife of NBA superstar LeBron James and her close friend and co-host of the Everybody’s Crazy podcast, April McDaniel, recently detailed a pair of jaw-dropping high-fashion retail encounters in Europe. The treatment they received was so bad that […] The post LeBron James’ Wife Savannah Claims Ill Treatment Led to Hermès Employee’s Firing, Chanel Store Shutdown appeared first on EssentiallySports .
After over a week without a win, the Los Angeles Dodgers finally got the W in their second of three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks, with Jack Dreyer securing his first save of the 2026 season in extra innings after Edwin Diaz blew a 1-0 lead heading into the ninth. Discussing what it was like […] The post Jack Dreyer credits next man up mentality for breaking Dodgers’ losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Lakers once came close to changing the NBA landscape forever. Kawhi Leonard seemed like the missing piece of a potential superteam with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Yet, the LA side walked away from the opportunity. At the time, it looked like the franchise had simply lost a free agent battle. New details now […] The post Report Confirms Lakers’ Decision on Kawhi Leonard After Free Agency Chance appeared first on EssentiallySports .