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As Los Angeles Clippers newcomer Darius Garland continues to deal with a toe injury, he was traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers at the deadline in a deal that also included star James Harden. While fans await the debut of Garland in a Clippers uniform, he would speak about why he was dealt and how his […]

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – The LA Clippers opened up the post-All-Star break portion of their season with a matchup against the mighty Denver Nuggets, led by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. The game got off to a rough start for the Clippers. That is, until Bennedict Mathurin checked in. Denver took a 13-4 lead over the Clippers […]

When the Los Angeles Clippers traded James Harden and Ivica Zubac, they made it clear they were retooling instead of outright rebuilding. Steve Ballmer invested approximately $2 billion in the Intuit Dome, so he will not want to hit the reset button. Instead, the organization has injected youth into what was the oldest team in […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard wasn’t named to the initial NBA All-Star rosters, but was named an injury replacement after a couple of days. NBC Sports analyst and NBA legend Reggie Miller was surprised by his initial absence from the list, calling it a “no-brainer” to have him on the roster. The Clippers started […]

The possibility of pairing Kawhi Leonard with former MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo has surfaced as a speculative scenario for the Los Angeles Clippers should the Milwaukee Bucks star become available this offseason. On the latest episode of Clutch Scoops, ClutchPoints NBA reporter Tomer Azarly suggested the Clippers could position themselves in potential trade discussions if Antetokounmpo’s […]

Amidst trade talks across the league, the Milwaukee Bucks, with All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo in mind, reportedly inquired about making a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers for Kawhi Leonard. In the final hours before the trade deadline, the Bucks were last-minute suitors for Leonard. The Clippers ultimately kept Kawhi for the rest of the season, […]

Speculation surrounding Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers is beginning to echo familiar territory as the franchise approaches a pivotal offseason. On the latest episode of Clutch Scoops, ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel drew comparisons between Leonard’s current situation and the circumstances that led to his trade from the San Antonio Spurs to the […]

Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers return to action on Thursday night when they take on Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets inside Intuit Dome. It’s the first night of a back-to-back set for the Clippers, who will also face off against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. The Clippers currently have a record […]

The Aspiration scandal has loomed large over the Los Angeles Clippers following Pablo Torre’s initial reporting on his podcast last fall. On his podcast Pablo Torre Finds Out, Torre has done extensive reporting alleging that Kawhi Leonard signed a secret $28 million endorsement deal with the eco-friendly tech company, Aspiration. Clippers owner Steve Ballmer served […]

The Boston Celtics are looking to stay near the top of the Eastern Conference standings through the second half of the season, which means they will need all hands on deck. They recently added a familiar face for depth, as Dalano Banton will be back with the team, according to Michael Scotto of Hoopshype. “The […]

Currently placed 10th in the Western Conference league, Los Angeles Clippers’ star Kawhi Leonard was recently spotted with boss Steve Ballmer, WWE CEO Nick Khan, and World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk. “The Second City Saint” returned to WWE in 2023 and has been on a hot run since then. Scoring two World title wins upon […]

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — The Indiana Pacers traded away Bennedict Mathurin to the LA Clippers at the NBA trade deadline in a package including Isaiah Jackson and a couple of first round picks. In return, the Pacers received Ivica Zubac, a player they’d been coveting since the surprising departure of Myles Turner in free agency. It […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are anxiously awaiting the team debut of point guard Darius Garland, whom the team acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for James Harden. It was a shocking trade deadline move for the Clippers, who had been playing some of the best basketball in the NBA leading up to the trade. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers recently shook things up in a major way at the NBA trade deadline, sending James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers, getting a treasure trove of draft assets and young players in return. Since then, the Clippers have been playing with only 14 players on […]

With former Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul retiring from the game of basketball, there’s no doubt that his long legacy will be remembered, but also how his last tenure with a team ended abruptly. As the Clippers traded Paul to the Toronto Raptors, later to be waived, the legendary point guard called it […]

The Los Angeles Clippers may look like a completely different team than they did prior to the trade deadline, but Brian Shaw believes that’s a good thing. Shaw is best known for his long playing career, which included winning three championships with the Shaquille O’Neal and Kobe Bryant-led Los Angeles Lakers. The 59-year-old has since […]

Kawhi Leonard stole the spotlight at the NBA All-Star Game—despite Anthony Edwards winning the MVP. Leonard later earned high praise from former Boston Celtics player Antoine Walker, per First Things First. “I thought Kawhi Leonard was terrific. To be the hometown guy, in front of your fans… We need this game to go back to being […]

To say that Kawhi Leonard had a tantalizing showing at the All-Star weekend would be a gross understatement. The Los Angeles Clippers’ main man finished with 31 points and the game-winning three-pointer, and seemed extremely content with the new format post-proceedings. “Whatever you guys want. Whatever you know, grabs the attention of the consumer, I […]

Since before Christmas Day, there is arguably nobody in the NBA playing better basketball than Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard. A switch in him flipped after their December 20 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers; the Clippers have gone 20-7 since then to rescue themselves from a 6-21 start, and Leonard has been playing […]

Kawhi Leonard turned the NBA All-Star Game into a one-man show. Fittingly, the Los Angeles Clippers star put on a show in his home arena. Leonard exploded by scoring 23 points — including 15 straight in Game 3 of USA versus the World. 15 STRAIGHT POINTS. 23 FOR THE GAME. KAWHI LEONARD IS GOING OFF […]

The NBA All-Star Game weekend witnessed Norman Powell receive the loudest cheers. Right in front of his former fanbase via the Los Angeles Clippers. Now with the Miami Heat, Powell came in helping represent the Eastern Conference talent inside the Intuit Dome. However, the Clippers fans showed him love via the famed scoreboard wall right […]

Ahead of LA Clippers veteran Kawhi Leonard’s seventh All-Star Game appearance, he expects a competitive event despite not fully understanding the new format. Leonard’s coming off a hard-fought Clippers 105-102 win against the Houston Rockets. Leonard’s also anticipating a competitive night, he said, per NBA on Prime insider Chris Haynes. “It’s going to start with […]

Kawhi Leonard has plenty going on in his own life right now, but he is still expected to lead the Los Angeles Clippers (26-28) during this period of transition. James Harden and Ivica Zubac were moved at the trade deadline, thrusting the franchise into a new era. The two-time NBA Finals MVP is still the […]

With NBA All-Star Weekend set to begin Friday night at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, the league’s investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard regarding potential salary cap circumvention tied to Aspiration is expected to conclude after the break. According to a collaborative report published Friday by The Athletic’s Joe Vardon and […]

Kawhi Leonard does not usually say much, but after a gritty 105-102 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, his message was loud and clear. The Los Angeles Clippers star carried his team across the finish line at Toyota Center, erasing the bad taste of a loss to the same Rockets squad just twenty-four […]

Kawhi Leonard called game. The Los Angeles Clippers superstar forward stepped up when his team needed him the most Wednesday night, as he delivered a dagger bucket that broke a tie and gave Los Angeles the win over the Houston Rockets. With the score at 102-102 and with time running out in regulation, the Clippers […]

You never know what is true and what’s not until it happens in the NBA. Around the time of the trade deadline, rumors and intel are constantly flowing from one NBA team to the next, and each side is always attempting to gain leverage over the other in trade discussions. While a handful of deals […]

The Los Angeles Clippers did very well for themselves prior to the trade deadline, as they got exceptional returns for James Harden and Ivica Zubac after being backed into a corner. Clippers fans, however, will have to wait a bit before Darius Garland, the man they got in exchange for Harden in a trade with […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Clippers surprised many at the NBA trade deadline by trading James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers and Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers. The moves seemed geared to building for the future in Los Angeles, despite the fact that the Clippers had been playing some of the best basketball in the […]

About two weeks before the NBA trade deadline, LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said the team expected to have a relatively quiet trade deadline. Fast forward to Thursday’s deadline, and both James Harden and Ivica Zubac have been traded from the franchise. The Clippers traded James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers the Tuesday before […]

For as long as Tyronn Lue has been head coach of the LA Clippers, he’s been able to rely on center Ivica Zubac and his availability to hold down the for his team. After the 2026 NBA trade deadline, Zubac is no longer a member of the Clippers, signaling a transition for the franchise. The […]

The LA Clippers made a couple of surprising moves at the NBA trade deadline, first sending star guard James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a trade for Darius Garland. The second move might’ve been even more surprising, with the Clippers trading Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, and a […]

The LA Clippers seemingly decided to blow it up at the NBA trade deadline, opting for young players and draft picks over established veteran stars. James Harden and Ivica Zubac were jettisoned with Darius Garland, Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson and two first-round picks in their place. And supposedly, rival teams tried to pry away the […]

The 2026 NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and 27 of the 30 NBA teams made a deal before it ended. It was one of the busiest deadlines ever, as tons of stars, role players, and draft capital were moved from team to team. Big names such as Jaren Jackson Jr., James Harden, and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers upgraded rookie shooting guard Kobe Sanders from a two-way contract to a standard NBA contract on Saturday, confirming his spot on the team’s 15-man roster. Sanders has been productive in his first professional season and will now have no restrictions on his playing time moving forward. The agreement also reportedly includes […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ reset has come at a risky time. They didn’t just make moves at the 2026 NBA trade deadline. The Clippers detonated the foundation of their roster. In a span of days, the franchise pivoted from veteran contender to transitional experiment. Doing so reshapes both the team’s present trajectory and long-term identity. […]

Just when it looked as though the Los Angeles Clippers had righted the ship, they decided to pivot. Prior to the trade deadline, the Clippers, after months of rebuffing overtures for a few of their best players, hit a reset button of sorts, trading away to nailed-on starters, James Harden and Ivica Zubac, to the […]

With the Indiana Pacers trading for Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac at the NBA trade deadline, it marks the end of a productive stint for the big man on the West Coast. As the Clippers traded Zubac, the 28-year-old would take to social media to say his farewells to the team and the fanbase. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain says he felt blindsided by the Philadelphia 76ers’ trade ahead of Thursday’s deadline, but is looking forward to a new chapter of his NBA career with the defending champions. Coach Mark Daigneault revealed the Thunder’s interest in McCain, dating back to 2024, when Jared worked out with Oklahoma City […]