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James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers were able to have a healthy split before the deadline, after both sides decided they were going in different directions. Harden was looking to compete for a championship, and there was uncertainty surrounding his contract beyond this season. As for the Clippers, it’s obvious that they were looking […]

One of the biggest stories of the NBA Trade Deadline was what happened with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers were riding high and playing well until James Harden requested a trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and then Ivica Zubac was traded to the Indiana Pacers. This was an instant retool for the Clippers and […]

The Indiana Pacers closed the NBA trade deadline Thursday by reshaping their roster around a new frontcourt anchor, and the move prompted an emotional response from franchise guard Tyrese Haliburton. Following Indiana’s trade with the Los Angeles Clippers for center Ivica Zubac, Haliburton shared a heartfelt message on Instagram directed at Bennedict Mathurin, who was […]

The Los Angeles Clippers traded Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, a protected 2026 first-round pick, a 2029 unprotected first-round pick, and a future second-round pick hours before the trade deadline. After the Clippers fulfilled veteran guard James Harden’s trade request, shipping him to the Cleveland Cavs for Darius Garland, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are finalizing a trade to send All-Defensive center Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers, league sources told ClutchPoints on Thursday afternoon. Along with trading Zubac to the Pacers, Los Angeles is also sending Kobe Brown to Indiana. In exchange for their starting center, the Clippers will be receiving Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah […]

As the clock hit zero, Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers walked across half-court and lined up in a single-file line. On the Los Angeles Clippers bench was Darius Garland, smiles and all, waiting to close a chapter with one final embrace as teammates, friends, and family surrounded. Under the lights with the welcome wagon […]

The NBA’s trade deadline is only a few hours away. Uncharacteristically, there’s been a flurry of trades a day or two before the actual trade deadline compared to last season. One of the major trades that has happened over the last 48 hours is the Los Angeles Clippers dealing James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have traded James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round pick. The deal signals a major shift in the team’s direction as they look to get younger and reshape their style of play. The trade was finalized on Tuesday and ends Harden’s run in […]

James Harden is changing his zip code yet again as he is now a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers after being traded by the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. It is the latest chapter in Harden’s long journey, as he continues to chase his first-ever championship. It was an amicable separation between Harden and the […]

On Tuesday, James Harden was traded once again. This time, from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers, for a chance to win a title in the Eastern Conference with Donovan Mitchell. The trade sent Darius Garland back to the Clippers to team up with Kawhi Leonard. On Wednesday, Clippers President of Basketball Operations […]

Just a few hours before the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers tip off at Intuit Dome, Darius Garland has penned a heartfelt goodbye letter to the organization that took a chance on him and the city that adopted him for seven years. In a shocking move, the Cavs traded Garland for James Harden on […]

The Los Angeles Clippers face sudden roster changes before facing the Cleveland Cavaliers. That includes Ivica Zubac now sitting out. Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints reported Zubac’s game decision on Wednesday afternoon. But Azarly also clarified Zubac’s future with LAC. “Clippers’ Ivica Zubac has been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game versus the Cavs due to […]

Earlier this week, the Los Angeles Clippers shook things up by trading James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland, but there has been speculation that LA might not be done. On Wednesday, the team made another move involving a point guard as the deadline approaches. “The Los Angeles Clippers, Brooklyn Nets […]

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden has earned renewed respect from Zach Lowe following his trade from the Los Angeles Clippers, according to comments made on the latest episode of The Zach Lowe Show. On the episode, Lowe explained why Harden’s approach to his Clippers exit resonated with him, framing the move as a clear-eyed business […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the road Wednesday to take on the Los Angeles Clippers in the third game of their West Coast road trip. Because the blockbuster trade swap isn’t finalized yet, James Harden is listed as out for the Clippers, and Darius Garland will miss his ninth straight game for the Cavs. Evan […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made headwaves on Tuesday by trading James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers. In exchange, the Clippers get Darius Garland. Lately, there has been much speculation that Harden requested a trade. However, NBA insider Brian Windhorst emphatically refutes that notion, per The Hoop Collective. In a conversation with Tim Bontemps and Tim […]

The LA Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers have finalized a blockbuster trade that reshapes both rosters, sending veteran James Harden to the Cavs in exchange for 26-year-old guard Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round pick. This significant exchange comes as the Clippers prioritize long-term salary cap flexibility for the summer of 2027, a strategy that previously […]

Earlier this season, the Los Angeles Clippers and Chris Paul had a messy divorce. The legendary point guard returned to LA this offseason for a reunion with his former team. However, Paul was sent away from the team after a few months due to his clashes with the team. Since then, Paul has not set […]

On Monday night, the entire NBA world was stunned when they learned of James Harden’s latest trade request. Harden, amidst the Clippers’ strong surge as of late, angled for a move elsewhere, and on Tuesday, he got his wish — with the Cleveland Cavaliers sending Darius Garland and a second-round pick to finalize their trade […]

Just days before the NBA trade deadline is set to pass, the LA Clippers and Cleveland Cavaliers have finalized a trade agreement that will send guard James Harden to the Cavs and guard Darius Garland to the Clippers, league sources tell ClutchPoints. As part of the trade, the Cavs is also sending a 2026 second […]

Recently, many fans of the Los Angeles Clippers were outraged when star forward Kawhi Leonard was not named a member of the All-Star reserve team. Leonard has been playing at an elite level for a Clippers squad that has begun to turn things around in recent weeks. However, on Tuesday, the team got an update […]

Recently, the NBA world was shook when Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated and Shams Charania of ESPN reported on the Los Angeles Clippers’ sudden trade talks regarding James Harden, with the Cleveland Cavaliers being named as a possible landing spot. A trade with Cleveland would likely land the Clippers point guard Darius Garland, and it […]

The LA Clippers are in talks to trade All-Star guard James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland. The talks are ongoing and in the advanced stages, but no deal has been finalized as of yet. Over the last 12 hours that the rumors have surfaced, a lot of fans have taken to social […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers are in trade talks with the Los Angeles Clippers about a Darius Garland for James Harden swap. That rumor started Monday night with a cryptic post from @MGRADS on X and was later clarified by Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix and other reporters, including ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel and Tomer Azarly. But why would […]

On Monday night, reports broke from Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix and ESPN’s Shams Charania that the Los Angeles Clippers were in talks with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a trade that would swap James Harden and Darius Garland. The reports came up in the middle of the Clippers’ blowout loss at the hands of the Philadelphia […]

As the NBA Trade Deadline nears for the Los Angeles Clippers, James Harden once again shakes the rumor mill. Sources cited by Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line say Harden has looked toward the Minnesota Timberwolves and Atlanta Hawks as appealing destinations, even while remaining with the Clippers. Yet interest has not […]

The LA Clippers have found themselves in the thick of trade rumors as the NBA’s trade deadline approaches. The main player the Clippers are reportedly eyeing trades for is James Harden. Reports surfaced late Monday night during the second quarter of the Clippers home game against the Philadelphia 76ers that the team was in advanced […]

On Monday night, the Los Angeles Clippers’ 128-113 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at home has taken a backseat to the loud bombshell caused by James Harden’s reported trade request. The Clippers have surged towards a play-in tournament spot after a rough 6-21 start, but now, they have to deal with Harden’s wandering eye all […]

Just as everything was going smoothly for the Los Angeles Clippers, they have to deal with another fork in the road. On Monday night, reports came out that James Harden, due to his desire for a contract extension that takes his deal past the 2026-27 campaign, had asked for a trade from the Clippers due […]

He may not show it, because he rarely does, but Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard must have felt slighted that he was not selected as a reserve in next month’s All-Star Game. Unfortunately for the Philadelphia 76ers, it was they who had to bear the brunt of Leonard’s frustration on Monday. In the fourth […]

ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel also contributed to this report. INGLEWOOD — The LA Clippers are in advanced trade talks with the Cleveland Cavaliers for James Harden for guard Darius Garland, league sources have told ClutchPoints. Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix was the first to report the rumored trade of Harden for Garland. Amid ongoing discussions, […]

The NBA could be on the brink of a major trade. With just a few days before the trade deadline, reports of a trade between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Clippers have emerged. Kelly Iko reports that both teams are discussing a trade involving Cavs star Darius Garland and Clippers star James Harden. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been playing some improved basketball since the calendar turned to 2026, closing in on the .500 mark after their disastrous start to the season. The team’s resurgence has quieted down speculation that they might look to be sellers at the upcoming NBA trade deadline, which is set for Thursday afternoon. […]

The Philadelphia 76ers face the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night, and Joel Embiid once again sits at the center of the injury report. He was listed as probable with right ankle injury management. The 76ers enter the matchup at 27–21, No. 6 in the East, riding a three-game winning streak. The Clippers come in […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have seen their season turn around over the last month and a half thanks to the All-Star level contributions from superstar Kawhi Leonard. But the absurd numbers, and wins that have come with it, were not enough to earn a spot in the mid-February exhibition. The NBA announced the All-Star reserves […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have seen a resurgence following their rough start to the 2025-26 regular season, and that’s been thanks in large part to Kawhi Leonard. Since their 6-21 start through the middle of December, the Clipper have gone 16-4 to climb all the way back to 22-25 on the season. The wins have […]

There are not a lot of better players than Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard when he’s healthy. If he is on the court, Leonard is always tough to slow down, and during one of the plays in Sunday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns on the road, “The Klaw” showed that by slicing through […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ season comeback is balanced on a knife’s edge. Few teams in the NBA have experienced a season as volatile as the Clippers’. They were written off before Christmas, revived by January, and are now staring down a trade deadline that could define or destroy their year. With that, the Clippers are […]

James Harden is one of the most talented scorers of his generation. The Los Angeles Clippers guard has a deep bag of tricks that he uses to get to his spots. That being said, Harden also has a talent that tends to frustrate opposing fans. The guard has always been adept at drawing contact to […]