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The NBA has officially opened an investigation into Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, as first reported by Shams Charania of ESPN. “We are aware of this morning’s media report regarding the LA Clippers,” NBA spokesman Mike Bass said in a statement. “And (we) are commencing an investigation.” This announcement from Bass and the […]

At the center of Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and forward Kawhi Leonard scheme accusation to circumvent salary cap is speculation of how the NBA will respond to the scandal. Leonard’s “no-show job,” according to documents related to the case, proves the veteran forward owned a tree-planted service funded by Ballmer, who’s being accused […]

ESPN analyst Stephen A Smith called out Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard’s reportedly $28 million deal that was made to “circumvent salary cap” according to a new report. In the wake of the news surrounding Leonard and the Clippers, Smith addressed Kawhi in one of his latest rants. Smith blasted Leonard over the “no-show […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has become the center of viral jokes after a report alleged he received a $28 million deal meant to skirt the NBA’s salary cap rules. On Wednesday, journalist Pablo Torre revealed on his Pablo Torre Finds Out show that Leonard and the Clippers were linked to an endorsement arrangement […]

On Wednesday, the NBA world received a jolt when it was announced that Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had found himself at the center of a controversy designed to help the team avoid the salary cap. The findings were made public by Pablo Torre, who took to his own account on X, formerly Twitter, […]

One of the biggest stories during the 2019 NBA offseason was Kawhi Leonard’s decision to join the Los Angeles Clippers. Right after winning the NBA Finals with the Toronto Raptors, Leonard made the decision to join the Clippers. At the time, the most common explanation for his decision was his preference to be in Los […]

Serbia came in as the favorites for the 2025 EuroBasket, and it’s no surprise when looking at the experienced talent that they have on the team. Nikola Jokic is one of the best players in the sport right now, and they also have other key players who have helped them, as seen last year in […]

Kawhi Leonard is one of the game’s best players when healthy. Last season, Leonard was available for less than half of the season, which was yet another season of him playing fewer than 60 games. Leonard has only played in more than 70 regular-season games in a season twice, and both times were in San […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams recalled the moment every rookie goes through that stays with them for a lifetime. After winning his first title, Williams agreed to a $287 million extension with the Thunder. In 2024-25, he became an All-Star, earned All-Defensive Second Team, and made the All-NBA Third Team. Still, Jalen remembers when […]

Nowadays, the topic of load management is a tricky one among fans, players, coaches, and league administrators alike. These days, it’s all about getting to the playoffs healthy, and teams, as a result, are being more cautious than ever. For the Los Angeles Clippers, this has been true for the past half-decade, as they’ve been […]

With the Los Angeles Clippers signing star Bradley Beal, the basketball world is debating if the move will be fruitful or not after a disappointing stint with the Phoenix Suns. As fans will have predictions on how the Clippers will play with Beal, head coach Tyronn Lue has his own strong opinion on the matter. […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue revisited the 2019 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder, which will go down in history as the initial step toward reaching the franchise’s first NBA championship. Now, Gilgeous-Alexander is a full-fledged reigning MVP, champion, and one of the league’s emerging stars. However, looking back, Lue, who […]

Over the past couple of seasons, one of the biggest false narratives from fans and media surrounding LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is that he chooses to sit out games, especially back-to-backs. What a lot of those people don’t seem to realize is that the game restrictions and limitations are coming from the team and […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and Los Angeles Clippers coach Tyronn Lue won a championship with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016. It was an improbable run that will forever link them together even though they’ve gone their separate ways. But rumors are swirling that they could end up reuniting on the Clippers. The 40-year-old […]

Former NBA guard Jeff Teague said he would take Russell Westbrook over Kawhi Leonard when evaluating individual careers, sparking debate over two of the most decorated players of the 21st century. On a recent episode of the Club 520 Podcast, Teague reacted to CBS Sports’ list of the top 25 NBA players of the century. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are enjoying an eventful offseason, and Kawhi Leonard is stealing headlines in a unique way. During the Kawhi Leonard Asia tour in China, the two-time NBA champion surprised fans by showing off his Wing Chun skills. Videos of Leonard practicing the traditional Chinese martial art went viral. They gave Clippers fans […]

If there is one team in the Western Conference that is always right in the mix but has failed to get over the hump in recent years, it’s the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite going on a run and making their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance during the shortened 2020-21 season, the Clippers have lost in […]

In a recent appearance on the Hello and Welcome podcast, former Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka reflected on the franchise’s 2019 championship team and how many titles they could have captured had Kawhi Leonard decided to remain in Toronto instead of leaving in free agency. “Bro, why are you asking this question? I think… I […]

The Los Angeles Clippers went through one of the most aggressive offseasons in recent memory. By acquiring Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, John Collins, Nicolas Batum, and Brook Lopez while keeping Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, the front office constructed a veteran-heavy roster with championship aspirations. On paper, this team looks like one of the most […]

Ivica Zubac’s NBA 2K26 rating of an 87 may seem undeserved to some, but many fans are coming to his defense. The Clippers’ Center is coming off his best year yet, and the developers over at Visual Concepts have rewarded him with a great NBA 2K rating. At launch, he’ll boast a rating higher than […]

Los Angeles Clippers All-Star James Harden teased his upcoming Adidas sneakers and took a kung fu lesson during his time in China. The veteran guard has visited China before as part of his Adidas brand. Taking in the Chinese culture, Harden talked about his experience with kung fu. In a recent interview, a reporter asked […]

Former Washington Wizards guard John Wall officially announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday in an emotional Instagram post. In the wake of the announcement, longtime teammate Bradley Beal shared a heartfelt message reflecting on their time together in Washington. “Congratulations to my brother @JohnWall on retiring from the NBA,” Beal posted on X, […]

John Wall has officially announced his retirement from the NBA. The 34-year-old made the announcement in an emotional Instagram farewell message on Tuesday. “I’ve been chasing the ball since I could barely walk. Driveways, parks, packed gyms, 5 a.m. workouts — I gave this game everything I had,” Wall said in his retirement video on […]

The Los Angeles Clippers enter the 2025 NBA Cup with familiar questions hanging over their season, but also with renewed optimism following one of the most ambitious offseasons in franchise history. A 50-win campaign in 2024-25 demonstrated resilience, even though it ended with the all-too-familiar sight of Kawhi Leonard watching from the sidelines when the […]

Recent seasons have all led to the Los Angeles Clippers falling short consistently for a multitude of reasons. For far too often, they have had to compete in the biggest of games without their best players. However, they still come into the new season off the back of a 50-win campaign and multiple major acquisitions. […]

Los Angeles Clippers’ star James Harden recently concluded his Adidas-sponsored tour through China promoting his latest signature sneaker, returning to the fanbase that made him a global sensation. Not only did Harden interact with thousands of ride-or-die fans, but he also gave everyone a new look at what him and the folks over at Adidas […]

The NBA took to Europe this week alongside FIBA to host the 22nd Basketball Without Borders Europe Camp. The top 60 high school age boys and girls, coming from 27 countries, participated in the Europe camp in Manchester, England, with a number of special coaches on hand, including Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac. Zubac […]

Veteran player Chris Paul, who will now suit up for the Los Angeles Clippers, has experienced nearly everything the NBA offers, both on and off the court. The 40-year-old point guard entered the league in 2005 as the fourth overall pick in the Draft by the New Orleans Hornets, winning Rookie of the Year before […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are hopeful to compete for an NBA Championship after an offseason that many would consider a home run. The franchise lost Norman Powell, but was able to add Bradley Beal, John Collins, Brook Lopez, and Chris Paul to the team. With the NBA’s schedule release on Thursday afternoon, the Clippers will […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made some big splashes this offseason, none bigger than the guy nicknamed “Splash Mountain” himself in Brook Lopez. The former NBA champion left the Milwaukee Bucks in free agency and headed West to Los Angeles. Now that he’s back home, Lopez is hoping to have another chance at an NBA Championship […]

Veteran Bradley Beal has championship aspirations, which played a pivotal role in signing with the Los Angeles Clippers this summer. Beal reached a buyout with the Phoenix Suns, agreeing to a two-year, $10.9 million deal with Los Angeles. After what many considered a failed tenure with the Suns as one-third of a Big 3 pairing […]

Los Angeles Clippers veteran James Harden is all over the place. Recently, Harden received a basketball court in his honor in China.  In addition, he will be releasing his Harden Vol. 9 “Flamingo” shoe with Adidas this September. If that wasn’t enough, he is now offering his list of his all-time starting five.  Interestingly, Harden […]

Few teams reshaped themselves like the Clippers did this offseason. Adding Bradley Beal, Chris Paul, John Collins, and Brook Lopez. Meanwhile, they also re-signed James Harden, keeping the core intact with Kawhi Leonard, positioning them as one of the NBA’s most formidable rosters. Yet with star-studded depth comes tough decisions. Three names: Ben Simmons, Derrick […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is in the midst of his China tour with adidas that has been nothing short of legendary thus far. After stops at a packed-out mall and a Kung Fu studio, James Harden was hit with the ultimate surprise. Harden and Adidas took to China this week to celebrate Harden’s […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had an eventful offseason, making some changes to their rotation and acquiring a new starting shooting guard in Bradley Beal. After signing Brook Lopez, trading for John Collins, landing Beal, and closing out the summer by adding Chris Paul to the roster, the only thing newsworthy around the Clippers is what […]

The future for NBA veteran Kevin Love remains up in the air. Even though he was traded to the Utah Jazz from the Miami Heat, he may look towards a buyout agreement.  On Tuesday, Marc Stein of the Stein Line reported that Love is “actively exploring” buyout options outside of Utah. While it would be […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers officially announced Chris Paul’s return to the franchise this week, with the 20-year NBA star returning to the place he calls home and reuniting with two of the many individuals who were here during his first stint: Tyronn Lue and Steve Ballmer. Paul left the Clippers as part […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is currently on his offseason trip through China showing support for one of his largest global fanbases. Getting into new activities like practicing his nunchuck skills, Harden is also promoting his latest Adidas Harden Vol. 9 sneakers and giving regional fans a first chance at grabbing their own pairs. […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden had had quite the offseason, which started with signing an $81.5 million deal with the Clippers and has now taken him to China for his annual adidas tour. And whether they were wearing their Rockets Harden jerseys or the latest installment of his shoe, fans turned out in the […]