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Clint Parks, who has trained Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, is taking some shots at Lakers superstar LeBron James. Parks says James was dodging Leonard during the Christmas Day matchup between the Clippers and Lakers and added that Leonard is “clearly” the best player in basketball. This […]

Los Angeles Clippers star small forward Kawhi Leonard is The Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year for 2019. Leonard guided the Toronto Raptors to their first-ever championship last season, winning his second Finals MVP along the way: Leonard is The Associated Press’ male athlete of the year for 2019, comfortably winning a vote by […]

It is common knowledge that hip-hop legend Snoop “D-O-double-G” is a huge fan of his hometown Los Angeles Lakers and provides plenty of insight into his thoughts on the team whenever he gets the chance. After L.A. fell to 0-2 in the 2019-20 regular season against the despised LA Clippers, Snoop went on an online […]

The Los Angeles Clippers Foundation and Paul George will unveil three brand new basketball courts in the city of Palmdale this Sunday, December 29. Palmdale has declared Dec. 29 “Paul George Day” and will host an outdoor festival at Domenic Massari Park with booths and activities: The LA Clippers Foundation and Paul George will unveil […]

LOS ANGELES – Kawhi Leonard and LA Clippers overcame a 15-point early third quarter deficit to defeat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day, 111-106. Facing a 12-point deficit at halftime and heading towards a spoiled Christmas, Doc Rivers entrusted his own team to figure out what was wrong. Following the win, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers-Los Angeles Clippers game came down to the wire and was easily the best of the Christmas Day games. Basketball fans across the world were tuned into the game, as the Lakers vs. Clippers game was the second-most watched Christmas primetime game ever, per Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press: Lakers-Clippers was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were unable to defeat the crosstown rival Los Angeles Clippers on Christmas, losing 111-106. However, Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma had himself a productive night, including scoring 15 in the first quarter to help the Lakers build a lead early on. After the game, Kuzma spoke about playing healthy against the Clippers […]

Kawhi Leonard was effusively complimentary of teammate Patrick Beverley, who made a game-changing play as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers attempted a late comeback as they faced a three-point deficit against the Los Angeles Clippers. Beverley had the size disadvantage against a bigger James but managed to play up close, defend a corner […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers is just fine with his team’s win-loss record after another impressive win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas. The Clippers are currently third in the Western Conference with a 23-10 record, and Rivers is optimistic the team will continue to improve as the season wears on. Via The Athletic’s […]

The Lakers and Clippers squared off on Christmas in what was one of the more highly-anticipated games of this regular season. It was a hard-fought battle, but a strong defensive effort in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter led the Clippers to a 111-106 victory. So… should the Lakers be worried? Though their holding […]

The Los Angeles Clippers flexed their muscles on Wednesday, as they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 111-106, in the Christmas Day matchup. One of the more prominent personalities who was left impressed by the Clippers’ outstanding performance was none other than Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas. The legendary point guard strongly believes the Clippers have […]

There was no member of the Los Angeles Clippers more excited than Patrick Beverley after a 111-106 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day, once again grabbing bragging rights over their in-house neighbors during a blockbuster primetime matchup. Beverley took to Twitter to celebrate the win, having had his literal fingerprints on the […]

Anthony Davis feels his Los Angeles Lakers “gave away” a 111-106 win to their bitter rival Los Angeles Clippers, as the latter overcame a 12-point halftime deficit to walk away with a 2-0 series lead and Christmas Day bragging rights. “We were in the penalty with eight minutes left in the fourth and we weren’t […]

Kawhi Leonard didn’t make much of his clutch defense against LeBron James during a primetime Western Conference battle between his Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers. Leonard was the primary defender on James during the fourth quarter and his stout defense was key in forcing late-game turnovers and closing the gap after the […]

LOS ANGELES – Patrick Beverley and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 15-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day. The matchup between the Western Conference’s top two NBA championship contenders did not disappoint, especially in an exciting fourth quarter. Beverley finished the game with eight points, nine rebounds, four assists, […]

LOS ANGELES – Patrick Beverley and the LA Clippers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, 111-106. In the most anticipated game leading up to Christmas Day, round two between the Clippers and Lakers did not disappoint. Beverley had his usual game: not flashy in the box score, but highly effective and clutch when […]

Both the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers got some much needed re-tooling in the offseason and were immediately primed as title contenders heading into the 2019-20 NBA regular season. LeBron James got some much needed help when the team acquired a second superstar in Anthony Davis, while the Lakers also  signed several battle-tested […]

It’s no secret that comedian Kevin Hart likes to get involved in the ball game whenever he watches an NBA match courtside. The 40-year-old funny man and big time basketball fan was once again up to his old shenanigans as he witnessed the intense Christmas Day “Battle of LA” match between the Los Angeles Lakers […]

Lou Williams of the LA Clippers admitted that he missed that wide-open layup in their Christmas day win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Fortunately, Anthony Davis and maybe even the referees bailed him out. The play below was one of the questionable calls in the Battle of LA. Replay reveals that Davis made contact with […]

Much like the rest of the Purple and Gold nation, avid Los Angeles Lakers fan Snoop Dogg was not happy about the team’s 106-111 defeat at the hands of bitter rivals Los Angeles Clippers on Christmas Day. The hiphop icon and LA-native unleashed an expletive-laden 18-second tirade on his Twitter page, as he lamented the […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is feeling quite good about himself after helping his team carve out a 111-106 statement win over the Western Conference-leading Los Angeles Lakers in their Christmas Day match-up on Wednesday. The 31-year-old defensive dynamo took on the challenge of defending Lakers superstar LeBron James in some stretches and even […]

Christmas Day was not so good for LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers as they were vanquished by the Los Angeles Clippers, 106-111, at the Staples Center on Wednesday. The loss marks their second straight defeat at the hands of their bitter crosstown rivals this season, as well as their longest losing streak at […]

LA Clippers Patrick Beverley proved to everyone that he’s one of the league’s top defenders. In their Christmas day win over the Los Angeles Lakers, he sealed the deal for his team with a big-time defensive stop on LeBron James. Initially, the referees deemed that the last touch was on Beverley. But after looking at […]

In their win over the Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard set the franchise record for most points in a Christmas Day game. Leonard finished with a total of 35 points in their 111-106 win. The Klaw shot 11-of-19 from the field, 5-of-7 from deep, and a perfect 8-of-8 from the free-throw line. […]

A reporter asked L.A. Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard on what goes on in his family’s Christmas Eve celebration. The Fun Guy gave a very “Kawhi” response to the question, per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints. Reporter – “Kawhi, what’s Christmas Eve look like in the Leonard household?” Kawhi – “Private. I don’t discuss that with you […]

There are several great games lined-up by the NBA on Christmas, but most fans are looking forward the most to the marquee match-up between inter-city rivals Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell also didn’t hide his excitement for the second serving of the “Battle for LA,” sharing […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard says the team’s Christmas game against the Los Angeles Lakers is “a different matchup” from the season opener. The Clippers defeated the Lakers on opening night without Paul George, who will play on Christmas. The Lakers, meanwhile, will have Kyle Kuzma, who didn’t play in the season opener. “It […]

After Paul George’s agent told him he was getting traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, the six-time All-Star and his agent decided to have some fun with George’s mom. George and his agent pranked George’s mom by saying he got traded to the Toronto Raptors instead of the Clippers. “My agent being my agent, he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers face off on Christmas Day and Clippers star small forward Paul George is excited. George didn’t play against the Lakers on opening night because he was still recovering from his two offseason shoulder injuries. The six-time All-Star says the atmosphere at Staples Center on Christmas is going […]

PLAYA VISTA – The LA Clippers held practice on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the highly-anticipated Christmas Day game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Head coach Doc Rivers discussed the upcoming matchup, but was also asked about one of the bigger stories to come out this week surrounding Kawhi Leonard and his uncle, Dennis Robertson. On […]

PLAYA VISTA – LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was in the headlines in the days leading up to the Christmas Day matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. On Monday, The Athletic released a report on an investigation into Leonard’s free agency and what his uncle, Dennis Robertson, reportedly asked the Clippers, Lakers, and Toronto Raptors […]

Anthony Davis and LeBron James will be available to play in the Lakers’ matchup against the Clippers on Christmas Day, according to a report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and Dave McMenamin. There was some fear that Davis and James would be held out of the nationally-televised game, as they both have been dealing with minor […]

The Toronto Raptors never truly believed that the Los Angeles Lakers were an option for Kawhi Leonard, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. While Leonard did meet with the Lakers in free agency, he ended up signing with the Los Angeles Clippers: No matter the intent, having a second suitor in Los Angeles was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers heavily pursued Kawhi Leonard in free agency because one of their players had been told that Leonard truly wanted to come, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Leonard ended up spurning the Lakers for the Los Angeles Clippers, who acquired Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder: But a source […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are listing superstars LeBron James and Anthony Davis as questionable to face the Los Angeles Clippers on Christmas. James is dealing with a thoracic muscle strain, while Davis has a sore right knee: LeBron James and Anthony Davis are both questionable to play on Christmas Day. — Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) […]

Los Angeles Clippers big man Patrick Patterson believes Kawhi Leonard and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James are motivated by the thought of defeating each other. Both Leonard and James are trying to deliver a championship to LA, for different franchises of course. Whichever star wins a title first in LA will likely be deemed […]

A lot of stars around the league shrink under the pressure of going up against LeBron James. That doesn’t apply to Kawhi Leonard, though. Not only has Leonard defeated James in the NBA Finals, but he’s also gotten the best of LeBron plenty of times during the regular season. Kawhi isn’t afraid of LeBron, and James […]

Ever since Kawhi Leonard defeated LeBron James in the 2014 Finals to win his first Finals MVP, there has been this prevailing thought around the league that while Leonard and James respect each other’s game, they aren’t really friends off the court. That narrative took off this past summer after Leonard signed with the Los […]

Kawhi Leonard’s uncle, Dennis Robertson, made a bunch of “lavish” requests to the Los Angeles Lakers during free agency, and owner Jeanie Buss told him they were “illegal,” according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Some of these requests reportedly included a private plane, part ownership, a house and a guaranteed amount of off-court endorsement […]