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Los Angeles Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell becomes an unrestricted free agent next offseason and multiple NBA execs believe the Atlanta Hawks could be a summer destination for him, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. Harrell is making $6 million this season. He figures to get a huge payday in the offseason. If the […]

Los Angeles Clippers wing Maurice Harkless will not play in his team’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday afternoon due to a back issue, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic. Harkless played in just 13 minutes during the Clippers’ win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday, his lowest minutes total since late […]

The Los Angeles Clippers flexed their muscles once again on Thursday night, as they made easy work of the Orlando Magic, coming away with a lopsided 122-95 victory in Staple Center. The fact that Paul George had to sit this one out due to a hamstring issue made the win even more impressive. Nonetheless, despite […]

Elevated concerns about the Ben Simmons and Joel Embiid duo on the Philadelphia 76ers hit an apex on Friday during The Ringer’s “NBA Show.” That would be because one anonymous executive floated an outrageous trade proposal involving the Los Angeles Clippers to co-host Justin Verrier. People just say anything. He’s not even serious. — Lyle […]

Los Angeles Clippers star forward Paul George will miss Saturday afternoon’s matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans. Via ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly. Paul George is OUT tomorrow with a hamstring strain against the Pelicans. Moe Harkless is questionable with a sore lower back. #Clippers — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) January 17, 2020 The 29-year-old George continues to […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley is one of the fiercest defenders in the NBA, just like how Hall of Famer Gary Payton was during his playing career. In an interview with Alex Kennedy of Hoops Hype, Payton talked about Beverley and why the Clippers guard is a successful defender in today’s NBA. “If I […]

LOS ANGELES – Before joining the LA Clippers and Brooklyn Nets, respectively, Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant were facing off in the NBA Finals as members of the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors. Unfortunately, Durant only managed to play 12 minutes against Leonard and the Raptors. Kevin Durant suffered a calf injury in Game […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are 29-13, but they have still had a somewhat up-and-down season as they try to snag the top spot in the Western Conference. One of the clear positives has been the terrific play of Montrezl Harrell. The big man is one of the leading candidates for Sixth Man of the Year […]

LOS ANGELES – Lou Williams and the Los Angeles Clippers travel to New Orleans to take on Brandon Ingram and the Pelicans on Saturday afternoon. Both the Clippers and Pelicans are coming in on two-game win streaks while also winning seven of their last 10 games. Ingram is coming off a career-high 49-point performance against […]

LOS ANGELES – In a recent Twitter Q&A on his Boardroom account, Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant named the five toughest players to guard in the NBA. Among them was Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams. Durant named Lou Williams, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, LeBron James, and Joel Embiid on his list. One guard, three […]

One of the best running jokes in the NBA: Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is a cyborg. His robot-like efficiency and emotionless demeanor made fans wonder if he is human. His latest action confuses fans and analysts once again when he took a break with some contraptions on his knees. Everyone naturally got curious […]

For Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are the hardest players to guard in the NBA. Durant was answering fan questions at The Boardroom via Twitter. He was asked who are the top five players that are toughest to guard. James and Leonard took the top two spots. The other three […]

A lingering hamstring injury will keep Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George out of the team’s game Wednesday against the Orlando Magic, per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints. The game will mark the Clippers’ fourth straight game without their big offseason acquisition. Injuries have plagued the five-time All-NBA performer as he will have missed 16 of […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard will have his jersey retired by San Diego State on Feb. 1, according to Mark Zeigler of The San Diego Union-Tribune. Before eventually joining the Clippers, Leonard spent two seasons at San Diego State, leading the Aztecs to a Sweet 16 appearance in his sophomore year during the 2010-11 […]

The Los Angeles Clippers don’t really have a true point guard on their roster other than Patrick Beverley. And while sixth-man extraordinaire Lou Williams leads the team with 6.2 assists per game, the Clippers could use some more depth and someone to help run the show. This really hasn’t hindered the Clippers all that much […]

A lot of players in the NBA don’t want to play in their hometown because of all the distractions that come with it. None of that applied to Paul George, who requested a trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder so he could play with Kawhi Leonard on the Los Angeles Clippers. Clippers head coach Doc […]

Los Angeles Clippers star small forward Paul George’s mom almost died of a stroke when he was just six years old and she was 36. Fortunately, George’s mom was able to get through her battle and now she’s doing much better, especially since her son is back home in Los Angeles playing for the Clippers. […]

Paul George says his move from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Los Angeles Clippers was way bigger than basketball. George’s mom had a stroke when he was just a child. As a result, Paulette George hasn’t been able to travel as much to watch her son play. That’s why George is thrilled to be […]

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti was stunned when the agent of Paul George approached him on July 2nd about trading George to a team in which he could play with Kawhi Leonard, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. Presti said he would consider it, but he requested a face-to-face meeting with George before […]

Clippers head coach Doc Rivers was in a jovial mood during Tuesday night’s post-game presser. When asked about their upcoming schedule, Rivers seemed to be unaware of the fact his team has just one back-to-back set over the next 47 days. Rivers paused for a moment after hearing the scheduling information from our Tomer Azarly. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made blockbuster moves this past offseason, acquiring both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. It put LA smack dab in the middle of title contention, but it may not have been possible without Drake’s hospitality. According to a report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelbrune, Drake allowed Leonard and George to discuss their plans […]

The L.A. Clippers were instantly tagged as championship favorites when they simultaneously landed Kawhi Leonard in free agency and acquired Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder via trade. Leonard, following their dominant 128-103 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, tempered any championship expectations for the Clippers. Kawhi Leonard on this Clippers season – […]

LOS ANGELES – The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the rebuilding stages of their franchise, recovering from the loss of LeBron James a few years ago. Doc Rivers and his Los Angeles Clippers saw the Cavs on Tuesday night for the first time this season, and the Clippers coach commended the veterans for sticking with the […]

Paul George called fellow Los Angeles native Kawhi Leonard to congratulate him shortly after the Toronto Raptors secured a Game 6 victory against the Golden State Warriors and won their first-ever NBA title. That call eventually “took a life of its own,” ensuing a series of countless text messages, phone calls, and two meetings at […]

Kawhi Leonard made quick work of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday night to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 128-103 victory. The reigning Finals MVP dropped a casual 43 points on 14-of-22 shooting from the field (six 3-pointers) and 9-of-10 from the free-throw line. He did all that in just three quarters. With his […]

Los Angeles Clippers big man Ivica Zubac just put Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton on a vicious poster. In the Clippers’ dominant 128-103 victory over the Cavs, Zubac put up a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds. One basket came by the way of a monster fastbreak finish over the helpless Sexton. Print it. […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George suffered a mild left hamstring injury last week during the team’s practice, and he missed both of his team’s games on Friday and Sunday. Now, according to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, George is expected to miss Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers as well. Paul George is OUT tomorrow […]

Denver Nuggets forward Jerami Grant showcased his defensive chops on Sunday night against one of the best players in the entire league in Kawhi Leonard. The Nuggets emerged victorious against the Los Angeles Clippers, 114-104, and this was certainly thanks in part to Grant’s impressive defense on the reigning Finals MVP. While Leonard still managed […]

For former NBA player Kendrick Perkins, the Los Angeles Clippers needs another center aside from Montrezl Harrell. After the Clippers’ 114-104 defeat at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, Perkins shared his thoughts via Twitter. The Clippers are in NEED of another CENTER I love Harrell but they NEED rim protection and someone to anchor […]

Frustrations certainly got the better of Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers on Sunday, as he got booted out of the ball late in the fourth quarter of the ‘team’s 114-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. With the Clippers down eight with 1:11 remaining in regulation after a Nikola Jokic […]

The Los Angeles Clippers might have been one of the preseason favorites to win the NBA title, but they have a long way to go before reaching their full potential, at least according to their head coach. Doc Rivers called his team a “work in progress” in the wake of an uninspiring run of games […]

Los Angeles Clippers star small forward Kawhi Leonard said his left knee is feeling healthier following the Clippers’ 109-100 win over the Golden State Warriors on Friday. Leonard put up 36 points, nine rebounds and five assists against the Warriors. The Clippers had four days off between games and Leonard looked really fresh: “I feel […]

L.A. Clippers big man Montrezl Harrell made a tough and-one layup over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. Patrick Beverley, L.A.’s ever so brash point guard, made sure to let everyone know that Green is too small to stop Trez at the basket. https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1215873059090886661 Green has had a reputation of being one of the best […]

L.A. Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard had bad intentions with the rim when he drove to the basket late in the fourth quarter of their Friday night contest against the Golden State Warriors. He almost caught a body with his massive game-icing slam, but Warriors forward Omari Spellman knew better than to be on the wrong […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George was ruled out of Friday’s game against the Golden State Warriors due to a hamstring injury. However, head coach Doc Rivers doesn’t think his star will be out for long. Rivers revealed that George sustained the injury during practice, but he emphasized it was only a “mild hamstring injury” […]

For a lot of younger fans, it may be a strange sight to see the Golden State Warriors struggling. However, for Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers, seeing the Dubs fall to the bottom of the league seems pretty normal. With the Clippers set to take on the Warriors Friday night, Rivers was asked […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard recently confirmed previous reports stating that the new York Knicks were never really on his radar in terms of the potential teams he considered during last summer’s free agency. For most, this served as another blow for the Knicks after an incredibly disappointing offseason period. This does not appear […]

PLAYA VISTA – LA Clippers forward JaMychal Green got his start in the NBA about 1800 miles away from Downtown LA. Across the country, Green began his NBA career with the Memphis Grizzlies behind franchise-star Zach Randolph. Anyone who watched the NBA during the last decade will tell you it wasn’t just any old Grizzlies […]

ESPN has announced they’ll be dropping the nationally televised NBA games featuring the Utah Jazz at the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets at the Minnesota Timberwolves. They’ll be airing the Denver Nuggets at the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Clippers at the Miami Heat instead. Replacing the Warriors and Jazz game makes […]