Los Angeles Clippers Articles - Page 147

Many LA Clippers fans are anxious to see Kawhi Leonard in a Clippers jersey, even if it was in a preseason game. However, hearts were crushed when the team announced that their star wing player won’t be able to play, after all. The Clippers decided to rest Leonard ahead of their game against the Denver […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers says there’s a chance star small forward Kawhi Leonard plays on Thursday against the Denver Nuggets. Rivers previously said he didn’t anticipate playing Leonard in the preseason. The Clippers coach, though, had a change of tune on Wednesday. Doc Rivers says there’s a chance Kawhi Leonard plays tomorrow […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has not made a decision on whether he will play superstar forward Kawhi Leonard at some point in the preseason: On the #Clippers' injury front, Doc Rivers says he hasn't given any thought to Kawhi Leonard playing in preseason. Says he participated in all of practice today & […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has become just the latest NBA figurehead to comment on the ongoing situation between the league and China. With such a relationship recently taking a strange turn after Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey released a controversial tweet regarding the protestors in Hong Kong, the future of the […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers says Paul George will do non-contact drills throughout training camp, according to ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly. It’s still unclear when George will start doing full-contact work. The six-time All-Star underwent surgery to his right rotator cuff and left labrum after the 2019 playoffs ended. George is expected to be […]

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant has nothing but high praise for Los Angeles Clippers small forward Kawhi Leonard. Durant says Leonard can “do everything” on the court and that the two-time Finals MVP has “the longest paragraph on the scouting report.” #Nets’ Kevin Durant on #Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard- “Players don’t [sleep on him]. He’s got […]

Kevin Durant has faith in the LA Clippers edging the Los Angeles Lakers for the top spot in the Western Conference, now that he’s made his move to the East to join the Brooklyn Nets. The two-time Finals MVP appeared on EBRO In The Morning on Hot97 FM, giving the Clips the ultimate vote of […]

New Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis was hopeful to make his debut in The City of Angels while boasting a Big Three consisting of LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, and himself. The hope was alive during the opening days of free agency, admitting he reached out to the Finals MVP, hoping to start some sort […]

The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas has come up with their latest edition of the upcoming season’s title odds following the first few days of the preseason. The Los Angeles Clippers are at the top of the pack, and after a highly impressive opening win in their first preseason game, the Los Angeles Lakers are […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were the story of this summer. After making the playoffs in the 2018-19 season, the Clippers traded for Paul George and signed Kawhi Leonard, forming one of the best duos in the NBA. However, perhaps their most important–and certainly most unheralded–move was re-signing veteran point guard Patrick Beverley to a three-year, […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers says star small forward Kawhi Leonard participated in his first full practice on Saturday. As expected, Rivers says Leonard played great. Doc Rivers says Kawhi Leonard participated in all of today’s practice, live/contact included. Also says there’s a chance we’ll see him down the line in the preseason. […]

Russell Westbrook and Paul George may not be on the same team anymore, but that doesn’t mean that they cannot still be friends off the court. Westbrook’s interaction with his former teammate’s parents prove just that. Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints caught the Houston Rockets guard chatting up with George’s parents before his team’s preseason match […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are the odds-on favorites to win this season’s NBA title because of the arrival of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, but while all eyes will be on the team’s two newest superstars, the other guys on the roster are expected to play a major role; even someone like sophomore Terance Mann. […]

Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers and Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers had some fun in Hawaii. Austin and Doc went back and forth in front of the scorer’s table during the Clippers-Rockets game. Our own Tomer Azarly was there to capture the fun: Doc Rivers ad Austin Rivers going back and forth in […]

HONOLULU – The LA Clippers may have been the home team on paper, but it was James Harden and the Houston Rockets who had the Stan Sheriff Center cheering most of the night. Despite the roars for Harden, who finished with 37 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in 28 minutes of preseason action, the […]

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Paul George and Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook shared a nice moment together in Hawaii. The Clippers and Rockets were playing each other in a preseason game. Both Westbrook and George didn’t play, but the stars met up at half-court and exchanged pleasantries. Former #Thunder teammates Paul George and […]

James Harden put his new one-legged move to work during the Houston Rockets’ second preseason game against the LA Clippers, saucing up Rodney McGruder in the right corner, only to get fouled on the attempt: Another fading one-legged, three-pointer from the corner for James Harden. This one leading to 3 FTs. pic.twitter.com/vNULeLPmDL — Salman Ali […]

Kawhi Leonard was among the most sought-after talents in this recent slate of free agency, but nine years ago, he wasn’t as heavily recruited as others in his class. Before he became The Klaw and before he became known for the ice in his veins during the closing seconds of games, the LA Clippers forward […]

We all knew that Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is one of the richest owners in the entire NBA. However, it is still quite staggering once we have an actual look at the numbers. As detailed by Front Office Sports in a recent tweet, Ballmer is not only the richest among all NBA owners, […]

Many of the NBA’s top stars came from the NCAA, and they all have strong opinions on how the organization has been run. They are especially in favor of student-athletes getting what they deserve in terms of monetary remuneration. This is why players such as Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George positively responded to the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers stole the show this offseason, signing Kawhi Leonard and swinging a trade for Paul George on the same night in July. Naturally, the Clippers are now considered title favorites by many, as Leonard and George are joining a roster that already includes Montrezl Harrell, Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams, among others. […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers was one of the biggest winners of the offseason, with his team being able to successfully acquire not just one but two superstars in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. George is still recovering from offseason shoulder surgeries and isn’t expected to return until November. As for Leonard, Rivers […]

Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Paul George isn’t expected to suit up for the team for the month of October, which means he’ll miss at least the first six regular-season games. He’s still recovering from the multiple surgeries he had several months ago, and he’s taking his time in making sure that he returns at full […]

Despite coming home to play in Los Angeles, fans in attendance at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum showered reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard with resounding boos when he appeared at the big screen during the Los Angeles Rams’ game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg guested on FS1’s “Undisputed” and […]

Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard is expected to play a major role in leading the team to its first-ever championship. According to reports, he won’t be in any type of load management this season, which is good considering he missed 22 games last season because of it. Moreover, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints is reporting […]

NBA legend Jerry West gave Los Angeles Clippers star forward Paul George some advice on basketball moves and footwork in a recent workout. In a video by Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, West can be seen sharing some tips on how to work in the post. George, a talented scorer himself, was more than willing to […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers says small forward Paul George will strictly do 5-on-0 work during the preseason. George underwent surgery to his right rotator cuff and left labrum after the 2019 playoffs ended. He is expected to be back sometime between late October and late November. Doc Rivers says Paul George is […]

PLAYA VISTA – For the first time since acquiring Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the LA Clippers opened their doors for the most anticipated season in franchise history by hosting Media Day Sunday afternoon. It’s almost fitting that I got to celebrate the start of the new Clippers season and Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year) […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers says don’t expect to see much of star small forward Kawhi Leonard, if at all, during the preseason. Rivers hinted that it’ll be more like starting quarterbacks in the NFL preseason. Doc Rivers says don't expect to see much of Kawhi Leonard, if at all, this preseason. Hinted […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers says small forward Paul George tried sneaking into 5-on-5 scrimmages, which he’s not cleared to do yet. George underwent surgery to his right rotator cuff and left labrum after the 2019 playoffs ended. He is expected to be back sometime between late October and late November. Paul George […]

Kawhi Leonard has already established an incredible reputation for himself, helping two NBA teams to get an NBA title. It’s established that he’s one of the best two-way superstars the league has ever seen. He has a chance to make history this season as he joins the Los Angeles Clippers and turn them into instant […]

Lou Williams was the man of the LA Clippers locker room during two difficult seasons in which the team transitioned out of their best players — first Blake Griffin and later DeAndre Jordan and Tobias Harris. Those scenarios would have likely put any other team in automatic rebuild mode, but the Clippers surged thanks to […]

Kawhi Leonard may have won over the entire country of Canada during his lone season with the Toronto Raptors, but it seems he still has some work to do before he can capture the total adulation of sports fans in Los Angeles. Leonard, who signed with the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason, was booed during […]

Paul George’s 2018-19 season didn’t end the way he wanted to, as his Oklahoma City Thunder was eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Portland Trail Blazers. But what will probably haunt him, at least until next year’s playoffs, is the fact that Damian Lillard hit a series-clinching game-winner against him. This […]

Ivica Zubac knows he has something to prove after signing a long-term contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. Zubac, who was a restricted free agent this offseason, agreed on a four-year, $28 million deal to stay with the Clippers. With the deal, the 22-year-old big man understands he now has the responsibility to prove he’s […]

Kawhi Leonard shocked the entire basketball world when he announced his decision to play for the Los Angeles Clippers over the next four years. Veteran point guard Lou Williams believes that choosing the Clips will give the reigning Finals MVP the opportunity to further solidify his legacy. “… he can basically have a franchise to […]

Los Angeles Clippers newcomer Paul George is excited to see how good the team will be next season. He believes that they can be really good, especially on the defensive end. “We’ve really got a chance to do something special on the defensive end… For the first time, people are gonna be excited to watch […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will bring back most of last season’s roster, with some major upgrades following the additions of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George this summer. Veteran guard Patrick Beverley is excited to play with this new-look roster, which he called essentially the same, but on steroids. "I think it's that scrapiness attitude… but […]

Count Moe Harkless in to the list of players who are not happy about the NBA banning ninja-style headbands. Harkless expressed his displeasure about the ruling during the Los Angeles Clippers’ media day, pointing out that the current headbands NBA players use hurt his head. The 26-year-old small forward then said he’ll try something different […]