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The Los Angeles Clippers had the biggest offseason of any team, and probably the biggest in franchise history. The Clippers signed free agent Kawhi Leonard, fresh off a championship season in Toronto, and traded for an MVP candidate in Paul George. The move immediately made the Clippers a favorite to win the 2019-2020 NBA title. […]

Los Angeles Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank says the only thing owner Steve Ballmer wants is “championships.” For the first time in franchise history, the Clippers are title contenders with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George on the roster. LAC signed Leonard in free agency and then acquired George from the Oklahoma City Thunder. […]

The recent wave of decommitals from USA Basketball has been largely caused by a mix of an untimely scheduling, a wild free agency and an apathy toward non-Olympic competition. Yet many remember Paul George’s crushing injury during a White vs. Blue scrimmage that saw him break his leg on the stanchion after chasing down a […]

Chicago Bulls small forward Thaddeus Young says Los Angeles Clippers star small forward Paul George is “better than ever” after suffering that gruesome leg injury in the summer of 2014. George sustained an open fracture of the tibia and fibula bones in his lower right leg. Young and George were teammates on the Indiana Pacers […]

Team USA managing director Jerry Colangelo says while Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Paul George’s 2014 leg injury “was a travesty” at the time, he admits George’s return to form “kind of minimized what transpired.” At the Team USA scrimmage in 2014, George suffered an open fracture of the tibia and fibula bones in […]

Kawhi Leonard of the LA Clippers is looking to start a minicamp in Miami ahead of the team’s real training camp in Los Angeles. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the minicamp aims to forge a tighter bond and smoother chemistry among the players. The other team in LA, the Lakers, are also looking to […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Paul George will likely miss the start of the 2019-20 regular season, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic. George underwent surgery to his right rotator cuff and left labrum after the 2019 playoffs ended. There’s no official timetable for the star, but the current speculation is he’ll miss […]

Kawhi Leonard was able to convince Paul George to request a trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Los Angeles Clippers, and people around the NBA were shocked by it. Leonard is arguably the quietest superstar in NBA history. It’s why one Western Conference front office member was surprised to see just how “savvy” […]

Free-agent big man Patrick Patterson has denied rumors that he would join the Los Angeles Clippers following his buyout with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Per Anna Maria Tarullo of WOWK 13 News, the 6-foot-9 forward confirmed that his reported deal with the  Clippers is ‘nothing but rumors.’ Right now, Patterson remains a free agent and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are no doubt legitimate title contenders this season after acquiring Kawhi Leonard and Paul George last month. It seems like for the first time in their history, they have a realistic shot at winning the championship. But that isn’t true. From 2012-2015, the Clippers were already one of the best teams […]

As part of a recent interview with Jovan Buha of The Athletic, L.A. Clippers big man Ivica Zubac noted that he has been working on his perimeter shooting this offseason. Zubac has always felt confident with his shot from beyond the arc, but for whatever reason, he hasn’t been asked to use it much. Now, […]

LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac had a few options in free agency, but chose to ink a swift three-year, $21 million deal with the team that traded for him before the deadline, paying back the faith they had in his potential when walking away with what was largely viewed as a flat-out steal as the […]

It’s safe to say Ivica Zubac is thrilled to have found his home with the LA Clippers. The four-year veteran began establishing himself as a worthwhile rotation player in the early going of 2018-19, making his case as the Los Angeles Lakers’ top center. But coaxed into win-now mode by the presence of LeBron James, […]

The LA Clippers could be among the first teams in line to acquire Andre Iguodala, hoping to be get to the front if the veteran forward agrees to a buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies. A trade however, is rather unlikely, according to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, who told colleague Omari Sankofa II the Grizzlies’ […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made the biggest noise in the offseason, acquiring both Kawhi Leonard via free agency and Paul George via trade. The front office turned the franchise from a playoff team to a legitimate title contender in just one night, and one of the people who made this happen is head coach Doc […]

The Los Angeles Clippers won the Kawhi Leonard sweepstakes, and according to head coach Doc Rivers, they did it by being plain, simple and straightforward. In his interview with Andrew Grief of Los Angeles Times, Rivers said that he went right down to business with Leonard during their free agency recruitment pitch. “All the other […]

Former Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Patrick Patterson agreed to a buyout with the franchise this past week. The nine-year veteran forward gave up $3.5 million of his $5.7 million salary for the 2019-20 season, per The Athletic’s Mike Scotto. Following the buyout between the two parties, Patterson, 30, will sign with the Los Angeles […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Landry Shamet has responded to Bill Simmons’ tweet on his withdrawal from Team USA before the FIBA World Cup. Via Twitter, Landry Shamet asked Bill Simmons to chill out and noted that his health comes first. This is the main reason why the guard pulled out from Team USA. You didn’t […]

In a way, this Los Angeles reverie would not have been possible without Paul George. The only reason the Clippers were able to sign Kawhi Leonard is because George made it known to Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti that he wanted to play with Leonard. When the dust settled, both superstars got their […]

Los Angeles Lakers small forward Kyle Kuzma says he’s “not scared” of the competition in Los Angeles or the rest of the NBA. The Los Angeles Clippers signed two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and acquired All-Star swingman Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder this summer. For the first time ever, both the Lakers and […]

Eyebrows raised when Landry Shamet became the latest player to decline an invitation from USA Basketball to participate in preparations for the upcoming FIBA World Cup. Just what did it say about the state of the national program if a player of his limited experience and notoriety thought it better to avoid suiting up for […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Landry Shamet’s decision to withdraw from the USA Basketball Select Team camp stems from his desire to be 100 percent healthy entering Clippers training camp in September. According to Jovan Buha of The Athletic, Shamet is dealing with a minor muscle contusion in his lower leg. Landry Shamet’s decision to withdraw […]

Those excited to watch the Lakers and Clippers battle for Los Angeles supremacy won’t have to wait very long to see the first matchup, as those two teams will open up the regular season by going head to head on Oct. 22, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Also getting opening night billing will […]

The first regular-season game at the Chase Center is tentatively scheduled to be the Los Angeles Clippers versus the Golden State Warriors, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Warriors will be playing in the Chase Center next season in San Francisco. The Dubs played their home games from 1971 to 2019 […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard is Canada’s most-Googled athlete for the second straight month, according to Craig Battle in SportsNets and, well, Google. Leonard being at the top of the list is not exactly a surprise given the recency bias of his leadership bringing the Toronto Raptors the first NBA Finals win in league […]

This 2019-20 NBA season will be one for the ages. The 2019 offseason may have been one of the best in league’s history with eight 2019 All-Stars changing teams, making the league more balanced. Plus, they are at least two All-Star recovering from injuries which put their new teams in a strange situation. There is […]

Toronto Raptors power forward Serge Ibaka says he’s looking forward to facing his “ex-teammate” Kawhi Leonard on Dec. 11 when the Los Angeles Clippers come to Toronto. Ibaka says he’s talked to Leonard since the two-time Finals MVP signed with the Clippers in free agency. The big man says it’s about time the Raptors got […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley venerated Portland Trail Blazers star point guard Damian Lillard on Friday while appearing on the “Knuckleheads” podcast alongside Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles. Speaking about the most difficult point guards to defend, Beverley, one of the preeminent perimeter defenders in the NBA, righteously argued for Western Conference foe Lillard. […]

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Paul George will return to Oklahoma City to face the Thunder on March 3, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. George played two seasons for the Thunder. He requested a trade this summer to the Clippers so he could play with two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard back home in […]

Some key dates on the 2019-20 NBA schedule have been released. Among them is Kawhi Leonard’s return to Toronto, as Leonard’s LA Clippers will battle the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Dec. 11, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Leonard signed with the Clippers in free agency last month. The 27-year-old spent one season […]

The NBA’s Christmas Day slate for the 2019-20 campaign has been leaked, and as per usual, we will be treated to five games. So, without a further ado, let’s jump right into the five contests and rank the matchups. 5. New Orleans Pelicans vs. Denver Nuggets Gonna be honest: the intrigue around this one is […]

L.A. Clippers shooting guard Landry Shamet has withdrawn from Team USA’s Select Team ahead of this year’s FIBA World Cup competition in China, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski. Shamet’s agent, George Langberg, sent out an official statement to ESPN on Friday morning: “(Landry) was appreciative of the opportunity and hopes to be part […]

NBA insider Ramona Shelburne recently revealed that ESPN will be featuring Donald Sterling and the Los Angeles Clippers in one of its famed 30 for 30 episodes. According to Shelburne, the documentary film is already well on its way, and that viewers should expect its release within the next couple of weeks. Ramona Shelburne: "You're […]

While many believe that his time in the NBA is all but done, 10-time All-Star Carmelo Anthony is having none of this. As a matter of fact, the unrestricted free agent very openly admitted he has reached out to teams such as the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers in the hopes of signing […]

A hectic free agency has come and gone, and we’ve now effectively entered the NBA’s offseason. Jeremy Lin feels like the NBA has given up on him. The LA Clippers, fresh off of acquiring Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, are reportedly considering a rebrand with their new arena coming in 2024. LeBron James has also […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey says while there are “six really good teams” in the Western Conference, his Rockets are the best team. The Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Utah Jazz, Golden State Warriors, Denver Nuggets and Rockets are all considered contenders for next season. Morey is riding with his guys and believes […]

Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey talked to superstar guard James Harden about acquiring Russell Westbrook the day after Paul George got traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. Once George was traded to the Clippers, everyone in the league knew the Oklahoma City Thunder were going to trade Westbrook next. Harden and Westbrook are like […]

Blake Griffin handled his exit from the LA Clippers as graciously as any athlete could after being promised the world and the stars by his team of affiliation. The Detroit Pistons All-Star acknowledges he understands why the change was necessary for his former team, but wishes they would have handled it with more “respect” instead […]

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is known for his wild and raucous celebrations. If you look up Ballmer on YouTube, there are entire seven-minute clips of Ballmer going crazy at Clippers games and other events. Just recently, the billionaire went viral for getting overly excited at Kawhi Leonard and Paul George’s introductory press conference. […]