Los Angeles Clippers Articles - Page 159

Dwight Howard just got traded to the Memphis Grizzlies, but he’s expected to hit the free-agent market soon. The big man seems open to playing for either of the two Los Angeles teams. His first stint in LA didn’t go very well, as he played for the Lakers during the 2012-13 campaign and contributed heavily […]

The Houston Rockets and the L.A. Clippers have continued their strong pursuit of Memphis Grizzlies veteran forward Andre Iguodala, according to Shams Charania of Stadium. The sixth man was traded by the Golden State Warriors in order to have enough room to acquire D’Angelo Russell in a sign-and-trade with the Brooklyn Nets, but despite his […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis was witness to a slew of free agent moves, but none more shocking than the trade that sent Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the L.A. Clippers, one that came only seconds after the announcement that Kawhi Leonard had chosen to sign with Davis’ hallway rival. The […]

Los Angeles Lakers star Anthony Davis was never quite sure how to approach the one player who could have completed a masterful trio with his new team — Kawhi Leonard. The Finals MVP kept the remaining free agents on hold for nearly six days after free agency began, as the decision was revealed only hours […]

Dwight Howard was traded by the Washington Wizards to the Memphis Grizzlies for C.J. Miles, but the 33-year-old’s NBA career might not be over following Memphis’ expected waiving of the three-time Defensive Player of the Year. Howard, in his 15th NBA season, would love another “shot” at Los Angeles, either with the title-contending Lakers or […]

Marcus Morris is a New York Knick after reneging on a previously agreed upon two-year deal with the San Antonio Spurs. But he could have been a member of the Los Angeles Clippers. Per Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, the eight-year NBA veteran turned down a $41 million offer from the Clippers […]

After spending just two seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, Serbian point guard Milos Teodosic has decided to leave the NBA and play overseas once again. Only this time, he won’t be returning to EuroLeague. According to Nikos Varlas of EuroHoops.net, Teodosic signed a three-year deal with Italian basketball club Virtus Bologna, one of the […]

As teams are looking for players to round out their final rosters, guard David Nwaba is drawing considerable interest from multiple teams. The LA Clippers, Utah Jazz, Philadelphia 76ers, and San Antonio Spurs could all potentially sign the former Cleveland Cavaliers guard before the season starts. Source: Forward David Nwaba receiving interest from the Clippers, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers mean business this season with the summer acquisition of All-NBA talent forward/center Anthony Davis. Slotted next to now–point guard LeBron James, the Lakers are poised to compete for another championship—but NBA analyst Skip Bayless thinks otherwise. On FS1’s “Undisputed,” Bayless expressed his opinion that the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State […]

The Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets all have interest in Memphis Grizzlies small forward Andre Iguodala, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. It looks like the Grizzlies aren’t going to buy out Iguodala, as they want to get something in return for the veteran […]

New Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley is looking forward to suiting up for the purple and gold. Already, the scrappy guard has his eye on a particular opponent: his STAPLES Center neighbors, the Los Angeles Clippers. https://twitter.com/hmfaigen/status/1149733460858175489 Besides being able to play against two of the best players in the league in Kawhi Leonard […]

At the top of every NBA franchise their is an owner. Many fans don’t even know the owners of their teams. Fans may not know their favorite team’s owner for a multitude of reasons. For starters, many of the NBA owners don’t seek the spotlight. Owners like Mark Cuban who are seen at nearly every […]

Los Angeles Lakers shooting guard Danny Green isn’t surprised superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard signed with the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency. Green says he had an idea Leonard was either going to re-sign with the Toronto Raptors or head back home to Los Angeles and play for the Clippers. Danny Green said he […]

Now that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are on board, the Clippers hype train is rolling with a full head of steam. One team executive recently likened the pairing of Leonard and George to that of Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen — one of the greatest duos to ever wear an NBA uniform. To be […]

At one point, the general consensus was that Kawhi Leonard had every intention of signing a new deal with the Toronto Raptors to build on the legacy he had started with the organization. However, as the free-agency window opened, the Raptors no longer appeared to be in the driver’s seat, and true enough, it was […]

Before Kawhi Leonard made his decision to join the Los Angeles Clippers, people made a lot of speculations about where he’ll end up. ESPN’s Jalen Rose was one of the people who predicted that the reigning Finals MVP was staying with the Toronto Raptors. In fact, he even said that he’s 99 percent sure Kawhi […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Landry Shamet is excited to take part in the upcoming USA Basketball camp in August. Shamet was selected as member of the USA Select Team, which is a group of young players who will take part in scrimmages with national team mainstays next month. The 22-year-old guard has a chance to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are considered heavy favorites to win the NBA title next season, and incoming second-year point guard Landry Shamet is already feeling some pressure with still more than two months left before the new season begins. In an interview with Alex Kennedy of Hoopshype, Shamet admitted that he already “felt the weight” […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Landry Shamet believes that Paul George will not have difficulties adjusting to the system of head coach Doc Rivers. Shamet told Alex Kennedy of Hoopshype that George is an underrated off-ball player. The incoming second-year guard said that based on what he saw during games against George last season, the superstar […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Landry Shamet sounded excited to start playing with new teammate Kawhi Leonard. Shamet is thrilled to have Leonard on board, and the incoming second-year guard had nothing but praises for the two-time NBA Finals Most Valuable Player. In an interview with Alex Kennedy of Hoopshype, he said that Leonard is impossible […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have officially acquired Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Clippers president Lawrence Frank released a statement on the move and called George “one of the greatest two-way players” in the NBA. “Paul George is one of the greatest two-way players in our game,” Frank said, via Clippers.com. “He is both […]

LAS VEGAS – The LA Clippers, newly constructed around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, are in desperate need of a backup point guard. They’ve built their roster with depth at every wing position, and even have guys who can play small-ball center, but their point guard depth is lacking. But who should the Clippers be […]

Norman Powell and Kawhi Leonard are no longer teammates, but the Toronto Raptors swingman still intends to work out with the two-time Finals MVP this summer. Leonard signed with the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency, ending his one-year run with the Raptors. Powell says he’s really happy for Leonard and is going to train […]

Despite leaving a colossal demolition of the franchise in the wake of his trade, Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti urged fans to remember Paul George fondly for his two years with the team. George left a sour taste in the mouths of fans when he requested a trade to the LA Clippers behind […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have officially signed two-time champion and Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. Lawrence Frank, the Clippers’ President of Basketball Operations is ecstatic about the franchise’s biggest acquisition, and in the team’s official statement, he called it a historic moment. “This is a historic moment for our organization and our fans. We are grateful […]

If there is one thing clear about Kawhi Leonard as a player — he’s not playing for the money. The star forward recently inked a three-year, $103 million deal with the L.A. Clippers with a player option on his third year, forgoing a whopping $118 million more he could have made by re-signing with the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will be entering the new season with their most formidable lineup in the entire history of the franchise. After making a couple of landscape-shaking moves in agreeing to terms with former Toronto Raptors Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, followed immediately by the jaw-dropping trade deal that allowed them to acquire the services […]

Free agent forward Kawhi Leonard has signed a three-year, $103 million deal with the L.A. Clippers, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Leonard will have a player option in his third year, which will line up with new teammate Paul George, allowing both players to become free agents in 2021 if Leonard choose to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers boast one of the most talented starting lineups in basketball after signing two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and acquiring six-time All-Star Paul George in a blockbuster trade. Not to mention their new-look starting five, which is expected to include former All-Defensive First-Team guard Patrick Beverley, Landry Shamet and Ivica Zubac, will […]

Kawhi Leonard has decided to take his talents to the Western Conference, joining the LA Clippers on a max deal after leading the Raptors to their first championship in franchise history. Leonard’s decision came as a surprise to some, but it sounds like Raptors head coach Nick Nurse was prepared to take the news. According […]

Following the announcement of Kawhi Leonard’s decision to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, the timing prompted several conspiracy theories pertaining to how this move was a preconceived series of events with the primary objective of sabotaging the plans of the team’s crosstown rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers. However, as it turns out, Kawhi ending […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver explained why he is not concerned that the top free agents end up choosing big-market teams as their next destination. Per Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News, Silver shared his thoughts on the free agent signings by the Brooklyn Nets and the LA Clippers. For Silver, the two teams […]

Earlier on Tuesday, the LA Clippers reportedly added to the team’s roster via a two-way signing in Amir Coffey, which was reported by our own Tomer Azarly. The #Clippers have signed Amir Coffey to a two-way contract, the team just announced. He’s played very well for their Summer League team so far. pic.twitter.com/iar0QzESkG — Tomer […]

Norman Powell says the Toronto Raptors are “happy” for Kawhi Leonard after the two-time Finals MVP agreed to a free agent deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Powell says no one on the team is upset at Leonard for leaving the Raptors since the superstar made the best choice for him and guided Toronto to […]

When the Los Angeles Clippers shocked the NBA world by signing Kawhi Leonard and acquiring Paul George, it not only signaled a shift in the NBA landscape, but made the Clippers a very formidable defensive team. During the latest episode of Fox Sports 1’s Undisputed, former NBA player Stephen Jackson praised the defensive potential of […]

Not even a championship could keep Kawhi Leonard from the lure of continuing his career in Southern California. It won’t be long before the LA Clippers superstar is back north of the border, though, as his new team is set to take on the Dallas Mavericks for a preseason game in Vancouver on October 17. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are the toast of the NBA right now after landing both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George this past weekend, and Fox Sports analyst Chris Broussard thinks they are the best team in the league: "The Clippers fit together better. They're going to be terrific defensively. You have Paul George, Kawhi Leonard […]

It was barely more than a year ago that Paul George, long expected to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers in free agency, didn’t even give his hometown team a meeting, instead re-upping with the Oklahoma City Thunder on a new four-year contract. He’s gone now, of course, traded to the LA Clippers as part […]

Hollywood actor Billy Crystal is perhaps one of the Los Angeles Clippers’ most prominent fans. The 71-year-old versatile actor has been on the Clippers’ side for many years now, and has been witness to the team’s darkest days. However, Crystal is now staring at the new era of the Clippers organization head on, with the […]