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The Los Angeles Clippers are leaving the NBA’s free-agency period with the best haul. Collecting Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the latter via trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder, is in itself a title of sorts, but the Clippers and fans have a different trophy in mind come 2020. That being said, the Clippers still […]

FS1 commentator Skip Bayless shared a short story of meeting Kawhi Leonard’s infamous Uncle Dennis at the WBA welterweight title fight between Manny Pacquiao and Keith Thurman. While Pacquiao won a split decision against Thurman, Bayless, sitting ringside, was approached by Leonard’s relative. “His name is Kawhi Leonard,” Dennis told Bayless at the fight, referring […]

The Los Angeles Lakers may have traded for Anthony Davis and the Brooklyn Nets may have added Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, but it was the Los Angeles Clippers who stole the show this offseason, signing Kawhi Leonard and swinging a deal for Paul George. In addition to bringing in those two starts, the Clippers […]

For NBA players, the grind rarely stops in the offseason. Numerous players often ply their trade at the Drew League – and invitation-only event in Los Angeles. This year, players such as Trae Young and John Collins were invited and Drew League legend Franklin Sessions (Frank Nitty) also showed out. However, one of the most […]

This summer is easily one of the best offseasons we’ve had not only in recent years, but arguably throughout the entire history of the NBA. There was absolutely no shortage of suspense and drama, and what most people would say is that the move that made the most impact this summer would have to be […]

For the first time in his career, Danny Green will be playing against his long-time teammate Kawhi Leonard. Green was one of the players who waited for Leonard’s free agency decision, and when it was made official that the reigning Finals MVP was joining the Los Angeles Clippers, the veteran forward then announced that he […]

Apparently, Paul George was not the only player that Kawhi Leonard successfully recruited to the Los Angeles Clippers. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Leonard also personally pitched forward JaMychal Green, who officially re-signed with the Clippers on Thursday: “I’m told Leonard has been steadfast in his recruitment of players this summer, not only pitching […]

The Kawhi Leonard summer of mystery still is the gift that keeps on giving, even two weeks after he announced his commitment to the LA Clippers. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Clippers also eyed Russell Westbrook as a potential partner for Leonard, but Kawhi preferred Paul George: “Sam, I began to hear […]

Patrick Beverley is no longer with the Rockets, as he has been playing for the Clippers for several years now. However, it’s clear he holds a special place in his heart for the city of Houston. In a recent interview, Beverley noted that the city of Houston and its fans played a significant role in […]

New Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recently opened up about the trade that sent him to his new team. As made evident by this interview, the 21-year-old does seem to be wise beyond his years, as he explained how he has harnessed no hard feelings whatsoever following the decision by the Los Angeles […]

The L.A. Clippers were rumored to make a move to acquire forward Marcus Morris this summer, a rumor with plenty of layers to it. According to Frank Isola of The Athletic, the hoopla of Morris’ agent Rich Paul not wanting to help the Clippers land him by keeping him unaware of the $41 million offer […]

After his huge payday, LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverley bought his mother a house. Via Bleacher Report, peep Beverley’s posts below for his mother. Pat Bev got a career payday this summer ($40M). One of his first moves: Buying mom a house 🙏 (via @patbev21) pic.twitter.com/keEv7u3b5V — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 18, 2019 The 31-year-old […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will officially introduce star forwards Kawhi Leonard and Paul George on July 24th. Head Clippers personnel will be in attendance for the big reveal: The #Clippers will host a press conference to officially welcome both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George on Wednesday, July 24th at 12pm. Governor Steve Ballmer, President Lawrence […]

The war to gain the rights to the “Klaw” logo continues. After Leonard reportedly filed a federal lawsuit against Nike, claiming that the logo was actually his design, the giant sports apparel company has fired back, saying that they own the logo and that Kawhi should no longer be using it since their contract ended […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard and former Houston Rocket Patrick Beverley thinks the Russell Westbrook-James Harden pairing in Houston is going to work. The Rockets acquired Westbrook from the Oklahoma City Thunder in a blockbuster trade. Houston sent Chris Paul and draft picks to OKC. Beverley, who doesn’t have the best relationship with Westbrook, is happy […]

Los Angeles Clippers sixth man Lou Williams is one of the most interesting players in the league. Besides being one of the best scorers in the NBA, Williams is known universally to be a laid back guy who is easy to hang out with. Fellow players praised Sweet Lou for this attribute and talked about […]

The LA Clippers have made some waves since trading franchise player Blake Griffin to the Detroit Pistons, turning around and trading return star Tobias Harris to the Philadelphia 76ers the next season and amassing cap space, which they turned into Kawhi Leonard. However, Griffin didn’t have any inside scoop into how his former team formulated […]

The Los Angeles Clippers won the wildest offseason in NBA history by convincing Kawhi Leonard to sign with his “other” hometown team, also making the stunning move that sealed the reigning Finals MVP’s fate, trading for Paul George. Their collective acquisition is one of the biggest player-movement coups the league has ever seen, not just […]

The LA Clippers didn’t want to part ways with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. All intel leading up to the wee hours of July 5 was that they were extremely high on the First Team All-Rookie honoree, to the point the front office considered him a franchise building block. But when the opportunity arose to morph into a […]

Los Angeles Clippers consultant and NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West admits he’s never seen anything like Kawhi Leonard’s recruitment of Paul George. George signed a four-year contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder last summer worth $136.9 million. The expectation around the league was George would play out that contract in OKC. Leonard, though, had […]

Forward Tobias Harris recently signed a five-year, $180 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, a deal many people thought he wouldn’t get. But Harris was always confident he would secure the bag, dating back to last summer. Before being traded to the Sixers back in February, Harris played for the Los Angeles Clippers, who offered […]

Markieff Morris is denying a report which claimed agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports told his brother, Marcus Morris, not to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers because of LeBron James’ presence on the Los Angeles Lakers. The New York Post reported Paul advised Marcus not to sign with the Clippers because he didn’t want […]

The Madison Square Garden Company is responding to the allegations currently being levied against them from the New York Daily News. According to the Daily News, MSG and Knicks chairman James Dolan are attempting to derail the development of the LA Clippers’ new arena project in Inglewood, California. MSG and Dolan, on the other hand, […]

There have been reports about the Los Angeles Clippers’ plan to move to a new arena, particularly in Inglewood in the near future, but that might not happen anytime soon, as James Dolan and his business associates could prevent it from happening. According to a report from Stefan Bondy and Nancy Dillon of the New […]

NBA legend Jerry West has nothing but praises for the Los Angeles Clippers organization, saying that it has been the best franchise that he has been a part of in his career. West said on the Dan Patrick Show on Monday that he has never seen a franchise similar to the Clippers. He had nothing […]

Last year, longtime Los Angeles Clippers TV broadcaster Ralph Lawler announced that he would be retiring at the end of the 2018-19 season. After 40 years, the well-known voice of the team’s commentary booth has called it quits and will enter the Hall of Fame shortly. Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times announced that […]

It’s a new era in Los Angeles, and that means Clippers basketball has re-branded into the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George known commodity. George and Leonard (or at least their appearances) are getting their first taste of the Hollywood sun in a new billboard nearby the Staples Center, the home for the Clippers and Lakers. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were reportedly preparing to trade superstar point guard Russell Westbrook in the summer of 2020 prior to the Paul George trade to the Los Angeles Clippers this summer, according to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report. Once George demanded a trade from the Thunder to the Clippers, OKC’s front office knew it […]

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard CJ McCollum had a pretty good idea superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard was going to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers over the Los Angeles Lakers. McCollum says from a competitive standpoint, Leonard didn’t want to join LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Instead, the two-time Finals MVP wanted to defeat […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar big man Anthony Davis is looking forward to the rivalry with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2019-20. There’s a lot of star power in Los Angeles now. The Lakers have LeBron James, Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins, while the Clippers have Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Lou Williams. Needless to say, […]

The LA Clippers gave up a massive haul of five first-round picks to acquire Paul George, a transaction that would be unfathomable if done at the trade deadline. Yet context plays a big part as to why they were willing to mortgage their potentially bright future, as the now could be even brighter by signing […]

Most Improved Player Pascal Siakam had little to say about former teammate Kawhi Leonard and his departure from the Toronto Raptors after one year of service, instead claiming his team is still the defending champions, living up every ounce of glory through the course of this summer: “We’re still the champs right now, so I’m […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were the story of the summer until the Los Angeles Clippers swooped in and stole the show, landing both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George on the same night the weekend after Independence Day. The additions of Leonard and George instantly made the Clippers title contenders, and the fact that they also […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and Los Angeles Clippers newcomer Kawhi Leonard are tied at 97 for the highest player rating in NBA 2K20. Reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks came in at third. Top 3 individual NBA 2K20 ratings have been revealed! 1a. LeBron James: 971b. Kawhi Leonard: 973. Giannis Antetokounmpo: […]

The Los Angeles Clippers appear to be the strongest NBA team on paper; however, their superstar duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George is only the second-highest rated partnership in the upcoming video game NBA 2K20. LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers are tagged with the highest rating at 95.5, albeit […]

What does “The Logo” think the atmosphere will be like at the Staples Center when the Los Angeles Clippers and Lakers clash next season? “Like the playoffs,” the Hall of Fame Laker and current Clippers executive told Dan Patrick (via Ryan Ward). Jerry West on #Lakers & #Clippers: “There’s arguably 4 of the best, top […]

NBA Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Clippers consultant Jerry West believes Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are the best two-way players in basketball. Leonard signed a three-year deal with the Clippers, who traded for George after receiving a commitment from Leonard. West says it’s remarkable LAC was able to get two superstars on the […]

Los Angeles Clippers consultant Jerry West isn’t sure the franchise could have traded for Paul George had Kawhi Leonard not recruited him. Leonard convinced George to request a trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Clippers. West says it was an unbelievable night when they got a commitment from Leonard and agreed to acquire […]

Hall of Famer Jerry West says he had a “very small” role in the Los Angeles Clippers’ signing of superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard. West is a special consultant with the Clippers. The “Logo” says Los Angeles’ front office, led by president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank, general manager Michael Winger and assistant general managers […]