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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L.A. Clippers shooting guard Landry Shamet has withdrawn from Team USA’s Select Team ahead of this year’s FIBA World Cup competition in China, according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski.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. […]

LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers tried to live a normal life through the early days of free agency, frequenting his favorite Malibu restaurant despite the constant pressure-cooker that came with pursuing Kawhi Leonard along with the lateral race to acquire Paul George. According to Jackie MacMullan of ESPN, Rivers wasn’t able to enjoy his […]

Still vibing with championship glory, Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse found out his talisman player, Kawhi Leonard, would leave his team for the LA Clippers in the most random of places. The guitar-wailing aficionado was taking part on a packed house at the Tropicana in Las Vegas alongside assistant coach Nate Bjorkgren, rocking out […]

The Los Angeles Lakers narrowly missed out on convincing Kawhi Leonard to complete what might have been the biggest, baddest, and best Big Three in NBA history. Just because the reigning Finals MVP ultimately spurned his team to sign with the cross-arena rival LA Clippers, though, hardly means Anthony Davis holds any ill will towards […]

Monte Morris is looking forward to the different competition he will face in a revamped Western Conference after a third of the NBA has already switched places by now. Asked which team he’s looking forward to playing the most, Morris gave a split answer. Via ABS-CBN Sports: “I’d say both the LA teams. My best […]

Jamal Crawford thinks fellow free agent guard Shaun Livingston would be “perfect” for the Los Angeles Clippers and the team’s bench unit. Shaun Livingston would be a PERFECT fit with the Clips on that second unit. Everything coming full circle, makes too much sense! 🙌🏾 — 🏁 Jamal Crawford (@JCrossover) July 30, 2019 Livingston was […]

With the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty looking all but done, the team’s front office was left with no choice but to take a very pragmatic approach this offseason. President Bob Myers must have had a hunch that Kevin Durant was already on his way out, but nevertheless, the Warriors had to scramble in order to […]

In an official statement that was released on Tuesday morning, Washington Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard announced that the team has hired former Clippers executive Johnny Rogers to serve the newly-created role of Vice President of Pro Personnel. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was first to report the news of Rogers’ hiring in Washington: Wizards GM Tommy […]

It wasn’t long ago that Jeremy Lin had forged an NBA career completely independent of his star-turning tenure with the New York Knicks. “Linsanity” was never going to last. That was clear from almost the very beginning of Lin taking the basketball world by storm with the New York Knicks in 2011-12, and affirmed to […]

LA Clippers advisor Jerry West said it’s unheard of to get players the caliber of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George on the same team, a feat his team achieved this summer as they flipped the tables on their hallway rival Los Angeles Lakers: Jerry West on the #Clippers acquiring Kawhi Leonard and Paul George – […]

Last season’s Los Angeles Clippers team was a combination of gritty veterans and young players who worked together to make the team good enough to make the playoffs. One of the guys who stood out for them last year was 22-year-old guard Landry Shamet. He showed flashes of becoming a reliable shooter, and although he […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made their plans to win now known when they made an aggressive play to acquire Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder while also signing Kawhi Leonard in free agency. However, as the Clippers look to take up the mantle as the new basketball team to watch in Los Angeles, they […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had perhaps the most impactful summer of any team in the NBA. By swinging a blockbuster deal for swingman Paul George and signing NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers immediately vaulted themselves toward the top of the 2020 NBA title picture. Having officially introduced both Leonard and George earlier this […]

A lot of people were surprised when Paul George said during his introductory press conference that he grew up as a Los Angeles Clippers fan. Of course, the consensus prior to him joining the Clips was that he was a Los Angeles Lakers fan growing up. Apparently, he could be really telling the truth… and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have officially hired Todd Wright, the former strength coach of the Philadelphia 76ers. The @LAClippers have hired Todd Wright, according to multiple league sources. Wright was the #Sixers head of strength and conditioning/assistant coach the past four years. #Clippers pic.twitter.com/F3CFgWLErM — Keith Pompey (@PompeyOnSixers) July 27, 2019 Over the past couple […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard wants to let everyone know one more time he wasn’t a fan of the Los Angeles Lakers growing up. Leonard says all the people who said he was going to sign with the Lakers because they were his childhood team were proven wrong in free agency after […]

As the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, Doc Rivers surely had some insider knowledge on his team’s signing of reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard. Nevertheless, this did nothing to take away from the absolute joy and excitement the 57-year-old coach felt as soon as he learned about the deal finally being confirmed. ESPN’s […]

According to the statistics at Basketball-Reference.com, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry has a higher chance of making it to the Hall of Fame than Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. Lowry’s Hall of Fame probability is 13th-most among active players (65.2% chance to make it into the Hall of Fame), which gives the former […]

Having a solid NBA culture matters in the new age of player empowerment, with stars free to go to whatever organization they choose. Don’t believe me? Ask the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers how their offseason went. The Nets went out and signed free agents Kyrie Irving from the Celtics and Kevin Durant […]

The rivalry between crosstown competitors, the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers, has always been one of the fiercest in the NBA. However, who could have imagined that at one point, Lakers great Kobe Bryant actually almost signed with the Clippers? Longtime Clippers broadcaster Ralph Lawler, who just recently retired after 40 years […]

LA Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank fired shots in the wake of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George’s introduction, noting how hallway rivals Los Angeles Lakers missed out on the former in free agency. The Lakers reportedly had the first chance to speak to Leonard, getting not one, but two separate meetings with the […]

The LA Clippers have unveiled plans and visual renderings for a new basketball arena, set to be completed by the fall of 2024 once their lease at Staples Center, which they’ve shared with the Los Angeles Lakers, is up. The venue will be named the Inglewood Basketball & Entertainment Complex, a “billion-dollar-plus” state-of-the-art arena that […]

Lawrence Frank, Los Angeles Clippers president of basketball operations, has revealed a Paul George-centric detail about his free agency pitch to Kawhi Leonard. Per Ben Golliver of the Washington Post, Lawrence Frank revealed that he presented a list of potential players which the Clippers could acquire. When Kawhi Leonard saw Paul George’s name, he said […]

Los Angeles, for the first time ever, is the multi-team epicenter of elite NBA basketball. The LA Clippers, after convincing Kawhi Leonard to come home and bringing in Paul George along with him, are the league’s closest equivalent to title favorites entering a season the most wide-open season in a full decade. The Los Angeles […]

The LA Clippers are heavily pursuing Todd Wright — the strength coach of the Philadelphia 76ers, with hopes of beefing up their coaching staff. Per Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Clippers are looking to add Wright to a high-ranking position on their sports science department. Todd Wright, the team’s assistant coach/head of strength […]

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Paul George admits he “was a little nervous” when the Indiana Pacers drafted Kawhi Leonard in the 2011 NBA Draft. George says he was nervous because he and Leonard play the same position. The Pacers wound up trading Leonard to the San Antonio Spurs for George Hill. Fast forward to […]

Los Angeles Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank says the Clippers operated under the league’s rules in their pursuit of superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard. Frank says the Clippers never had a conversation with Leonard or his camp during the regular season or before the free agency period started on June 30. “We didn’t […]