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NBA guard Russell Westbrook is set to join the Denver Nuggets after a buyout following a sign-and-trade deal for Kris Dunn involving the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Clippers. While Westbrook’s move to join Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets might not be as groundbreaking as it would have been from 2016 to 2021, during which […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — The Los Angeles Clippers took one final step towards solifying their opening night roster for the 2024-25 NBA season on Thursday when they finalized an agreement to trade Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz for Kris Dunn. As part of the sign-and-trade agreement, Kris Dunn is signing a three-year deal worth […]

In major news in the basketball world, Los Angeles Clippers star Russell Westbrook was traded to the Utah Jazz as a part of a sign-and-trade where he will eventually be bought out, expected to clear waivers, and join the Denver Nuggets according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. To some fans that follow the NBA, it could […]

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz agreed to a trade that sends Russell Westbrook to Utah and Kris Dunn to Los Angeles. Westbrook is expected to be bought out and sign with the Denver Nuggets. Interestingly, this is the second time that Westbrook has been sent from Los Angeles to the Jazz […]

NBA free agency has pretty much come to a halt with all of the big names signing deals. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz agreed to a trade that sends Russell Westbrook to Utah and Kris Dunn to Los Angeles, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. As a result, Westbrook is expected to […]

Jaylen Brown was an intriguing candidate to replace Kawhi Leonard on Team USA’s Olympic roster when the Los Angeles Clippers star decided to opt out. Instead, Brown’s Boston Celtics teammate Derrick White was added as the replacement. So what does Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens think about the Team USA decision? “Jaylen’s a […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers have had an eventful but overall disappointing offseason so far after their first round playoff exit vs the Dallas Mavericks this past spring. The biggest move was not an acquisition but rather the departure of Leonard’s long time running mate Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers, and although […]

LAS VEGAS, NV — Lawrence Frank LA Clippers moved quickly in free agency to build a competitive roster with the loss of star Paul George. That includes an agreement on a deal with former Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr., who has been out of the NBA since last September following his arrest last September. […]

It looked as though everything was going smoothly for Kawhi Leonard and Team USA in their bid to bag home the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics. However, last week, both Team USA and the Los Angeles Clippers deemed that it was in Leonard’s best interest for him not to suit up for the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to move into their brand-new arena ahead of the start of the 2024-25 season, and fans are starting to get a sneak peek into owner Steve Ballmer’s massive project. The new Clippers arena “Intuit Dome” is UNBELIEVABLE 🤯 (via Carlothebroadcaster/TT)pic.twitter.com/MbeXi1eDqz — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) July 13, 2024 The video of […]

The top free agents are off the board now that two weeks have passed since the 2024 NBA free agency period began. This, however, is not to say that there aren’t quality players who are still searching for a home for the upcoming season. In particular, teams would be remiss not to float Tyus Jones […]

It’s been an offseason of great change for Coach Tyronn Lue’s Los Angeles Clippers, including the team’s free agent additions (and subtractions). The Clippers made at least one move that could very well be considered a mistake in the near future, while also adding a potentially great young player to replace the departing Paul George. […]

In 2014, the NBA faced a major controversy with the Los Angeles Clippers’ Donald Sterling scandal, which erupted after he was secretly recorded by a woman he was involved with. Former NBA player and two-time All-Star Baron Davis shared insights into Sterling’s behind-the-scenes behavior during a discussion with four-time NBA champion Draymond Green. Audio clips […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have excelled in recent years with former MVP Joel Embiid taking the leap to superstar status. The Sixers signed nine-time All-Star Paul George to a four-year, $212 million contract earlier this week, a move that was panned by former NBA guard Brandon Jennings. Jennings’ comments came amid Tobias Harris’ heartfelt goodbye to […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard withdrew from participating in the Olympics with Team USA basketball, and it brought up injury concerns for almost anyone, drawing some retirement recommendations from former player Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce. “I think he’s teetering and if this is something that’s injury-related because leaving USA, well I think, and […]

The 2024 offseason could have been a total disaster for the Los Angeles Clippers; the Paul George trade was already a huge loss now that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has emerged as a legitimate MVP-caliber player, but that 2019 deal would go down as one of the all-time worst now that George has departed the team after […]

The 12-man roster Team USA will be deploying for the 2024 Paris Olympics appeared to be set. However, on Wednesday morning, it was announced that Kawhi Leonard won’t be able to suit up for the national team amid ongoing concerns regarding the knee issues that have plagued him over the past four years. It’s not […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks’ Summer League team is focused on preparing for Las Vegas. With Summer League right around the corner, however, a former Mavs player who joined the Los Angeles Clippers in NBA free agency has been mentioned multiple times over the past two days. Mavs Summer League players Alex Fudge and AJ […]

In a candid revelation, Montrezl Harrell, a former teammate of Paul George on the Los Angeles Clippers, opened up about a heated incident that occurred during the NBA Bubble in 2020. This incident, which saw Harrell threaten to “knock [George] the f**k out,” highlights the intense pressures and emotional strains that players experienced during that […]

With the Paris Olympics right around the corner and Team USA in Las Vegas for training camp, Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard has decided to back out of participating in this summer’s events. Leonard has been dealing with knee and leg injuries over the last year, and USA Basketball released an official statement on […]

With the Los Angeles Clippers having lost star Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency this offseason, Kawhi Leonard and James Harden are under even more pressure to produce. Of course, the Clippers need to be concerned about Leonard’s injury history, and there’s no guarantee that he’ll be able to play more minutes […]

Paul George heading to the Philadelphia 76ers meant that the Los Angeles Clippers lost depth at the wings. While James Harden and Russell Westbrook are still there, both of these other stars cannot handle the more athletic players in that position. Surely, the new member of Joel Embiid’s squad is valued as a better player […]

Recently, the Los Angeles Clippers found themselves on the wrong side of the NBA news media cycle when they lost free agent wing Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers after they were unable to come to terms with him on a new long term contract with the franchise. Instead, George signed a four year, maximum […]

In a startling revelation, Paul George has shed new light on the pivotal decision-making process that led to his and Kawhi Leonard’s team-up with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2019 (and consequently, Leonard’s heartbreaking departure from the Raptors). This decision altered the landscape of the NBA, and George’s recent comments have added a new layer […]

The Los Angeles Clippers got some positive news regarding the health status of Kawhi Leonard ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics. Head coach of USA Basketball Steve Kerr spoke with members of the media in during the start of camp, confirming that Leonard is healthy and participating in early July’s training camp, according to multiple […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George never intended on leaving Los Angeles this summer. However, the NBA is a business, and the Clippers wouldn’t show him the money. George opened up on Monday about his message to the fanbase, via Podcast P, presented by Wave Sports and Entertainment. “I guess to the fans, I just want to […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers have had one of the biggest offseasons of any team in the NBA, largely due to Paul George’s departure for the Philadelphia 76ers. Leonard is expected to suit up for Team USA this month while George is set to move to Philly and prepare for his new, four-year […]

When the Los Angeles Clippers traded away five first-round picks, two pick swaps, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Danilo Gallinari in exchange for Paul George back in July 2019 so they could bring Kawhi Leonard in, anything short of a championship would have been a major disappointment. But after just five seasons and a grand total of […]

After five topsy-turvy seasons, Paul George decided to leave the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency and sign a four-year, $212 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. For a while, it seemed as though George was merely biding his time in signing a new contract with the Clippers franchise that he has foreseen himself retiring […]

It may not look like it but Kawhi Leonard really loves the game of basketball. From his start with the San Antonio Spurs to his championship with the Toronto Raptors and his current stint with the Los Angeles Clippers, he looks like he’s under a lot of stress. However, that does not seem to be […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to go through yet another change. In 2019, the team decided to form one of the most hyped-up star pairings in Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. The two star wings were supposed to lead the team to that elusive championship. While they came close at times, the duo never […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ blockbuster trade for Paul George was already looking like such a lopsided loss amid Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s ascent into an MVP-caliber player, but for George to depart the team after just five seasons and three total playoff series won? There are no two ways about it, but the Clippers struck out badly […]

The Los Angeles Clippers continue to battle back this offseason in the aftermath of Paul George’s departure that puts an end to the five-year partnership between him and Kawhi Leonard. George’s decision to leave for the Philadelphia 76ers has put the Clippers in a bit of a pickle in terms of roster-building, but at the […]

Ivica Zubac and the Los Angeles Clippers are facing an uphill battle towards championship contention after the departure of star Paul George in free agency. George has notified the Clippers that he intends to leave them in free agency and plans to sign a four-year, $212 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers when players are […]

The historic departure of Paul George from the Los Angeles Clippers to the Philadelphia 76ers has sent ripples through the NBA landscape, leaving a significant void for the Clippers to fill. In their quest to remain competitive and maintain their championship aspirations, the Clippers are exploring various options. One potential solution is acquiring DeMar DeRozan […]

Paul George spent five seasons in his hometown with the Los Angeles Clippers, but this offseason, George had the opportunity to make a decision where he would like to spend the next few years of his career. While he could have returned to the Clippers and tried to accomplish the goals he and Kawhi Leonard […]

Paul George, who spent the last five seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, is expected to officially be announced as the newest member of the Philadelphia 76ers sooner rather than later after reportedly agreeing to a four-year, $212 million contract. But PG in Philadelphia could have been a reality a year ago if a trade […]

Today’s NBA moves quickly. While the Denver Nuggets topped the totem pole just two years ago, the squad could use some extra punch after losing in the second round and losing Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the Orlando Magic. Nobody knows this better than superstar center Nikola Jokic, who is campaigning for a Russell Westbrook trade behind […]

The Los Angeles Clippers may have lost Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. But instead of licking their wounds, they have decided to gear up on some depth in preparation for the 2024-25 campaign. On Monday night, the Clippers were busy yet again, this time signing Mo Bamba away from the 76ers […]