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It has been a roller coaster career for Sean Kilpatrick. After going undrafted in the 2014 NBA Draft, Kilpatrick has played for more than five teams, including some G-League affiliated. In 2016, Kilpatrick joined the Brooklyn Nets and many people believed that he had found a stable home, especially after he scored 13 points per […]

Say whatever you want about Austin Rivers, but he is definitely an intelligent individual. Being the son of a NBA champion head coach, Rivers apparently had it much easier than other players that had to work hard to get where they are. Nonetheless, a reputation as the coach’s son may be the golden ticket in […]

In recent years, the Los Angeles Clippers have survived extended absences from either Blake Griffin or Chris Paul. After trading both away, the Clippers have surprisingly remained competitive with an outside shot at making the postseason. Few teams have ever lost such star power without completely imploding in the very same season. The Denver Nuggets […]

The LA Clippers have officially run out days when it comes to both of their two-way players. Combo-guard Tyrone Wallace’s final day of his two-way contract came on Tuesday night when the Clippers mounted a comeback victory over the Denver Nuggets. On Friday night, guard/forward C.J. Williams completed the final day of his two-way deal […]

The L.A. Clippers are doing their best to hold their heads above water and they will need every warm body that they could use along the way. Unfortunately, Danilo Gallinari has been — and will be — missing more games for the transitioning team. ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly reported on a team announcement regarding Gallinari’s health, […]

There were a lot of trade rumors surrounding DeAndre Jordan and the L.A. Clippers at the trade deadline. There were a lot of experts who believed he would be traded too, and the team would go in a full tank now mode. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Jordan was almost a Cleveland Cavalier if it wouldn’t […]

Steve Ballmer, the former Microsoft CEO, is one of the most brilliant business minds in the world. Ballmer was primarily in charge of one of the largest technology and software companies in the world, earning him billions of dollars in the process. In 2014, Ballmer paid $2 billion for the Clippers after previous owner Donald […]

Even during their days with the Detroit Pistons, Tobias Harris and Boban Marjanovic have been spending a lot of time together outside the court and enjoying their time by dancing. Harris has been the Serbian international’s “teacher” giving him the steps he needs to do in different songs. Their fondness of dancing has continued now […]

Head coach Luke Walton and his young Los Angeles Lakers (26-34) recently matched their win total from last season with Monday night’s 123-104 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. While the Lakers will look for their fourth straight win tonight against the Miami Heat, coach Walton still can’t help but admire what superstar guard James Harden and […]

The LA Clippers are preparing for the biggest part of their season now as every game becomes more and more important. Unfortunately, they’ve had to play without go-to scoring forward Danilo Gallinari and defensive ace at shooting guard in Avery Bradley. Gallinari has missed the last two games against the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets […]

When the L.A. Clippers decided to pull trigger on the deal that sent Blake Griffin to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Tobias Harris, Avery Bradley, Boban Marjanovic and a future protected first-round pick, many were surprised why they opted to part ways with their best player. While it marked a new era for them, […]

Avery Bradley has missed the last four games after playing six straight with the L.A. Clippers following his trade from the Motor City for big man Blake Griffin prior to the trade deadline. The three-and-D specialist suffered a sports hernia last week, which the Clippers declared as “athletic pubalgia” earlier this week — one that […]

In lieu of their post-game incident with the L.A. Clippers in January, the Houston Rockets attached strips of caution tape to the exterior of their locker room door after Wednesday night’s meeting as a bit of a joke. There were no security guards this time, but the message was clear. The last laugh in the […]

James Harden pulled off one of the most nonchalantly-disrespectful highlight reels of all-time, giving L.A. Clippers forward Wesley Johnson the goods with a guard version of Shawn Kemp’s dunk-and-point from 1992. The Beard stopped on a dime with his patented step back move, seeing Johnson stumble to the floor, attempting to get back, giving Harden […]

According to legend, the Staples Center has a secret tunnel that allows its visitors to travel into the home team’s locker room. This tunnel has been used multiple times in the past in non-hostile disputes among opposing players, but in one instance it was used as a possible tool of aggression. After a chippy game […]

The first half of the game between the Houston Rockets and L.A. Clippers on Wednesday was a one-sided affair, with the visiting team dominating the action as they ended up leading 61-43 after the first 24 minutes. However, there was no other play that summarized better how the Rockets dominated the Los Angeles team than […]

Throughout his stellar career, James Harden has shown how good he is when competing during games. His very impressive skill set that includes the ability to score from almost anywhere, coupled with excellent handles, have made him a nightmare matchup for his defenders. The Houston Rockets superstar once again showcased that on Wednesday against the […]

The LA Clippers are interested in signing point guard Derrick Rose, sources tell ClutchPoints. This comes after G-League stud Tyrone Wallace has completed his allotted time with the Clippers as per his two-way contract. The Clippers could opt to sign Derrick Rose to a 10-day contract, but it’s unclear how significant their interest in him […]

After making great strides during the 2016-17 NBA season with a 40-42 record, the Denver Nuggets signed Paul Millsap to a two-year, $61 million deal in free agency. Unfortunately, Millsap suffered a wrist injury 16 games into the 2017-18 season against the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 19. Following surgery, the 33-year-old’s return timetable was […]

Home sweet home! While they might not actually be home, at least NBA cousins Channing Frye and Tobias Harris are back together again. Harris was traded to the LA Clippers in the blockbuster deal that sent franchise cornerstone Blake Griffin to the Detroit Pistons a couple of days before this year’s trade deadline. Frye was […]

The Western Conference playoff race is simply going to come down to the wire, whether we like it or not, and the L.A. Clippers are going to be right in the thick of it all. On Tuesday, they will conclude a grueling seven-game road trip against one of the teams that stands in their way: […]

The L.A. Clippers are currently 1.5 games out of a playoff spot, but for the next couple of weeks, they are going to be missing one of their key players. According to ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly: “Doc Rivers says Avery Bradley is going to be out a while, but the team just doesn’t know right now. Doc […]

Jimmy Butler and Lou Williams have had some beef since the All-Star Game. It started when Lou Williams sent out this tweet after Butler didn’t play in the All-Star game because he wanted another day of rest. @JimmyButler u serious bruh? Lol — Lou Williams (@TeamLou23) February 19, 2018 Of course, many believed that Williams was […]

The L.A. Clippers made a move for the future in trading Blake Griffin to the Detroit Pistons before the deadline. Many Clippers fans were upset at the move and didn’t understand why the franchise would give away their best player and the one person that made the team relevant in a city that has always […]

After playing as a journeyman for most of this decade—six different teams within an eight-year span—Los Angeles Clippers guard Lou Williams appears to have found the right place to call home. He’s now done the incredible by racking up six 35-plus-point game this season, tripling the production of every NBA reserve combined, via Justin Kubatko […]

The Jimmy Butler and Lou Williams playful beef continues even after the 2018 NBA All-Star Game. Williams wasn’t selected to play as an All-Star even though many had voted for him. Butler, on the other hand, was chosen by the coaches to play in the prestigious midseason exhibition match. Butler was interviewed by ESPN’s Cassidy […]

Fans of the L.A. Clippers breathed a small sigh of relief when the team’s prized interior defender, DeAndre Jordan, survived the trade deadline, as it hinted that the center might be valued high by the front office after all and could be kept even past this season. Now just two weeks after, there’s something new […]

The L.A. Clippers have grown preoccupied with Avery Bradley’s injury, one that was diagnosed as an “athletic pubalgia,” defined as a strain or tear of any soft tissue in the lower abdomen or groin area. “We are concerned,” head coach Doc Rivers said, according to Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times. “We’ve got to go […]

The NBA Slam Dunk Contest participants on Saturday took centerstage as all four of them threw down some powerful and creative slams that kept the fans highly entertained. However, it was the judges who were also much talked about during the event, as many questioned some of the scores they gave. From dunks not receiving […]

Stephen Curry is usually one of the most mild-mannered and gregarious players in the league. The Golden State Warriors superstar has many friends across the NBA because of his laid-back attitude and incredible on-court abilities. Still, all players fall victim to making questionable, sometimes disrespectful plays in some of their games. It now appears that […]

After the explosive Sports Illustrated report on the Dallas Mavericks, many are wondering what went wrong and what owner Mark Cuban had to do with it. To this point, Cuban has taken responsibility for keeping a former beat writer on staff even though he knew of the writer’s prior instincts of domestic abuse. He said […]

The Golden State Warriors are the reigning NBA champions. As such, they get the benefit of the doubt heading into the postseason. Barring any injuries, the Warriors are the team to beat, obviously. Every team has lined up to take their best shot at the Warriors, and it’s fair to say that the defending NBA […]

Lou Williams made quick work of the Golden State Warriors during their last meeting, dropping a career-high 50 points against the defending champions and putting himself on the map as one of the hottest trade targets available prior to the deadline. With a 2-1 advantage following their recent 125-106 loss in early January, Klay Thompson […]

The San Antonio Spurs have managed to keep it steady, despite being without their star player, Kawhi Leonard, for the majority of this season. Yet other Western Conference teams in the playoff race haven’t counted them out as a powerhouse just yet, with many games left to play in this 2017-18 campaign. “The Spurs are […]

Several players around the NBA have unique handshakes that they share with one another, and it looks like Los Angeles Clippers teammates Tobias Harris and Boban Marjanovic are no different. Harris and Marjanovic were recently spotted going through the motions of their secret greeting, which starts off slow and ends in a curious shimmy. Get […]

Fergie’s appalling rendition of the Star Spangled Banner and the fact that we’ve witnessed a glimpse of real defense being played in the closing minutes of the 2018 All-Star Game completely overshadowed one of the rare precedents pertaining to the NBA star showdown – Jimmy Butler opting not to participate in the most anticipated regular season […]

NBA players are top-tier celebrities who usually don’t have the time or patience to drive themselves around. Because of this, the vehicle service Uber gets used a lot in transporting players to their destination every day. The experience can happen to any Uber driver because players usually call thm when they are out and about […]

The never-ending DeAndre Jordan saga will once again write a new chapter at the end of this NBA season, as the big man is bound to make a big decision with only one season left in his four-year, $87.6 million contract. According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, the putback king will make his decision based […]

Want to feel a little bit older? The 2011 Slam Dunk Contest, which was won by the Detroit Pistons’ newly-acquired star power forward Blake Griffin while he was with the L.A. Clippers during his rookie season, was already almost seven years ago to the day. It’s been seven years since Griffin jumped over that Kia. […]