Los Angeles Clippers Articles - Page 212

The thirst for basketball is real in the city of Seattle. Although it’s been nine years since the Seattle Supersonics moved to Oklahoma City, people from Seattle are still not over the loss of their basketball franchise.  In a recent interview with the Players’ Tribune, NBA commissioner Adam Silver hinted that league expansion could lead […]

The L.A. Clippers have reportedly agreed to terms with free agent shooting guard C.J. Williams on a training camp deal, according to G-League reporter Chris Reichert. The signing will bring the team’s camp roster to the maximum allowed of 20, and will have six players compete for their last remaining guaranteed deal. CJ Williams has […]

The Boston Celtics and the Cleveland Cavaliers put the stamp on one of the most eventful NBA offseason periods in recent memory. The Celtics essentially traded away three starters and two draft picks in order to acquire point guard Kyrie Irving from the Cavs. The fact that these two teams are likely to duel it out in […]

L.A. Clippers star Blake Griffin has reportedly started seeing reality star Kendall Jenner, according to People.com’s source. The two were spotted going out three nights in a row, but the relationship is apparently not a serious one — or at least not yet. “She’s seeing Blake romantically,” says the source. “It’s nothing serious. She has […]

New L.A. Clippers forward Sam Dekker could be making $1.8 million this upcoming season (his third in the NBA), but it doesn’t mean he doesn’t face the mundane problems that everyone else faces every once in a while. As it turns out, Dekker had some problem with his sink pipes, so instead of looking at […]

One of the most under-discussed topics in the media has been mental health issues that affect thousands of people in the United States. This includes many professional athletes from both the current and past generations. Among of those is Hall of Famer and current consultant for the L.A. Clippers Jerry West, who recently talked about […]

The last two winners of the league’s Most Valuable Player award, Russell Westbrook and back-to-back MVP winner Stephen Curry stand atop the best 10 rated point guards in NBA 2K18 with a rating of 94. Westbrook had a season for the ages. He was the first to have a triple-double season since all-time legend Oscar […]

L.A. Clippers guard Patrick Beverly is best known for his hardnosed brand of basketball that be brings all the time to the floor. And now, he’s ready to infect the rest of the Clippers with the same tenacity and grit that he used to give the Houston Rockets prior to being shipped to Tinseltown. During […]

With only two weeks prior to the release of NBA 2K18’s The Prelude, the development team has released the list of the top 10 centers in this year’s iteration, led by New Orleans Pelicans big man DeMarcus Cousins with a 92 rating. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/902275174019383296 Cousins has made a big jump in his game, stepping out to the […]

The LA Clippers’ decision to overhaul their roster this offseason and go another direction from the core trio of Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and DeAndre Jordan was one met with much surprise around the league. Many expected the team to offer both Griffin and Paul the respective five-year, max offers in hopes of making another […]

While many are still intrigued about the L.A. Clippers’ addition of Milos Teodosic, players with international experience are very aware of the type of talent the team has brought on board with his signing. Kevin Durant, who was part of Team USA’s latest effort to conquer another gold medal at the Rio 2016 Olympics, has […]

The LA Clippers underwent arguably the most significant personnel changes in the entire NBA this offseason, losing nine players from the 2016-17 roster to trades or free agency and adding in another nine heading into the 2017-18 season. Chris Paul, J.J. Redick, Jamal Crawford, Luc Mbaha Moute, Raymond Felton, Paul Pierce, Brandon Bass, Alan Anderson, […]

Despite the busy offseason they’ve already had, the L.A. Clippers are continuing to make some moves to further strengthen their lineup, and gain more bodies in time for training camp. That said, it has been reported that the team signed free agent small forward LaDontae Henton to a training camp deal that includes an Exhibit […]

Danilo Gallinari’s acquisition was a key one for the L.A. Clippers after signing Blake Griffin to a five-year, $173 million deal after the Chris Paul trade. The team was hopeful to give Griffin a partner to generate a one-two scoring punch that can keep the Clippers’ hopes alive after losing a perennial All-Star that kept the […]

The L.A. Clippers will hire New York Knicks’ executive Mark Hughes to the assistant general manager position, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. Hughes will join a brass comprised of former Cleveland Cavaliers tandem Michael Winger and Trent Redden, who will hold general managers and assistant positions, respectively. After four seasons as a scout […]

ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith wasn’t having any of Blake Griffin’s theory of LeBron James making his way to play with the New York Knicks, but instead criticized the newly re-signed L.A. Clippers forward for not playing up to his potential and being the one to partner with the Cleveland Cavaliers’ star. Griffin went on […]

An always energized Draymond Green took the chance to school some students in the art of trash talk during a Champs Sports ad, detailing one of his most recent back-and-forth battle with recently-retired Paul Pierce. Green reminisced about how it all happened, not only on a nationally televised game, but also in the very first […]

Jerry West’s move to the L.A. Clippers earlier this summer caught many by surprise as he was one of the executives responsible for the recent run of success of the Golden State Warriors, and not a lot of people saw the change coming. Two months after the development in his front office career, The Logo […]

Former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant general manager Trent Redden is slated to join the L.A. Clippers in the same role, according to ESPN’s Kevin Arnovitz. Redden and team target Michael Winger, who is nearing terms with the team, worked together in Cleveland and could be in line to work together again, this time under president Lawrence […]

Following the departure of Chris Paul, the LA Clippers were able to fill the playmaking hole at point guard by adding Milos Teodosic to their roster on a two-year, $12.3 million deal. The Serbian has been playing basketball professionally for 12 years in Europe and will finally be making the jump to the NBA at […]

The L.A. Clippers have reportedly offered the general manager position to Oklahoma City Thunder executive Michael Winger, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Woj reported that the deal is expected to be finalized soon. Winger, an assistant GM/team counsel for the Thunder, would report directly to new Clippers President of Basketball Operations, Lawrence Frank. Winger, 37, […]

The L.A. Clippers have added some frontcourt muscle after agreeing to terms with center Marshall Plumlee on a partially-guaranteed deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Free agent center Marshall Plumlee has agreed to a partially guaranteed deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 19, 2017 The youngest […]

After the conclusion of the 2016-17 NBA season, there were expectations Chris Paul would exercise his player option and re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. Instead, he shocked the basketball world as he opted in and was traded to the Houston Rockets. With James Harden and strong role players in place, Paul ultimately felt the […]

L.A. Clippers point guard Lou Williams received the Best Off The Bench award by the National Basketball Players Association during the Players’ Voice Awards. These awards are a direct result of voting by the players of the league, as the motto reads: “the only awards voted on BY the players, FOR the players.” Bench to […]

Gordon Hayward is nearing his debut in a Boston Celtics jersey this upcoming season, but he was ready to pose in his new Celtic green and white threads during yesterday’s photoshoot, only to get roasted by Lou Williams of the L.A. Clippers. Gordon Hayward in Celtic Green. 🍀 pic.twitter.com/F4wnUyOlYu — Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 17, […]

After impatiently waiting for their respective NBA 2K18 ratings, some NBA rookies got Christmas early on Thursday, finally getting to see how they stack up against the rest of the league. With the likes of Lonzo Ball and Jayson Tatum receiving their ratings earlier this month, it was only time for a slew of other […]

Dwyane Wade is expected to reach an agreement for a buyout with the Chicago Bulls before the NBA season begins. Even at age 35, Wade is one of the top shooting guards in the league. There would be a frenzy for his services especially this late into the offseason. The 12-time All-Star is owed $24 […]

Clippers forward Blake Griffin is the best basketball player residing in Los Angeles, since Chris Paul is in Houston and his State Farm alter-ego Cliff Paul is presumably with him.  This is at least until a young Lakers star like Lonzo Ball or Brandon Ingram takes the title and the stardom, that comes with being […]

The L.A. Clippers have signed former Utah Jazz 2016 second-round selection Tyrone Wallace, according to Keith Smith of Real GM. Wallace was picked dead last in the draft and has been mostly a development project, spending all of last season as part of the Jazz’s G-League affiliate Salt Lake City Stars. The 6-foot-5 point guard […]

As the offseason rolls on, the Cleveland Cavaliers haven’t been any closer to trading their All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving, staying dead-locked on any potential deals with the New York Knicks. On the other hand, the Cavs may opt to survey other options, such as Irving’s latest team of preference — the L.A. Clippers, according […]

Like most basketball analysts, L.A. Clippers center DeAndre Jordan knows how big of a hit the team took following Chris Paul’s departure via a trade to the Houston Rockets this summer. While speaking to Jovan Buha of ESPN, Jordan expressed Paul’s unequaled value to the Clippers, particularly in terms of setting the table on offense. […]

The L.A. Clippers brand-new $173-million man, Blake Griffin, reminisced about what it’s like to grow up playing basketball on the blacktop and the way it’s served him throughout his seven-year career in the NBA with a new Jordan Brand ad titled The Playground. The ad features kids playing basketball from an early age, slowly evolving […]

It is always a blast to look at NBA throwback moments from the league’s top talents in their rookie days. For the 2009 draft class, the No. 1 overall selection Blake Griffin was hyped up to lead the Clippers to an illustrious debut season, but his career would have to be delayed an entire year […]

The Golden State Warriors have built a championship-caliber roster that has won two NBA titles over the last three years. However, prior to all of that falling in place, Tim Kawakami of The Athletic is reporting that the Warriors had reportedly attempted to trade for All-Star point guard Chris Paul, who was recently acquired by the […]

Despite the four teams first rumored to be his preferred destinations, estranged All-Star point guard Kyrie Irving would prefer to play for the L.A. Clippers, veteran reporter Peter Vecsey said on the HoopsHype podcast. While some of the teams in Irving’s list like the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat are a tough fit […]

Plenty of changes have come to the L.A. Clippers this offseason. After failing to advance through the Western Conference playoffs last season, the first order of business began when the team honored the request to trade superstar guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Sam Dekker, Lou Williams, and Montrezl […]

This summer, Chandler Parsons of the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin have been spending a lot of time working out together and trying to prepare themselves better for next season’s grind. In the process, they have been forming a strong bond and have learned more about each other the past few […]

As the 2017-18 NBA season approaches, the Los Angeles Clippers will begin a new era without Chris Paul. After trading for Paul in 2011, the franchise had high hopes of winning their first championship, but never advanced past the Western Conference semifinals. To begin the offseason, the nine-time All-Star was traded to the Houston Rockets […]

As the 2017-18 NBA season quickly approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers have undergone numerous changes during the offseason. In President of Basketball Operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka’s first offseason together, they drafted Lonzo Ball, traded for Brook Lopez, and signed Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. As for the Clippers, they re-signed […]