Los Angeles Clippers Articles - Page 214

After spending 15 years with the franchise, Paul Pierce will finish his career as Boston Celtic, signing a contract with the organization on Monday to retire in the lucky green that drafted him with the 10th overall pick back in the 1998 NBA Draft. Having had an illustrious 19-year career, “The Truth” will hang them […]

Immediately after nine-time All-Star Chris Paul had been traded from the L.A. Clippers to the Houston Rockets, guard Austin Rivers began taking the brunt of the blame for Paul’s departure. Immediately after news broke of the trade, a report from SportsCenter anchor Michael Eaves, indicating that head coach Doc Rivers played favorites with his son […]

Luc Richard Mbah a Moute has found a new home. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, the defensive-minded forward has agreed to a one-year deal with the Houston Rockets, and will be reunited with his teammate with his former L.A. Clippers teammate in Chris Paul. Free agent Luc Mbah a Moute has reached an agreement with the Houston […]

There was major movement across the league with many of the stars in the Eastern Conference heading to the Western Conference. However, All-Star forward Gordon Hayward was one of the few players to head East as he joined the Boston Celtics in free agency on a four-year, $128 million deal. During an interview with the […]

Despite the media traction nearly suiting him in purple-and-gold for the start of the 2018-19 NBA season, Paul George actually grew up an L.A. Clippers‘ fan and wanted to be drafted by the organization. This poses a vast difference from the myriad of reports that have come out about him wanting to be with the […]

Jamal Crawford’s expected move to the Minnesota Timberwolves this summer is looking like the anti-thesis to what Kevin Durant did last year. In an interview with Jerry Zgoda of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, the 37-year-old shooting guard said that winning his first-ever title wasn’t the primary reason he chose to sign with the Timberwolves despite getting interest […]

During his introductory press conference in Houston along with GM Daryl Morey and coach Mike D’Antoni, Chris Paul answered questions about joining the Rockets and what his ultimate goal is for the future. Paul jubilantly expressed his excitement about his new team and found a renewed excitement, according to Ben DuBose of the “Locked on […]

Since Steve Ballmer became the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, a small bit of chatter has remained that he could eventually look to move the team out of Los Angeles. According to Julie Bort of Yahoo, Ballmer has quickly shot down any notion that he is considering relocating the team to Seattle. “LA Clippers! Stop this, […]

The L.A. Clippers won’t be the same team that fans have gotten used to seeing once the 2017-18 season tips off. After trading star point guard Chris Paul and Sixth Man Jamal Crawford, as well as losing sharpshooter JJ Redick in free agency, the team will ultimately boast of a core group lineup featuring new additions […]

The L.A. Clippers signed a very interesting player in guard Milos Teodosic this summer. Teodosic is one of the best Euroleague players in history, and one of the most exciting passers in basketball. There was a lot of excitement when it was confirmed that he is coming to the NBA. Basketball fans in general have had a […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves had an amazing summer. They brought in All-Star forward Jimmy Butler through a trade and added other pieces through free agency. Most notably, they signed guards Jeff Teague and Jamal Crawford, and forward Taj Gibson. However, it seems like the Wolves are not yet done. Clippers and Timberwolves are two teams I've heard […]

Today’s NBA is considered by most to be a top-heavy league, with the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers as the cream of the crop in the West and East, respectively. But if this past Finals’ rubber-match between the two teams tells us anything, it’s that the Dubs are still on an entirely different stratosphere […]

The fate of the L.A. Clippers franchise turned around in a whirl of seconds after Chris Paul announced his decision to join the Houston Rockets, leaving the team scrambling for a viable trade and a possible return for his services after spending six seasons with the organization. For president/head coach Doc Rivers, it was much […]

The NBA Summer League 2017 enters the final stretch in Las Vegas with the playoff tournament beginning today at the Thomas & Mack and Cox Pavilion arenas. Playoffs are great for witnessing top prospects compete, but the NBA Summer League is more about young players getting experience and developing. Top 2017 NBA Draft picks Markelle […]

While the L.A. Clippers’ decision to trade Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets came as a shock to many, one could only imagine what the All-Star point guard had to go through after it was made official. Although he does not need to explain to anybody why he agreed to the deal, he admitted that […]

Since being traded by the L.A. Clippers to the Houston Rockets, not a lot has been heard from Chris Paul. His reaction to being dealt and playing for a new team next season is not yet known, but he recently broke his silence and opened up about it. The 32-year-old Wake Forest product discussed why […]

The L.A. Clippers have been forced to re-tool their roster after the departures of All-Star point guard Chris Paul and sharpshooter J.J. Redick, this time using the newly re-signed Blake Griffin as the centerpiece for their new look. Combo guard Austin Rivers is bound to see an increased role with the team in the absence […]

Since the announcement from Gordon Hayward that he will sign with the Boston Celtics, the team was quick to make some moves in order to create enough cap room space for the former Utah Jazz forward. One of the players it had to sacrifice was Avery Bradley, who it ultimately traded for Marcus Morris. The 26-year-old Texas product may now […]

Despite his tumultuous free agency exit from the Utah Jazz, the coaching duo that brought the Boston Celtics their last title, Doc Rivers and Tom Thibodeau, shared why Gordon Hayward will be a relatively easy fit into the Beantown team’s system coming into the season. “I think he’s really humble,” Rivers said, according to CSNNE’s A. Sherrod Blakely. “His […]

The L.A. Clippers surprised a lot of people this summer when they agreed to trade Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets. They received four proven rotation players in exchange for his services, and were also able to add Danilo Gallinari to their fold, following the blockbuster deal. That said, Doc Rivers feels his team even […]

LAS VEGAS – For the better part of five seasons, the L.A. Clippers have had significant issues when it came to filling the small forward spot with a lengthy, two-way player to pair with Chris Paul and Blake Griffin. A lot of that was due to financial restraints, and it kept the Los Angeles-based team […]

The NBA free-agency period leaves plenty of room for some shake-ups around the league, but the wisest of teams hold on to their top stars. The Golden State Warriors, L.A. Clippers and Toronto Raptors did just that by re-signing Stephen Curry, Blake Griffin and Kyle Lowry, respectively, to long-term contracts. The same scenario also holds true […]

Haven’t been keeping up with the storm-like free agency frenzy this offseason? This guide tells everything that is to know about the signings, trades, and transactions that have transpired through this busy 2017 offseason. Take a day-by-day look since the the start of the free agency period in July 1 and read all about them in […]

The L.A. Clippers remain very active on the NBA free agency market. While this player was not pulled from the free agency pool, the signing of guard Milos Teodosic from Europe was an important move for the Clippers. Teodosic signed a two-year, $12.6 million deal with the Los Angeles franchise and is expected to be the […]

Now that the three-team trade between the L.A. Clippers, Denver Nuggets, and Atlanta Hawks is en route to become official, according to ESPN’s Chris Haynes — shooting guard Jamal Crawford is expected to seek a buyout from the team and his suitors have started to line up. With interest in the Los Angeles Lakers dying […]

Serbian international Milos Teodosic has agreed to a two-year, $12.3 million deal with the L.A. Clippers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal will include a second-year player-option. Teodosic has been one of the best and most exciting talents at the point guard position in all of Europe for the past couple of years. He […]

The L.A. Clippers are without a viable starting point guard after Chris Paul signed with the Houston Rockets in free agency. They got into talks with EuroLeague standout Milos Teodosic, but it appears that a better option has come around. A Twitter user asked the L.A. Times’ Brad Turner for a status on the negotiations between the […]

A day after meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers, JaVale McGee is making another stop on his free-agency tour. This time, the Sacramento Kings are on tap. ESPN’s Chris Haynes has it that the McGee will make a trip out to Sacramento this Thursday to see what the Kings can offer the veteran center. Free agent center […]

The L.A. Clippers have had a major roster shakeup this offseason, losing All-Star guard Chris Paul and crossover king Jamal Crawford, but bringing in a slew of solid players like Blake Griffin (re-signed), Danilo Gallinari, Patrick Beverley, Sam Dekker, Lou Williams, and Montrezl Harrell. While L.A. improved their roster in many areas, the team still […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been active in this free agency window. In a series of moves, ranging from the trade of Chris Paul to the signing of forward Danilo Gallinari, they have changed their roster significantly. Players like Jamal Crawford, JJ Redick and the aforementioned Paul, who have been a part of their roster […]

Although JaVale McGee recently stated that it would be horrible for him to leave the Golden State Warriors, the seven-footer is still determined to maximize his options in free agency to better develop his career. As Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN pointed out, McGee’s first venture outside of continuing negotiations with the Warriors is to meet with the Los Angeles Clippers. […]

The demand for Derrick Rose has not been as high as some of the bigger names in this year’s free agency. Still, the former MVP has his fair share of suitors, with the L.A. Clippers scheduled to have a sit-down with Rose next. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski has it that Rose will meet with the Clippers today. Free agent […]

The L.A. Clippers have agreed to a three-team swap with the Denver Nuggets and the Atlanta Hawks for small forward Danilo Gallinari, who agreed to a three-year, $65 million contract with Lob City, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal will send Gallinari to L.A. via sign-and-trade from the Nuggets, the Clippers will send guard Jamal Crawford, center Diamond Stone, a 2018 first-round pick (from Houston) […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Jamal Crawford is potentially going to the Atlanta Hawks. The former three-time Sixth Man of the Year is a part of trade talks with the Denver Nuggets, as the Clippers are interested in Italian forward Danilo Gallinari. However, Crawford will either immediately be dealt as a salary dump to another team, with the Hawks […]

The Atlanta Hawks, who are on the verge of a three-team trade along with the L.A. Clippers and the Denver Nuggets — are unlikely to facilitate a buyout for shooting guard Jamal Crawford, part of the package they can get back from the Clippers, according to USA TODAY Sports’ Sam Amick. The Hawks reportedly would […]

Given a potential double sign-and-trade, three-way swap in the works between the L.A. Clippers, the Denver Nuggets, and the Atlanta Hawks goes through, sixth man Jamal Crawford could swing a reunion with the Golden State Warriors, a franchise for which he played for in the ninth season of his career, according to Anthony Slater of the San Jose Mercury News. Reportedly willing […]

If a potential double sign-and-trade, three-way swap in the works between the L.A. Clippers, the Denver Nuggets, and the Atlanta Hawks goes through, sixth man Jamal Crawford can land back in his old stomping grounds, and we’re not talking about the south. Reportedly willing to seek a buyout from the rebuilding Hawks if he lands there, Crawford […]

The L.A. Clippers made their two biggest splashes of the offseason last week, when they traded guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets for solid players in return and signed forward Blake Griffin to a five-year deal to lock him in as their franchise player. And they’re not done yet. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of […]

Free agent forward Rudy Gay is slated to meet with the L.A. Clippers on Monday, as one of the two teams in his schedule, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. Having inked Blake Griffin to a massive five-year, $173 million contract, the Clippers will need another scoring force to attempt to match last […]