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The Los Angeles Clippers are in the process of reshaping their roster after an up-and-down 2024-25 season, and team president Lawrence Frank says there is more to come. During the moratorium period of NBA free agency, the Clippers mostly stood pat, re-signing James Harden and Nicolas Batum, in addition to replacing Drew Eubanks with free-agent […]

Los Angeles Clippers President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank issued a statement Monday addressing the team’s three-team trade with the Miami Heat and Utah Jazz, which sent veteran guard Norman Powell to Miami and brought forward John Collins to Los Angeles. Frank praised Powell’s contributions to the franchise over the past three-and-a-half seasons and acknowledged […]

Norman Powell offered a message of gratitude to the Los Angeles Clippers after being traded to the Miami Heat on Monday as part of a three-team deal involving the Utah Jazz. Powell reposted the Clippers’ “Thank You” graphic on his Instagram story, adding, “It’s Always Love #clippernation 🔴🔵.” The 32-year-old guard was dealt to Miami […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have traded Norman Powell to the Miami Heat in a three-team trade that sees them bag John Collins from the Utah Jazz. The Jazz received Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, and a 2027 second-round pick from the Clippers to complete the deal. On the occasion, the Clippers, who have been home to […]

The Phoenix Suns’ disastrous super-team experiment officially has a time of death. They finalized the massive seven-team Kevin Durant trade on July 6, choosing to completely alter their formerly grand championship vision and enter a pivotal transition or retooling phase. The franchise might feel the effects of its failed plan for a while, but by […]

In a high-impact three‑team trade announced on Monday, the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, and Utah Jazz orchestrated a multi-piece swap that could fundamentally shape each franchise’s offseason trajectory. The Clippers sent 32‑year‑old sharpshooter Norman Powell to the Heat, acquiring 27‑year‑old John Collins from the Jazz. Meanwhile, the Jazz received veterans Kevin Love, Kyle Anderson, and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers acquired John Collins in a three-team swap with the Utah Jazz and the Miami Heat, which could increase the likelihood of signing Phoenix Suns’ Bradley Beal. He’s reportedly on the verge of reaching a buyout with the Suns, and the Clippers are among top the suitors for Beal. And, so were […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are replacing Norman Powell with John Collins in a three-team trade involving the Utah Jazz and Miami Heat, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Collins will be joining Ivica Zubac in the Clippers’ frontcourt, while Powell heads to the Eastern Conference and will join the Heat in the final year of […]

Brook Lopez is officially a part of the Los Angeles Clippers, which seemed to catch some by surprise. As The Athletic’s Fred Katz illustrated, it is not shocking Lopez signed with the Clippers — they reportedly agreed to a deal shortly after teams and players could officially begin negotiating with each other — but rather […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are doubling down on their title window, re-signing James Harden during NBA Free Agency. He agreed to a two-year, $81.5 million contract, a deal that reflects both commitment and flexibility. It includes a base salary of $39.2 million for the 2025–26 season. Harden also holds a player option for 2026–27. If […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are entering free agency with two clear targets at point guard. Chris Paul and Malcolm Brogdon lead the list of names most connected to Steve Ballmer’s team. If Paul chooses to sign with the Phoenix Suns instead, the Clippers plan to pivot to Brogdon as their main alternative. Chris Paul carries […]

Chris Paul has still not decided where he will play next season, and it seems like he may have a few options that he’s looking at. There are also teams that seem to be interested in adding him to their team, and it is no surprise when talking about the true point guard Paul is, […]

As LeBron James trade rumors continue to ramp up, the Los Angeles Lakers star has been linked to practically every other team in the league. However, even though a move to the Los Angeles Clippers would make geographical sense, the hypothetical scenario appears far-fetched. Despite liking his living situation in Los Angeles, James told those […]

In the aftermath of the Milwaukee Bucks’ improbable decision to waive and stretch the remaining $112.6 million on Damian Lillard’s contract (that runs for two more years), perhaps the Phoenix Suns would come to the same conclusion regarding Bradley Beal. The Suns have been trying their best to get Beal’s contract off the books, but […]

After a disappointing ending to their 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Clippers came into this summer with a number of priorities. One of the priorities was to address the backup big man position, which the Clippers did immediately into free agency with the commitment of Brook Lopez. On Tuesday afternoon, the Clippers elected to move […]

The Los Angeles Clippers entered free agency with a number of priorities: the main ones being addressing the backup center as well as the backup point guard positions. Enter Brook Lopez. As free agency starts on Monday evening, it appears as though the big man is headed to the Los Angeles Clippers. Brook Lopez agrees […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have a need at the center position heading into the 2025 offseason, and a former teammate of James Harden could be the answer. Now that they’ve reached agreements with two of their own big free agents in Harden and Nicolas Batum, the Clippers can look at the free agent market. According […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are bringing back a key player to their lineup before free agency starts, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Free agent forward Nicolas Batum intends to sign a two-year, $11.5 million deal to return to the Los Angeles Clippers, sources tell ESPN. Deal includes a team option as well as a trade […]

After a rollercoaster 2024–25 NBA season, the Los Angeles Clippers doubled down on their veteran core, re-signing James Harden to a two-year, $81.5 million contract. The move, while unsurprising in terms of loyalty and continuity, invites scrutiny when viewed through the lens of performance, postseason success, and long-term roster construction. With 12 players currently under […]

The Los Angeles Clippers added new talent inside the glistening $2 billion Intuit Dome. All in the attempt to end their string of early postseason exits. Owner Steve Ballmer, general manager Trent Redden and head coach Tyronn Lue needed to improve the forward play. They addressed the position at No. 30 overall on Wednesday, then […]

The LA Clippers and superstar guard James Harden have enjoyed their partnership since the star guard arrived in Los Angeles. The two sides, however plan to continue their relationship heading into the free agency summer of 2025. On Sunday afternoon, James Harden officially made a decision on his $36.3 million player option for the 2025-26 […]

After the San Antonio Spurs were reportedly linked to Luke Kornet, the Los Angeles Clippers also have eyes for the Boston Celtics center ahead of free agency. The champion backup center has proven to be a reliable two-way asset and is coming off the most productive season of his career. Kornet averaged career-bests in points […]

The point guard market is one of the biggest things to watch for in NBA free agency this offseason as key veterans are expected to be moving around throughout the month of July. San Antonio Spurs point guard Chris Paul is perhaps the most notable of those names and plenty of teams are expected to […]

The Boston Celtics only recently acquired Anfernee Simons from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for Jrue Holiday, but with the team still looking to shed some salary, Simons could be on the move before even taking the court for the Celtics. If that does end up happening, the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Clippers […]

Veteran forward Nicolas Batum has declined his $4.9 million player option for the 2025–26 NBA season, according to ESPN’s Senior Insider Shams Charania, making him an unrestricted free agent. However, there’s a significant caveat. Both Batum and the Los Angeles Clippers have mutual interest in striking a new deal when free agency begins on Monday. […]

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker is a name to watch when NBA free agency starts. The 26-year-old could be one of the casualties of Minnesota’s financial situation. If the Timberwolves allow Alexander-Walker to leave in free agency, the Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Clippers top the list of interested teams. Alexander-Walker averaged less than ten […]

The New York Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers agreed in principle on a draft trade during the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. The deal is essentially a swap of picks between the two teams. Clippers trade with Knicks to move up on Day 2 of NBA Draft The New York Knicks game into […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Denver Nuggets, but there were some positives to take from their season as a whole. James Harden continued to be himself as far as a scorer and playmaker, and he had someone in Norman Powell who had one of the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers entered the 2025 NBA Draft with two selections. And with the final pick in the first round of the Draft, the Clippers selected Yanic Konan Niederhauser. With the Draft now being a two-day event, the Clippers entered with the No. 30th pick in Wednesday night’s first round and the No. 51 […]

Great NBA Draft day decisions have been few and far between for the Los Angeles Clippers organization, even dating back to their days as the Buffalo Braves in the ’70s and San Diego Clippers in the early ’80s. The team has been a contender during the Kawhi Leonard era, as they were when Chris Paul and […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Thunder are NBA champions and just completed of one of the most incredible rebuilds in NBA history going from contender to lottery team, then back to a contender in just six seasons. All this could not have been done without 2025 NBA Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Los […]

James Harden is 35 years old and coming off a first-round playoffs exit with the Los Angeles Clippers, but he seemed as exuberant and confident as ever during Fanatics Fest. The 2018 MVP was feeding into the lively atmosphere, looking like a man who just said his prayers and took his vitamins. He arrived at […]

When James Harden decides to retire, he will go down as one of the best shooting guards in NBA history. However, the Los Angeles Clippers forward lacks one key accolade on his resume; a championship. He and Kawhi Leonard entered the postseason as dark horses in the Western Conference. However, head coach Tyronn Lue could […]

The Los Angeles Clippers surpassed expectations in the 2024-25 season, as they still made the playoffs despite the departure of Paul George. With a competitive squad, it’s safe to say that Los Angeles will be hoping to keep pulling off surprises next year. But in order to maintain their level of competitiveness, a few upgrades […]

Ever since the Boston Celtics fell to the New York Knicks in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, trade rumors have circulated around this team. A major reason is because of the brutal injury to superstar Jayson Tatum. Tatum is set to miss a majority, if not the entire 2025-26 season, as he […]

Rumors involving Kevin Durant and his inevitable trade are starting to ramp up. The Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat, and New York Knicks appear to be Durant’s most likely landing spots, with the former team reportedly being the most aggressive pursuer. However, reports suggest that Durant doesn’t want to play in […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are adding to their front office staff before the NBA Draft in about a week, as they’ve landed an executive who used to be in their division, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. “Former Sacramento Kings general manager Monte McNair, the 2022-23 NBA executive of the Year, is joining the Los Angeles […]

The Phoenix Suns are trying to get out of the Kevin Durant business this offseason, and naturally there are plenty of teams that would like to get their hands on the former league MVP. The Los Angeles Clippers are one team that can benefit greatly from Durant’s skillset. While Durant has said that he wants […]

When teams around the NBA made their way to Orlando to enter the bubble set up by the league in 2020, the Los Angeles Clippers were big title favorites. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George led the way, but Lou Williams was a key piece on Doc Rivers’ team. However, Williams turned heads around the league […]