Los Angeles Clippers Articles - Page 40

The Los Angeles Clippers have dealt with the injury bug quite a lot in recent years. It is the reason why Kawhi Leonard and Paul George do not have much to show for their stay in the team. A new headache loomed over the Clippers in their recent NBA Preseason game against the Denver Nuggets. […]

James Harden wasn’t at Philadelphia 76ers practice on Wednesday, instead fueling the fire of his trade request from the comforts of Houston. So much for signs early in training camp that the future Hall-of-Famer would remain present and be entirely professional while the Sixers engaged in continued trade discussions with the LA Clippers, his well-known […]

James Harden remains a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, but not by choice. And while he made some interesting comments last week that shed light on his potential future in the City of Brotherly Love, things are again at a boiling point. Harden didn’t attend Sixers practice on Tuesday even though he was expected to […]

The NBA season is here, and one of the best divisions in basketball gets ready to roll. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a 2023-24 Pacific Division winner prediction, and pick while showing reasoning. The Sacramento Kings won the Pacific Division last season, emerging out of nowhere to snag first place. Likewise, […]

Bones Hyland had a rocky second season in the NBA. After bursting onto the scene with the Denver Nuggets as a rookie, Hyland fell out of favor with the team during his sophomore campaign, and ended up getting dealt to the Los Angeles Clippers before the trade deadline. In his first full season with his […]

When the Utah Jazz bought out Russell Westbrook back in February, fans of the Los Angeles Clippers were wary of adding yet another rapid All-Star point guard in decline after the addition of John Wall failed to work out according to plan. But in the end, Westbrook won over the Clippers fanbase, and on Tuesday […]

James Harden has said that his relationship with Daryl Morey has been irreparable for the longest time. This means that a departure from the Joel Embiid-led Philadelphia 76ers can come at any time. But, the only drawback from this deal pushing through would be the trade partners that the Sixers have in mind. Trent Redden […]

Rebounding and paint presence are aspects of the game that the Utah Jazz are surprisingly excelling during the span of the NBA Preseason. They are looking to build on the recent experiences of Walker Kessler on Team USA and Lauri Markkanen on the All-Star team. But, their frontcourt will only be useful if they are given […]

Russell Westbrook is having fun out on the court just before Tuesday night’s preseason home game against the reigning NBA champions Denver Nuggets. The Los Angeles Clippers guard was captured on camera nailing a difficult shot from the left side of the court before running off the court and into the dugout full of excitement. […]

Kawhi Leonard is regarded by many as the “funny guy.” However, when he handles business on the court, there’s no question that the Clippers swingman is one of the best players in the NBA. Although Leonard has struggled to stay healthy as of late, there’s no doubt that, when he is on the floor, the […]

Russell Westbrook is one of the best all-around players in NBA history. He is a former NBA MVP, a nine-time All-Star, and a nine-time All-NBA player. Westbrook was the first player since Oscar Robertson to average a triple-double during the regular season. In addition to this, Westbrook is also on the verge of becoming the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are entering the NBA preseason in the fifth season of their franchise being led by the dynamic duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Unfortunately, injuries and meltdowns have been the common theme for the Clippers in the postseason, as this iteration of L.A. has reached the Conference Finals only once […]

Kenyon Martin wants to shout it from the rooftops. That’s just what he did while coming to the defense of Russell Westbrook. The former NBA All-Star is calling out ESPN for its player rankings for the upcoming NBA season. Martin is especially upset that the Los Angeles Clippers guard is ranked below a few rookies […]

James Harden remains with the Philadelphia 76ers and made it clear on Friday that he plans to play for the franchise but also said his relationship with president of basketball operations Daryl Morey is “irreparable”. In the back of his mind, Harden is still hoping for a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers, but it […]

The Denver Nuggets are set to defend their NBA title this 2023-24 NBA season after Nikola Jokic and crew delivered the coveted NBA championship earlier this year. But while Jokic is expected to put up another MVP-worthy season, the Nuggets will have their hands full in trying to keep opposing contenders at bay. For this […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers reportedly continue to be in an impasse on a potential trade for James Harden. The Sixers are trying to extract all the assets they could from the Clippers, but LA is reportedly hesitant to put their best foot forward given that they’re the only team that’s legitimately in […]

It’s all business for the Los Angeles Clippers in preseason. In preparation for the 2023-24 campaign in which the Clippers are essentially looking to put more emphasis and importance on regular season performance, both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have been on the court in the team’s first two preseason games, getting their reps in […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been the poster team for load management in recent years, with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George seemingly being unable to stay healthy for when it matters most. Nevertheless, fans know that the Clippers are as dangerous a team as any, as long as their two stars stave off the injury […]

The NBA’s general managers have spoken: the Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics are title favorites ahead of the 2023-24 season. Each year, GMs across the league anonymously answer 50 questions about the new season. And before the 2023-24 campaign officially begins on Tuesday, October 24, the league’s most knowledgeable officials predicted that either the Nuggets […]

WAIKIKI, HI – The Los Angeles Clippers got Kawhi Leonard and Paul George back and suddenly looked good again! Despite falling to the Utah Jazz in their preseason debut, 101-96, the Clippers appeared to make some strides towards becoming the team they want to be this season. 1. Clippers Combat Size The Utah Jazz started […]

Kawhi Leonard has always been known as a menace on both sides of the court. However, the Los Angeles Clippers star became more famous because of his noticeable lack of emotions when accomplishing big feats. Most NBA fans have seen the man in his feels in his series-winning shot over the Philadelphia 76ers for the […]

Although James Harden has reported to training camp for the Philadelphia 76ers, the Los Angeles Clippers would still like to get a trade done and add him to their roster. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that the Clippers would like to get a trade done for Harden “sooner, rather than later,” (via Keith Smith of Spotrac). […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is shooting down any talk of bad blood between him and the front office amidst contract extension talks between the two sides. Leonard initially signed with the Clippers in 2019 to a three-year $103 million deal. In 2021, he re-signed with the Clippers to a four-year $176.3 million deal. […]

The NBA offseason is almost over, but the James Harden saga is still not done. This is the third time Harden has forced his way out of a team after his two previous stints with the Houston Rockets and Brooklyn Nets, wherein he was both successful in getting what he wanted. Since it’s evident that […]

James Harden’s stalemate with the Philadelphia 76ers has not yet reached a conclusion. Despite opting into his contract in search of a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers in July and Harden vowing three times that Sixers general manager Daryl Morey is a liar, Harden is still a Sixer. He didn’t report to the first […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been floated as a potential destination for James Harden ever since the star requested a trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. Although nothing has surfaced on the Harden front as of yet, that hasn’t stopped many from speculating that the Clippers are still very much a suitor for the former MVP’s […]

Los Angeles Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, when healthy, form one of the best one-two punches in the entire NBA. Although the “when healthy” part is certainly a major caveat, Leonard and George are hoping to finally propel the Clippers to their first-ever NBA championship in the 2023-24 season. In the meantime, though, […]

WAIKIKI, HI – The basketball world received a shocking announcement on Thursday afternoon when Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid announced he would be playing for Team USA. The Sixers star spurned Clippers forward Nicolas Batum and France, as well as Cameroon. Embiid took to Twitter on Thursday morning to make his announcement public. “I’m really […]

The Los Angeles Clippers hope to have more health this season as they prepare for the 2023-2024 campaign. We’re here to share our NBA odds series, make a Clippers over-under win total prediction, and pick for the 2022-2023 season. The Clippers finished the season with a record of 44-38. Unfortunately, they endured plenty of injuries […]

The Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers still appear to be at a stalemate for star point guard James Harden. Harden’s demands have made it difficult for either team to come to a suitable agreement. But with Harden making it clear, despite his presence at Sixers training camp, that he still desires a trade to […]

SIt’s already a known fact at this point that Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is him. Well, Danny Green, who was then with the Toronto Raptors, found that out early in the All-NBA guard’s career when he was still a rookie with the Los Angeles Clippers. In an interview, Green narrated just how a […]

James Harden and the Philadelphia 76ers have had an interesting offseason, to say the least. Harden requested a trade from Philadelphia earlier this summer; however, as of yet, nothing has materialized, and the star recently made a delayed appearance at the Sixers’ training camp in Colorado amidst the turmoil. One destination that has been floated […]

PLAYA VISTA, CA – The 2022-23 NBA season was a whirlwind for the LA Clippers, and not many had to endure more than Robert Covington. The forward, who re-signed with the team in the summer of 2022, came in expecting a significant role on a team expected to contend for an NBA Championship. Instead, Covington […]

Since making their bombshell Kawhi Leonard and Paul George acquisitions in 2019, the Los Angeles Clippers have hoped to, finally, after years of mismanagement, win a championship. The Clippers roster, especially during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, looked primed to win a title given its wing depth, shooting, and defensive versatility. However, fast forward to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had a mission this offseason to get younger and more athletic. They were able to accomplish that somewhat by adding KJ Martin in a trade with the Houston Rockets. The Clippers have been one of the older teams in the league the past couple of seasons and don’t really generate many […]

WAIKIKI, HI – Marcus Morris had a busy offseason for the LA Clippers. He was in a verbally agreed-upon trade between the Clippers, Boston Celtics, and Washington Wizards which LA pulled out of. Morris has also been the subject of trade talks since as well, most notably linked to the Philadelphia 76ers in what would […]

Paul George made it abundantly clear that he’s right where he belongs with the Los Angeles Clippers. Of course he understands very well that retiring with the team isn’t fully in his control, but if it’s solely up to him, he wouldn’t wish to end his career anywhere else. The Clippers star said as much […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are discussing a possible contract extension with Paul George, though it doesn’t sound like the two sides are close to coming to an agreement. Paul George told reporters Wednesday that contract talks between himself and the Clippers are active. “It’s active, but both sides have to be on the same page […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Terance Mann has played just four seasons in the NBA, but it seems like he’s been around for far longer than he’s actually been. It’s a testament to the way he nails the little things on the court that make it seem as though he’s a seasoned veteran already, but it’s […]