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The Los Angeles Clippers are set to be one of the most exciting teams in the NBA next season. The franchise had a solid year last season despite missing Kawhi Leonard for the entire year and Paul George for all but 31 games. Even while being without their two top stars, the Clippers still managed […]

The Los Angeles Clippers lost a key piece of their bench last week as big man Isaiah Hartenstein secured a two-year, $16 million deal with the New York Knicks. That ended his short spell in Southern California, featuring in 68 games for the Clips in his lone season with the organization. On Monday, Hartenstein took […]

John Wall just completed his move to the Los Angeles Clippers after his buyout with the Houston Rockets, but the veteran guard is not wasting any time. Fresh off signing a two-year, $13 million deal with the Clippers, Wall took to social media to share his first move: hitting the gym and putting in the […]

The sweepstakes for Kevin Durant are well and truly open for NBA teams. The Nets star asked for a trade from the franchise officially on the first day of free agency. Ever since that news hit the league, teams have been lining up and sending their offers. In turn, the Nets are apparently looking for […]

John Wall officially signed a 2-year, $13.2 million dollar contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. Wall has missed two of the past three seasons, but he is one of the better players in basketball when on the court. He and the Rockets agreed on a mutual buyout of his contract allowing Wall to enter free […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are wasting no time right now. Just days after signing former All-Star John Wall, LA has now made a couple of major moves right at the start of NBA free agency. This comes in the form of new deals for Nicolas Batum and Amir Coffey. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports broke […]

The Houston Rockets found a long-awaited resolution to the dilemma revolving around John Wall’s status with the team, as they came to terms with him on a buyout agreement earlier this week. Wall was set to be owed $47.4 million for the upcoming new season, but he opted to take $6.5 million less in order […]

Draymond Green knows what the Golden State Warriors are capable of. They are four-time champions in the last eight years after all, and it’s safe to say they are one of the best teams in the NBA. However, even the veteran forward cannot be too confident against the Los Angeles Clippers. During the recent crossover […]

There’s no beating the Los Angeles Lakers when it comes to size of fan base. But Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is doing his part to challenge the hierarchy in LA – and he’s doing it with kindness and generosity. Ballmer has spearheaded an amazing project wherein he’s bankrolled the refurbishment of 350 basketball courts all […]

The Orlando Magic made a surprising decision not to offer Mo Bamba a new contract, allowing the young center to hit unrestricted free agency. Having moved on from Bamba, the Magic have now set their sights on another promising young big man. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Orlando is looking to poach Clippers’ center […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were riddled with injuries throughout the 2021-22 NBA season, during which Kawhi Leonard didn’t feature in a single game. Things are looking much better for the squad heading into the 2022-23 campaign, with Leonard and Paul George healthy again and John Wall set to join the team, too. With the roster […]

The Chicago Bulls are looking for help in the frontcourt in free agency, especially in the rim protection department because of Nikola Vucevic’s shortcomings in that area. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer links the Bulls to two young big men on the market: Isaiah Hartenstein and Mo Bamba. Chicago has the non-taxpayer mid-level exception at its […]

If somebody over the last few days has said to temper expectations for the LA Clippers this season, that person certainly couldn’t convince Steve Ballmer to. The Clippers chairman is as excited as ever to see Kawhi Leonard back and healthy, leading the team into what’s expected to be a deep playoff run. Steve and […]

To say that John Wall is excited about his recent move to the Los Angeles Clippers would be an understatement. The five-time All-Star is more than happy to start with a clean slate with his new team after a rather forgettable stint with the Houston Rockets. It didn’t take long before Wall was putting up […]

The Los Angeles Clippers marked an important win on Tuesday after starting center Ivica Zubac agreed to a new deal with the team. There was some doubt about the 25-year-old’s long-term future, with just one more year remaining on Zubac’s deal. ESPN’s NBA guru Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Zubac has now committed himself to the […]

On Monday, Los Angeles Clippers veteran Nicolas Batum was just trying to create some engagement with his fans on Twitter. Little did he know that his innocent tweet would lead to a hilariously savage burn from a troll. Batum started off by asking his followers for a simple update on the goings-on in the world: […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are eyeing more than one Kentucky stud this offseason. After the recent news on former All-Star John Wall potentially making the move to LA, now it appears the team wants to swing a trade with the New York Knicks for center Nerlens Noel. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Clippers have […]

Otto Porter Jr emerged as a key player for the Golden State Warriors during their NBA Finals run. His defensive versatility and contributions on offense gave Golden State an X-Factor. Porter Jr is set to hit free agency and should have plenty of interest on the open market. The Warriors could attempt to bring him […]

It looks like Paul George is excited with the possibility of John Wall joining the Los Angeles Clippers after the veteran guard’s buyout with the Houston Rockets. Wall has reportedly reached a buyout deal with the Rockets on Monday, agreeing to give back $6.5 million of his $47.4 million deal with the team to make […]

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and the LA Clippers were quiet on NBA Draft night, but it appears they’re already preparing to add some much-needed depth to their roster. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Clippers are expected to sign John Wall once free agency begins next week. John Wall is planning to sign with the […]

John Wall is on the move. The former All-Star point guard sat out this past season with the Houston Rockets, prompting continuous reports about his eventual contract buyout and departure from Houston. Now, speculation is resurfacing that Wall may be bought out soon. The Los Angeles Clippers, who have been linked to interest in Wall […]

The Los Angeles Clipper will have their sights set on truly contending once again next season. The Clippers were without both of their true stars in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George for most of this past season. George was able to make his return toward the end of the season but unfortunately missed the Clippers’ […]

The Los Angeles Clippers just ended a disappointing season. The 2021-22 season for the Clippers was mostly marred by injuries, but it is still one year of the Paul George-Kawhi Leonard duo wasted. Their championship window is shrinking and due to assets that they lost, mostly through the George trade, the Clippers need to think […]

After not playing in a single game over the 2021-2022 NBA season, Houston Rockets guard John Wall could possibly soon find a new home in the league. Wall is reportedly under contract with the Rockets for another year, as The Athletic’s Shams Charania recently noted that the veteran guard opted into his $47.4 million player […]

The NBA Draft is over and the Los Angeles Clippers are preparing to make some moves during the NBA offseason. In all reality, the Clippers prized acquisition for next season will be the return of Kawhi Leonard. Having Leonard and Paul George on the floor will be enough to place them firmly in contention. However, […]

LeBron James has a masterful job of pretty much denying Skip Bayless’ existence for pretty much his entire career by blatantly ignoring whatever the outspoken NBA analyst has to say. Well, this just isn’t the case for LeBron’s Los Angeles Lakers teammate Russell Westbrook. Russ literally threatened Bayless on Thursday over the broadcaster’s “Westbrick” comment. […]

There’s no denying the 2021-22 season ultimately ended in disappointment for the Los Angeles Clippers. After putting up a valiant effort without their two superstars in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the Clippers came up short in the Play-In tournament as they missed out on the playoffs for just the second time in the past […]

It was reported on Thursday that while Kawhi Leonard has been making progress on his rehab from an ACL injury, the fact remains that the Los Angeles Clippers superstar has yet to be cleared for 5-on-5 work. Be that as it may, there is still reason for LA fans to get excited as the former […]

The Orlando Magic have made it well known they’re looking to trade veteran Terrence Ross this summer. The organization is going full youth mode and took a notable step in doing so after selecting Paolo Banchero number one overall in the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday. Well, it appears Ross thought he was literally on […]

The Los Angeles Clippers entered the 2022 NBA Draft with only one pick: the 43rd overall pick. Three hours later, they exited the draft with only one selection: Moussa Diabate with that No. 43 pick. It’s the first time since 2014 the Clippers did not facilitate any trades on draft night. “We are super excited […]

PLAYA VISTA — For the first time since 2014, the Los Angeles Clippers did not make a trade on NBA Draft night. Instead, the organization retained its No. 43 pick, selecting 20-year old Moussa Diabate from the University of Michigan in the second round of the 2022 NBA Draft. “We are super excited to have […]

PLAYA VISTA — The Los Angeles Clippers are now almost a full year into Kawhi Leonard’s recovery from a torn ACL, but the star has yet to resume five-on-five basketball. In a media availability with members of the media following Thursday night’s 2022 NBA Draft, Clippers president Lawrence Frank said Leonard is making progress in […]

PLAYA VISTA — The Los Angeles Clippers wrapped up a rather quiet 2022 NBA Draft by selecting Moussa Diabate 43rd overall with their lone draft pick. The 2022 NBA Draft marked the first time since 2014 that the franchise did not make a trade on draft night. While they weren’t really involved in any draft […]

It was reported earlier on Thursday that the Los Angeles Clippers were shopping Luke Kennard around in order to clear some cap room. As it turns out, this might not actually be true. Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times has refuted these earlier reports, stating that the Clippers actually want to keep Kennard in […]

After a drama-filled regular season with Brooklyn Nets star guard Kyrie Irving, why should the offseason be any different? It all started when a report emerged that Irving is seeking a long-term contract while the Nets, understandably, would like a more short-term deal, given the star guard’s unpredictable nature. It turns out that the Nets […]

Luke Kennard was the top three-point shooter in the NBA last season, but that may not be enough to keep him as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers. With one eye keeping tabs on the Kyrie Irving drama on the other side of the country, the Clippers have their other eye peeled for takers […]

News broke on Tuesday that Nicolas Batum is declining his $3.3 million player option with the Los Angeles Clippers. Now a free agent, Batum garnered the attention of multiple different teams around the league. According to Yahoo! Sports, the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, and Utah Jazz are interested in the […]

Kyrie Irving and the Brooklyn Nets are reportedly at an impasse when it comes to his future with the franchise. This has opened up the possibility of Irving going elsewhere. However, Brian Lewis of the New York Post says the most likely outcome is still that Irving is back with the Nets for 2022-23. Shams […]

Kawhi Leonard is gearing up for a comeback for the Los Angeles Clippers after missing the entirety of the 2021-22 NBA season. But that won’t stop him from getting in some vacation time early into the offseason. The two-time Finals MVP was seen beaming and shooting hoops with some children during a trip to the […]