Austin Rivers Articles - Page 9

It has been a trying 2017-18 NBA season for the L.A. Clippers thus far. Following their disastrous nine-game losing streak, the Clippers managed to win three straight before falling back into the loss column with their 126-107 defeat at the hands of the Utah Jazz. It is evident that their fluctuating performance has begun to take its toll […]

Blake Griffin’s sudden injury whispered only words of sadness to L.A. Clippers faithful who have seen this story play itself out before: Here we go again. Ask guard Austin Rivers, and he’s only seen the latter part of the curse that has roamed around this franchise, which has been marred by injuries at the worst […]

The L.A. Clippers lost yet another crucial member of their team in Monday’s win against the Lakers, and head coach Doc Rivers said he knows why Clippers star Blake Griffin went down with a apparent knee injury after fighting for a loose ball late in the fourth quarter of L.A.’s 120-115 win. There were four […]

The L.A. Clippers are on a three-game winning streak after beating the Lakers 120-115 on Monday night. Arguably the biggest reason for that win was Lou Williams, who dropped 42 points along with four 3-pointers on his former team, including 14 in the fourth quarter to seal a close victory. Austin Rivers, who has manned […]

As if they haven’t had enough injuries this season, the LA Clippers may have just been dealt one that’s simply irreplaceable. Star forward Blake Griffin went after a loose ball and suffered what looked like a bad left knee injury while colliding with teammate Austin Rivers and Los Angeles Lakers’ guard Lonzo Ball. Here's at […]

The battle of Tinseltown happened on Monday night when the young Los Angeles Lakers matched up against the struggling L.A. Clippers at Staples Center. As always, the game brought out the best in both teams in a battle for bragging rights. This contest stayed true to its promise with lobs, dunks, screaming fans, scrambling on […]

According to Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times, LA Clippers guard Austin Rivers suffered a left ankle injury during practice on Thursday and is listed as questionable for Friday night’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Rivers could be the third Clippers starter that may miss the game in Oklahoma City due to injury, […]

Outside of being a constant presence in the playoffs, the L.A. Clippers weren’t exactly successful during the six seasons in which Chris Paul manned the point for the team. The Clippers never reached the conference finals during Paul’s stint with the team but it’s undeniable that the Clippers enjoyed its best run when the future […]

Following their loss to the Detroit Pistons on Saturday night, the LA Clippers are faced with an even tougher challenge in the form of the defending NBA Champions. On Monday night, the Golden State Warriors come to Los Angeles to take on the Clippers, a team they’ve absolutely dominated over the last three years. Since […]

The LA Clippers appeared to dodge another bullet on Thursday night when it comes to the injury bug that’s hit the NBA to start this season. Guard Austin Rivers drove to the basket and elevated for the potential game-winner with just six seconds remaining before landing on the court with the whistle blown. What looked […]

Already playing without Milos Teodosic, the L.A. Clippers suffered another major blow to their point guard rotation as Austin Rivers suffered a dislocated finger during their game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night. With just 5.5 seconds left in the fourth quarter, the 25-year-old Duke product attacked the basket hard in hopes of […]

Add another player to already depleted L.A. Clippers roster. Guard Patrick Beverley sat out Tuesday night’s open practice at USC’s Galen Center due to a sore right knee, only further shortening the rotational players the Clippers have to work with. With just a preseason back-to-back against the Sacramento Kings and Los Angeles Lakers remaining, which […]

Injuries can derail a season with swift ease, and unfortunately, no team knows that better over the last couple of seasons than the LA Clippers. Finally back from their week-long training camp in the beautiful Hawaiian islands, the Clippers are already taking a very cautious approach when it comes to their new-look roster. Ahead of […]

Some NBA trades are remembered for their lasting impact on NBA franchises but few trades that didn’t happen become a legend like the Lakers’ botched trade for Chris Paul in 2011. In 2011, Chris Paul was looking for a trade away from the New Orleans Hornets as the lockout was coming to an end. Paul […]

Player rankings made by different media outlets have continued to draw negative reactions. Just recently, Blazers point guard C.J. McCollum suggested that they should also be able to return the favor and rank journalists as well, including those who do not name their “sources” on write-ups they make. Now, another player makes it known that […]

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 […]

Exploring how Kyrie can land with the L.A. Clippers LeBron James, the Cleveland Cavaliers and NBA twitter were all blindsided by reports that Kyrie Irving demanded a trade late last week. Irving’s dissatisfaction with his current team and co-superstar had everyone screaming as if it were the Kobe and Shaq breakup 2.0. Nonetheless, there’s never […]

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 […]

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 […]

L.A. Clippers president and head coach Doc Rivers quickly annihilated rumors of him turning down a trade for New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony which allegedly included his son, Austin Rivers, according to TMZ Sports. “That’s not true,” Doc Rivers said on the way to his car after leaving Madeo in Beverly Hills on Wednesday […]

Amid the frenzy caused by Wednesday’s trade that sent Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, rumors ensued regarding the reason the team suddenly began an overhaul of its roster. Moments after the trade was announced, reports surfaced that there was tension between Paul and head coach Doc Rivers regarding roster upgrades […]

Once reports surfaced that Blake Griffin and Chris Paul would both test free agency via their player options, it seemed as though the Clippers would have to choose between their two favorite sons. Los Angeles couldn’t possibly make two successful pitches for two of the marquee free agents on the market. Not to mention, the […]

The L.A. Clippers and Houston Rockets agreed upon a deal that would send superstar guard Chris Paul to Houston in exchange for a package involving Patrick Beverley, Sam Dekker, Lou Williams, and a 2018 protected first round pick, and not long after the deal was agreed upon, rumors began to surface explaining Paul’s building unhappiness […]

The Los Angeles Clippers‘ decision on Wednesday morning to trade Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets has sent shockwaves throughout the league with reactions coming from all over the NBA. This has also drawn out responses from a couple of his now former Clipper teammates in Austin Rivers and Jamal Crawford via social media. https://twitter.com/AustinRivers25/status/880124730585382913 Gonna […]

In wake of the Los Angeles Clippers trading All-Star point guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, it has immediately stirred up questions as to what transpired for things to eventually head in this direction. According to Michael Eaves, who is a current ESPN anchor and former longtime Clippers Live host for Foxsports, has indulged […]

Glen Davis is not yet done firing shots at Austin Rivers. After posting a profanity-laced rant on Instagram last week in response to Rivers’ comments made against him, Big Baby explained himself on the Tiki and Tierney Show on CBS Sports Radio, where he said he shouldn’t have gone public with his comments. However, it […]

Former L.A. Clippers teammates Glen “Big Baby” Davis and Austin Rivers have now traded shots through the set of Fox Sports 1′ Undisputed —  but the former NBA big man isn’t about to leave the situation without the last word. Davis fired back, this time through social media, after Rivers made an appearance on the show […]

Following yet another disappointing postseason run with the L.A. Clippers getting the boot in the first round, hybrid guard Austin Rivers was a guest on Fox Sports 1’s Undisputed and shed light on what’s keeping his team from winning a championship, comments about potential locker room conflict, and the relationship between him and his father Doc, who […]

LOS ANGELES – The L.A. Clippers are returning home for a pivotal Game 5 in their first-round series against the Utah Jazz. Following both the loss of Blake Griffin due to a season ending toe injury and the return of Rudy Gobert from a knee injury, it seemed like the turned in the Jazz’s favor […]

LOS ANGELES – The L.A. Clippers have the tough task of playing against the slowest and arguably the most disciplined team in the Utah Jazz this postseason. And they’ll have to do it, at least for the first couple games, without one of their best bench players of the season in Austin Rivers. Rivers has […]

LOS ANGELES – The L.A. Clippers are trying to close their regular season out the right way as they take on the Sacramento Kings in their regular season finale. If they win this game, they’ll have home-court advantage in the first round of the NBA playoffs against the Utah Jazz. It’ll be an important game […]

LOS ANGELES – The L.A. Clippers‘ biggest problem over the last couple of years has been their inability to stay healthy and this year has been no different. Of their 77 games this season, Blake Griffin has missed 20 due to knee surgery, Chris Paul has missed 20 due to a hamstring strain and thumb […]

The L.A. Clippers are in the most crucial race of their up-and-down season, and could possibly face one of their biggest tests of chemistry and team camaraderie against the Utah Jazz tonight. Both teams have battled fiercely for the fourth spot in the West, making this a potential swing win for either team. If the […]

L.A. Clippers guard Chris Paul missed his third straight game against the Phoenix Suns Monday night nursing a hamstring strain suffered a week-and-a-half ago against the San Antonio Spurs and is doubtful to play on Wednesday night against the Memphis Grizzlies. In the last seven games the Clippers have played, Paul has played in just […]

The L.A. Clippers have faced a daunting task over the last week-and-a-half: overcome the absences of Blake Griffin as well as Chris Paul while trying to remain afloat in the Western Conference. The results haven’t been pretty with L.A. losing six consecutive games for the first time since Doc Rivers took over as head coach […]

L.A. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers spoke with the league office about his and his son, Austin Rivers‘ ejections during Friday night’s game against the Houston Rockets. The tenured coach spoke with Kiki VanDeWeghe, the NBA’s executive vice president of basketball operations in charge of handing out punishment for such violations. Neither father nor son […]

Things got out of hand for just a few minutes last night and within a few minutes, both Austin Rivers and Doc Rivers were ejected from the Clippers–Rockets game. Here’s a look at the sequence that led to both ejections. Austin Rivers as well as Doc have both spoken out about the incident. Via ESPN: […]

This was a first in NBA history. Austin Rivers and father and Clippers head coach Doc Rivers were both ejected within moments of each other during the Clippers’ loss to the Houston Rockets Friday night. Here’s a look at how it all went down: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ci3Xf7C49zk Austin Rivers seemed to inadvertently bump into an official after […]

The Los Angeles Clippers played yet another game without Chris Paul against the Houston Rockets Friday night. Rivers initially said Paul may play, but that changed when he realized that he is just not ready. Since the injury flared up, Paul has missed three consecutive games. Losing Blake Griffin and Paul have resulted in a five-game […]