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If you ask Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy, the only thing lacking for his cornerstone center Andre Drummond is to add some “D” to his game — namely the D that his counterpart DeAndre Jordan has displayed since coming into the league. “The step, to me, for Andre is to do a little […]

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 […]

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 […]

Back in 2015, DeAndre Jordan made the controversial decision of re-signing with the L.A. Clippers, after he had already verbally committed to the Dallas Mavericks. Almost two years after the infamous incident, the 6-foot-11 center saw his teammate Chris Paul being traded to the Houston Rockets after the latter made his intent to leave the Clippers known. Interestingly, Paul was one […]

In light of the recent agreement to trade L.A. Clippers point guard Chris Paul to the Houston Rockets, the injury-prone Memphis Grizzlies forward Chandler Parsons sent out a tweet referencing an eerily similar scenario from the 2015 offseason. Is it too late to lock CP in a house 🏠🔐🤷🏼‍♂️ — Chandler Parsons (@ChandlerParsons) June 28, 2017 DeAndre Jordan‘s […]

Last week, Dwight Howard and the Atlanta Hawks’ 41st pick were dealt to the Charlotte Hornets for Marco Belinelli, Miles Plumlee and the No. 31 overall pick. The trade news leaked before the NBA Draft while Howard was hosting a live chat about offseason trade rumors. Only Dwight Howard could find himself in such an […]

In the days leading up to the 2017 NBA Draft, there was talk that the Los Angeles Clippers had gauged the league’s interest in All-Star center DeAndre Jordan. However, Lawrence Frank, the Clippers executive vice president of basketball operations, came out to speak following the NBA Draft to discuss the Clippers’ acquisitions. He was also […]

The Detroit Pistons might be an active team this offseason. After failing to reach the playoffs, the Michigan-based franchise is ready to make moves. They own the 12th pick in tonight’s NBA Draft and, apparently, all of their players are available for trades. The Pistons are even focused on potentially trading their best players, Reggie Jackson and […]

The L.A. Clippers officially hired The Logo himself in Jerry West as a consultant with the team, and it didn’t take long for them to hit the trade rumor mill. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, the Clippers have been gauging teams’ interest in their All Star center DeAndre Jordan. Haynes adds that the Clippers […]

With this hot start to the summer, Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler has been contemplating a haircut for this new weather, deciding to post “haircut needed” on Instagram and shortly receiving some responses from a few of his friends. Among them was his Team USA teammate DeAndre Jordan, who said he needed that haircut badly and […]

DeAndre Jordan is one of the strongest shot-blocking presences around the rim, but as a perimeter defender, he’s not quite as… polished per se. The L.A. Clippers big man apparently wasn’t very aware of his own capabilities when facing the Utah Jazz in Game 3, challenging star forward Gordon Hayward to a one-on-one matchup, only to […]

LOS ANGELES – Coming into the first-round playoff series between the L.A. Clippers and Utah Jazz, the big matchup that everyone looked at was the center position between first-time All-Star DeAndre Jordan and Defensive Player of the Year candidate Rudy Gobert. However, with Gobert coming down with a knee injury 12 seconds into Game 1 […]

LOS ANGELES – The first round playoff series between the L.A. Clippers and Utah Jazz is a going to be a battle between two teams who like to play two completely different styles. One team likes to get out in the open court and get baskets on the fast break, while the other, well, is […]

DeAndre Jordan is such a terrible free throw shooter that the NBA is seriously considering making some changes in the rule book just to address the hack-a-DeAndre dilemma. However even the L.A. Clippers big man himself was appalled by a recent foul-line attempt he took in their game against the Phoenix Suns Thursday night. The […]

Longtime actress Meryl Streep can do no wrong in DeAndre Jordan‘s eyes. That stands strong even after the 67-year-old’s speech at the Golden Globes on Sunday after accepting her Cecil B. Demille Lifetime Achievement Award. Streep had shot from the hip during her speech, saying: “Hollywood is crawling with outsiders and foreigners and if we kick them […]

Coming off of a six game losing streak, DeAndre Jordan had a big game for the L.A. Clippers with nine points, 20 rebounds, three blocks and a pair of assists to help L.A. defeat the Phoenix Suns. A much tougher and healthier opponent marched into Staples Center two days later in the Memphis Grizzlies, but […]

L.A. Clippers center DeAndre Jordan might not be in the business of real state, but he should seriously consider it after downgrading to a $5 million Malibu beach mansion, according to TMZ Sports. The 6-foot-11 center scored this sweet pad the same day he sold his $11.75 million Pacific Palisades mansion, netting more than half the return in […]

LOS ANGELES – The L.A. Clippers are trying to change their notorious name as the biggest complainers in the NBA. Doc Rivers‘ team is widely known throughout the league and it’s fans as the team that complains about every call. In reality, a lot of teams complain, most notably the Phoenix Suns and the Golden […]

After a recent prank went viral in Los Angeles with the Hollywood sign changed to “Hollyweed,” the L.A. Clippers took advantage of it to try and get All-Star votes for their starting center, DeAndre Jordan. The team altered a photo of the famous sign and used the letters “VOTE 4 DJ” instead, posting it on […]

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 […]

As it turns out, L.A. Clippers center DeAndre Jordan isn’t a big fan of birds. The big man jokingly backhand smacked New Orleans Pelicans mascot “Pierre” before the teams took the court. Pregame scuffle! 😂 @PierreTPelican @deandrejordan6 #PelicansGameday https://t.co/H1cCguFA4i — New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) December 29, 2016 Jordan was in no mood for hugs after the […]

Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan was determined to etch his mark in the record books, and it happened Wednesday night. He recorded his 13th double-double against the New Orleans Pelicans, but it was more special than the previous 12. Jordan scored 10 points, along with 11 rebounds in the first quarter effortlessly. He is […]

The L.A. Clippers have found themselves in a dire situation with the prolonged absence of star forward Blake Griffin due to knee surgery and the recent hamstring injuries to floor general Chris Paul and sharpshooter J.J. Redick, both nursing hamstring injuries. Having lost three games in a row, the Clippers need DeAndre Jordan and his […]

Toronto Raptors forward Patrick Patterson was a little too quick with the jokes as he went on Twitter to make light of the car accident in which L.A. Clippers center DeAndre Jordan were involved earlier today. Like a good neighbor State Farm is there! Hope everyone is ight tho. #toosoon #yourecovered — Patrick Patterson (@pdpatt) […]

With the Los Angeles Clippers already nursing injuries to key players, fans would hope that they have seen the last of the team’s misfortunes. But it seems that the string of bad luck hasn’t stopped as DeAndre Jordan was reportedly involved in a car mishap. Fortunately, the All-Star center was unharmed. It was initially believed that Chris Paul […]

The L.A. Clippers entered Friday night’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks the same way they entered Games 5 and 6 of last year’s first round playoff series: without Blake Griffin and Chris Paul. Although they were shorthanded, they were taking on a Mavericks squad who entered the night tied with the Phoenix Suns for the […]

When DeAndre Jordan got drafted back in 2008, a lot of people did not think he’d even make the L.A. Clippers‘ final roster. He wasn’t a highly-touted prospect, being selected with the 35th pick in the second round due to his raw talent but also a thin frame that did not appeal to many teams at […]

The L.A. Clippers announced earlier this afternoon that star power forward Blake Griffin underwent successful surgery to remove loose bodies from his right knee. The team originally called said he would miss 3-6 weeks, but that timetable has now been updated to 4-6 weeks. The 4-6 week timetable would have Griffin return sometime January 17th […]

Prior to Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside clarifying his comments about L.A. Clippers big man DeAndre Jordan — his point guard, Chris Paul, didn’t need to defend his lob-catching teammate, but instead let the scoreboard speak for him. Jordan had a clutch possession down the stretch, as he ensnared an offensive rebound and put it back […]

Hassan Whiteside raised some eyebrows when he mentioned that DeAndre Jordan was a player that just “catches lobs.” This was partly surprising because Whiteside is such a similar player by most accounts. Whiteside was asked to clarify the comments after the two teams played Friday night and cleared the air. Via The Palm Beach Post: […]

Even if he now considers Los Angeles his home, Clippers‘ center DeAndre Jordan has not forgotten his roots and where he grew up. The Texas native is proud of his hometown and continues to be a fan of the Dallas Cowboys, who he has been cheering for since he was a kid. Recently, his team […]

Do not even think about comparing Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside to L.A. Clippers big man DeAndre Jordan; the former will set you straight before a mic is raised to get this take. When Tom D’Angelo of the Palm Beach Post asked him if there was any similarities between the two, the Heat rim defender […]

L.A. Clippers center DeAndre Jordan couldn’t contain his emotions after finding out his point guard Chris Paul had just notched the first 20-point, 20-assist game of his career following Saturday’s 133-105 shellacking of the Anthony Davis-less New Orleans Pelicans. Jordan surprised the floor general from behind and said to the reporter “My boy just had 20 assists, […]

With three of their starters expected test free agency next summer, the L.A. Clippers are pulling out all the stops to finally get over their playoff hump and win a championship this season. That being said, one thing certainly will need to improve to reach that goal – and team is currently exploring options to improve […]

The Los Angeles Clippers faced off against the Brooklyn Nets in a thrill on Tuesday night, with the game extending into double overtime and the Nets coming away with an improbable 127-122 victory. The Clippers not only lost the game to the now five-win Nets, they also lost their head coach. Doc Rivers was ejected […]

After their strong start to the season and even having the best record in the league, the L.A. Clippers have struggled recently and lost three straight games including a double overtime defeat against the lowly Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night. Asked what he thinks caused them to lose focus and see their win-loss slate fall […]

L.A. Clippers big men Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan are known to have a very good relationship and are the best of friends. Their tight bond has translated to great chemistry during games as evidenced in how they have complimented each other. Recently, the duo took their act outside the basketball court and appeared in a hilarious commercial for […]

Chicago Bulls star Jimmy Butler formed a bond with Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan this summer playing for Team USA in Rio. The two won a gold medal together while also having the opportunity to crack plenty of jokes on each other. With the Bulls visiting the Clippers in Los Angeles Saturday night, the two […]

The at times volatile on-court relationship between Chris Paul and DeAndre Jordan has matured into a solid one now that the L.A. Clippers sit in first place in the league standing with a 10-1 record. During Monday night’s 32-point rout of the Brooklyn Nets, Jordan tipped an offensive rebound to himself, which ended up in Paul’s […]