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Just when people thought they had seen it all in the NBA, San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich made them witness a new one when he grabbed the mic late in the second quarter of Wednesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers and pleaded for his team’s fans to tone down on the […]

In a stunning move, San Antonio Spurs Hall of Fame coach Gregg Popovich grabbed the public address announcer’s microphone during the second quarter of Wednesday night’s game versus the Los Angeles Clippers at the Frost Bank Center. With former Spurs star Kawhi Leonard at the free throw line and fans booing as they consistently have […]

It’s been five years since, perhaps, the single worst trade in San Antonio Spurs history. Mind you, the organization once parted ways with local icon and Hall of Famer George Gervin. And over the years San Antonio has been on the wrong end of some lopsided deals. But sending Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors […]

The Los Angeles Clippers understandably received a ton of flak when they lost five straight games to begin the James Harden era in L.A. However, the Clippers are slowly but surely finding their rhythm. Los Angeles finally ended the losing skid this past weekend over the Houston Rockets after Harden knocked down one of his […]

Through their first five games with James Harden, the Los Angeles Clippers went 0-5 and this organization with high championship aspirations suddenly appeared to be in big trouble. Over their last two games, the Clippers are 2-0 and suddenly look like a new, re-energized team. So what actually changed with the Clippers and has resulted […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are on the road taking on the San Antonio Spurs Monday night. That normally wouldn’t be notable, but the game marks the return of Kawhi Leonard to San Antonio, five years after he left the Spurs in a drama-fraught situation. Spurs fans certainly haven’t forgotten, and they let Leonard hear about […]

They’re forever linked. Partners for runs to the NBA Finals, including a team performance in 2014 that registers in the annals of basketball lore…to recent losing streaks at the start of seasons that come with tons of excitement. It’s impossible to tell Kawhi Leonard’s story without the San Antonio Spurs. And it’s quite possible that […]

The Los Angeles Clippers finally ended their six game losing streak on Friday night, but it came with the benching of Russell Westbrook. Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden tipped the game off together with Ivica Zubac and new starter Terance Mann. The Clippers defeated the Rockets, 106-100, finally getting in the win column […]

Behind Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and James Harden, the Los Angeles Clippers ended a six-game losing streak on Friday night, defeating the Houston Rockets, 106-100. The matchup came after the Clippers decided to move Russell Westbrook to a bench role and start Terance Mann in his place. With Harden finally becoming the singular playmaking guard […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have officially signed free agent center Daniel Theis, the team announced Friday afternoon. The LA Clippers have officially signed Daniel Theis. pic.twitter.com/YGrGcmiKKu — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) November 17, 2023 Theis cleared the 48-hour waiver period at 2PM PST on Friday, clearing the way for him to sign with the Clippers. The […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Clippers entered this season with a renewed focus and urgency that had folks thinking, “Hey, maybe this is the year.” With one trade for James Harden, however, the team appears to have abandoned that urgency, falling back into last year’s mindset […]

The Boston Celtics are one of the favorites to win the 2024 NBA championship, and Jayson Tatum’s elite play remains one of the biggest driving forces as to why. Tatum is displaying more consistency on a night-to-night basis, all the while remaining as explosive as they come on the offensive end of the floor. On […]

The Los Angeles Clippers lost their fourth game in a row to Kyrie Irving and the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. It was the third consecutive loss where Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook all suited up to play, with the Mavs loss being the biggest loss of the year. The In-Season […]

Los Angeles Clippers fans’ worst nightmares are coming true through the first few games of the James Harden experiment. They fell 144-128 to the Dallas Mavericks Friday night in what was their first NBA In-Season Tournament game. The Clippers are still looking for their first win since trading for the mercurial guard at the top […]

The season is still incredibly young for the Los Angeles Clippers, who will be in the feeling out process with new addition James Harden for quite some time. Introducing a star into your system (who also might think of himself as a system) is going to be a worthy challenge for Ty Lue, who will […]

The Los Angeles Clippers haven’t exactly found integrating James Harden into a team with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to be an easy task. Harden was supposed to elevate the Clippers’ offense into unstoppable mode, but instead, the Clippers’ scoring attack has devolved into a turnover party and an overall lack of cohesion, marked by […]

James Harden finally got his wish when the Philadelphia 76ers traded him to the Los Angeles Clippers in a midnight blockbuster last week. When the Sixers and Clippers made the deal, there were questions about how Harden would fit in a team that has three other stars in Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook. Adding […]

The highly anticipated debut of James Harden as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers took center-stage when the club faced the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. It was the first time Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook took to the court with Harden, who hadn’t played a game yet this season. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ James Harden trade became official and the 10-time NBA All-Star is set to make his debut against the New York Knicks on Monday night. He’ll start alongside Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, and Ivica Zubac in what is sure to be a game fit for Madison Square Garden. Before the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers, following months of rumors, finally agreed to a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers to acquire James Harden. The deal places Harden alongside other stars such as Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Additionally, Russell Westbrook will play a big role for LA despite not being the same superstar-caliber player he once was. […]

The first meeting of the Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2023-24 NBA season Wednesday night lived up to the hype, thanks in large part to Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and LeBron James each putting on a show for their respective teams. The three vets were so good that they just […]

The Los Angeles Clippers landed James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers in a midnight blockbuster earlier this week. Harden is reportedly targeting November 6th as his Clippers debut. Therefore, The Beard should be ready when the Clippers tip off their inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament later next week. The Clippers are in West Group B for […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to face LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night. The Clippers got superstar forward Kawhi Leonard back for training camp after he missed the end of the 2023 NBA Playoffs with a torn right meniscus, but as the 2023-24 season is set to […]

The James Harden drama in Philly is finally over. The Los Angeles Clippers traded for the disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers star in what many consider a midnight heist. As Harden prepares to make his debut for his new team following the blockbuster trade, we’ll make our bold predictions for the Clippers for the rest of the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers offseason was off to a rocky start with the failed trade for Malcolm Brogdon, but things have picked up steam as free agency nears. With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George needing guard help, the Clippers have reportedly agreed to a trade that would bring James Harden to LA from the Philadelphia […]

Although the Los Angeles Clippers crushed Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday night, both Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook shared high praise for the electric rookie. Wembanyama finished the game with just 11 points and five rebounds, adding two assists, a steal and a block. But despite the poor showing from both […]

Thanks to five NBA championships and numerous Hall of Famers, including four inducted in the last four years, a number of dates stand out in San Antonio Spurs lore. From their title-clinching victories to historic draft nights that landed David Robinson, Tim Duncan and, more recently, Victor Wembanyama, most of those significant dates deliver great […]

Last season didn’t exactly end the way the Los Angeles Clippers had hoped, but they entered this one retaining plenty of optimism. Any team boasting Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, as well as Russell Westbrook and a host of other talent, has the capacity to cause plenty of damage, though most question marks surrounding them […]

NBA star Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers has proven to basketball enthusiasts that he’s not merely a powerhouse on the court but also an astute student of the game, drawing inspiration from the remarkable talents in the WNBA. Leonard has been seen incorporating the step-through move into his game, a strategic tactic involving […]

The Los Angeles Clippers likely have three future Hall of Fame players on their roster, yet LA’s championship window is closing fast as it enters season five of the Paul George/Kawhi Leonard era. The Clippers added Russell Westbrook to the mix last February, but the trio played in only 10 games together and only Westbrook […]

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers kicked off their regular season against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night with a big win led by Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Ivica Zubac. The Clippers defeated Blazers 123-111 in a game that was not as close as the final score would indicate. Leonard put up […]

The 2023-24 NBA season officially tipped off Tuesday night featuring four of the top championship contenders. After receiving their 2023 NBA championship rings, the Denver Nuggets continued their dominance over their Western Conference Finals foes Los Angeles Lakers with a 119-107 win. The Phoenix Suns, meanwhile, spoiled the Golden State Warriors debut of their former […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have plenty of potential. The primary concern has been injuries for this team though. Staying healthy will be of the utmost importance if LA wants to compete in the talented Western Conference. Paul George recently said he’s “locked in” for the 2023-24 season though. “Year 14, I’m focused. I’m locked in […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to face Scoot Henderson and the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night. The Clippers got superstar forward Kawhi Leonard back for training camp after he missed the end of the 2023 NBA Playoffs with a torn right meniscus, but as the 2023-24 season is set to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers do not have the luxury of time, that much is clear. Despite acquiring two bonafide superstar small forwards in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George back in 2019, the Clippers have fallen short over and over again in the postseason, mostly due to the injury-prone nature of their two franchise cornerstones. And […]

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 […]

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 […]

The 2023-24 NBA season is just around the corner. The offseason drama is nearly done, as stars are on their new teams, and the preseason is underway. Fans may never agree on who the best player of all time is, or even who the best player in the league at any given time is, but […]

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 […]