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John Wall is back and playing during the Los Angeles Clippers’ preseason. It’s been a terrific moment from a basketball perspective as the five-time All-Star had not played in meaningful (*not tanking) basketball in nearly four years. But it’s also great because we get to see John Wall teach his Clippers teammates – including Kawhi […]

Kawhi Leonard played just 16 minutes in his preseason debut for the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday as they took down Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers, 102-97. It was by no means a stellar debut for the former NBA Finals MVP, but there’s still no denying that there’s a lot to be excited […]

SEATTLE — Kawhi Leonard’s return to the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup has many around the NBA world excited for the potential of the team. But Leonard pumped some of the brakes on the Clippers hype train following his first game back. Leonard participated in his first set of five-on-five practices before playing in an NBA game […]

It’s Year 4 of the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George era with the Los Angeles Clippers, and there have been lots of roadblocks in their pursuit of a championship, including, but not limited to, injuries and chemistry problems. Nevertheless, the Clippers enter the 2022-23 season with high hopes, especially after Leonard had made his much-awaited […]

SEATTLE —  Following a 15-month layoff from NBA basketball, Kawhi Leonard made his return to the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup on Monday night in the team’s win over the Portland Trail Blazers. Leonard played just 16 minutes in the win, all in the first half, as the Clippers managed their veteran players’ workloads en route to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to face Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers at Climate Pledge Arena Monday night. The Clippers had been without superstar forward Kawhi Leonard for the entire 2021-22 season as he recovered from a torn right ACL. As the star gets closer and closer to his highly anticipated return, […]

SEATTLE, WA – When the LA Clippers landed Norman Powell and Robert Covington at the 2022 NBA trade deadline, many were caught off guard. The Portland Trail Blazers parted with a handful of weapons for Damian Lillard, and with Powell as well as Covington headed to Los Angeles, the Clippers were able to bolster their […]

SEATTLE, WA – Paul George and the LA Clippers are expected to get Kawhi Leonard back from his ACL injury for Monday night’s preseason game against the Portland Trail Blazers. His teammates cannot wait to see him back on the court. Speaking with multiple Clippers players throughout training camp and practices, the overall vibe is […]

SEATTLE – The long-anticipated return of Kawhi Leonard is nearly over. The LA Clippers star is set to return to the lineup as soon as Monday’s preseason matchup against Damian Lillard and the Portland Trail Blazers. Head coach Tyronn Lue said everyone who is out for Friday’s preseason opener will end up playing on Monday. […]

LAS VEGAS – Kawhi Leonard went through a successful first day of Training Camp with his LA Clippers in Las Vegas, completing two practice sessions on Tuesday. Head coach Tyronn Lue said he came away feeling great. “He looked really good,” Tyronn Lue said of Kawhi Leonard. “Went through everything, both practices, so it was […]

PLAYA VISTA — The first three years of the Kawhi Leonard-Paul George era with the Los Angeles Clippers haven’t been a failure by any stretch. But they also haven’t been as successful as most had hoped. Now, with George entering his 13th season in the NBA, including Year 4 alongside Leonard, the pressure is on. […]

Utah Jazz’ Malik Beasley displayed confidence at NBA media day. He also sent Jazz fans a Kawhi Leonard-esque message. Beasley was talking about his goals for the season and ended up explaining his personality and character, per HoopsHype on Twitter. “My off the court situation, I want to make sure that people know that I’m […]

LOS ANGELES – When the LA Clippers open up training camp on Tuesday, Kawhi Leonard will be ready to participate alongside his teammates. Following a 14 month layoff due to a torn left ACL, Leonard says he feels great and is ready to get started. “The plan is tomorrow to start training camp,” Kawhi Leonard […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are heading into training camp for the 2022-23 season with a lot of excitement. After getting destroyed by injuries last season, the Clippers are hoping to have their full ensemble of players healthy from the get go. If that ends up being the case, they could be one of the top […]

When Kawhi Leonard and Paul George teamed up with the Los Angeles Clippers back in 2019, many expected them to immediately rack up the trophies. Everyone knows how that’s turned out thus far: in 2020, the Clippers squandered three double-digit leads against the Nuggets in their infamous 3-1 chokejob in the bubble, and in 2021, […]

PLAYA VISTA – As the 2022-23 NBA season grows closer, one thing gets more and more clear: Kawhi Leonard is ready and eager for his return to the LA Clippers lineup. When exactly he’ll make his return and how much he’ll play, however, remains to be determined. Clippers President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank met […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Anthony Davis has long been criticized for his health issues. Multiple injuries have held this man back, particularly over the past few years. At this point, it isn’t surprising that AD has been tagged with the “injury-prone” label. ESPN’s NBA guru Ramona Shelburne has come to Davis’ defense, though. She acknowledged […]

Earlier in the summer, a couple of photos/videos of Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard made their rounds on social media. The pictures made waves as they showcased a jacked Kawhi amid what has turned out to be quite an offseason body transformation for the former Finals MVP. More photos of Leonard are now circulating […]

It looks like Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is not only in a good place physically, but also mentally. Leonard was seen Sunday attending the Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers Week 2 game, and as he greeted NFL legend Jerry Rice, he was caught flashing a rare smile. As everyone knows, the Clippers […]

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers have both made significant strides aimed at improving from their 2021-22 season disappointments. With LeBron James extended and Kawhi Leonard back, the Battle of LA will certainly heat up this season. According to former Laker and Clippers guard Norm Nixon, however, the deciding factor in […]

Kawhi Leonard is a fun guy. Or at least this is what the Los Angeles Clippers superstar wants us to believe. Unfortunately, Kawhi’s alter-ego did not make an appearance during his recent stint as a dunk contest judge. Leonard was commissioned to be a judge in a dunk contest, and it did not look like […]

There’s no denying that there’s currently a lot of hype surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers this coming season. So much so, that some folks even see them as a potential darkhorse to win it all in 2022-23. At this point, however, the Clippers’ success will rely heavily on Kawhi Leonard and his health — at […]

A lot will be riding for the LA Clippers in 2022-23. This team has yet to live up to its full potential since it created a superstar duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. This year might just be different. In their defense, injuries have played a major role in LA’s inability to reach the […]

The NBA’s 2022-23 season schedule has officially been released. Fans lining up to watch Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and the LA Clippers can start to plan for their trips to Crypto Dot Com Arena. Let’s not waste any time and jump right into my personal five must-watch games in the 2022-23 regular season. The LA […]

Julius Erving has one of the most decorated resumes in the history of the NBA. The Hall of Famer is an all-time great, and his inclusion in the NBA 75 is a clear testament to all that he has achieved during his time in the league. This is exactly why whenever he speaks, people usually […]

There’s no denying that the Boston Celtics’ Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown duo is one of the most dangerous partnerships in the NBA today. Their recent run to the NBA Finals is a clear testament to this fact. If you ask Los Angeles Lakers icon Derek Fisher, however, he believes that Tatum and Brown still […]

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue hopped off a plane in Paris, eager to knock a few things off his list. First, he wanted to work out newly re-signed Nicolas Batum, who had been in France training as the national team prepares for the FIBA Basketball World Cup European Qualifiers. Second, Lue […]

The Clippers have been able to maintain nearly all of the depth that allowed them to remain competitive last season. They did that by taking full advantage of owner Steve Ballmer’s spending power. Recall that they played last season without Kawhi Leonard and with Paul George only allowed to play in 31 games. And yet […]

Guess what? Kawhi Leonard went out in public! On Monday night, the Los Angeles Clippers superstar was seen enjoying some San Diego Padres baseball in his hometown, sitting in the front row with his family. Via Bally Sports San Diego: Klaw sighting at Petco 👀🌟@Padres | #TimeToShine | @LAClippers | @SDSUBasketball pic.twitter.com/utsBdbDWTR — Bally Sports […]

The LA Clippers are expected to enter the 2022-23 NBA season as one of the frontrunners for the NBA Championship. With Kawhi Leonard and Paul George both expected back healthy for the start of the season, many have high expectations for the Clippers again. That includes Metta Sandiford-Artest. Sandiford-Artest, who has also previously gone by […]

August is peak NBA offseason, but the LA Clippers are hoping to keep their fans on the edge of their seats. Kawhi Leonard isn’t on social media and is rarely seen in public, so footage of the Clippers star always gets fans excited. On Monday, the Clippers posted a series of photos of Leonard and […]

Kawhi Leonard is progressing well in his recovery from ACL injury, though Los Angeles Clippers fans shouldn’t expect him to be NBA-ready any time soon. In his latest mailbag, Law Murray of The Athletic shared some updates on Leonard’s recovery from his injury, highlighting that while the All-Star forward is physically and mentally fine, he […]

LAS VEGAS – If the LA Clippers are going to do something special this season, it’s going to take everybody being on the same page and a little luck. Through three seasons of the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George era, the Clippers have really struggled with the latter. Reggie Jackson is wants this to be […]

Like the Nets, the Los Angeles Clippers are one of the biggest “what ifs” in the NBA. While the team is stacked on paper, injuries continue to get in the way. In fact, there’s a good chance the Clippers could have won a championship had Kawhi Leonard not gone down with an ACL injury in […]

Prior to NBA free agency, the Brooklyn Nets had re-signed Kyrie Irving to a new contract. The Nets were looking to run it back, this time with Irving and Kevin Durant playing an entire season together. Plus, in theory Ben Simmons would have been on the court with them. Instead, Kevin Durant requested a trade […]

LAS VEGAS – Despite playing just 40 games in the last three NBA seasons, John Wall is ready for the next part of his journey. Wall joined the LA Clippers in free agency and the point guard couldn’t be more excited. Now, he’s looking to help Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to the ultimate goal. […]

The Kevin Durant storm has been pouring torrential rain over this NBA offseason. The Toronto Raptors find themselves one of the most heavily affected, knee-deep in reports and rumors about their interest in the former MVP and two-time NBA champion. But getting a superstar of that caliber has a price – one that most likely […]

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 […]

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 […]