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The LA Clippers reached their first-ever Western Conference Finals behind masterful performances from Kawhi Leonard and Paul George throughout the playoffs. The team ultimately fell short of their NBA Championship goal once Kawhi Leonard suffered a partially torn ACL. Because of the way the Clippers fought without him in the playoffs, many assumed Leonard was […]

At this point, Giannis Antetokounmpo can say anything he wants and it should be illegal to contradict him. Giannis finally fulfilled his mission to win an NBA title for the Milwaukee Bucks after they won four straight games over the Phoenix Suns. Not a few raised their eyebrows before the season after The Greek Freak […]

The LA Clippers got within two games the NBA Finals this season, and likely would’ve made it had Kawhi Leonard been healthy enough to play. Unfortunately, he wasn’t, and the team’s magnificent playoff run came to an end in the Conference Finals. Leonard suffered an ACL injury during Game 4 of the Western Conference semi-finals […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard suffered a partially torn ACL during the playoffs that required surgery, and now he’s facing a big decision in free agency. Will he opt-in or out of his $36 million deal for 2021-22? Marc Stein writes on Substack that the most likely scenario is Leonard opting out and then […]

When talking about the biggest names in the basketball card scene now, the guys who often pop up the most are LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Kobe Bryant. On the other hand, there are some talented and accomplished stars who are often overlooked by collectors. One guy that comes to mind is no other than […]

Kawhi Leonard continues to have a checkered history with injuries. The Los Angeles Clippers star adds another bout with the injury bug this offseason, after officially undergoing surgery for a partially torn ACL. The Clippers heavily downplayed the significance of the injury, with the diagnosing simply being a “sprained right knee” in Game 4 of […]

LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair a partially torn ACL, the team announced. This all but confirms a grade 2 sprain of Leonard’s ACL, which was suffered in Game 4 against the Utah Jazz. Kawhi Leonard has undergone successful surgery to repair a partial tear of his ACL, the […]

It was a scary moment for Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns in the third period of Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night. CP3 appears to have injured his ankle in a dangerous play that is eerily familiar to a major Kawhi Leonard injury many years ago. Here’s a look at the […]

While the Phoenix Suns have come out on top of the West and are now on their way to the NBA Finals, some critics couldn’t help but point out they had a relatively easy road considering the injuries to their opponents. Devin Booker, however, couldn’t care less what their haters say. The Suns played and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are fresh off their playoff defeat at the hands of the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals. But it appears they’re already putting out feelers to improve their roster for next season. Paul George and Kawhi Leonard already offer the Clippers a premium amount of star power. But could they […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard missed the final eight games of the postseason with a right knee injury. Leonard suffered the injury in Game 4 of the second-round series against the Utah Jazz and then missed the final two games of that series plus the entire Western Conference Finals. Leonard had initially said he […]

For years, Paul George has received a bad rap. The nicknames were endless, the playoff struggles were evident, and the frustration was at a high level. As good as Paul George always was during the regular season, he came up short in the postseason. Playoff P. Pandemic P. You name it. The Los Angeles Clippers […]

Now that the Los Angeles Clippers are no longer in contention for the 2021 NBA championship after getting knocked out of the playoffs by Chris Paul and the Phoenix Suns, the focus for the team shifts to a lot of things. Perhaps none bigger than the future of Kawhi Leonard. The Klaw could become a […]

Kawhi Leonard’s Los Angeles Clippers were just eliminated from the Western Conference Finals by the Phoenix Suns, with Leonard unfortunately missing the entire series due to a knee injury. The focus now shifts to what Leonard and the Clippers will do this offseason. Leonard has a $36 million player option for 2021-22. There’s some gossip […]

Having missed the last two games of their series against the Jazz and all of their series against the Suns, it seems that Kawhi Leonard’s time in Los Angeles could be coming to an end. Paul George has played out of his mind this season and resurrected himself as a bona fide super star in […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are doing everything they can to force a Game 7 against the Phoenix Suns in the Western Conference Finals. While Ivica Zubac and Kawhi Leonard remain out, the latter has decided to make a change that might bode well for the Clippers’ fortunes as they return to Staples Center. Kawhi Leonard […]

Even if the Los Angeles Clippers force a Game 7 against the Phoenix Suns, it is doubtful Kawhi Leonard will return at all. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Leonard is not expected to return in the Western Conference Finals as he recovers from his knee injury. And if ever the Clippers perform a […]

As expected, Kawhi Leonard remains out for the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns. Fortunately, they could have Ivica Zubac back for the contest. According Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN, Leonard has been ruled out while Zubac has been labeled as questionable for Wednesday’s showdown. Kawhi is […]

ESPN NBA analyst and commentator Stephen A. Smith doesn’t see Kawhi Leonard joining the Los Angeles Lakers if ever he and the Los Angeles Clippers decide to part ways. Instead, Smith thinks The Klaw would sign with the Miami Heat instead. Before Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, Smith said it is not in […]

When the news broke that Kawhi Leonard was signing with the Los Angeles Clippers in the summer of 2019, and that Paul George was joining him shortly after, it felt like LA’s second team was finally set to have its moment under the sun. Despite moderate success during the Lob City era under Chris Paul […]

Kawhi Leonard has a player option for the 2021-22 season, and while the Los Angeles Clippers probably hope for him to pick it up, Stephen A. Smith doesn’t think that’s a good idea — both for the  player and the franchise. According to Smith, he’s in doubt if it is in the Clippers’ best interest […]

The LA Clippers will head into Monday night’s Game 5 against the Phoenix Suns not only with their backs against the walls, but at nowhere near 100 percent. Kawhi Leonard and Serge Ibaka have already been ruled out, and now center Ivica Zubac has been added to the injury report as questionable with a sprained […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is known for his rather emotionless expressions. He has always been that way, which is why he’s largely considered as a Terminator or cyborg-like. While fans have been used to that, it doesn’t mean it’s not funny when people poke fun at Leonard and his stoic expressions. Broadcaster and […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue has heard the backlash Kawhi Leonard received for his actions in Game 3, but he has remained mum on the issue and instead chose to praise his superstar for his contributions to the team amid his absence. For those not in the know, Leonard received some criticisms for […]

Sans Kawhi Leonard, the L.A. Clippers have had their backs against the wall in the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns. To recall, Leonard suffered a knee injury in Game 4 of L.A.’s Western Conference Semifinals series against the Utah Jazz. He has been unable to suit up since. To make things worse, an […]

The Phoenix Suns travel down to southern California to take on the Los Angeles Clippers in a Game 4 matchup in the 2021 NBA Playoffs. This series has been great so far, as both organizations aim to win their first NBA championship this year. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Suns-Clippers […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have absolutely missed the services of Kawhi Leonard since their superstar went down with a knee injury a few weeks back. Despite not being able to take the floor, Leonard has been very supportive of his teammates as they look to book their place in the NBA Finals. All does not […]

The LA Clippers have played the last five playoff games without star Kawhi Leonard. Game 4 on Saturday night against the Phoenix Suns will be no different. The team announced Leonard will miss his sixth straight game since suffering a sprained knee in Game 4 in the Clippers’ second round series against the Utah Jazz. […]

Kawhi Leonard has, and always will be, an enigma in the NBA. The Los Angeles Clippers superstar is the hardest man to read in the entire league, and his Game 3 experience felt extremely on-brand. As the Clippers took on the Phoenix Suns in a virtual do-or-die contest, Kawhi Leonard was seen enjoying the action […]

NBA Top Shot collectors finally get a glimpse of the upcoming 2021 Playoff Pack Drop #2 which includes the best plays from the second round of the postseason. Now that the second round of the playoffs has officially wrapped up, Top Shot has now unveiled the Moments that will be hidden in the second release […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are still holding out hope for Kawhi Leonard to make a return for the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns. Unfortunately, they will have to wait a bit longer, as Leonard has been officially ruled out for Game 3 on Thursday. Kawhi Leonard is OUT for Game 3 vs. the […]

The Phoenix Suns have taken a 2-0 lead over the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference Finals. This is a position the Clippers are all too familiar with, as this is the third straight time this postseason LA has fallen in an 0-2 hole. The Clippers have played like the best team in the […]

Does anyone feel like they’re suffering from deja vu? The Los Angeles Clippers have found themselves down 0-2 for the third consecutive time in the 2021 NBA Playoffs. The Phoenix Suns pulled off a miraculous victory after a last-second inbounds play that led to a Deandre Ayton alley-oop. It was a tough loss for the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were 0.9 seconds away from tying the Western Conference Finals at one game apiece. But the Phoenix Suns had other ideas, as Deandre Ayton dunked home the game-winner that will forever haunt Clippers fans’ nightmares. DEANDRE AYTON GAME-WINNING OOP 🚨 SUNS UP 2-0 pic.twitter.com/QJGhUUhxAF — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 23, 2021 […]

The LA Clippers still have no updates on star forward Kawhi Leonard. All Tyronn Lue and the team is willing to say is that he’s been ruled out for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the Phoenix Suns. Leonard has been back home in Los Angeles, rehabbing what the team called a ‘knee […]

It’s official. The Phoenix Suns have just confirmed the status of superstar point guard Chris Paul for Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals against the Los Angeles Clippers, and it will likely have a significant impact not only in this game, but potentially for the entire series. As reported by team insider Tomer Azarly […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been without superstar Kawhi Leonard since Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals. While they were able to take Game’s 1 and 2 against the Utah Jazz, the team fell short just 38 hours after Game 6 in Game 1 to the Phoenix Suns. Leonard is still back home getting […]

The Los Angeles Clippers endured an improbable comeback in Game 6 to defeat the Utah Jazz and head to the Western Conference Finals. Even more amazing is the fact they won the final two games without Kawhi Leonard, who is rehabbing what is feared to be an ACL injury. The Clippers are now gearing up […]

The Los Angeles Clippers head to Arizona to take on the Phoenix Suns to tip off the Western Conference Finals. The Clippers have scratched and clawed their way through the postseason, as they’ve overcome a ton of adversity in the 2021 NBA Playoffs and have come out on top every time. They battled back against […]