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Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard is growing tired of the constant questions about his load management. During Leonard’s media session at All-Star weekend on Saturday, a reporter asked the two-time Finals MVP why he has not been playing in back-to-backs this season, to which Leonard responded by saying the following: “I’m pretty sure everyone […]

Boston Celtics head coach Brad Stevens revealed that whenever Jayson Tatum goes up against LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, he always “plays his heart out.” Tatum dropped 39 points and grabbed nine rebounds in the Celtics’ double-overtime win over the Clippers on Thursday. After the game, Stevens revealed that Tatum always puts his best foot […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard is looking to finish the first half of the season on a strong note by defeating the Boston Celtics in Boston. The two-time Finals MVP got off to a flying start in Beantown, as he threw down a nasty dunk on Celtics guard Marcus Smart in the first quarter: […]

Though the unique tone of his laughter may lead some to believe otherwise, Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard is, in fact, not an alien from another planet. Leonard hails from Southern California. He’s known as a quiet sort of guy, though he will certainly bark out schemes and sets on the court when needed. Now a […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard is the star of a new ad for Honey. In the ad, Leonard shows off his patented laugh and giant hands: https://twitter.com/TheNBACentral/status/1227409290224439298?s=20 New Kawhi commercial 😂😂😂 (🎥 @honey ) pic.twitter.com/2psNLXc54S — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) February 12, 2020 Being in Los Angeles, we expected Leonard to star in some […]

With the 2020 Summer Olympics set to take place in Tokyo, Japan between late July and early August, the United States is surely primed to dominate the competition in a variety of different events — men’s basketball included. Only recently, Team USA narrowed down its list of players to 44 finalists with the 2020 Sumner […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons says Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard set the tone for him to become a better defender. Leonard dominated Simmons and basically any Sixers defender which tried to guard him in the 2019 playoffs. That seven-game series which the Sixers lost on a Leonard buzzer beater still resonates with Simmons, […]

Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard and guard Patrick Beverly will both be out against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. Leonard is dealing with left knee soreness and Beverly is still out with a groin injury. #Clippers star Kawhi Leonard (knee/rest) and guard Patrick Beverley (groin) out vs. #Cavs tonight. — Sam Amico (@AmicoHoops) […]

Before Saturday’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson expressed a rather polarizing take: he believes the Raptors are still title contenders even without Kawhi Leonard. Via Peter Botte of New York Post: “I’ve said it since the beginning of the year, I think they’re a championship-contending team. I said it […]

LOS ANGELES – As the NBA enters trade deadline day, many teams are looking to make last-minute deals to set themselves up for the playoffs and beyond. Kawhi Leonard’s Los Angeles Clippers, however, have yet to make move. It’s no secret that the Clippers were keeping tabs on guys like Andre Iguodala and Robert Covington, […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard receives a lot criticism over his controversial load management program. This is why some naysayers have discredited Leonard as the best player in the NBA today. However, Clippers head coach Doc Rivers believes that Leonard is “playing as well as anyone in the league right now,” per Nick Friedell […]

Los Angeles Clippers star small forward Kawhi Leonard is getting his college jersey retired on Saturday night at San Diego State. Leonard talked about it with Clippers reporters after Saturday afternoon’s win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kawhi Leonard on getting his jersey retired at San Diego State tonight: "It's a great honor. It's another step […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard joins Milwaukee Bucks MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and Houston Rockets point guard Russell Westbrook as the only three players since 1954-55 to have at least 31 points, six rebounds and four assists in a game in under 24 minutes played. Leonard accomplished the feat on Saturday against the […]

Kawhi Leonard of the Los Angeles Clippers continues to pile up the honors and awards in his career. Now, the 28-year-old two-time Finals MVP will have his number 15 jersey number retired by his college team the San Diego State Aztecs. Leonard will be the first player in school history to have his number retired, […]

Los Angeles Clippers star small forward Kawhi Leonard will play on Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He didn’t play on Thursday versus the Sacramento Kings because of lower back tightness, a game the Clippers lost at home: Kawhi Leonard is good to go tonight. #Clippers — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) February 1, 2020 The Clippers are 33-15 […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are listing superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard as questionable to face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday. Leonard has lower back tightness, per the Clippers: Kawhi Leonard is questionable to play tomorrow against the Timberwolves. #Clippers — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) February 1, 2020 The Clippers are 33-15 on the season. They are […]

LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard’s back ‘locked up’ during warmups, which led to his very late scratch against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday. According to head coach Doc Rivers, Leonard’s scratch was ‘literally five seconds’ before tip-off. He added that the Leonard tried to stretch it but nothing worked. The head coach believes it’s not […]

Before the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Orlando Magic on Sunday — the day Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant tragically passed away in a helicopter crash — Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had some words of encouragement for his teammates. Clippers shooting guard Landry Shamet told reporters on Thursday that Leonard told the team to […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had a close relationship with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Leonard, who grew up in California, told Clippers reporters on Wednesday he feels like he’s in a movie following Bryant’s death since it all doesn’t seem real yet: https://twitter.com/TomerAzarly/status/1222645952957177857 Leonard will likely dedicate the rest of his season to Kobe. Even […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard acknowledged the outpouring of affection and memories following the tragic loss of former Lakers star Kobe Bryant in a helicopter crash on Sunday morning. Leonard, who says he stays “close” to the Staples Center, said it was “crazy” to see how many fans gathered outside of the arena for […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard had a close relationship with Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Leonard, who grew up in California, told Clippers reporters on Wednesday he spoke with Bryant last season right after winning the championship with the Toronto Raptors: Kawhi Leonard on Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant – “It’s hard to think […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard confirmed on Wednesday he had also ridden with Ara Zobayan, the pilot who tragically died in the helicopter crash involving Kobe Bryant on Sunday morning, per ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly: Kawhi Leonard on pilot Ara Zobayan – “I’ve flown with him a lot. Great guy. Super nice. He was one […]

Ara Zobayan was the pilot of the Sikorsky S-76B that crashed on Sunday killing nine people including NBA icon Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter Gianna. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Zobayan was also Los Angeles Clippers’ superstar Kawhi Leonard’s pilot. From @ChrisBHaynes: More information on Kobe Bryant's pilot, Ara Zobayan, and the […]

Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard dedicated Sunday night’s game in Amway Center to one of the NBA’s all-time greats, Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Kobe recently passed away in a tragic helicopter crash. His 13-year-old daughter, Gianna ‘Gigi’ Bryant, was also one of the victims along with seven others. After winning a championship […]

Despite his very timid and straightforward demeanor, Kawhi Leonard is one of the most interesting personalities in the NBA today. The often quiet Los Angeles Clippers superstar has provided us with some priceless meme-worthy moments and soundbites over the last couple of years. Most recently, an apparent video of the two-time Finals MVP doing some […]

The LA Clippers defeated the Miami Heat On Friday night, 122-117, thanks to a fantastic performance by Kawhi Leonard. The two-time NBA Finals MVP finished with 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists for what was his first career triple-double. Leonard struggled shooting 2-of-11 in the first half for only seven points, but erupted for […]

Los Angeles Clippers star small forward Kawhi Leonard recorded the first triple-double of his career in a 122-117 win over the Miami Heat on Friday. Leonard put up 33 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists against the Heat. The two-time Finals MVP didn’t know of his achievement until Clippers assistant coach Tyronn Lue told him […]

L.A. Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard notched his first career triple-double in their thrilling 122-117 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday night. Predictably, Leonard took home the game ball for his achievement. Asked about what he plans to do with the ball, the two-time Finals MVP gave a classic “Kawhi” response, via Nick Friedell of […]

The Los Angeles Clippers notched an impressive 122-117 win over the Miami Heat on Friday. In the postgame interview, Kawhi Leonard was asked about the recent rumors circulating around the Clippers chemistry. Leonard expressed in the interview that “the reporters don’t know what goes on in the huddle.”   Leonard played a phenomenal game as […]

As good as Kawhi Leonard has been throughout his career, the Los Angeles Clippers star had never recorded a triple-double. That changed on Thursday when Leonard notched his first against the Miami Heat per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints. The two-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year recorded 33 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in […]

The Miami Heat are having a difficult time containing the LA Clippers in front of their own fans. TO make things worse for the American Airlines Arena crowd, they might have to play without Jimmy Butler who is still nursing his injuries. Jimmy Buckets was tasked with guarding Kawhi Leonard during the Heat’s game against […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers likened his star forward Kawhi Leonard to former pupil Paul Pierce. Prior to Friday night’s Paul George–less matchup with the Miami Heat, Rivers called Leonard a “great scorer,” saying the two-time Finals MVP was on par with the top shot-makers, including NBA champion Pierce, who played for the […]

Luka Doncic, James Harden, LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Davis are the West NBA All-Star starters for this season. James, just like the last two seasons, is a captain: 2020 West All-Star starters:Dallas’ Luka DoncicHouston’s James HardenLakers’ LeBron James (captain)Clippers’ Kawhi LeonardLakers’ Anthony Davis — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 24, 2020 This is Doncic’s […]

Los Angeles Clippers big man Patrick Patterson is calling The Athletic’s report from Thursday “Fake News.” The website reported that some Clippers players have struggled with the preferential treatment stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George have received this season: Patrick Patterson’s response. pic.twitter.com/syhEyI8Twi — Jose (@clippers4life24) January 24, 2020 The Clippers are 31-14 on the […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard has grown more comfortable with his teammates in LA. According to The Athletic, Leonard has taken on more of a vocal leadership role within the Clippers’ locker room, including coordinating the team’s players-only film sessions: As Kawhi Leonard has grown more comfortable with his teammates, he’s taken […]

Medical advice still mandates that Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard continue to not play in games on back-to-back nights, according to The Athletic. The Clippers refer to Leonard’s situation as “injury management” instead of “load management” to get around the ambiguities that come with the latter term: Conceptually, the practice of “load management” has […]

The Los Angeles Clippers entered the 2019-20 season as one of the favorites to win the NBA title, but despite an impressive 31-14 record, it has been anything but smooth sailing thus far. Players like Montrezl Harrell have criticized LA’s effort, and the Clippers have been under the microscope with respect to the “load management” […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have a stacked roster, but they’re still exploring the market for upgrades in the frontcourt and on the wing as they battle concerns over the health of superstars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Clippers are also reportedly concerned about a “lack of […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will be shorthanded on Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks, as the team has ruled out Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Patrick Beverley. Since it’s the second night of a back-to-back, Leonard isn’t playing so he can get some rest. George, meanwhile, is still recovering from his hamstring injury and Beverley is […]