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The L.A. Clippers did not have any problems taking care of the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday despite bad shooting nights from their stars Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. George and Leonard combined for just 14-of-44 shooting (31.8 percent) in the 105-87 win. Following the game, Leonard applauded his team’s effort and said that this is […]

The NBA All-Star weekend is less than two months away and millions of fans have started voting for their favorite player to make it to the All-Star rosters of both the Eastern and Western Conferences. NBA Hall of Famer Kevin McHale has also made his choice as to who should be the West’s starting five […]

Fun Guy. Two words that are perhaps best associated with L.A. Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard. Apparently, however, a certain GOAT uttered those same words in 1996. A Reddit post (credits to Reddit user u/babbagack) recently dug up an old clip of Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan saying that he wants to be remembered as a […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma talked to superstar LeBron James after Kuzma’s trainer bashed LeBron on social media. Kuzma told James he didn’t agree with Clint Parks and that he can’t control what another guy thinks: Kyle Kuzma on his talk with LeBron about his trainer, Clint Parks: "I just told him I can't […]

Clint Parks, who has trained Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard and Los Angeles Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma, is taking some shots at Lakers superstar LeBron James. Parks says James was dodging Leonard during the Christmas Day matchup between the Clippers and Lakers and added that Leonard is “clearly” the best player in basketball. This […]

Los Angeles Clippers star small forward Kawhi Leonard is The Associated Press’ Male Athlete of the Year for 2019. Leonard guided the Toronto Raptors to their first-ever championship last season, winning his second Finals MVP along the way: Leonard is The Associated Press’ male athlete of the year for 2019, comfortably winning a vote by […]

LOS ANGELES – Kawhi Leonard and LA Clippers overcame a 15-point early third quarter deficit to defeat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day, 111-106. Facing a 12-point deficit at halftime and heading towards a spoiled Christmas, Doc Rivers entrusted his own team to figure out what was wrong. Following the win, […]

Kawhi Leonard was effusively complimentary of teammate Patrick Beverley, who made a game-changing play as LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers attempted a late comeback as they faced a three-point deficit against the Los Angeles Clippers. Beverley had the size disadvantage against a bigger James but managed to play up close, defend a corner […]

The Los Angeles Clippers flexed their muscles on Wednesday, as they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 111-106, in the Christmas Day matchup. One of the more prominent personalities who was left impressed by the Clippers’ outstanding performance was none other than Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas. The legendary point guard strongly believes the Clippers have […]

Kawhi Leonard didn’t make much of his clutch defense against LeBron James during a primetime Western Conference battle between his Los Angeles Clippers and the Los Angeles Lakers. Leonard was the primary defender on James during the fourth quarter and his stout defense was key in forcing late-game turnovers and closing the gap after the […]

It’s no secret that comedian Kevin Hart likes to get involved in the ball game whenever he watches an NBA match courtside. The 40-year-old funny man and big time basketball fan was once again up to his old shenanigans as he witnessed the intense Christmas Day “Battle of LA” match between the Los Angeles Lakers […]

In their win over the Los Angeles Lakers, LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard set the franchise record for most points in a Christmas Day game. Leonard finished with a total of 35 points in their 111-106 win. The Klaw shot 11-of-19 from the field, 5-of-7 from deep, and a perfect 8-of-8 from the free-throw line. […]

A reporter asked L.A. Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard on what goes on in his family’s Christmas Eve celebration. The Fun Guy gave a very “Kawhi” response to the question, per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints. Reporter – “Kawhi, what’s Christmas Eve look like in the Leonard household?” Kawhi – “Private. I don’t discuss that with you […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard says the team’s Christmas game against the Los Angeles Lakers is “a different matchup” from the season opener. The Clippers defeated the Lakers on opening night without Paul George, who will play on Christmas. The Lakers, meanwhile, will have Kyle Kuzma, who didn’t play in the season opener. “It […]

PLAYA VISTA – The LA Clippers held practice on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the highly-anticipated Christmas Day game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Head coach Doc Rivers discussed the upcoming matchup, but was also asked about one of the bigger stories to come out this week surrounding Kawhi Leonard and his uncle, Dennis Robertson. On […]

PLAYA VISTA – LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was in the headlines in the days leading up to the Christmas Day matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. On Monday, The Athletic released a report on an investigation into Leonard’s free agency and what his uncle, Dennis Robertson, reportedly asked the Clippers, Lakers, and Toronto Raptors […]

The Toronto Raptors never truly believed that the Los Angeles Lakers were an option for Kawhi Leonard, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. While Leonard did meet with the Lakers in free agency, he ended up signing with the Los Angeles Clippers: No matter the intent, having a second suitor in Los Angeles was […]

The Los Angeles Lakers heavily pursued Kawhi Leonard in free agency because one of their players had been told that Leonard truly wanted to come, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Leonard ended up spurning the Lakers for the Los Angeles Clippers, who acquired Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder: But a source […]

Los Angeles Clippers big man Patrick Patterson believes Kawhi Leonard and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James are motivated by the thought of defeating each other. Both Leonard and James are trying to deliver a championship to LA, for different franchises of course. Whichever star wins a title first in LA will likely be deemed […]

Former NBA forward and current ESPN analyst Richard Jefferson says while LeBron James and Kawhi Leonard are both superstars, they are very different from each other. Jefferson, who won a championship with LeBron on the Cleveland Cavaliers, says Leonard and James are wired differently personality-wise, but that both stars just want to win at the […]

A lot of stars around the league shrink under the pressure of going up against LeBron James. That doesn’t apply to Kawhi Leonard, though. Not only has Leonard defeated James in the NBA Finals, but he’s also gotten the best of LeBron plenty of times during the regular season. Kawhi isn’t afraid of LeBron, and James […]

Ever since Kawhi Leonard defeated LeBron James in the 2014 Finals to win his first Finals MVP, there has been this prevailing thought around the league that while Leonard and James respect each other’s game, they aren’t really friends off the court. That narrative took off this past summer after Leonard signed with the Los […]

Kawhi Leonard’s uncle, Dennis Robertson, made a bunch of “lavish” requests to the Los Angeles Lakers during free agency, and owner Jeanie Buss told him they were “illegal,” according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Some of these requests reportedly included a private plane, part ownership, a house and a guaranteed amount of off-court endorsement […]

The rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers runs strong, and even five months after Kawhi Leonard made a league-changing decision to sign with the latter after winning a title with the Toronto Raptors, there is still resentment from a free agency process the league thoroughly investigated in the summer, according to […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will not play in Sunday’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder as teammate Paul George makes his return to OKC. Leonard continues to play the injury management card with his knee: As expected, no Kawhi Leonard in OKC today. JaMychal Green remains questionable. pic.twitter.com/fzB3hfScz3 — Sabreena Merchant (@sabreenajm) December […]

It was not exactly a warm welcome for Los Angeles Clippers reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard in his homecoming to his former stomping ground. The San Antonio Spurs were hosting Leonard and his Clippers on Saturday, and for their part, the home fans had a field day jeering their former superstar all night long. Following […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers called out ESPN broadcaster Doris Burke for criticizing Kawhi Leonard’s load management. The Clippers have been resting Leonard frequently this season since load management worked very well for him last season with the Toronto Raptors. Burke was upset that the Clippers rested Leonard against Giannis Antetokounmpo and the […]

For basketball legend Gary Payton, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers is not telling the truth about their load management antics on Kawhi Leonard. Contrary to Rivers’ claims that it is the Clippers’ philosophy as a team to rest their stars, Payton believes that it is actually Leonard’s initiative to be put on load […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are emanating the same calculated poise as star Kawhi Leonard, who brushed off a Christmas Day showdown against the hallway neighbors, the Los Angeles Lakers, which will take place a week from now. As Leonard sees it, he’s not giving it that much thought just yet: “I’m not thinking about that […]

It’s not the first time in the last week Phoenix Suns center Aron Baynes has been embarrassed on defense. After being posterized by Memphis Grizzlies rookie Ja Morant on Wednesday, the 6-foot-10 Australian big man would fall once again: this time at the hands of Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard. Faced with a mismatch […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are fresh off a surprising loss to the Chicago Bulls earlier this week but they are still tied for the second spot in the Western Conference. What needs should the Clippers address before the February 6th trade deadline so they would stay among the Association’s elite? Add a Seven-Footer Ivica Zubac […]

Steve Kerr has mysteriously turned into a standout NBA coach with relatively little experience. While some expected the longtime NBA journeyman to borrow a few tricks from former coach Phil Jackson, he’s learned most of his bearings from San Antonio Spurs’ Gregg Popovich, who inculcated a lesson he learned when first coaching Kawhi Leonard that […]

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George became the first teammates in Los Angeles Clippers history to each score 40 points in the same game during their 124-117 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. George finished with 46 points, while Leonard added 42. The two superstars have seemingly meshed with each other with ease on the court […]

As expected, the Los Angeles Clippers will rest superstar Kawhi Leonard on Saturday against the Chicago Bulls. Leonard played 37 minutes on Friday in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, putting up 42 points, 11 rebounds and two assists. Kawhi Leonard and Landry Shamet are OUT tonight against the Bulls. Lou Williams and Patrick Beverley […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard says he and Paul George are “still trying to build our chemistry.” Leonard and George became the first teammates in Clippers history to each score 40 points in the same game during their 124-117 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. George finished with 46 points, while Leonard added […]

Los Angeles Clippers’ opponents already have their hands full when one of Paul George or Kawhi Leonard goes off. Unfortunately for the Minnesota Timberwolves, both of them had it going against them on Friday night. The superstar tandem combined for 88 points in the Clippers’ 124-117 victory over the Timberwolves. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers […]

Kawhi Leonard had a fantastic outing for the Los Angeles Clippers as they took down the Minnesota Timberwolves without much of a problem. In fact, he had a dominant time against the Wolves that he finished with a career-high 31 points during the first half of the 124-117 win. Kawhi Leonard's 31 points in the […]

The Paul George-Kawhi Leonard tandem is starting to click for the Los Angeles Clippers On Friday’s showdown with the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Clippers duo made history after scoring more than 40 points apiece to lead the team to a 124-117 road victory. George top-scored the team with 46 points on top of his five rebounds […]

In Kawhi Leonard’s visit to Scotiabank Arena this week as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, Serge Ibaka reflected on Kawhi’s iconic shot for the Toronto Raptors in last season’s playoffs. Ibaka won the NBA title with the Raptors in the 2018-19 season — the first title in franchise history. However, things could have […]