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The Los Angeles Clippers had the last laugh when they played the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on Friday, but Nikola Jokic didn’t go down without a fight. Jokic did everything in his power to cut down the Clippers’ insurmountable lead that ended in a 132-103 loss. His incredible one-legged step-back late in the third […]

Fans at Friday’s Los Angeles Clippers game against the Denver Nuggets will receive a backpack with a special message from superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard: Everyone at tonight’s Clippers game will receive a backpack with this message from Kawhi Leonard asking to “pay it forward.” Kawhi will meet with his middle school – Palm Middle […]

The L.A. Clippers dropped another winnable game at home, this time at the hands of the Sacramento Kings. Following another disappointing loss, Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard urged the entire team to get things together now that the postseason is on the horizon. Clippers' Kawhi Leonard on concerns – "You never know what could happen, but […]

The man who piloted Kobe Bryant’s helicopter on the morning of a fatal crash just outside Calabasas had previously violated rules under the Federal Aviation Administration. In 2015, Ara Zobayan–who also had experience piloting Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard–bypassed a command to withhold from operating a plane under reduced visibility (via Jonathan Soveta of […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was recently spotted vacationing in Cabo, Mexico. This was nothing out of the ordinary, considering how the All-Star break presents itself as an opportunity for the players to get some much-needed R&R time. What stood out for Leonard, though, was how he was photographed wearing his own jersey while […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James says the last play of the All-Star Game was drawn up for Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard. However, when James saw Kyle Lowry guarding Anthony Davis in the post, he immediately threw the ball to his Lakers teammate: Watch LeBron James and Anthony Davis banter about the last […]

Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard took a subtle shot at Gatorade during his media availability at this season’s All-Star Game. As he sat down for an interview, Leonard noticed that there was a bottle of Gatorade sitting on the table. Without hesitation, the two-time champion reached for the beverage, then proceeded to hide it out of […]

Kawhi Leonard was close to signing with the Los Angeles Lakers this past summer in free agency, but he spurned LeBron James and Anthony Davis so he could play with Paul George on the Los Angeles Clippers instead. However, in Sunday’s All-Star game, Leonard got to be teammates with LeBron and AD. The two-time Finals […]

NBA All-Star Weekend is back, and boy was it back with a presence. From a very entertaining Rising Stars Game (Zion even bent the rim!) to down-to-the-wire finishes to the 3-Point Contest, Slam Dunk Contest, and the All-Star Game itself, the 2020 iteration of the mid-February festivities was a rousing success. Here are 10 moments […]

This time around, the players actually cared, at least for a good portion of the game. Yes, I am talking about the NBA All-Star Game, an event that generally profiles more as a practice session with less defense than a seriously competitive affair. But on Sunday night, in the 2020 iteration of the contest, Team LeBron […]

On Sunday night, we were all treated to what was easily one of the most entertaining editions of the All-Star game in recent memory. It was Team LeBron that emerged victorious on the evening, edging out Team Giannis, 157-155. Much like previous All-Star contests, though, it wasn’t until late in the game that both teams […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard won the first-ever Kobe Bryant All-Star MVP award, but he revealed he didn’t initially aim to win the highly coveted NBA honor. Speaking to reporters in his postgame presser, Leonard emphasized that he did not come into the NBA All-Star Game aiming to win the trophy. While many All-Stars […]

Los Angeles Clippers swingman Kawhi Leonard was the brightest star during the 2020 NBA All-Star Game, leading Team LeBron to a 157-155 win. over Team Giannis. The Klaw is also the first recipient of the Kobe Bryant MVP award, which was permanently renamed in honor of the late basketball icon and former Los Angeles Lakers […]

The audience had their picks as to who was going to win the first-ever Kobe Bryant MVP award. The choice seemed obvious this time around, as superstar forward Kawhi Leonard showed out in the All-Star game with eight made threes. Leonard was one short of Clippers teammate Paul George’s record of nine threes in a […]

This past summer, the Los Angeles Lakers were one of the top three teams with a chance to sign superstar Kawhi Leonard. However, Leonard ultimately decided to sign with the other team in L.A., the Los Angeles Clippers. During All-Star Media Day, Lakers superstar Anthony Davis was asked if he ever thinks about what might […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard showed everyone in Chicago on Saturday that he is indeed a fun guy. The two-time Finals MVP danced during his All-Star practice pre-game intro: Kawhi Leonard showing off the dance moves at All-Star Weekend 😂pic.twitter.com/8KXpkyM8fJ — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) February 15, 2020 Leonard is arguably the quietest […]

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 […]