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The best series of the 2025 NBA Playoffs so far has been the battles between the Los Angeles Clippers and Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference. These two teams have a history with one another in the playoffs, and it has shown during the two tight games played in Denver, both of which came down […]

The NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award is annually given to the most outstanding defensive player of the regular season. Throughout league history, several Hall of Famers have claimed the award. While it was a walk in the park for some, others had to endure a neck-and-neck race to call themselves an elite defender. […]

Kawhi Leonard put the Los Angeles Clippers on his back and led them to a much-needed Game 2 victory over the Denver Nuggets in their first round playoff series. Leonard’s performance was so incredible, James Harden said that all he could do was watch. Leonard’s performance was one for the history books, and another game […]

Through three-and-a-half quarters, Monday night’s Game 2 between the LA Clippers and Denver Nuggets felt eerily similar to Game 1 two nights ago. Except this time, Kawhi Leonard put on his superhero cape and willed his Clippers to a win on the backs of a historic performance. But this was nothing new for Leonard and […]

Kawhi Leonard has long been one of the greatest playoff risers in the history of the NBA. Leonard seems to always flip a switch when the postseason begins, although over the past half-decade or so, injuries have limited his postseason impact significantly, dashing the Los Angeles Clippers’ championship hopes over and over again. But on […]

Kawhi Leonard returned to form, powering the Los Angeles Clippers past the Denver Nuggets 105-102 on Monday to even the first-round playoff series at 1-1. Leonard dominated across the board, finishing with 39 points, 5 assists, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, a block, and just 1 turnover in 39 minutes. He was nearly unstoppable, hitting 15 […]

The Los Angeles Clippers entered the 2025 NBA playoffs as one of the biggest dark horses in the championship hunt, and for good reason. After all, it looks like Kawhi Leonard is primed for a healthy playoff run for the first time in years. And while the Clippers may have lost Game 1 of their […]

The Los Angeles Clippers came out of Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets feeling good, but acknowledged that they gave the game away. Both Tyronn Lue and Kawhi Leonard expect a much better performance from the team in Game 2. With the second game scheduled for Monday night, it’s a quick turnaround for the two […]

For much of Saturday’s playoff opener against the Denver Nuggets, both of the stars for the Los Angeles Clippers seemed to be getting hot. James Harden had a huge first quarter and Kawhi Leonard scored efficiently throughout the first half as the Clippers took a lead into the half. In the second half, however, the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will be taking on the Denver Nuggets in their first round playoff series starting this weekend. That means Russell Westbrook will get to face off against former teammates Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. Westbrook has been a crucial part of the Nuggets bench this season, but he’s also playing against a […]

Russell Westbrook has his fair share of familiarity with Kawhi Leonard heading into the Denver Nuggets’ first-round matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Westbrook used to be teammates with Leonard during his brief stint on the Clippers. They played together for two seasons, making two playoff appearances that ended in first-round exits. Now that they’re […]

The Los Angeles Clippers ended the 2024-25 season on a scorching note, and on the final day of the regular season, they punched their ticket into the playoffs with a rousing 124-119 win over the Golden State Warriors in overtime. But beyond entering the playoffs as the fifth-seed in what will be a very winnable […]

It’s almost playoff time for the Los Angeles Lakers, a team that’s been rejuvenated by the addition of Luka Doncic in a trade that remains the most confounding deal of all time in all of professional sports. What makes the Lakers so scary of a matchup in the NBA playoffs is that there may not […]

Gilbert Arenas has named his dark horse in the Western Conference ahead of the 2025 NBA Playoffs, which is the Los Angeles Clippers. Arenas uploaded an episode of the Gil’s Arena podcast after the Clippers’ 124-119 win over the Golden State Warriors in the season finale on Sunday. What he saw from them had him […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers defeated Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on the final day of the regular season to clinch a playoff spot. The win secured a playoff spot for LA and sent the Warriors to the play-in tournament. Leonard was instrumental in the win that was almost a year […]

The Los Angeles Clippers clinched a spot in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, thanks to their thrilling 124-119 overtime win on the road over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Kawhi Leonard had a huge performance in that contest as well as James Harden, as the two superstars combined for 72 points. But not to be […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers are going dancing in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. They avoided going through the needle of the NBA Play-in Tournament after pulling off a come-from-behind 124-119 overtime victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday at Chase Center in San Francisco. The Clippers were down by as many as […]

The Los Angeles Clippers sealed their playoff berth with a 124-119 overtime win over the Golden State Warriors on the final day of the regular season. They will be entering the playoffs as the fifth seed, going up against a Denver Nuggets team that’s looking to salvage its season after shaking up the team with […]

Chaos is the best word that can be used to describe the Western Conference standings heading into the final two days of games. The Denver Nuggets, LA Clippers, Golden State Warriors, Memphis Grizzlies, and Minnesota Timberwolves are all still jockeying for position, and every game played will help determine each of these teams’ fate. Before […]

NBA 2K25 has released its final overall player ratings update of the 2024-25 regular season, just ahead of the NBA Play-In Tournament set to begin on April 15. With the postseason looming, this April ratings adjustment highlights the players who have surged in performance during the season’s closing stretch. Leading the update are Los Angeles […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will host the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night at Intuit Dome. Kawhi Leonard is questionable on the team’s injury report due to right knee injury management. Here’s everything we know about Leonard’s injury and playing status vs. the Spurs. *Watch NBA games LIVE with fuboTV (Get Access | Save $30)* […]

The Los Angeles Clippers won back-to-back games against the Dallas Mavericks for their their fourth win in a row and 14th in their last 17. That would be the headliner if it wasn’t for a number of individual feats accomplished by James Harden, Ivica Zubac, and — most importantly — Kawhi Leonard. The win also […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard’s health has been a major concern for many years now, effectively ruling him out of most back-to-backs, but he is apparently considering breaking that habit tonight. Leonard, whose knee injury troubles are well-known, and as a result, he often sits one game during a back-to-back. For example, Leonard missed […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are currently in a heated race for a top-six seed in the the Western Conference. While guys like James Harden and Ivica Zubac admitted they’re paying attention to the standings, Kawhi Leonard says he watches games, but lets his teammates let him know what things look like. The Clippers’ victory over […]

ESPN First Take recently held a segment centered around discussing whether or not Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is the most feared player in the NBA. Marcus Morris Sr., who previously played with Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers, argued against Curry being the most feared NBA player. “I wouldn’t go as far […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves at a crossroads as Cleveland prepares to host the Los Angeles Clippers in a high-stakes matinee rematch at Rocket Arena. With a 59-15 record, the Cavs are within reach of setting a new franchise benchmark for regular-season dominance, just eight wins away from surpassing the 66-16 record set by the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will be facing the Cleveland Cavaliers, and there’s a chance that one of their key players may not be on the floor. With the Clippers on the first night of a back-to-back, Kawhi Leonard’s availability could be up in the air which is by no surprise. The Clippers have been playing […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Los Angeles Clippers should have been a thrilling showdown between two playoff-bound teams at Rocket Arena. Instead, the injury report has become the defining storyline. Both squads will be missing key contributors. The Clippers must navigate life without Kawhi Leonard. Meanwhile, the Cavs are feeling the sting of losing Ty […]

Before he even stepped foot on campus at Duke University, Cooper Flagg was already being hailed as a generational prospect. The combination of size, skill, approach, athleticism, and appreciation for both the history and nuances of the game of basketball resulted in lofty comparisons that have ranged from Kevin Garnett to Anthony Davis to Shawn Marion […]

Free agency is a great time for NBA superstars to contemplate about where to play. Whether it’s winning championships or playing for a team that can pay them at the right price, their decision always come down to their best interest. Unfortunately, like in life, not everything pans out the way you expect it to. […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers stormed into the Intuit Dome with confidence, riding high after a dominant first quarter that saw them drop a blistering 45 points against the Los Angeles Clippers. It was a statement opening, showcasing the Cavs’ sharp, relentless, and efficient two-way dominance. However, just like in Cleveland’s previous outing against the Orlando Magic, […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac, and the Los Angeles Clippers came into Tuesday night’s game having won six of their last seven. None of the teams they’d faced, however, were of the caliber of the Cleveland Cavaliers, who came into the game with a 56-11 record. But after Tuesday night, the Clippers put […]

The Los Angeles Clippers extended their winning streak to four games Tuesday night, securing a 132-119 victory over the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers. Kawhi Leonard led the way with a dominant performance, finishing with 33 points, seven rebounds, four assists, and four steals while shooting 12-for-19 from the field and five-for-six from three-point range. Despite the […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers got a big win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at home, losing 132-119. Though he didn’t shoot the ball particularly well, James Harden was a big reason for their win, finishing with 22 points and nine assists, but he also may have had the highlight of the night. Late […]

Kawhi Leonard tends to have some unique shots, especially one he made during the Los Angeles Clippers’ game against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. With five minutes left in the second quarter as the Clippers trailed 47-42, Leonard drove to the paint as he attempted a circus shot around the rim. The Clippers star forward […]

Before the NBA trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors were stuck in the mud and battling and battling to just be in the play-in region of the Western Conference standings. Several weeks later, the Dubs are the 6-seed in the West and rapidly rising in the NBA power rankings, alongside the LA Clippers. Jimmy Butler […]

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers willed their way to a third straight win at home following a grueling seven game road trip. Kawhi Leonard made sure his Clippers went home with a win and that fans went home happy. For the first time since since December 2022, Leonard hit the go-ahead shot at […]

In a game that could have repercussions for the Western Conference playoff race, the Los Angeles Clippers outlasted the Sacramento Kings in overtime, 111-110, thanks to some clutch heroics from Kawhi Leonard. This is not the first time that Leonard has willed his team to victory, and on Sunday night, the Klaw was once again […]

In the NBA, there are plenty of factors that go into winning championships. In fact, for a franchise to call themselves champion, all stars have to align. Unfortunately, that isn’t the case most of the time. In fact, some teams never seem to have things go their way. Here are the 10 unluckiest NBA franchises […]