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After five topsy-turvy seasons, Paul George decided to leave the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency and sign a four-year, $212 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. For a while, it seemed as though George was merely biding his time in signing a new contract with the Clippers franchise that he has foreseen himself retiring […]

It’s the laugh. The laugh just never gets old. One year ago today, Kawhi Leonard became “the fun guy” and his laugh broke the internet 😄 pic.twitter.com/BkGSSroxCp — ESPN (@espn) September 24, 2019 It’s been almost six years now since Kawhi Leonard, while taking questions during his introductory press conference with the Toronto Raptors, revealed […]

It may not look like it but Kawhi Leonard really loves the game of basketball. From his start with the San Antonio Spurs to his championship with the Toronto Raptors and his current stint with the Los Angeles Clippers, he looks like he’s under a lot of stress. However, that does not seem to be […]

It’s been nearly five years since Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer stepped up to the podium and excitedly ushered in a new era of Clippers basketball. In what at the time looked to be one of the biggest heists since Danny Ocean and his crew hit the Bellagio, the Clips had come away with […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — As the USA Men’s National Basketball Team prepares for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, there have been continued questions surrounding the injury status of Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard. Leonard was unable to play for the Clippers in the end of their 2024 NBA playoff run due to right knee […]

After what initially appeared like a lock, Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers do not appear to be on track to agree to a contract extension before the June 29th deadline. George, who has a player option worth $48.7 million for the 2024-25 season, is expected to be the first domino that everyone awaits […]

As much success as the San Antonio Spurs have enjoyed at top of the NBA Draft, they’ve had extraordinary fortune with later selections as well. For Tim Duncan, there is Manu Ginobili. For David Robinson, there is Tony Parker. For Victor Wembanyama, there is Kawhi Leonard. With that, we examine the five best draft picks […]

The Boston Celtics just won the NBA Title and now rumors leading up to the championship are surfacing. From the sounds of it, general manager, Brad Stevens, turned down some massive names via trade that could have changed the course of Boston’s title run this season. Rumors indicate that Stevens turned down trades for five […]

Head coach Ty Lue and the Los Angeles Clippers are currently in the midst of what figures to be a highly important offseason as for the future direction of the franchise. The Clippers are coming off of another first round postseason exit in which Kawhi Leonard missed the majority of the games, and Lue and […]

Kawhi Leonard’s run with the Toronto Raptors is simultaneously one of the greatest single-season runs by an athlete ever and one of the greatest what-if scenarios ever. Leonard led the Raptors to the championship in his lone season there before leaving for his hometown of Los Angeles. Had he stayed, Toronto could have competed for […]

Kawhi Leonard is a pretty well-known figure in the basketball world. While he’s regarded as a robot of sorts among fans for his quiet demeanor and personality, on the court, he’s one of the best players in the NBA. And for pretty much his entire career, Leonard has repped his iconic braids hairdo, making him […]

Team USA’s minicamp is set to begin in exactly three weeks, and the status of Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard remains up in the air. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, USA Basketball is considering Boston Celtics guard Derrick White as one of the players who could potentially replace Leonard on the team should he […]

NBA 2K24 players can get a free Dark Matter Kawhi Leonard MyTEAM player item, among other rewards, for a limited time. The L.A. Clippers star and two-time NBA Champion makes for an excellent Dark Matter player item, and you can get him, or other sweet rewards, for free. Although Leonard and the Clippers aren’t in […]

The Los Angeles Clippers’ first order was business was to agree on a new contract with head coach Tyronn Lue. Now that that’s done, the contracts of Paul George and James Harden are next. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, ‘the Clippers are determined to keep Paul George and James Harden in free agency.’ As the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers once again saw their season come to an end earlier than they would have liked when they bowed out of the 2024 NBA Playoffs in the first round after losing to the Dallas Mavericks in six games. Of course, Kawhi Leonard’s lingering injury woes played a big role in the outcome […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have a number of crucial decisions to make this offseason, a lot of which center around their guard play. With the futures of James Harden, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook currently in limbo, enter… Chris Paul? Kyle Lowry? According to longtime NBA insider Marc Stein, the Clippers are eyeing the potential […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard may not have been able to close the season out healthy, but that doesn’t take away from what was another spectacular regular season for the two-time NBA Finals MVP. This week, his stellar play was officially recognized when the league announced both the All-NBA Teams as well as the […]

The NBA offseason is officially in full swing for Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers, who were eliminated by the Dallas Mavericks two weeks ago and are still searching for their first championship in franchise history. George played relatively well in the series vs the Mavericks, but ultimately (as has been the case many […]

When a franchise finishes its season in disappointment, there will always be rumors surrounding the roster’s future. Take the Los Angeles Clippers, for example. A star-studded team, they ended their campaign with a first-round playoff loss earlier this month. And right now, the biggest uncertainty on the squad is arguably Paul George. George has yet […]

The Los Angeles Clippers fell short of their ultimate goal in an NBA Championship this season but with Paul George, James Harden, and Kawhi Leonard all putting together a promising trio in the West, their moment will come in due-time. All-Star Kawhi Leonard released his latest New Balance signature KAWHI IV earlier last month. Now, […]

After pulling the trigger on the trade, the Los Angeles Clippers felt great, and why wouldn’t they? Sure, they just traded Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a plethora of picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder, but they got back Paul George and, in turn, Kawhi Leonard. The summer of 2019 was a massive win for the Clippers. […]

Focus on defense has long been a San Antonio Spurs mantra. From Tim Duncan and David Robinson to Kawhi Leonard, the attention to that side of the ball set a foundation for five championships in 15 years. It’s also translated to vast recognition when you include the likes of Bruce Bowen and Alvin Robertson. Victor […]

Cameron Brink, the No. 2 2024 WNBA Draft pick by the Los Angeles Sparks, shared a surprising revelation about NBA star Kawhi Leonard during an appearance on the Podcast P show with Paul George Monday. Known for his stoic demeanor, Leonard apparently has a hidden humorous side that few get to see. Brink, who interacted […]

The LA Clippers have things to figure out in the offseason, and atop their list is figuring out what to do with their stars. Adding Russell Westbrook to join the tandem of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George two seasons ago seemed to be a move the Los Angeles-based franchise could be proud of. Sure, he wasn’t […]

With the coveted NBA championship up for grabs, it isn’t surprising that the NBA Playoffs is a showcase of the best basketball teams in the world. As a result, it’s when players are expected to be at their best. In fact, this is the best time for superstars to rise to the occasion, especially when […]

It’s now two years in a row that the Los Angeles Clippers saw their championship hopes come to an end in the first round of the playoffs. In 2023, they came crashing and burning against a Phoenix Suns team as they were unable to weather their injury problems. And now, in 2024, they went down […]

As much as Kawhi Leonard seems to be hurting right now, Clippers fans are undoubtedly feeling even worse after hearing the news that Leonard is officially ruled out for Friday night’s crucial Game 6 playoff matchup against the Dallas Mavericks. It’s upsetting, but really nothing new at this point for Leonard in the postseason, and […]

It was clear as day that the Los Angeles Clippers needed more firepower on offense and better players on defense. The Dallas Mavericks are on the brink of sending the trio of Russell Westbrook, James Harden, and Paul George home. While 48 minutes is a long time, there needs to be a lot of adjustments […]

The Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard gave it a shot — two, in fact. He simply wasn’t ready for the high-intensity basketball that this series against the Dallas Mavericks brought forth. On Sunday afternoon, Clippers President of Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank addressed members of the media in Dallas, where he announced that Kawhi Leonard […]

The Los Angeles Clippers just announced some murky Kawhi Leonard injury news ahead of a pivotal Game 4 against the Dallas Mavericks. Leonard was previously questionable for the game, per the team’s injury report, but he has now been ruled out with inflammation in his right knee. The question now turns to his status moving […]

The LA Clippers and Kawhi Leonard are trying everything in their power to get their star right for the NBA Playoffs. With the team down 2-1 and another game in from of a raucous Dallas Mavericks fanbase on Sunday, time is running out. Kawhi Leonard will officially be listed as ‘Questionable’ heading into Sunday’s Game […]

The first round series between the Los Angeles Clippers and Dallas Mavericks shifts to Texas, where Gmaes 3 and 4 will be played this weekend. As we gear up for the game, the biggest question that remains is will Kawhi Leonard play against the Mavs in Game 3? Is Kawhi Leonard playing vs. Mavs in […]

LOS ANGELES, CA — Kawhi Leonard made his long-awaited return to the Los Angeles Clippers lineup on Tuesday night for Game 2 against Luka Doncic, Kyrie Irving, and the Dallas Mavericks. Unfortunately, it came in a loss against two of the best players in the world, spicing up the series that is now tied at […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has missed the last nine games, including Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. That absence will end with Leonard set to return for Game 2 on Tuesday night. Kawhi Leonard came out to warm up at his usual time, something he hadn’t […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are currently in the process of gearing up for their Game 2 matchup vs the Dallas Mavericks, and will be hoping to have Kawhi Leonard back in the lineup when they hit the hardwood on Tuesday evening at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Oddly enough, the Clippers had no issues […]

The last few years have been challenging for James Harden. He has not been the same MVP-level player since leaving the Houston Rockets in 2021, and Harden has taken a backseat to other NBA All-Stars. Still, the 34-year-old has not given up on his abilities with the Los Angeles Clippers, despite putting up the worst […]

The Dallas Mavericks dropped Game 1 of their first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers by a final score of 109-97 on Sunday. Despite playing without superstar Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles found a way to earn a Game 1 victory. The Mavs had a chance to steal a win on the road Sunday. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will have to make do without their best player as the postseason tips off. Kawhi Leonard has officially been ruled out of Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, Clippers coach Ty Lue said during pregame media availability, per ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly. Leonard last took the floor on March 31st, […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has not been ruled out for Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks as of this story’s writing. Leonard, who is dealing with a knee injury, is seemingly unlikely to play, however. Now it goes without saying, but the Clippers are obviously a better team when Leonard is on the […]