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The Los Angeles Clippers are losing a centerpiece of their championship core, but it isn’t a player. Michael Winger, the general manager who helped the Clippers acquire Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in 2019, is reportedly joining the Washington Wizards. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Michael Winger has agreed to become the new President of […]

It’s safe to assume that every basketball player from Pee Wee to the pros has, at one point, had a particular individual that inspired and helped mold their style of play. Projected 2023 NBA Draft lottery pick Brandon Miller recently shed light on the individual that he molded his game after. In a sit-down with […]

How many times do we have to say, “Never poke the bear!” Jimmy Butler and Grant Williams got into a bit of jawing match during Game 2 between the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat. That altercation seemed to light a fire under Butler, who proceeded to light up Williams in the ensuing possessions. After […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant was more than just an idol to many of his peers. For several players like Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George, he was also a mentor. And a great one at that. In the latest episode of the Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment, […]

In the summer of 2021, DeMar DeRozan was without a doubt one of the biggest names in NBA free agency. The six-time All-Star was linked to a handful of teams, which also included a homecoming to his native of LA to join the Los Angeles Clippers. In the end, though, DeRozan chose to join the […]

LeBron James took a lot of flack earlier this season when he came out with a controversial tweet about the current state of the NBA. Specifically, the Los Angeles Lakers superstar made a bold claim about his own son, Bronny James, being better than some of the players he’s been watching in the league. LeBron […]

“That’s a bad shot.” This infamous Paul George quote still resonates with Oklahoma City Thunder fans some four years since Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard ended their season in the 2019 NBA Playoffs with a mind-blowing 35-foot three-pointer all over George. PG, who now plies his trade with the Los Angeles Clippers, took a […]

Kevin Garnett is one of the most iconic trash talkers in the history of the sport. As a matter of fact, one might even argue that he’s the top dog when it comes to dishing out savagery against his opponents. That’s KG on his good days. You definitely do not want to catch this man […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George and Minnesota Timberwolves star Karl-Anthony Towns joined forces this week and expressed their appreciation for former teammate Patrick Beverley. George and Towns have been close friends since Towns’ rookie year, as the two bonded during some offseason workouts. In the latest episode of Podcast P with Paul George, the […]

Karl-Anthony Towns and Paul George are currently home for the 2023 NBA Playoffs, giving them plenty of time to record an episode of Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave Sports + Entertainment. On the latest episode, George asked Towns about the infamous Minnesota Timberwolves practice with now Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler. "We […]

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers‘ season ended earlier than anyone expected after all of the hype coming into the year. Unfortunately, injuries once again ravaged the franchise’s two stars — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George — en route to a first-round exit. No one is taking it harder than the two stars. Leonard […]

Peyton Watson has played a grand total of seven minutes during the Denver Nuggets’ playoffs run, but it’s not for a lack of talent. A former five star recruit who went to UCLA for one year, Watson was the 30th pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and was traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to […]

The Memphis Grizzlies are so close to being so good. With a young core of Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson and Desmond Bane locked in place for the foreseeable future, the Grizzlies already have the bones of a potential contender in place. To graduate to that next level of eliteness, Memphis must find the right assembly […]

The Paul George and Kawhi Leonard experiment on the Los Angeles Clippers may have run its course. The two superstars just can’t seem to get on the court at the same time, and it may be time for the Clippers to cut bait and try to get back what they can for one or both […]

Clippers star Paul George has commented on his development as a player over his career to date, comparing PG-24 to PG-13 on his podcast. PG-24, of course, refers to George during the early days of his career, when he wore that jersey number while playing for the Indiana Pacers. Four seasons into his NBA life, […]

Paul George is one of the best wing players in the NBA today. In fact, he’s currently one of the key players for the Los Angeles Clippers, as they pursue the franchise’s first NBA championship. With George establishing himself in the NBA, have you ever wondered how the eight time NBA All-Star lives? Well, wonder no […]

LOS ANGELES — Tuesday, May 2 marked six weeks since Paul George suffered his a gruesome-looking knee sprain. The Los Angeles Clippers star got injured March 21 but was hopeful to make a return at some point in the NBA postseason. Unfortunately for George, that time never came thanks to the Phoenix Suns. The Clippers […]

In mid-February, plenty of pundits grew concerned over the Los Angeles Clippers’ interest in Russell Westbrook after such a disappointing tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. Even then, Paul George, Westbrook’s teammate back with the Oklahoma City Thunder, went to bat for his friend, lobbying for the Clippers front office to add the former MVP […]

The Los Angeles Clippers saw yet another season cut short due to injuries to stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Speaking on his podcast, George believes the Clippers could have easily beaten the Phoenix Suns in the 2023 NBA Playoffs if not for the aforementioned injuries, via Podcast P with Paul George presented by Wave […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George responded to critics questioning his ability to play through injury. George missed the first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns after a knee sprain ended his regular season following a nasty fall against the Oklahoma City Thunder on March 31. There was hope that George would be able to […]

Once again, the Los Angeles Clippers will not be winning an NBA Championship after another season of the Paul George and Kawhi Leonard era. The Clippers lost their first round series of the 2023 NBA Playoffs to the Phoenix Suns, following a winning effort in Game 1 with four straight losses. Los Angeles was without […]

To say that it was a disappointing season for the Los Angeles Clippers would be a complete understatement. Their first-round exit in the NBA Playoffs was exacerbated by the fact that both Paul George and Kawhi Leonard weren’t even available to help the Clippers against a powerhouse Phoenix Suns side. At this point, you can’t […]

It was July 5, 2019 when the Los Angeles Clippers made arguably their biggest moves in franchise history by trading for Paul George to convince Kawhi Leonard to sign in free agency. Leonard was coming off an impressive 2019 playoff run with the Toronto Raptors which culminated in a championship win. Thus, it definitely made […]

Over the past few seasons, the Los Angeles Clippers have overtaken the San Antonio Spurs to become the franchise that’s synonymous with the term “load management.” However, where Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich was sitting out his aging stars against lower-level competition in order to preserve them from the playoffs, the Clippers have been sitting […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have a laundry list of things to tend to this offseason, and Russell Westbrook’s free agency is one of them. Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Tyronn Lue pitched adding Westbrook to the front office, and the results were fruitful. Russell Westbrook joined the team a few days after the trade deadline, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are going to hear a lot of external noise about whether or not their star duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George can bring the Clippers franchise the first championship in its history. However, while the injury history of Kawhi and PG has gone from disappointing to frustrating, it shouldn’t yet […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have a legitimate case for being the most disappointing team this season. Tyronn Lue is trying to look on the bright side. Paul George suffered a knee injury towards the end of the regular season and wasn’t able to return in time. Kawhi Leonard lasted all of two games longer than […]

PHOENIX — A somber Tyronn Lue left the podium for the final time this season, a year full of hopes and expectations down the drain. The Los Angeles Clippers had just been eliminated from the NBA Playoffs in the first round, with neither Kawhi Leonard nor Paul George available for the team’s final three games. […]

Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Clippers entered a mid-season partnership uncertain of what their futures would look like. In just a few short months, it’s become increasingly clear to Paul George and the Clippers needed a player of Westbrook’s caliber if only from a leadership standpoint. Westbrook has appeared in every game for the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers could be playing in their final game of the season on Wednesday when they take on the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of their NBA Playoffs first-round series. With Kevin Durant and Co. currently up 3-1, another loss for L.A. would mean the end of the line for them this year. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are preparing for Game 5 of the Western Conference’s first round series against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. Unfortunately, it’s looking likely that Kawhi Leonard may not be able to suit up for that game. The Clippers have announced that Leonard, who is dealing with a right knee sprain, has […]

Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Clippers are preparing to take on Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns in Game 5 of the Western Conference’s first round series. The series will shift to Phoenix after two games in Los Angeles. The question is will Paul George be able to return to the Clippers lineup in […]

PLAYA VISTA, CA – In what may be the final practice day of the 2022-23 season, the Los Angeles Clippers are preparing as if Kawhi Leonard and Paul George will once again not be available for Tuesday’s Game 5 against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. Head coach Tyronn Lue spoke with members of the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are preparing for Game 4 of the Western Conference’s first round series against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns. Unfortunately, it’s looking likely that Kawhi Leonard is not able to play in that game. The LA Clippers have announced that Leonard, who is dealing with a right knee sprain, has been […]

Russell Westbrook and the Los Angeles Clippers are preparing to take on Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of the Western Conference’s first round series. The question is will Paul George be able to return to the Clippers lineup? Ahead of Saturday’s Game 4 in Los Angeles, the Clippers have ruled out […]

The Los Angeles Clippers suffered a Game 3 loss to the Phoenix Suns without Kawhi Leonard in the lineup. Another NBA Playoffs loss without Leonard and Paul George on the court has Kendrick Perkins raising some questions; he thinks that Steve Ballmer should think twice about the future of the Clippers being led by Leonard […]

The Phoenix Suns took a 2-1 series lead over the Los Angeles Clippers, but it didn’t come easy. It was a narrow victory for the Suns, 129-124, even with the Clippers missing Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. This is concerning, given that it was a narrow margin of victory over a team missing their two […]

The LA Clippers accomplished their goal of taking home-court advantage from the Phoenix Suns, splitting two games in the desert largely behind the singular dominance of Kawhi Leonard. As this first-round series shifts to Southern California, though, an injured Paul George will be joined on the sidelines by his fellow superstar wing. The Clippers announced […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are set to be extremely shorthanded in Game 3 against the Phoenix Suns on Thursday evening. Aside from Paul George already out, Kawhi Leonard is also unavailable after sustaining a knee sprain. Via Tomer Azarly: “Kawhi Leonard (right knee sprain) has been ruled OUT tonight in Game 3 vs. the Suns, […]