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Having a solid NBA culture matters in the new age of player empowerment, with stars free to go to whatever organization they choose. Don’t believe me? Ask the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers how their offseason went. The Nets went out and signed free agents Kyrie Irving from the Celtics and Kevin Durant […]

Lawrence Frank, Los Angeles Clippers president of basketball operations, has revealed a Paul George-centric detail about his free agency pitch to Kawhi Leonard. Per Ben Golliver of the Washington Post, Lawrence Frank revealed that he presented a list of potential players which the Clippers could acquire. When Kawhi Leonard saw Paul George’s name, he said […]

Los Angeles, for the first time ever, is the multi-team epicenter of elite NBA basketball. The LA Clippers, after convincing Kawhi Leonard to come home and bringing in Paul George along with him, are the league’s closest equivalent to title favorites entering a season the most wide-open season in a full decade. The Los Angeles […]

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Paul George admits he “was a little nervous” when the Indiana Pacers drafted Kawhi Leonard in the 2011 NBA Draft. George says he was nervous because he and Leonard play the same position. The Pacers wound up trading Leonard to the San Antonio Spurs for George Hill. Fast forward to […]

Like most NBA fans, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Hamidou Diallo was shocked when Russell Westbrook and Paul George were traded in the offseason. Diallo spoke on how the trades came out of nowhere for him, blindsiding him both times: “No. No idea at all. That really hit home base. I didn’t know anything. And, I […]

Paul George claimed that he grew up as a fan of the Los Angeles Clippers, not the Los Angeles Lakers. George revealed that he was rooting for the Clippers back then because he had a lot of fun watching them. He pointed out that he loved the brotherhood that he saw before because their players […]

What does a Los Angeles Clippers team led by Kawhi Leonard and Paul George look like? According to the two superstars, the Clippers are going to play hard on both ends of the floor every night and with a lot of grit. “Playing hard on both ends of the floor,” Leonard told Rachel Nichols of […]

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Paul George’s mom had a stroke when he was just a child. As a result, Paulette George hasn’t been able to travel as much to watch her son play. That’s why George is thrilled to be back home in Los Angeles playing for the Clippers. George’s parents will be at […]

Paul George says the chance to play with Kawhi Leonard on the Los Angeles Clippers “seemed like an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up.” George says he and Leonard spoke during Leonard’s free agency. Once Leonard told George he was leaning toward going back home to California, that’s when George requested a trade from the […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard says the idea of playing with Paul George first started back in the summer of 2017 when he tried to get the San Antonio Spurs to trade for George after PG requested a trade from the Indiana Pacers. George wound up getting traded to the Oklahoma City […]

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti spoke with the local media on Thursday and talked about why he granted small forward Paul George’s trade request. The Thunder traded George to the Los Angeles Clippers and got an unbelievable haul. OKC acquired Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Danilo Gallinari and five first-round picks: Sam Presti on why he […]

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti had kind words for former stars Paul George and Russell Westbrook at a press conference on Thursday, but he also seemed surprised when questioned about the reported discontent of the duo. Presti claimed that most NBA players are unhappy when the season ends without a championship, and insisted […]

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti explained the Paul George situation at length, claiming he did not hear of his trade request until July, according to Maddie Lee of The Oklahoman. “When the situation developed in July, that was the first we heard of that,” said Presti, referring to the George trade request. Presti […]

The L.A. Clippers welcomed Kawhi Leonard and Paul George to the organization with an introductory press conference on Wednesday afternoon. During the event, George noted that his decision to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder was “mutual.” However, Thunder general manager Sam Presti “wouldn’t necessarily agree” with George’s assessment, according to a report from Brett Dawson […]

Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti was effusive in thanking Russell Westbrook and Paul George for their contributions shortly after taking out an op-ed on The Oklahoman to explain the team’s decision to undergo a rebuild. Presti thanked Westbrook “for the tremendous contributions he’s made to our organization and community, the time he put […]

When it was revealed that Kawhi Leonard was joining the Los Angeles Clippers a couple of weeks ago, it took only minutes for the news to break that Paul George would be joining Leonard via trade. According to reports, it was Leonard who told the Clippers to look for another star before he committed to […]

The newly-formed tandem of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are looking forward to building their own legacy with the L.A. Clippers and bring the fight to a Los Angeles Lakers team that has dominated the fan base in the city since moving from Minneapolis. George made his way to L.A. after the Thunder traded his […]

Kawhi Leonard was narrowly close to tipping the scales in favor of the purple and gold. According to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports, Leonard would have likely chosen the Los Angeles Lakers if the LA Clippers didn’t find a way to trade for Paul George, which only rendered the Raptors as a third option in […]

Paul George felt the cracks in the floor upon a second disappointing playoff exit in the first round of the NBA playoffs, concerned about the unstable Oklahoma City Thunder roster and the possibility that it could soon blow up after falling short two years in a row with the pairing of him and Russell Westbrook. […]

Many around the NBA believe the Oklahoma City Thunder’s deal with Paul George last summer came with an agreement: if you want out tell us when/where and we’ll accommodate, according to Josh Lewenberg of TSN. George re-signed with the Thunder on a four-year, $136.9 million contract. The six-time All-Star requested a trade to the Los […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Paul George revealed that Russell Westbrook had no hard feelings against him when he requested for a trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder. George and Westbrook played two seasons together with the Thunder. Westbrook was one of the main reasons why George signed a four-year, $136.91 million contract with Oklahoma City […]

An Eastern Conference executive believes that the Los Angeles Clippers will win the Western Conference title next season as long as they can keep their superstars healthy. The Clippers placed themselves in serious contention for the title after the major roster shakeup that they made this offseason. Los Angeles signed Kawhi Leonard, who is coming […]

Two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard says he “was very close” to signing with the Toronto Raptors or Los Angeles Lakers this summer, but the opportunity to play with Paul George on the Los Angeles Clippers sealed the deal for him to come to the Clips. Leonard signed a three-year deal with the Clippers. Kawhi on […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Paul George demanded a trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder, and he believes there’s nothing wrong with it. During his introductory press conference as a member of the Clippers, George opened up about the increasing player empowerment in the league. he argued that players choosing where they want to play shouldn’t […]

Los Angeles Clippers legendary play-by-play broadcaster Ralph Lawler says it’s a “great day in Clipper Nation” after the team introduced Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Lawler, who is enjoying retirement, says Wednesday is the most TV he’s watched since the OJ Simpson trial. I have spent more time in front of the TV today than […]

Los Angeles Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank says the main reason the Clippers stockpiled draft picks was to pursue a star player like Paul George. The Clippers sent a record amount of picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for George. LAC sent Danilo Gallinari, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, first round picks in 2022, […]

Paul George says the Los Angeles Clippers’ success in 2018-19 and how hard they play “was the biggest attraction” for him. The Clippers won 48 games last season without having an All-Star on the roster. LAC took the Golden State Warriors to six games in the first round of the 2019 playoffs. With George and […]

There was a Los Angeles Lakers fan who was heckling Los Angeles Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George about Los Angeles being a Lakers town. The Clippers introduced Leonard and George to the LA media on Wednesday and then went outside to unveil a mural. That’s when the Lakers fan entered the picture. There’s […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard says Paul George “was a guy I always wanted to play with.” Leonard almost got his wish back in 2011. The Indiana Pacers drafted Leonard with the 15th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. Indiana, though, traded Leonard to the San Antonio Spurs on draft night […]

Los Angeles Clippers small forward Paul George says the way he and Kawhi Leonard play “is a lost art in the NBA.” Not a lot of guys play defense in the NBA anymore and just focus on scoring the ball. Not George and Leonard. Both superstars are elite players on both ends of the floor. […]

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George had an awkward moment at the end of their introductory press conference with the Los Angeles Clippers, but for a good (and amusing) reason. The press conference ended with both Leonard and George raising their Clippers jerseys for the first time. However, they had to do a second take after […]

Paul George says his exit from the Oklahoma City Thunder was mutual and that “the time was up.” The Thunder got bounced in the first round of the playoffs in the two years George was in OKC. The Thunder are embarking on a new chapter of their organization, as after they traded George to the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers made a massive splash in free agency earlier this month when they have announced that they have acquired reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Both players were officially introduced today, and the franchise is obviously excited about their future with these superstars leading the way. Clippers’ President of Basketball […]

During his first press conference as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, Paul George would not set a date for his return to the court but claimed that his rehab is progressing well: Paul George on his shoulder surgery – "There's no set date. I've been progressing really well. I'm a great point in […]

Paul George says the Los Angeles Clippers aren’t looking at a “Battle for LA” with the Lakers. The Clippers have George and Kawhi Leonard, while the Lakers have LeBron James and Anthony Davis. So naturally, there’s going to be heavy competition in LA next season. Paul George: “ #Lakers is Lakers…We’re not looking at Battle […]

When free agency began, there were some people who expected Kawhi Leonard to ultimately sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, and the general consensus was that he would take another star player with him. But no one anticipated that star would be Paul George, who signed a contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder last […]

All-Star small forward Paul George says it’s “surreal” to now play for the Los Angeles Clippers, the team he grew up rooting for as a kid. George says he requested a trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Clippers because he wanted to play at home and do something special with Kawhi Leonard. Paul […]

The Los Angeles Clippers stole the show this NBA offseason, signing Kawhi Leonard and pulling off a trade to land Paul George, giving the Clippers one of the best tandems in the league. On Wednesday, both Leonard and George were formally introduced as new members of the Clippers, but head coach Doc Rivers is far […]

Los Angeles Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank says acquiring Kawhi Leonard and Paul George is a “landmark moment” for the franchise. With Leonard and George on the roster, the Clippers are title contenders for the first time in franchise history. “This is a landmark moment” for the franchise, Lawrence Frank said. “It means […]