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Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards were on the wrong end of history on Tuesday after blowing a 35-point lead and allowing the Los Angeles Clippers to win despite leading by seven points with 20 seconds remaining. Apparently, however, a botched call helped LA’s comeback and doomed the Capital city franchise. According to the latest […]

Despite trailing by a seemingly insurmountable 35 points, Amir Coffey continued to pour it on. And then Luke Kennard poured it on. And before they knew it, Tyronn Lue‘s Los Angeles Clippers were just one 3-pointer away from tying the game against Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards. With eight seconds remaining, the Clippers ran […]

This 2021-22 NBA season has been one of the toughest to predict outcomes for, and the Los Angeles Clippers have been the toughest team to gauge. After losing a tough game to the struggling New York Knicks on Sunday, Luke Kennard and the Clippers took on the Washington Wizards Tuesday night hoping to get back […]

The Los Angeles Clippers pulled off one of the most epic comebacks ever against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night, erasing a 35-point deficit to pull out a 116-115 win. The Wizards led by 35 points in the second quarter, 30 points at halftime, 22 points in the final minute of the third quarter and […]

Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards were well on their way to ending a three-game losing streak against Luke Kennard and the the LA Clippers at home on Tuesday night. The team got off to a hot start in the first quarter, leading 32-23. They then poured it on in the second quarter, where they […]

The Washington Wizards just committed the worst choke job in NBA history against the Los Angeles Clippers. There is no other candidate that comes close. The Wizards blew a 35-point lead, the second largest in the history of the league but including every possible add-on to make the defeat that much worse. Kyle Kuzma didn’t […]

The Washington Wizards were one of the biggest surprises and great stories early on in the NBA season. Things have gone sour lately, culminating in a historic collapse Tuesday night. The Wizards had a 35-point lead in the 2nd quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers. Somehow, they found a way to lose that game, making […]

The Los Angeles Clippers pulled off the second largest comeback in NBA history and arguably the most stunning comeback of all-time. It came off the hands of one Luke Douglas Kennard who hit a 4-point play down three to stun the Wizards, 116-115. Watch Luke Kennard complete the come-from-behind Clippers kill with an improbable bucket […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have had an up-and-down season thus far. It’s pretty much been a roller coaster ride for the team, which at the moment, is in possession of an 11-10 record for the sixth spot in a very tight race in the Western Conference. The Clippers had a horrendous start to their campaign […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had their best season yet, but unfortunately, it didn’t end up working for them after Kawhi Leonard tore his ACL. Nevertheless, it’s fair for fans to argue that they could have won it all if Leonard did not suffer from injury. While that is something the Clippers will never get an […]

SAN DIEGO – When Kawhi Leonard suffered the ACL injury in the playoffs, the expectation was that he’d miss the entirety of the playoffs due to the fragility and seriousness of the injury. Leonard going down immediately opened the door for more playing opportunities for LA Clippers players like Terance Mann and Luke Kennard, and […]

The LA Clippers and guard Luke Kennard agreed to a four-year, $56 million rookie contract extension last summer shortly after being traded to Los Angeles. If that deal, which could reach up to $64 million with incentives, wasn’t enough proof that the Clippers believed in him, Kennard just doubled down on it. According to Dirt.com, […]

Of all the teams in the NBA, the Los Angeles Clippers and the Brooklyn Nets have taken up residence in a club that is exclusive to them: Laker killers. This club is defined by one thing: the goal of taking down LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers under any means necessary. It’s gone by […]

LOS ANGELES — Fresh off a drubbing of the Charlotte Hornets, Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers found themselves trailing the Atlanta Hawks by double figures at halftime. It was another display of the Clippers going absolutely cold from the field and not defending at a high level. What looked like a surefire loss […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been playing better ball as of late. They are still in the basement when it pertains to the NBA standings, but there have been noticeable strides taken under new head coach Chris Finch, who came over during the season from Toronto to replace Ryan Saunders. Minnesota isn’t competing for a playoff […]

If you were expecting Montrezl Harrell of the Lakers to take the high road following his odd breakup with the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason, guess again. The Clippers front office banked on their future Monday after signing Luke Kennard to a four-year, $64 million extension. While the news is on par with what the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are making sure to set themselves up for the present and future as they continue their dealings before the 2020-21 NBA season begins. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Clippers and guard Luke Kennard have agreed to a four-year, $64 million extension on Monday. Los Angeles Clippers guard Luke Kennard has agreed […]

LOS ANGELES — Like most teams around the NBA, the Los Angeles Clippers kicked off individual workouts inside their training facility on Tuesday morning. For new Clippers guard Luke Kennard, it was his first day in the facility he’ll hope to call home for a long time alongside stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Kennard was […]

The Los Angeles Clippers came into the 2019-20 NBA season with championship expectations. Many tabbed the Clippers as the favorite to win the Larry O’Brien Trophy. At the very least, the mere notion of a “Battle for L.A.” in the Western Conference Finals had basketball fans salivating. Of course, it never happened. The Clippers had […]

The Los Angeles Clippers, Detroit Pistons, and Brooklyn Nets orchestrated a draft-day trade that landed guard Luke Kennard to the Clippers. Meanwhile, the Nets acquired Landry Shamet in the deal, while the Pistons received the draft rights to no. 19 overall pick Saddiq Bey. In addition to the deal, the Pistons also sent four 2nd […]

The Brooklyn Nets, Detroit Pistons and Los Angeles Clippers have finally given basketball fans exactly what they have been waiting all night long for—a three-way trade involving both a first-round NBA Draft pick in 2020 and several active players. According to a Wednesday evening report from Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic, the Clippers […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey says sharpshooter Luke Kennard has been playing point guard for the team during the in-market bubble. Pistons star Derrick Rose isn’t at the voluntary in-market bubble, so Casey is giving the ball-handling duties to Kennard while Bruce Brown can move back to his natural position of shooting guard, per […]

The Detroit Pistons reportedly never made shooting guard Luke Kennard available in trade talks with the Boston Celtics, according to Adam Himmelsbach of the Boston Globe. The Celtics tried to get Kennard and big man Christian Wood from the Pistons, but Detroit wasn’t interested in making a deal. The source said Luke Kennard was never […]

The Phoenix Suns’ attempt to acquire Detroit Pistons sharpshooter Luke Kennard has reportedly hit a standstill. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the problem with the trade is that the two sides are unable to agree on the protections of the Suns’ first-round pick that would have been included in the deal. Detroit's discussions with Phoenix […]

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Luke Kennard isn’t worried about his name being mentioned in trade rumors. The Pistons and Phoenix Suns are reportedly discussing a trade which would send Kennard to the Suns. The lefty, who is still out with tendinitis in both knees, says hearing his name in the rumors on Monday night wasn’t […]

This season’s trade deadline is drawing closer, and the Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns are still engaged in trade discussions revolving around third-year guard Luke Kennard. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski initially reported discussions between the two teams earlier this week. According to Vince Ellis of the Detroit Free Press, the Pistons have been taking calls on Kennard […]

The Detroit Pistons have not been shy about their interest in potentially making a deal at the Feb. 6 trade deadline. It appears guard Luke Kennard could be on the radar of the Phoenix Suns. According to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, the Pistons are currently negotiating a deal that could send Kennard to the […]

With the Detroit Pistons looking like one of the biggest sellers as we approach the trade deadline, one of the most significant names that has popped up on the trade market is Pistons All-Star big man Andre Drummond. However, as reported by James L. Edwards III for The Athletic, another player that appears to be […]

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Luke Kennard may not return until the All-Star break, according to Pistons head coach Dwane Casey. Kennard has been out since Dec. 23 because of tendinitis in his knees. Dwane Casey hinted that it might not be until All-Star Break that Luke Kennard returns. — James L. Edwards III (@JLEdwardsIII) January […]

As we glide closer to the halfway mark of the NBA season, it’s pretty clear that the Detroit Pistons aren’t contenders. At 14-25, they are four games out of the eighth seed and Blake Griffin will be sidelined for the remainder of the season. It’s why players like Luke Kennard have found themselves mentioned in […]

The Philadelphia 76ers have interest in trading for Luke Kennard and Langston Galloway of the Detroit Pistons. The Sixers also have interest in signing Jeff Green, who was waived by the Utah Jazz, according to Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer: Could Langston Galloway come back to Philadelphia for play for the 76ers? What about […]

Detroit Pistons guard Luke Kennard will not play again this decade due to a knee injury that will keep him out at least the next two weeks, the team announced Thursday. The injury has officially been diagnosed as bilateral knee tendinitis. Tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendons in the kneecap that can affect a range […]

The Detroit Pistons are listing Blake Griffin as out and Derrick Rose and Luke Kennard as questionable to face the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday. Griffin played 32 minutes on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks, so the Pistons are just resting him on the second night of a back to back. #Pistons Blake Griffin listed as […]

Detroit Pistons guard Luke Kennard has a smooth left-handed shooting stroke, but the former No. 12 overall pick is actually right-handed. Via James L. Edwards of The Athletic: Following his pregame shooting routine against the Knicks, Kennard stopped to sign some autographs for fans. Kennard was handed memorabilia and a Sharpie. He grabbed the item […]

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Indiana Pacers on opening night, thanks in large part to the efforts of Andre Drummond, Luke Kennard and Derrick Rose. Drummond was a monster from start to finish. The Pistons center finished with 32 points and 23 rebounds. Kennard and Rose came off the bench for the Pistons and were […]

The Detroit Pistons have picked up shooting guard Luke Kennard’s option for the 2020-21 season, according to James Edwards III of The Athletic. Kennard will make $3,827,160 this season and $5,273,826 in 2020-21. As you would have guessed, the #Pistons picked up Luke Kennard’s option for next season, per source. — James L. Edwards III […]

The Detroit Pistons did not have a lot of money to spend over the summer, and it wasn’t like big-name free agents were clamoring to go to Detroit, anyway. However, the Pistons did bring in Derrick Rose, who experienced something of a career Renaissance with the Minnesota Timberwolves last season and is hoping to help […]

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Luke Kennard has had a so-so first two seasons in the NBA. Last year, he averaged 9.7 points (on 43.8 percent shooting), 2.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 0.4 steals, while also connecting on 1.7 three-pointers on a 39.4.-percent clip. While he improved in practically all areas of his game in his […]

Detroit Pistons point guard Derrick Rose says shooting guard Luke Kennard “still doesn’t know how good he is.” Rose and Kennard are the two leaders of the Pistons’ bench and took over Detroit’s second preseason game on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Kennard and Rose each scored 11 second-half points, helping the Pistons erase a […]