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James Harden and Stephen Curry entered the NBA in 2009, and both players have had special careers. Harden, the No. 3 overall pick out of Arizona State, and Curry, the No. 7 pick out of Davidson, have faced each other 58 times over the last 16 years. The Los Angeles Clippers star, who’s already making […]

The Los Angeles Clippers played their second game of the 2024-25 season against the Denver Nuggets on Saturday. The close matchup culminated in a 109-104 win for LA. James Harden had a strong performance, so strong that it caused Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Maxx Crosby to drop an interesting reaction. Crosby gave James Harden major […]

During their 109-104 win over the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden posted a stat line not seen by the franchise over the last 40 seasons, per Stat Mamba. Harden scored 23 points, six rebounds and 16 assists. Not to be outdone, Clippers guard Norman Powell scored 37 points on 14-of-21 shooting, including […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — The Los Angeles Clippers opened the doors of the all new Intuit Dome on Wednesday night in what was an absolute show from start to finish. Unfortunately, James Harden and Ivica Zubac’s club fell short against Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns in overtime. The Clippers dropped their opener, 116-113, despite the […]

In the modern NBA, three-point shooting has become arguably the most important trait on the basketball court, but shooting is much more than just connecting on shots from deep. Great shooters have been in the NBA forever, and mid-range and free throw shooting are also vital aspects of playing basketball. There are a number of […]

Los Angeles Clippers star James Harden is returning to the City of Angels as he tries to bring the franchise their first-ever NBA Championship. He’s also embarking on yet another sneaker campaign with Adidas as the All-Star welcomes his ninth signature model under sponsor Adidas. Come early next year, we’ll see the two sides release […]

New arena, same Clippers. That seems to be the vibe as the Clippers are facing yet another season with Kawhi Leonard‘s health in question, leaving James Harden as the primary option. So the question becomes, can James Harden still be that guy for the Clippers? Harden made basketball look easy when he joined the Houston […]

The shooting guard position is stacked with top-end talent, but it is a surprisingly deep position all-time as well. Two guards bridge the gap between point guards and wings. They usually need the playmaking knack of a lead-guard but have to also be able to score with the best of anyone. They are also matched […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — After more than six of discussion, planning, and preparing, the Los Angeles Clippers finally opened their new home in Inglewood, California. The Intuit Dome opened in August, but hosted its first basketball game on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks. The Clippers defeated the Mavs, 110-96, in the Intuit Dome preseason opener. […]

INGLEWOOD, CA — With one preseason game on tap, James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers are preparing for regular season life without Kawhi Leonard. Head coach Tyronn Lue spoke with members of the media at Tuesday’s Intuit Dome preseason opener, where he all but confirmed that Leonard’s status for the start of the regular […]

Confidence is a key element for NBA superstars to succeed in the NBA. However, given that there are plenty of external factors, things don’t always go their way. Here’s a look at 10 NBA superstar claims that didn’t age well. John Wall wishes luck to his future defenders John Wall: “You tell me the third-best […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden has been revolutionizing the game of basketball over the last decade. From the moment he got to Houston, Harden’s all-world talent and heliocentric style of play took centerstage. In the very early preseason portions of the 2024-25 NBA season, Harden already appears to be teasing a new move. Clippers’ […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar and California native James Harden is a diehard San Francisco 49ers fan. So much so that Harden was in a rush to fly to Seattle to watch his 49ers take on the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. After the 49ers trounced the Seahawks, Harden waited for 49ers players in the […]

The All-NBA Team features the best basketball players in the league for the particular season. Throughout the years, several legends have been bestowed the award. However, there have been some big names that have been kept off the list. For this piece, let’s take a look at the 10 biggest All-NBA Team snubs of all […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has never been known to be one of the league’s more vocal or self-promoting stars. Sure, Kawhi may be a fun guy behind the scenes, but in the public eye, he’s rarely come close to living up to that moniker. And if anyone was expecting him to be a top-tier […]

Ahead of the Golden State Warriors’ first preseason game, Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard James Harden was having some fun by joining the screaming fans in cheering for Stephen Curry as he walked on the court before the game. Harden’s yell of Steph’s name can barely be heard over the roar of the crowd. “Curryyyy!!” […]

Training camps have officially begun across the NBA. As the start of the 2024-25 season draws near, the question of who are the best players in the league remains relevant. That is why everyone is putting together their lists of the Top 100 players in the NBA. So far, the first half of ClutchPoints’ 2024-25 […]

Los Angeles Clippers point guard James Harden committed his loyalty to the franchise during Monday’s media day for a reason that some wouldn’t expect. “I’m home… I’m home and I don’t plan on going anywhere else,” Harden said. “I want to leave a legacy, especially having that opportunity here at home. I love everything that […]

The Los Angeles Clippers will look a bit different this season with the departure of Paul George, but they still have star-level talent in James Harden and Kawhi Leonard. During Clippers’ Media Day, Harden was asked what the team’s play style would look like this season, and he related it to a player who recently […]

More often than not, NBA superstars naturally elevate a team. Their presence further increases a team’s star power, which often looks great on paper. However, what’s great on paper isn’t always going to successfully translate in the game. In fact, some superstars may fail in terms of fit, chemistry, etc. With a number of NBA superstars […]

Teammates are supposed to make each other better given that basketball is a team sport. In fact, with the NBA featuring a pace-and-space era, it’s all the more important for teammates to be on the same page. However, even after plenty of years together, miscommunication also happens. Here’s a look at 10 times when NBA […]

When it comes to sneaker wars, there’s no doubt that adidas has established itself in the market as one of the top brands in the same conversation as the likes of Nike and Jordan. Throughout NBA history, Adidas has played a huge role in helping some of the biggest superstars make their moments in the […]

The Houston Rockets have had several legendary players don their uniform, including Hakeem Olajuwon, James Harden, Moses Malone and Yao Ming. With the official release of NBA 2K25 right around the corner, fans will be eager to use the Rockets’ all-time greats in the game. Let’s break down the top 10 players on the Rockets’ […]

NBA 2K25 is nearing its annual release, which means it’s time to get angry at some player ratings. Or, at least that’s what people want with LA Clippers star James Harden when it comes to NBA 2K.. The game announced its top 100 player ratings earlier this week, with Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic claiming […]

The LA Clippers will look very different when the highly anticipated NBA 2K25 is officially released soon. The game has been slowly pushing out the ratings of the top 100 players, and they just named James Harden. NBA 2K25 is set to be released on September 6, 2024, but fans who pre-order the limited edition […]

Former Los Angeles Clippers teammates James Harden and Paul George played together in a recent charity game hosted by Hall of Fame center Yao Ming in China. It marked the first time James Harden and Paul George had publicly shared a court since George signed with the Philadelphia 76ers in July. Miami Heat star Jimmy […]

NBA2K gaming fans are up in arms over Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden’s rating in NBA2K25. Harden has an 84 overall rating in the game. When The House of Highlights’ Instagram account asked fans what they thought of Harden’s 84 compared to seven players NBA2K ranked slightly below or higher than the 14-time All-Star, […]

After five seasons together, Kawhi Leonard and the LA Clippers are entering a new era without Paul George in the mix. On Thursday afternoon, the Clippers took a big first step forward with the official release of their schedule for the 2024-25 NBA season. Without further ado, let’s jump right into the 2024-25 NBA schedule. […]

NBA practices happen away from the public’s watch. However, every basketball fan knows how important these practices are for teams that are vying for a championship. But while the public isn’t aware of what exactly happens inside practices, there’s no doubt that there have been some interesting stories that fans would’ve wanted to see before […]

James Harden recently gave some advice regarding Tyrese Maxey’s new Philadelphia 76ers deal to many young players in Rico Hines’ workout. Harden had the opportunity to play with Maxey for a couple of years with the Sixers. At the time James was still in Philly, Tyrese was a rising star. Upon Harden’s departure, Maxey unlocked […]

Kendrick Perkins recently told the story of how James Harden was influenced to leave the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2012. During the 2012 Olympics, Harden joined Team USA where he got to play alongside his then Thunder teammate Kevin Durant and other notable names like LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. While Harden’s talents were undeniable, […]

Teammates in basketball can lead to brotherhoods that transcend the game. The same can be said about players in the NBA who have played alongside each other. Unfortunately, that isn’t always the case. Despite playing together for a handful of games, that doesn’t always result in a brotherhood. In fact, some teammates would even grow […]

Paul George, who spent the last five seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, is expected to officially be announced as the newest member of the Philadelphia 76ers sooner rather than later after reportedly agreeing to a four-year, $212 million contract. But PG in Philadelphia could have been a reality a year ago if a trade […]

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 […]

Following ugly breakups with the Brooklyn Nets and Philadelphia 76ers, James Harden has found a new home in Los Angeles. The 10-time All-Star signed a two-year, $70 million deal Sunday to remain with the Clippers. While it’s been over two years since Harden forced a trade from Brooklyn, the ripple effects are still felt across […]

With the NBA free agency negotiation period officially underway, the Los Angeles Clippers came to terms on a new contract with James Harden as per Shams Charania of The Athletic. This was the first time in Harden’s career that he experienced unrestricted free agency. Harden was acquired by the Clippers in an early season trade […]

The Los Angeles Clippers could look very different next season depending on how free agency goes over the next few days. Paul George is obviously the big name everyone is keeping an eye on after he opted out of his deal on Saturday, but another one of the top free agents on the market is […]

There’s no doubt that ball-handling continues to have a place in the NBA. It allows players to move more fluidly with the ball while carving out an opportunity to score. In addition to this, ball-handlers also pave the way for bailout plays when time is running out, especially when defenses have successfully checked against the […]

PLAYA VISTA, CA — With the 2024 NBA Draft officially in the rearview mirror, the Los Angeles Clippers turn their attention to a number of decisions that will be made shortly, led by star forward Paul George. The Clippers selected Cam Christie with the 46th overall pick, marking their lone move in the two-day version […]