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One of the core members of the Los Angeles Clippers will be returning to the team. Russell Westbrook, the former NBA MVP, has picked up his player option for the 2024-25 season, per Adrian Wojnarowski. Westbrook’s player option is worth $4 million for next season. “ESPN Sources: Nine-time All-Star G Russell Westbrook is picking up […]

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 […]

On Wednesday night, Kendrick Lamar reigned supreme at The Pop Out concert held at The Forum in Los Angeles, transforming the venue into a hub of musical brilliance and star-studded moments, Uproxx reports. The anticipation for Lamar’s performance was palpable long before he even took the stage, as fans and celebrities alike gathered for what […]

The NBA and rap are a part of each other’s culture. These two have been inseparable since the sport grew and have gone hand in hand with one another. Everyone’s favorite players have their own most-loved rappers and vice versa. Some of them showed up to express their support for one of the hottest stars […]

If Russell Westbrook departs the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency, he may find a home with the Miami Heat. The Heat have been given the best odds to sign Westbrook if he ultimately parts ways with the Clippers this summer, via Bovada. Westbrook has a $4 million player option for the 2024-25 campaign, but […]

When it comes to the Los Angeles Lakers head coaching job, the two names that have been surrounding it have been UConn’s Dan Hurley and former basketball player JJ Redick. Specifically about the latter, Philadelphia 76ers forward Danny Green was on “The Draymond Green Show” and expressed some concerns about Redick taking the Lakers job, […]

The New York Knicks already look like a major problem for the entire NBA next season and beyond. They are close to competing for their first NBA Championship in more than 30 years, but close doesn’t cut it. There were two important things missing from the Knicks’ roster in 2023-24: Health, because this season’s team […]

This is a big offseason for the Los Angeles Clippers. After falling short yet again in the first round of the playoffs against the Dallas Mavericks, changes could be on the horizon. A number of their stars are poised to or can become free agents this summer. That list includes Paul George, James Harden and […]

Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook is setting the record straight about his thoughts on his role with the team this season. Westbrook is calling out reports about his feelings that he says aren’t accurate. The veteran was placed in a supporting role for most of the year with the club. Media reports alleged there […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had the chance to take a 3-2 series lead on Wednesday night against the Dallas Mavericks, but instead, they failed to show up and got blown out 123-93 by Luka Doncic and Co. Most notably, Paul George, James Harden, and Russell Westbrook struggled immensely in this one, combining for an atrocious […]

During the 2023 NBA playoffs, Russell Westbrook proved plenty of people wrong as he led the Los Angeles Clippers to a semi-competitive first-round exit against the Phoenix Suns. Westbrook averaged 23.6 points, 7.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists last year, which led many to believe that he could have plenty of gas left in the tank. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers came into Game 5 of their 2024 first-round matchup against the Dallas Mavericks with a golden opportunity to ride the momentum of their epic Game 4 victory. With the series tied at 2-2, one couldn’t ask for a more favorable setting for a crucial fifth game, as they played in front […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were scheduled to face the Dallas Mavericks with a 10 p.m. tip-off in Los Angeles. The Clippers’ Russell Westbrook has been a favorite target of former player Charles Barkley’s pre-game clothing rants, and Westbrook found himself in the crosshairs of the ‘Round Mound of Rebound’ recently over his pre-game fit. Barkley […]

In an atmosphere charged with tension and disappointment, Los Angeles Clippers Head Coach Tyronn Lue broke his silence regarding Russell Westbrook’s controversial ejection during Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks. The Clippers, now trailing 2-1 in the series, faced not only a tough 101-90 defeat but also the fallout from […]

Russell Westbrook earned an ejection from the Los Angeles Clippers’ Game 3 loss to the Dallas Mavericks after being whistled for two technicals and a flagrant foul, concluding an abysmal performance in which he recorded just one point on 0-7 shooting from the field. While the performance was bad enough, Stephen A. Smith said he […]

During a heated Game 3 between the Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers, Mavericks forward PJ Washington gained even more love and admiration from the Mavs’ faithful after separate altercations with Terance Mann, Russell Westbrook, and other members of the Clippers. Early in the fourth quarter of the game, of which the Mavericks were leading […]

The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Clippers’ first-round matchup has been physical, and things got heated in the fourth quarter of what ended up being a 101-90 win for the Mavs in Game 3. With the Clippers attempting to mount a comeback in the fourth, Russell Westbrook was trying to get chippy and impose his […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are entering a pivotal postseason, as questions about their future could be answered based on how they perform in the coming weeks, and possibly months. A grueling first-round matchup versus Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks only adds to the pressure burdening this franchise. Though, owner Steve Ballmer is going to […]

On Sunday afternoon, Paul George and the Los Angeles Clippers picked up a much-needed win in the friendly confines of the Crypto.com Arena vs the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, overcoming an early 26-point deficit in the process. George poured in 39 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists in the thrilling Clippers victory, including knocking down the […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – No Kawhi Leonard? No problem. Behind a collective bench effort led by Russell Westbrook and the LA Clippers fended off Nikola Jokic and the defending NBA Champion Denver Nuggets in a thrilling victory. The Clippers defeated the Nuggets in Los Angeles, 102-100. Paul George led the way for LA with 28 […]

To say that James Harden’s career is riddled with the highest of highs and bumpiest of roads is an understatement. He blazed up with the Oklahoma City Thunder, found his peak form with the Houston Rockets, moved on from the Brooklyn Nets big three, and has now found peace with his role in the Los […]

NBA fans tend to chirp at players for various reasons, whether it is to bother them because they are home team fans or just to get some attention they have never received before. The closer they are, the more likely a star can hear them and confront them about proper fan behavior during games. This […]

The Los Angeles Clippers fell 133-116 to the Indiana Pacers on Monday night to continue their streak of poor play. The loss, Los Angeles’ fifth-straight at home, was marked by guard Russell Westbrook’s return to the lineup after missing 12 games with a fractured hand. After the game, Westbrook urged his team to come together, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been reeling over the last few weeks and are now in danger of falling out of a top four spot in the Western Conference playoff race. Enter Russell Westbrook. The Clippers are expected to get Russell Westbrook back from injury on Monday night when the team hosts Tyrese Haliburton and […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Russell Westbrook is eyeing a return to play from left hand surgery as early as this upcoming Monday against the Indiana Pacers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Westbrook suffered a fractured left hand on March 1 against the Washington Wizards and underwent surgery three days later with the hopes of returning to […]

The Clippers have struggled over the past few games and Paul Pierce believes that it’s because of Russell Westbrook’s absence. Following his trade from the 76ers, James Harden integrated well into the Clippers’ system, contributing to one of the league’s major success stories of the year. The Clippers are 39-22 with James Harden in their […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are one of the biggest wild card teams in the NBA heading toward the playoff push and Kawhi Leonard’s health is a big reason why. Leonard has been dealing with a back issue lately and how he heals could decide whether Coach Tyronn Lue’s team competes for an NBA title or […]

Given how well the Los Angeles Clippers have played ever since they began to figure it out in November, many felt as though all they needed to mount a deep playoff run was to remain healthy. Alas, seemingly not a single team in the NBA is able to avoid the injury bug completely. On March […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic made NBA history by becoming the first ever player to record six consecutive 30-point triple-doubles, as the Mavs coasted to a 142-124 win over the hapless Detroit Pistons. Before the Mavericks faced off against the Pistons on Saturday, Doncic was already in the midst of several historic streaks. Doncic had […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Russell Westbrook underwent surgery to repair his fractured left hand on Monday, which will sideline him for some time. Fortunately, it doesn’t look like the star guard is out for the season. According to the latest reports, there is optimism that Westbrook makes it back in time for the postseason. Westbrook […]

Russell Westbrook’s career has been a rollercoaster ride over the last few seasons of the legendary point guard’s career. After years of bouncing around from team to team, Westbrook has found a true home with the Los Angeles Clippers. But now he will be out for a while after sustaining a broken hand. The couple […]

LOS ANGELES, CA – James Harden, Paul George, and the LA Clippers have been trying to get back on track for weeks, but they’ll have to do it without the services of Russell Westbrook for the foreseeable future. The former MVP left Friday night’s game against the Washington Wizards with a fractured left hand and […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been relatively healthy all season, but they’ll now face an extended absence for a key rotation player. Russell Westbrook suffered a left hand fracture in the Clippers’ game against the Washington Wizards on Friday night and is out for remainder of the game. Russell Westbrook (left hand fracture) is OUT […]

Kendrick Perkins played 14 seasons over the course of his NBA career and won one championship in the process. He came within a shade of making what would have been his lone All-Star appearance but fell short as Al Horford beat him out by one vote. The 6-foot-10 center watched Sunday night’s All-Star Game and […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder once again showed why they’re top contenders despite fielding such a young team. Behind big games from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, the Thunder pulled off a 127-113 win over the Orlando Magic. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 32 points and five assists while Williams tallied 33 points on 12-of-18 (66.7%) field goal […]

After an extended stretch of rest, the Minnesota Timberwolves recorded their second consecutive win on their long road trip prior to the 2024 NBA All-Star game. Monday night’s battle with the Los Angeles Clippers didn’t look like a matchup between the top two seeds in the Western Conference. A contested first-half back-and-forth quickly snowballed into […]

There has been some buzz for Russell Westbrook of the Los Angeles Clippers to win the Sixth Man of the Year amid the team’s hot streak, and Lou Williams gave his take on the matter on FanDuel TV. “It’s hard not to buy it,” Lou Williams said on FanDuel TV. “They’re on a roll. They’re […]

Changing teams can happen in the NBA via trade or when a particular player becomes a free agent. Throughout the league’s history, we’ve witnessed several stars make dramatic career-changing decisions. While some NBA stars have thrived for their new teams, that isn’t always the case. In fact, there are a handful of NBA stars that […]

Over the past few months, Russell Westbrook appears to have found new lease in life by being a two-way spark plug for the Los Angeles Clippers off the bench. Westbrook has been counted upon by head coach Tyronn Lue to be a defensive pest, and with him on the floor, the Clippers play with more […]