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The Dallas Mavericks will have a tough matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers in round one of the playoffs. This year the Mavs have the tools to stop Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. This is a rematch of last year’s first matchup where the Clippers eliminated the Mavericks in 6 games. Even though the Clippers […]

The NBA playoffs have provided fans with a plethora of highlights over the years. They are clutch moments played out on the game’s biggest stages. In this piece, we’ll take a look back at the greatest shots in NBA playoffs history. 10- John Stockton sends Jazz to 1997 NBA Finals With the outstanding duo of […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic’s step-back 3-pointer has already taken on iconic status in NBA lore as one of the greatest buzzer-beaters in NBA playoff history. Add the wrinkle that it happened in the bubble, and it sticks out even more. The 21-year old—playing on a sprained ankle—capped off his 43-point, 17-rebound, and 13-assist Game […]

Four bounces to simultaneously crush the spirit of every Philadelphia 76ers fan in existence. Four bounces to turn Kawhi Leonard into the greatest Toronto Raptor of all-time. On May 12, 2019, an absolute miracle stunned all of Toronto, nay, the world: Without this shot, the Raptors may have very well lost their title dreams in […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is without a doubt one of the best players of his era. But unlike his colleagues who share the same elite status, Leonard doesn’t flaunt his personal life that much. But as his fame grew, especially when he won his second title with the Toronto Raptors in 2019, it […]

If Julius Randle doesn’t win as Most Improved Player of the Year, there will be a second reckoning, with galactic comets and raging asteroids raining down from the burning sky. Too hyperbolic? Well, let’s just say this: Randle is good. He has truly, completely, totally, absolutely come to his own in his second stint with […]

The LA Clippers defeat the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, 118-94, completing a sweep of the NBA Champions. Led by Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the Clippers saw seven players reach double-figure scoring, including the new bench tandem of Rajon Rondo and DeMarcus Cousins. The Clippers got out to an early double-digit lead, and […]

Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and the LA Clippers swept the season series vs. the Los Angeles Lakers for the first time since the 2015-16 season. With LeBron James out and Anthony Davis only playing nine minutes, Tyronn Lue’s squad rolled over the Lakers, 118-94. Lue, however, was as angry as a coach could be following […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are in a good spot right now, as they are third in the Western Conference rankings and have a 45-22 record. Despite this, the team’s standing could have been better with more consistent lineups. That seems to be the case based on coach Ty Lue’s recent comments, admitting that the Clippers […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are officially in the stretch run of the season. With seven games left on tap before the start of the playoffs, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Tyronn Lue and company have entered the critical phase of the year where they’ve got to ‘lock in.’ The myriad of injuries, however, has made that […]

During his introductory press conference with the Toronto Raptors in the summer of 2018, Kawhi Leonard adamantly claimed he’s a “fun guy.” The Los Angeles Clippers superstar continues to prove he’s just that by giving us a sneak peek of his music collaboration with YoungBoy Never Broke Again and Rod Wave. Kawhi Leonard teases a […]

We all know that NBA superstars are modern-day superheroes. Depending on how crazy your imagination can get, it’s quite easy to find similarities between characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe as well as the current stars in the NBA. Don’t believe us? Well, here’s a few: LeBron James as Iron Man One of the toughest […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is still not in full health as he recently experienced soreness in his right foot which sidelined him for a total of five games. He then shed light on his injury and claimed that he has been nursing it for a while though he has already taken steps to […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are once again contenders to win an NBA championship. With the combination of two All-Stars in Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, alongside other contributing factors, the Clips have remained consistent as a top team in the Western Conference. However, the team has many questions to answer in the postseason, especially considering […]

Anyone would never say no to a great deal that has almost zero risks attached to it. Card collectors, in particular, are always on the lookout for this kind of transaction. In this regard, the usual suspects always revolve around the likes of LeBron James or Kobe Bryant, among others. But two guys who don’t […]

Philadelphia 76ers guard Danny Green had some high praises for fellow teammate and All-Star Ben Simmons and Matisse Thybulle. Green, who played with the San Antonio Spurs for eight years, compared both his teammates with him and superstar Kawhi Leonard—one of the best defenders in the league today.  “When me and Kawhi [Leonard] were in […]

The LA Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard for at least one week as he recovers from a right foot injury. BREAKING: Kawhi Leonard (foot soreness) is OUT tonight against the Blazers and will be reevaluated by the Clippers next week. — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) April 20, 2021 Leonard missed four games last week for […]

The NBA offseason is always an exciting event to anticipate. Alongside watching young prospects participate in the NBA Draft, NBA Free Agency has been the pillar in what the headlines revolve around. Over the past decade, star players have taken free agency as an opportunity to benefit themselves on and off the floor. Heading into […]

A Kawhi Leonard highlight? Yes and we’re here for it! It’s not every day that Los Angeles Clippers fans are treated to these things, so let’s let this one simmer. The Clippers superstar has been one of the most low-key dominant players in the NBA for quite some time now, and on Sunday, the two-time […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have been a roll lately, winning eight of their last 10. They’re also on a six-game unbeaten streak and look completely unstoppable right now. Kawhi Leonard has been dealing with a foot issue that has caused him to miss the last two games, but Paul George is carrying the offense in […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons can still remember the 2019 playoffs like it was yesterday. After all, the Sixers were just one game away from the Eastern Conference Finals, only to be denied by Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors. Speaking with Rachel Nichols on The Jump, Simmons recalled the heartbreaking moment and admitted that […]

The Los Angeles Clippers moved up to 37-18 after a 131-124 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Even without All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard, they secured their fifth straight win to remain in third place in the Western Conference. Without Leonard, the team used a balanced effort, with seven players scoring in double figures led […]

After blowing past his defender, Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard just spiked one over Phoenix Suns big man Deandre Ayton. In true Leonard fashion, he didn’t express any form of emotion. See the clip below to witness Leonard’s monster slam over Ayton. Notice that the Clippers bench stood up and celebrated like madmen after […]

Kawhi Leonard is the top name slated to potentially hit free agency this summer, but there is no expectation he will leave the Los Angeles Clippers. The Klaw has a $36 million player option for the 2021-22 season he will almost certainly decline so as to garner another larger, multiyear contract. However, Sam Amick and […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is a funny guy. So much so that ahead of facing the Los Angeles Lakers, he had some jokes for twins Marcus Morris and Markieff Morris. Per Farbod Esnaashari of Sports Illustrated, Leonard toyed around with his teammate Marcus ahead of their duel with the Lakers., warning that he’d […]

Rajon Rondo is preparing to make his awaited debut with the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday and he recently spoke about joining forces with Kawhi Leonard in a sit-down with ESPN’s Rachel Nichols. While speaking about Leonard, Rondo shared that he was surprised to see how talented Leonard is as a passer. 1-on-1 with Rajon […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstars Paul George and Kawhi Leonard have been teammates since last season, so there’s no reason for them to figure in an intense head-to-head matchup anymore, right? Well, looks like the two perennial All-Stars have taken that head-to-head thing quite literally. As revealed by George himself on Thursday, he and Leonard not […]

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 […]

As the 2021 NBA Trade Deadline looms, the Los Angeles Clippers’ most glaring need remains the same as last year. The team still badly needs a true starting point guard to steer that ship. Reggie Jackson, Patrick Beverley, and Lou Williams all have their strengths in that position, but they are NOT the playmaker the […]

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has made a large purchase in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles. Leonard bought a $17 million mansion that includes an infinity pool, wine cellar and movie theater. This is the latest in Leonard’s California-based purchases, which also include a penthouse close to the Staples Center and a […]

Sunday night featured a marquee matchup for the New York Knicks as they took on the mighty Philadelphia 76ers. It ended up being a nail-biter with Knicks star Julius Randle tying the game in the dying seconds with a corner triple that is reminiscent of Kawhi Leonard’s series-winner against the Sixers a couple of years […]

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard mercilessly placed Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward in the torture chamber during the start of the third quarter of their Saturday showdown. Leonard showed his two-way force in the said play, stripping Hayward and going coast-to-coast with the easy one-handed spike. Watch the highlight below: Swipe and slam.@kawhileonard | […]

Several NBA contenders have already bolstered their respective rosters ahead of the 2021 Trade Deadline next week. The Los Angeles Clippers are well aware of this and are likely plotting their next move as well. The Clips, after all, do need all the help they can get at the moment after losing six of their […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have had their fair share of gripes with the NBA’s officiating, but it has gotten to the point of frustration with both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Following the Clippers’ 105-89 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night, George expressed his frustrations when prompted about the officiating, adding that he […]

The surging Dallas Mavericks take on the slumping Los Angeles Clippers in a superstar-laden Western Conference battle. The Clippers, losers of four of their past five, will be looking to avenge the 124-73 drumming they took at the hands of the Mavs earlier this season. After last season’s catastrophic ending, the Clippers still haven’t been […]

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers suffered their sixth loss in their last nine games on Sunday night. The New Orleans Pelicans’ 135-115 win over LA marked the third-worst loss of the season for the Clippers, who have struggled to right the ship the last few weeks. Injuries haven’t helped, as Serge Ibaka left […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have their eye on the NBA Championship as the second half of the season is underway. Although the team finished with a 24-14 record before the all-star break, Ty Lue and his team understand that they can play at a higher level. The Clippers always have high expectations as they’re led […]

When the Los Angeles Clippers signed Nicolas Batum fresh off the buyout market, expectations were tempered, but the opportunities were limitless. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George led the recruitment of Batum, despite the French forward coming off an 18-month stretch where he played a vastly reduced role with the Charlotte Hornets. It took Batum little […]

Whatever tension that may have once existed between Kawhi Leonard and Gregg Popovich seems to have been settled, as the Clippers forward announced he is eager to join his former coach on Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics this summer. Originally scheduled to begin in July 2020, officials postponed the Tokyo Olympics due to the […]