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If going down 0-2 in a playoff series wasn’t bad enough, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and the LA Clippers have now done it twice. Donovan Mitchell and the Utah Jazz won Game 2 of their best-of-seven series with the Clippers Thursday night, 117-111, taking a 2-0 series lead head to Los Angeles for Game 3. […]

It’s back to the drawing board for the Los Angeles Clippers after dropping a close Game 1 to the Utah Jazz. The Clippers were just a Marcus Morris three-pointer away from sending the game into overtime before Jazz big man Rudy Gobert came into the picture and declared: EVERYBODY GO HOME! With the Clippers almost […]

With the Game 7 victory over the Dallas Mavericks, the Los Angeles Clippers exorcised their postseason demons. So did Tyronn Lue, vanquishing the LeBron James monkey off his back. The Clippers coach now owns a perfect 4-0 record in Game 7s, joining legendary Boston Celtics coach Red Auerbach as the only play-callers to ever achieve […]

The Los Angeles Clippers accomplished the only thing that matters to them in Game 6, which was to beat the Dallas Mavericks on the road and force a Game 7 at STAPLES Center. Ty Lue obviously felt good about the result, but not too good, per Law Murray of The Athletic. Tyronn Lue says that he was left […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have their backs against the wall, as Ty Lue’s team needs to battle back from a 3-2 series deficit against the Dallas Mavericks if they are to prevent an embarrassing first-round exit from the 2021 NBA Playoffs. After his team took a 105-100 home loss in Game 6 Wednesday night, Lue […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have not yet solved their Luka Doncic problem, but they are not too concerned about it. After all, that’s part of their plan. In the Clippers’ Game 3 win over the Dallas Mavericks to cut the lead down to 2-1, Doncic put up 44 points. However, that wasn’t enough as the […]

When it comes to the Los Angeles Clippers, there’s no other way to say it: Their current starting lineup has been an absolute disaster and is in desperate need of some changes. Head coach Tyronn Lue plans to do exactly that Friday when his Clippers take on the Dallas Mavericks. The Clippers arrived in Dallas, […]

LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard was hardly the primary defender on Luka Doncic during the Los Angeles Clippers’ Game 1 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday afternoon. Expect that to change come Tuesday night for Game 2, says head coach Tyronn Lue. Doncic lit the Clippers up for 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 11 assists, […]

After losing Game 1 of their first-round playoffs series clash against the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue knows exactly what he needs to do in order to stop Luka Doncic. The Mavs star is one of the best players in the NBA today, and he can punish opponents in a variety […]

Much has been made about the future of Kawhi Leonard with the Los Angeles Clippers. The two-time NBA champ could actually walk away from LA this summer if he so pleases, but according to NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, this might not be the case. Woj is as knowledgable as they come with regard to what’s […]

At the eve of Kobe Bryan’t’s induction to the Basketball Hall of Fame, several stories from former teammates, coaches, and even a few from some of his rivals have been making their rounds all over the internet. One particular narrative that piqued our interest comes from former Los Angeles Lakers guard Tyronn Lue, who incidentally, […]

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 […]

Thursday will mark 52 days and 27 consecutive games that Serge Ibaka has been out due to his back injury. With only six games left in the regular season for Paul George, Tyronn Lue, and the LA Clippers, there’s no return date in sight for the big man. “Don’t have a potential return date,” Clippers […]

When discussing rivalries in the NBA, the league’s superstars almost always dominate the headlines. One of the longest-running feuds, however, is the one between LA Clippers guard Rajon Rondo and Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul. Rondo and Paul have been going at it for years, and very clearly remind us every few years how much […]

The Los Angeles Clippers added some depth to their frontcourt on Monday by signing former All-Star big man DeMarcus Cousins. The 30-year-old vet put pen to paper on a short-term 10-day deal with the Clippers, but according to coach Tyronn Lue, he hopes to keep Boogie on for the long haul. Cousins made his debut […]

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers improved to a perfect 8-0 on the second night of a back-to-back set, but there wasn’t much celebrating on Thursday night. Tyronn Lue, Paul George, and the team admitted their thoughts were set on Lou Williams, who was traded to the Atlanta Hawks in a deal for Rajon […]

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is truly one of the toughest covers in the league today. Most opposing teams often put their best wing defender on the two-time All-Star, or even resort to double teams in a bid to slow him down. Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, however, found an unlikely way to […]

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 were faced with tough opposition when they hosted the Brooklyn Nets without Kevin Durant on Sunday night. Clippers star Paul George was having himself a night as the tilt eventually went down the wire in the fourth quarter. Despite playing with a groove on the floor, he had to be pulled […]

Tyronn Lue and the LA Clippers fell to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday evening, but the contest came down to a dramatic finish thanks to Kawhi Leonard and James Harden. With the Nets leading 110-108 and 11 seconds remaining, Kawhi Leonard drove to the basket to attempt a game-tying layup. Despite James Harden grabbing him, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have made it “widely known” that guard Lou Williams can be acquired before the NBA trade deadline, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. The Clippers moving on from the veteran guard via trade would be a mistake. It has been an underwhelming start to the 2020-21 NBA season for Williams. […]

Another day, another player deciding to take a jab at LA Clippers‘ star Paul George. This time, it came from Los Angeles Lakers forward Jared Dudley. Dudley recently released a short book on his time and experiences inside the NBA’s Orlando bubble. In it, he explained how he and the Lakers took exception to comments […]

On Tuesday, a report came out stating the NBA and NBPA are progressing toward a deal to hold the 2021 NBA All-Star Game on March 7. That same night, everyone witnessed a mini All-Star Game when Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, James Harden and the Brooklyn Nets hosted Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and the Los Angeles […]

LA Clippers coach Tyronn Lue already has quite the impressive resume to his NBA career. Not only was he a two-time NBA Champion, but he got to play alongside Kobe Bryant, Michael Jordan, and coach LeBron James from a few years. Now having to game plan against the Lakers, Lue has been a part of […]

LOS ANGELES — With Paul George struggling for the first time all season, Kawhi Leonard stepped up to the plate and led the Los Angeles Clippers to a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday. Tyronn Lue’s club, however, had someone noticeably absent in crunch time. Leonard scored 34 points in the contest while […]

The L.A. Clippers‘ dynamic duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George has been playing at a high level this season, elevating the team to the top seed in the Western Conference. After a very disappointing end to last season inside the Disney World bubble, the Clippers are looking to redeem themselves this year and dethrone […]

One of the most memorable moments of the 2001 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Philadelphia 76ers was Allen Iverson stepping over a hapless Tyronn Lue after making a jumper. In spite of this rather forgettable moment from Lue’s end, however, it appears that even the late, great Kobe Bryant knew just […]

Stephen Curry had been in a good groove for the Golden State Warriors heading into Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers, fresh off a 62-point explosion and a near-30-point triple-double. However, Curry struggled against LA, posting a season-low 13 points in a 108-101 Clippers victory. While it’s no secret that the Clippers have a […]

Almost two weeks after suffering the mouth laceration at the hands of LA Clippers teammate Serge Ibaka, Kawhi Leonard is still wearing the protective mask on his face. Head coach Tyronn Lue says he sees Leonard wearing it for the foreseeable future. Since returning from the injury, Leonard’s struggled shooting at just 36.8 percent from […]

The Los Angeles Clippers had a bit of a situation on their hands after eight members of the team’s support staff were forced to quarantine following a positive COVID-19 test stemming from a New Year’s Eve event. No players or coaches tested positive, but a team source told Joe Vardon of The Athletic the situation […]

Sunday’s blowout loss against the Dallas Mavericks was definitely one that the Los Angeles Clippers and head coach Tyronn Lue would like to forget–and fast. After being down a whopping 50 points at halftime, the Clippers still weren’t able to cut it by the end of regulation, as the Mavs went on to win the […]

LOS ANGELES — For most people around the world, Christmas Day came on Dec. 25, when they spent time with family and friends to celebrate at the tail end of what has been a grueling year. For Paul George, Tyronn Lue, and the Los Angeles Clippers, Christmas Day was celebrated on Dec. 26, a day […]

On Tuesday, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was asked about a report from The Athletic’s Bill Oram and Joe Vardon, which asserts that the All-Star center opposed the hiring of Tyronn Lue during the Sixers’ recent head coaching search. The article, which chronicles how Lue ended up as the head coach of the Los Angeles […]

After a disappointing first-round exit in the 2020 NBA Playoffs, the Philadelphia 76ers were ready to hit the restart button and parted ways with head coach Brett Brown, who led the team in seven seasons from 2013 to 2020. With a vacant spot on the sidelines, then-Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach Tyronn Lue was one […]

Unknown to many, 2016 champion coach Tyronn Lue was supposed to be the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers. Prior to the 2019-2020 season, things abruptly fell apart due to a disagreement in contract negotiations, among other areas of concern. Meanwhile, another notable figure in Frank Vogel was expected to be the top deputy […]

Before the Los Angeles Lakers finally settled on Frank Vogel as the team’s new head coach prior to the start of the 2019-20 season, Tyronn Lue was actually the frontrunner for the high-profile job. As it turns out, however, Lue and the Lakers brass did not see eye to eye during contract talks, which ultimately […]

When the Houston Rockets were conducting their coaching search, superstar shooting guard James Harden wanted the team to hire Tyronn Lue, who wound up getting promoted by the Los Angeles Clippers. The main reason the Rockets didn’t hire Lue is because owner Tilman Fertitta was interested in ESPN analyst and former Houston coach Jeff Van […]

Much has been made about the unsavory culture within the Los Angeles Clippers locker room throughout the 2019-20 season. For their part, the Clippers organization seem adamant to resolve this major problem, and one of the most significant steps they have taken to address the issue is by bringing in new head coach Tyronn Lue. […]

The Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to terms with both Chauncey Billups and Larry Drew, welcoming them on as the newly hired assistant coaches in head coach Tyronn Lue’s staff, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Chauncey Billups and Larry Drew are finalizing assistant coaching deals to join Ty Lue's staff with the Clippers, sources tell ESPN. […]