Los Angeles Clippers Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/los-angeles-clippers/ Mon, 24 Jun 2024 14:40:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-BBI-Favicon-36x36.png Los Angeles Clippers Archives - Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News https://www.basketballinsiders.com/tag/los-angeles-clippers/ 32 32 Clippers to Pursue Extension With Ivica Zubac https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/clippers-to-pursue-extension-with-ivica-zubac/ Wed, 08 May 2024 23:25:27 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311185 The Los Angeles Clippers had yet another disappointing end to their season. However, one bright spot from the year was their center, Ivica Zubac. Front office executive, Lawrence Frank, made it clear that coming to terms with Zubac on a contract extension this summer was a priority for the team. While the headlining names of […]

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]]> Clippers Intend to Sign Coach Ty Lue to Contract Extension https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/clippers-intend-to-sign-coach-ty-lue-to-contract-extension/ Sat, 04 May 2024 16:48:52 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311054 The Los Angeles Clippers are planning to pursue a contract extension with coach Ty Lue that will prevent him from entering the final year of his current deal in 2025-26, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Lue was named as a target in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ coaching search on Friday after the organization fired Darvin […]

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]]> Derrick Jones Jr. Is Exactly What The Mavericks Needed https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/derrick-jones-jr-dallas-mavericks-defense-nba-playoffs-los-angeles-clippers/ Fri, 03 May 2024 19:48:17 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311024 Key Highlights Derrick Jones Jr. is averaging 9.4 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game in the playoffs, while shooting 41.7 percent from three and 63.6 percent on two-pointers The Dallas Mavericks have outscored the Los Angeles Clippers by 25 points during Jones’ 140 minutes Jones has been an integral part of Dallas’ success […]

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]]> Clippers Rule Out Kawhi Leonard For Game 6 At Mavericks https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/clippers-rule-out-kawhi-leonard-for-game-6-at-mavericks/ Fri, 03 May 2024 00:32:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=311000 The Los Angeles Clippers ruled out Kawhi Leonard for Game 6 against the Dallas Mavericks in their Western Conference first-round playoff series. The Clippers face elimination trailing 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. Leonard scored 45 points in Game 6 in Dallas in the franchise’s 2021 first-round series. Los Angeles went on to win Game 7 at […]

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]]> Russell Westbrook, P.J. Washington Ejected in Mavs’ Game 3 Win https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/russell-westbrook-p-j-washington-ejected-in-mavs-game-3-win/ Sat, 27 Apr 2024 16:42:42 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=310768 Los Angeles Clippers reserve guard Russell Westbrook and Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington were ejected with 6:10 remaining in the fourth quarter of the Mavs’ 101-90 Game 3 win on Friday night. A heated confrontation between Westbrook and Washington began when Westbrook fouled Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic by grabbing his right arm from behind and yanking […]

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]]> Jerry West Elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for Record Third Time https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/jerry-west-elected-to-naismith-memorial-basketball-hall-of-fame-for-record-third-time/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 00:47:29 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=309499 Jerry West will be entering the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for a record third time, and his latest NBA election is for his work as a contributor to the game, according to sources. West, 85, is the only individual to be inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame in three distinct roles. The […]

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]]> Clippers’ Russell Westbrook to Return From Hand Injury Next Week https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/clippers-russell-westbrook-to-return-from-hand-injury-next-week/ Sat, 23 Mar 2024 16:57:06 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=308395 Los Angeles Clippers reserve guard Russell Westbrook will return to the lineup at some point next week, coach Ty Lue said before Friday night’s 125-117 win against the Portland Trail Blazers. “Russ is doing well. He’ll play sometime next week,” Lue said. When asked which day, Lue replied, “Sometime next week. I don’t know. Sometime […]

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]]> Paul George: Clippers “Don’t Have an Identity” https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/paul-george-clippers-dont-have-an-identity/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:47:04 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=307994 The Los Angeles Clippers have slipped a bit as of late. It is showing in the Western Conference standings as the New Orleans Pelicans are now only one game back of the fourth seed as of March 18th , 2024. Star shooting guard, Paul George, has taken notice of Los Angeles’ shortcomings. This statement came […]

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]]> Russell Westbrook has the most offensive rebounds by a point guard in NBA history https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/russell-westbrook-has-the-most-offensive-rebounds-by-a-point-guard-in-nba-history/ Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:09:57 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=303652 Los Angeles Clippers reserve guard Russell Westbrook currently has 1,857 offensive rebounds across his 16-year playing career, the most by a point guard in NBA history. The nine-time All-Star is tied with former 7-foot-4 center Mark Eaton at the 144th spot on the all-time list. Westbrook, 35, also ranks 18th among active players in offensive […]

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]]> Kawhi Leonard Shooting 51.5 Percent From Beyond the Arc in Past Five Games https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/kawhi-leonard-shooting-51-5-percent-from-beyond-the-arc-in-past-five-games/ Tue, 06 Feb 2024 05:55:53 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302545 Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers have turned things around since the start of the season. The team is currently third place in the Western Conference and each player seems to be buying into their respective role. However, Kawhi Leonard has taken things up a notch recently. He is reminding the entire league why […]

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]]> Clippers are a franchise-best 25-5 in their last 30 games https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/clippers-are-25-5-in-their-last-30-games-the-best-record-over-a-30-game-stretch-in-franchise-history/ Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:21:32 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302431 The Los Angeles Clippers (33-15) are 25-5 in their last 30 games this season, the best record over a 30-game stretch in their franchise history. Los Angeles has the NBA’s best record since Dec. 1. The Clippers’ only losses during this stretch were against the Oklahoma City Thunder (Dec. 21), Boston Celtics (Dec. 23), Los […]

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]]> Russell Westbrook joins LeBron James as only NBA players with 25K+ points, 8K+ rebounds, & 9K+ assists https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/russell-westbrook-joins-lebron-james-as-only-nba-players-with-25k-points-8krebounds-9k-assists/ Sat, 03 Feb 2024 15:12:44 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302321 Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook joined Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James on Friday as the only NBA players in history to record at least 25,000 points, 8,000 rebounds, and 9,000 assists in a playing career. Westbrook is the first guard in NBA history to post such numbers. The nine-time All-Star is the 25th […]

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]]> Is Paul George playing tonight (Jan. 31) against Wizards? https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/is-paul-george-playing-tonight-jan-31-against-wizards/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:37:05 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=302041 Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George (left groin soreness) has been downgraded to questionable for Wednesday night’s road game against the Washington Wizards. George, 33, has missed only two games this season. Through 43 starts, the eight-time All-Star is averaging 23 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 1.6 steals, and 34.1 minutes per game. George is […]

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]]> Clippers to host 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend at new Intuit Dome arena https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/clippers-to-host-2026-nba-all-star-weekend-at-new-intuit-dome-arena/ Sat, 13 Jan 2024 16:29:52 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=300218 The Los Angeles Clippers are set to host NBA All-Star Weekend in February 2026 at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, once the details are finalized. Intuit Dome is the Clippers’ future home. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and Clippers owner Steve Ballmer will hold a news conference Tuesday at the under-construction arena to announce future plans […]

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]]> Kawhi Leonard expects Paul George, James Harden back with Clippers next season https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/kawhi-leonard-expects-paul-george-james-harden-back-with-clippers-next-season/ Thu, 11 Jan 2024 16:50:28 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=300087 On Wednesday, Kawhi Leonard signed a three-year, $153 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers, and questions are now being raised on whether or not both Paul George and James Harden will decide to return next season. Leonard, 32, believes his superstar teammates are staying put. “With the conversation that I have with them […]

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]]> Clippers, Kawhi Leonard agree to a three-year, $153 million contract extension https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/clippers-kawhi-leonard-agree-to-a-three-year-153-million-contract-extension/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:36:51 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=299987 Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a three-year, $153 million contract extension, according to sources. His new deal carries no player option, but it includes $52 million in the first year and about $50 million per season over the next two years. Leonard, 32, had until June 30 to sign an […]

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]]> How One Play Summarizes The Los Angeles Clippers’ Greatness https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/one-play-breakdown-los-angeles-clippers-offense-james-harden-kawhi-leonard/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 19:31:09 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=299922 Key Highlights The Los Angeles Clippers are 16-4 since Nov. 29 with the NBA’s second-best net rating (plus-10.9) and offensive rating (126.6) James Harden is averaging 19.2 points (67.5 percent true shooting), 9.6 assists, 4.9 rebounds, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks over that span The Clippers are fourth in the West at 23-13 and only […]

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]]> Russell Westbrook passes Patrick Ewing for 25th on NBA’s all-time scoring list https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/russell-westbrook-passes-patrick-ewing-for-25th-on-nbas-all-time-scoring-list/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:12:57 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=299027 Los Angeles Clippers guard Russell Westbrook passed NBA Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing on the league’s all-time scoring list in Monday’s 121-104 win against the Miami Heat, moving up from No. 26 to No. 25. Westbrook has now scored 24,821 points over the course of his 16-year career. Ewing amassed 24,815 points in his 17-year […]

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]]> Kawhi Leonard just did something no NBA player has ever done before https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/kawhi-leonard-just-did-something-no-nba-player-has-ever-done-before/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 19:17:55 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298415 After an 8-10 start to the season, the superteam Los Angeles Clippers have emerged victorious in each of their last eight games, pushing themselves all the way to fifth in the Western Conference (they are tied with the Dallas Mavericks). A big reason for their recent success has been the phenomenal play of former two-time […]

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]]> James Harden only 1 of 4 NBA players to record 20+ games with 8+ 3-pointers https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/james-harden-only-1-of-4-nba-players-to-record-20-games-with-8-3-pointers/ Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:03:05 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=298374 Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden is only one of four NBA players to post at least 20 games with eight or more 3-pointers. The 10-time All-Star ranks fourth with 22 career games. Stephen Curry is the all-time leader with a whopping 74 games, followed by Damian Lillard (29) and Klay Thompson (24). Harden, 34, […]

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]]> Los Angeles Clippers Head Coach Tyronn Lue Contract, Salary, Net Worth, Coaching Record, and Wife https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/nba-coaches-tyronn-lue/ Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:38:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=295205 User Note: This page is updated as of Monday, June 24, 2024. After a successful 11-year career as an NBA journeyman, Tyronn Lue decided it was time to end his playing days and start impacting the game from the sidelines. Nowadays, he’s the leading man for one of the most expensive starting lineups in NBA history. But […]

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]]> Clippers fall to 2-7 in clutch-time games, join Wizards and Pistons in bottom 3 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/clippers-fall-to-2-7-in-clutch-time-games-join-wizards-and-pistons-in-bottom-3/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 18:31:00 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=295038 The Los Angeles Clippers dropped to 2-7 in clutch-time games of the 2023-24 season, joining the Washington Wizards (0-5) and Detroit Pistons (1-7) in the bottom three. In other words, these three NBA teams have struggled the most to close out winnable games. In Los Angeles’ 113-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night, […]

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]]> Clippers to sign center Daniel Theis after Pacers buyout https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/clippers-to-sign-center-daniel-theis-after-pacers-buyout/ Thu, 16 Nov 2023 01:55:09 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=293478 The Los Angeles Clippers are nearing a deal with center Daniel Theis after he reached a contract buyout with the Indiana Pacers, per sources. Theis, 31, had $7.8 million left on his $9.1 million salary this season with Indiana. Los Angeles can offer Theis a prorated veteran minimum of $2.17 million. Furthermore, the Clippers are […]

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]]> Bally Sports Deletes Viral Video of Mavericks Analyst Blasting James Harden https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/bally-sports-deletes-viral-video-of-mavericks-analyst-blasting-james-harden/ Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:10:35 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=293043 Bally Sports Southwest deleted a viral video over the weekend of Dallas Mavericks analyst Brian Dameris dropping cold, hard facts on why Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden, who was traded by the Philadelphia 76ers on Oct. 31, has been a problem for NBA teams across his 15-year career. In the deleted video, Dameris didn’t […]

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]]> Clipper Starting Five Has Totaled 1.25 Billion in Career NBA Earnings https://www.basketballinsiders.com/news/clipper-starting-five-has-totaled-1-25-billion-in-career-nba-earnings/ Thu, 09 Nov 2023 00:55:40 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.com/?p=291845 After pulling the trigger on a blockbuster deal to acquire former league MVP James Harden, the Los Angeles Clippers now field a starting lineup comprised of him, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac, and Russell Westbrook. That lineup comes with a lot of pros and cons on the court (more on that in this article by our very own […]

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