Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Still Battling Knee Inflammation, Questionable For Game 1 Against Mavericks

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard still has inflammation in his surgically-repaired right knee and his status is questionable for Game 1 against the Dallas Mavericks. Lawrence Frank, Clippers president of basketball operations, said Leonard has yet to go through contact before Thursday’s practice. Leonard had undergone surgeries to repair a torn ACL and meniscus […]

James Foglio  •  18 Apr 2024
Blake Griffin Announces Retirement After 15-Year NBA Career

Six-time All-Star forward Blake Griffin announced his retirement from the NBA on Tuesday after a 15-year career. Griffin, 35, was selected No. 1 overall by the Los Angeles Clippers out of the University of Oklahoma in the 2009 draft. During the 2009-10 preseason, Griffin suffered a season-ending left knee injury. Griffin came back the following season […]

James Foglio  •  16 Apr 2024
Clippers Signing Kai Jones to Multi-Year Deal, Waiving Josh Primo

The Los Angeles Clippers are finalizing a multi-year deal with free agent center Kai Jones and are expected to waive Josh Primo to create roster space for Jones, according to Shams Charania and Law Murray of The Athletic. Primo, 21, suffered a season-ending left ankle sprain, which is expected to sideline him through the offseason, […]

James Foglio  •  13 Apr 2024
Russell Westbrook Posts 199th Career Triple-Double, Joins Jason Kidd For NBA Record

Los Angeles Clippers reserve guard Russell Westbrook extended his triple-double record and joined Jason Kidd as the only NBA players to tally at least 15 points, 15 rebounds, and 15 assists in a single game after age 32 — in Tuesday night’s 105-92 win over the Phoenix Suns. Westbrook had 16 points, 15 rebounds, 15 […]

James Foglio  •  10 Apr 2024
NBA Western Conference Clinch Scenarios For Tuesday, April 9

Four NBA teams in the Western Conference can secure either a playoff or play-in spot on Tuesday, April 9. The Dallas Mavericks (48-30) will clinch a playoff spot with a win and a loss by either the Phoenix Suns (46-32) or New Orleans Pelicans (46-32). Dallas will win the Southwest Division title with a win […]

James Foglio  •  09 Apr 2024
James Harden 4th NBA Player to Record 25K+ Points, 6K+ Rebounds, & 7K+ Assists

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden is the fourth player in NBA history to amass at least 25,000 points, 6,000 rebounds, and 7,000 assists — joining Oscar Robertson, LeBron James, and Russell Westbrook. Harden, 34, has recorded 25,846 points, 6,002 rebounds, 7,604 assists, 1,597 steals, and 600 blocks in 1,069 games (855 starts) across his […]

James Foglio  •  05 Apr 2024
Jerry West Elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame for Record Third Time

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 […]

James Foglio  •  03 Apr 2024
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard Returned to Los Angeles for Treatment on Sore Knee

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard was absent for Tuesday night’s 109-95 loss to the Sacramento Kings because of right knee soreness, making it just his seventh game missed this season. Leonard, 32, returned home to Los Angeles on Monday to receive additional treatment. Clippers coach Ty Lue said the team first learned of Leonard’s knee injury […]

James Foglio  •  03 Apr 2024
Clippers vs. 76ers Odds, Picks, & Predictions (March 27)

Tonight, the Philadelphia 76ers (39-33, 38-33-1 ATS) host the Los Angeles Clippers (44-27, 34-37 ATS) in the second meeting of the 2023-24 NBA season; preview, odds, picks, predictions, and injuries for the Clippers vs 76ers matchup are here. Sportsbooks show the Clippers as 6-point favorites away. BetOnline odds are below. Clippers vs. 76ers Game Preview […]

James Foglio  •  27 Mar 2024