Tag: Los Angeles Clippers
After identifying the three sleeper teams from the divisions in the East, Chad Smith now looks at the Western Conference, where there are a lot of questions that still need to be answered.
Free agent center Harry Giles has agreed to a non-guaranteed training camp deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. In the 2020-21 NBA season, the center averaged 2.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and nearly one assist per game in 38 games played. Giles shot 43.3 percent from the field last season and 34.8 percent from three-point range. […]
Per oddsmakers at MyBookie, the Sacramento Kings are still the favorites to trade for three-time All-Star Ben Simmons from the Philadelphia 76ers. Their current odds are +250. According to sources, Simmons actually has no interest of playing for the Kings. However, to get along with others in this league, sometimes players have to go along. […]
The Philadelphia 76ers have been working to trade three-time All-Star Ben Simmons. Thus far, they have been unsuccessful with negotiations, considering Daryl Morey, the team’s president of basketball operations, and general manager Elton Brand are demanding a king’s ransom for their point guard. Per sources, now they are aiming to trade Tyrese Maxey along with […]
According to oddsmakers at Bovada, the favored state for the winning team of the 2022 NBA Finals is California. They have +150 odds, followed by any other state (+180), New York (+230), Florida (+2200) and Texas (+2500). This is for Western Conference teams, such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors and […]
Free agency has largely played itself out but there are still key reserve roles to fill. From savvy veterans to young players with potential, the list of available free agents remains long. Chad Smith looks at four players who could help several title contenders this season.
After resigning superstar Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers began to retool their roster on Sunday. Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Clippers have agreed to acquire veteran guard Eric Bledsoe in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies. Los Angeles will send point guards Patrick Beverley and Rajon Rondo to Memphis along with big man Daniel […]
Five-time All-Star Kawhi Leonard has signed a four-year, $176.3 million contract to remain with the Los Angeles Clippers. In the 2020-21 NBA season, Leonard averaged 24.8 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game in 52 games played. Last season, he ranked 16th overall for points per game and 10th in steals, averaging 1.6 per […]
Reggie Jackson’s poised to make the rare jump from playing for the veteran minimum to a contract worth north of $10 million. Bobby Krivitsky examines his postseason play and future options.
The veteran center and former All-Star has had unfortunate luck with injuries, but is playing a crucial role with the Clippers in the playoffs.