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NBA rumors: Brian Windhorst gets wild by suggesting Pistons pursue LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard

The 2026 NBA offseason has already delivered multiple blockbuster moves, with Giannis Antetokounmpo joining the Miami Heat and LaMelo Ball heading to the Minnesota Timberwolves. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst added another layer of intrigue Wednesday by suggesting the Detroit Pistons could pursue Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James or Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard. Speaking […] The post NBA rumors: Brian Windhorst gets wild by suggesting Pistons pursue LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard appea...

Clippers acquire Nick Martinelli

The Los Angeles Clippers acquired forward Nick Martinelli on the second night of the 2026 NBA Draft, completing a trade with the Houston Rockets for the No. 55 pick and cash considerations, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. Martinelli was originally selected by the New York Knicks at No. 55 before being moved to the […] The post Clippers acquire Nick Martinelli appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Hawks acquire Henri Veesaar

The Atlanta Hawks moved up in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft to secure Henri Veesaar, acquiring the No. 52 pick from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for No. 57 and cash, according to NBA insider Shams Charania. Veesaar, a 6-foot-11 forward/center from Estonia, was selected by the Clippers at No. 52 […] The post Hawks acquire Henri Veesaar appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Clippers Have Three Teams Ready For Big Kawhi Leonard Trade

The Los Angeles Clippers must decide on the future of Kawhi Leonard this offseason to truly set a path for the franchise’s future. This past season saw the Clippers taking a step back by trading both James Harden and Ivica Zubac away for younger assets. Leonard remains the biggest player from this recent run of […] The post Clippers Have Three Teams Ready For Big Kawhi Leonard Trade appeared first on HEAVY .

Clippers rookie Baba Miller reveals serious Luka Doncic fandom after 2nd round selection

Baba Miller highlighted his connection to Luka Doncic shortly after the Los Angeles Clippers selected him in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday night. The Clippers took the 6-foot-11 Spanish forward out of Cincinnati with the No. 36 overall pick, adding a versatile frontcourt prospect with Real Madrid roots. The NBA […] The post Clippers rookie Baba Miller reveals serious Luka Doncic fandom after 2nd round selection appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Rockets Trading No. 55 Pick Nick Martinelli To Clippers

The Clippers have agreed to acquire the draft rights to No. 55 pick Nick Martinelli from the Rockets, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). New York controlled the 55th overall pick coming into the day but sent it to Houston in an earlier deal, and the Rockets have subsequently flipped it to L.A. for […]

Clippers Trade No. 52 Pick Henri Veesaar To Hawks

10:24 pm: The trade is official, according to a press release from the Hawks. Veesaar’s draft rights go to Atlanta in the deal in exchange for the draft rights to No. 57 pick Narcisse Ngoy and cash. 8:56 pm: North Carolina big man Henri Veesaar, viewed as a possible first-round pick entering the draft, has […]

Exclusive: No. 5 pick Keaton Wagler reacts to joining Clippers, playing with Kawhi Leonard, Darius Garland

The basketball gods and lottery balls were on the LA Clippers’ side as the NBA Draft Lottery presented the franchise with an opportunity to take one of the top prospects in this year’s stellar class. On Tuesday night, the Clippers selected Illinois guard 19-year old Keaton Wagler with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 […] The post Exclusive: No. 5 pick Keaton Wagler reacts to joining Clippers, playing with Kawhi Leonard, Darius Garland appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Clippers, Nets emerge as frontrunners for Trey Murphy trade

The market for New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III is expanding, with the Los Angeles Clippers and Brooklyn Nets reportedly among the teams viewed as being near the front of the race for the 25-year-old wing. Speaking on KNBR 680’s “Murph & Markus,” The Athletic’s Sam Amick said the Warriors do not appear confident […] The post Clippers, Nets emerge as frontrunners for Trey Murphy trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Kawhi Leonard prefers Clippers future over Pistons

Kawhi Leonard’s future with the Los Angeles Clippers continues to draw league-wide attention, but one report suggests the veteran star is not interested in joining the Detroit Pistons and would rather remain in Los Angeles. Speaking on Run It Back, Zach Harper said Leonard’s preference is to stay with the Clippers despite outside interest. “They’re […] The post Kawhi Leonard prefers Clippers future over Pistons appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Clippers interested in DeMar DeRozan amid waive rumors

The Sacramento Kings are expected to waive and stretch veteran forward DeMar DeRozan, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, creating a significant change in the team’s roster direction. The Los Angeles Clippers are expected to show interest in DeRozan once he becomes available. DeRozan, 36, is entering the final season of a three-year, $73.7 million […] The post Clippers interested in DeMar DeRozan amid waive rumors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Brian Windhorst drops Mikel Brown Jr. vs Darius Acuff Jr. ‘legacy’ take after draft

The beginning of the 2026 NBA Draft went as was widely expected, as AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson came off the board in succession on Tuesday night. Then the guard frenzy began. The Los Angeles Clippers used the No. 5 pick on Keaton Wagler, the Brooklyn Nets grabbed Mikel Brown Jr. […] The post Brian Windhorst drops Mikel Brown Jr. vs Darius Acuff Jr. ‘legacy’ take after draft appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Chris Haynes drops unfortunate reality of Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers future

The Los Angeles Clippers were one of the most fortunate teams on draft night, as they were able to draft Keaton Wagler with the fifth overall pick — striking gold during the lottery by lucking into the Indiana Pacers’ top-four protected 2026 first-round pick that they acquired in the Ivica Zubac trade. At the very […] The post Chris Haynes drops unfortunate reality of Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers future appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Exclusive: Kingston Flemings eyeing 2 NBA stars to model his game after

The Atlanta Hawks came into the 2026 NBA Draft armed with the eighth overall pick in the NBA Draft behind teams like the LA Clippers, Brooklyn Nets, and Sacramento Kings, but ahead of teams like the Dallas Mavericks and Milwaukee Bucks. The problem was that a lot of teams weren’t sure who they were going […] The post Exclusive: Kingston Flemings eyeing 2 NBA stars to model his game after appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Why Keaton Wagler is Clippers’ perfect backcourt partner for Darius Garland

The Los Angeles Clippers used the No. 5 overall pick on former Illinois guard Keaton Wagler. It’s a move that solidifies the club’s backcourt, as Wagler will be partnered up with Darius Garland. While many believed L.A. was going to select a guard in the first round, it was not known that it was going […] The post Why Keaton Wagler is Clippers’ perfect backcourt partner for Darius Garland appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Clippers draft Keaton Wagler at No. 5

The Clippers used the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft to select Illinois guard Keaton Wagler, one of the biggest risers in this year’s class. Wagler is coming off an outstanding freshman season in which he helped lead Illinois to the Final Four while averaging 17.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per […] The post Clippers draft Keaton Wagler at No. 5 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .