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The Los Angeles Clippers announced two promotions for their home opener against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday. The post Clippers Roll Out 2 Fan-Friendly Promotions for Home Season Opener appeared first on LA Sports Report.
The Los Angeles Clippers host the Sacramento Kings at Intuit Dome on Wednesday, October 21, at 10:30 p.m. ET.
Blake Griffin officially announced his retirement from the NBA in April 2024, but he’d quietly begun plotting his slam-dunk second act while actively starring for the Los Angeles Clippers. Griffin wanted to become the sports world’s version of John Oliver. “I actually had this idea in 2016, and it’s just sort of been sitting around,…
Steve Ballmer wanted Blake Griffin to believe he was more than the Los Angeles Clippers’ franchise player. He had already spent about 7 seasons with the franchise since his rookie season. In mid 2017, the organization staged an elaborate presentation promising the five-time All-Star a future in Los Angeles. It was fine until they decided […] The post Steve Ballmer Had Staff Wear Shirts Comparing Blake Griffin to MLK, Lincoln and Gandhi in “Clipper for Life” Pitch Before Trading Him appeared ...
Kawhi Leonard was going to come home, one way or another, this past offseason. His hometown may be in LA, and he may have played with the Los Angeles Clippers for seven seasons, but his basketball home will always be north of the border — with the Toronto Raptors welcoming their prodigal son back with […] The post Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard drops poignant video ahead of season opener appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Isaiah Jackson has only started 45 times in 219 career games. Jackson, who was acquired by the Clippers in the Ivica Zubac trade with Indiana last season, will get the starting nod at center when the Clippers open their season against Sacramento on Wednesday. Jackson came off the bench in all 17 appearances with the […]
Former Clippers star Blake Griffin launches 'The Stepback,' a new late-night comedy show blending sports commentary and humor on Prime Video and YouTube. The post Clippers Legend Blake Griffin Pivots to Late-Night Comedy with ‘The Stepback’ appeared first on LA Sports Report.
In the summer of 2017, the Clippers held a mock jersey retirement ceremony for Blake Griffin at Staples Center to convince him to stay. It worked, and he re-signed on a five-year max deal. The following January, they traded him to the Detroit Pistons, and he found out through Twitter. “Finding out through Twitter, through […] The post “Why Was I Obligated?”: Clippers Legend Exposes Steve Ballmer’s True Colors After Ruthlessly Ending His Career With Team appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Blake Griffin is one of the greatest players in Clippers history. In his era, he brought immense success to the organization. Led by Griffin, Chris Paul, and DeAndre Jordan, the Los Angeles Clippers were one of the NBA’s biggest shows and a consistent Western Conference contender, though they never reached the Western Conference Finals or […] The post The extreme lengths Blake Griffin won’t go to get No. 32 jersey retired by Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin criticized former team owner Donald Sterling for his unwillingness to spend money during his tenure, contrasting his leadership with Steve Ballmer’s approach as the franchise prepares to begin the 2026-27 NBA regular season. With the Clippers set to host the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. PT, […] The post Blake Griffin rips ‘cheap’ Ex-Clippers owner Donald Sterling ‘among a lot of the more serious problems’ appeared first on ClutchPo...
Former #1 pick Ben Simmons was preparing to return to the NBA after a stint with the Clippers in the 2024-2025 season, but he tore his Achilles tendon at a Sunday practice, forcing season-ending surgery. Now more news is coming out about Simmons’ return that makes the injury update even more heartbreaking. ESPN and Andscape’s […] The post Kings rumors: NBA insider reveals detail about Ben Simmons’ Achilles injury that makes it even more heartbreaking appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Sacramento Kings announced their Opening Night roster ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome.
The LA Clippers are in a state of uncertainty. Following the NBA’s ruling regarding Kawhi Leonard’s sponsorship deals and the team’s role in helping facilitate them, Steve Ballmer, Gillian Zucker and Lawrence Frank have all been suspended for varying amounts of time. Leonard has since been traded to the Toronto Raptors, and the current roster […] The post Clippers player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
More uncertainty surrounding Kristaps Porzingis could push the Golden State Warriors toward an Anthony Davis trade before the mid-season deadline.
Doc Rivers once coached Paul George in the latter's first year with the Los Angeles Clippers, so the former Boston Celtics coach knows his style firsthand! He harped on something that hasn't been discussed much regarding George.
The Los Angeles Clippers signed guard and former second-rounder Cam Christie to a two-way contract just two days after waiving him. The post Clippers Re-Sign Promising Guard Just Days After Cutting Ties appeared first on LA Sports Report.
Ahead of the regular season, the Clippers have waived four players, announcing on Saturday (via Twitter) that guard Blake Wesley, center Nathan Mensah, and wings Miye Oni and Jahmyl Telfort have been cut. All four players have some NBA experience, though only Wesley and Telfort were in the league last season. Wesley, the 25th overall […]
October 17: Christie has officially re-signed with the Clippers on a two-way deal, the team confirmed today (via Twitter). The Clippers didn’t announce which player was cut to make room for Christie. October 16: After clearing waivers on Friday, free agent guard Cam Christie has agreed to re-sign with the Clippers on a new two-way […]
Well, there’s at least one good thing about the 2026-2027 NBA season involving the Los Angeles Clippers: ClipperVision is back. The Clippers have had a unique stretch over the last year. Between Chris Paul’s aborted retirement run, an epic collapse to end the season, a quick playoff exit, the cloud of Pablo Torre’s Pulitzer-winning report…
NBA star Kawhi Leonard returns to the Toronto Raptors after six seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers. Over the summer, he was traded to the franchise where he won his second championship. Leonard teased fans on Tuesday when he played in the Raptors’ preseason game against the New York Knicks. The Raptors defeated the reigning [...]
Reality is about to hit the Los Angeles Clippers hard. It’s hard to fault the Clippers for selling the farm to bring in Kawhi Leonard back in 2019. But their gambit did not work. All they have to show for Leonard’s tenure are three playoff series wins — and it cost them two-time NBA MVP […] The post 3 Los Angeles Clippers bold season predictions after Kawhi Leonard trade, scandal leave franchise gutted appeared first on ClutchPoints .
On Wednesday night, the Nuggets fanbase witnessed a scary incident in the preseason matchup against the LA Clippers. A day later, it manifested into the fans’ worst fear as the Denver Nuggets suffered a major roster blow just days before opening night. The team announced that rising guard Julian Strawther sustained a left knee sprain […] The post Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets Get Bad News as Sudden Injury Blow Increases Concerns Ahead of Season Opener appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The Los Angeles Clippers have brought guard Cam Christie back on a two-way contract for his third NBA season after he cleared waivers on Friday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The 21-year-old was waived by the franchise on Wednesday, shortly before his previous minimum-salary deal was set to become guaranteed. Los Angeles selected Christie with […] The post Clippers bring back Cam Christie on two-way contract appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The start of wing Julian Strawther’s fourth NBA season with the Denver Nuggets is off to an unfortunate, unpredictable beginning. During the Wednesday, Oct. 14, preseason matchup at the Los Angeles Clippers, Strawther suffered a left knee sprain that was revealed by an MRI the following day. The Gonzaga Bulldog sharpshooter will be re-evaluated in […]
The Denver Nuggets are unlikely to firmly re-open their championship contention window unless a couple of their young players take a step forward. Julian Strawther falls under that category, but his development might be put on hold. The fourth-year wing suffered a knee sprain in a preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers and will […] The post Nuggets’ Julian Strawther to miss start of NBA season with knee sprain appeared first on ClutchPoints .