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Chris Paul has opened up about the ugly ending to his final NBA season with the Clippers, and he clearly hasn’t forgotten how it went down. Paul returned to Los Angeles for one final run before retirement, but what was supposed to be a fitting conclusion to his Hall of Fame career quickly fell apart. […] The post Chris Paul Rips Clippers Over ‘Disrespectful’ Ending to NBA Career appeared first on Basketball Forever .
The Clippers are losing five first-round picks as part of their historic punishment from the NBA. One pick they aren’t losing could become particularly interesting to the 76ers. Philadelphia still owns the right to swap first-round picks with Los Angeles in 2029, according to Chris Hine of the Philadelphia Inquirer. A league source confirmed that […] The post Sixers keep valuable Clippers pick swap despite NBA punishment appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Chicago Bulls should consider making a trade with the LA Clippers for Darius Garland.
When the Los Angeles Clippers dealt a 20-year-old Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the move seemed like the ultimate push to put the Clippers in championship contention. Yes, the Clippers gave up a haul of future picks, but they formed their dream star duo of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. As much promise […] The post Seven Years Later, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Won the Trade appeared first on The Lead .
The Los Angeles Clippers have been the talk of basketball, and maybe even the world of sports, over the past week as they were punished for salary cap circumvention that involved Kawhi Leonard. The league suspended Steve Ballmer from all league and team activities for a year, and Gillian Zucker was suspended without pay for […] The post Did you know Clippers’ Lawrence Frank was accused of recording infamous Bobby Knight rant? Allegations go viral after Kawhi Leonard punishment appeared first...
There were rumors suggesting the LA Clippers were one of Jaylen Brown's suitors. Acquiring him from the Boston Celtics may have softened the devastating blow they just endured.
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The results of the NBA’s investigation into Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers have reverberated around the NBA. Last week, the NBA concluded its investigation into the Clippers for potential salary cap circumvention, which ultimately led to the Clippers losing five first-round picks, as well as suspensions for Steve Ballmer, Lawrence Frank, and Jillian […] The post How NBA’s Clippers punishment for Kawhi Leonard shenanigans impacted draft pick from Philly’s James Harden trade appear...
Lost in the discussion surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers following their historic punishment is the long-term ramifications of the Kawhi Leonard debacle.
The Clippers have had better weeks. But eventually they will have to get back to playing basketball, and when they do, a couple of familiar faces to Cavaliers fans could have significant roles. Darius Garland may be the biggest reason for whatever optimism remains in Los Angeles. Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports noted that Garland […] The post Darius Garland, Max Strus could give battered Clippers something to build around appeared first on Hoops Wire .
As we saw with the steep punishment that the NBA handed out to the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this week, one of the most valuable assets an NBA team can have is draft picks, especially lottery selections. While many people believe that Los Angeles is in the toughest situation in the NBA after getting stripped […]
The Clippers' most attractive piece for the Pistons is head coach Tyronn Lue.
The NBA may have delivered one of the harshest punishments in league history to the Los Angeles Clippers. But many believe it was only a slap on the wrist for Kawhi Leonard. In fact, Fox Sports analyst Kelvin Washington stated that the two-time MVP came out of the scandal looking like the biggest winner. The […] The post “Ruins Franchises”: Fox Analyst Makes Damning Kawhi Leonard Claim After Clippers’ Hefty Punishment appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ben Simmons‘ one-year absence from the NBA has come to an end after he finally found a team in the Sacramento Kings. The former No. 1 overall pick last played for the Los Angeles Clippers during the 2024-25 season, and many thought it marked the beginning of a resurgence after several down years since leaving [...]
Draymond Green is glad Kawhi Leonard avoided the bulk of the punishment handed down to the Los Angeles Clippers after the NBA’s salary-cap investigation, while questioning the league’s restrictions on players earning additional money through sponsorship opportunities. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors forward said he was pleased that the Clippers […] The post Draymond Green reacts to Kawhi Leonard’s NBA punishment appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Clippers could consider putting Darius Garland on the trade market as the franchise looks to replenish its depleted draft capital following the NBA’s punishment over salary-cap violations involving Kawhi Leonard. Sean Deveney of Heavy reported Friday that the league’s penalties could trigger a broader roster reset in Los Angeles, with Garland potentially […] The post Clippers could explore trading Darius Garland appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The NBA just dropped the hammer on the LA Clippers, but Kawhi Leonard may be walking away from the fallout with something far more valuable than a clean slate. The seven-time All-Star was fined $700,000, yet his path back to Toronto remains intact. With the investigation now concluded, the Raptors’ blockbuster trade could be shaping […] The post Kawhi Leonard Awaits “Juicy” Reward After NBA Brings the Hammer Down on Clippers appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The LA Clippers suddenly have a much bigger problem than their roster. The NBA stripped the franchise of five first-round picks, fined it $30 million, and suspended owner Steve Ballmer for a year. As future planning becomes more paramount than ever, an intriguing trade proposal involving the San Antonio Spurs and Victor Wembanyama comes into […] The post Spurs Get $197M Proposal to Help Victor Wembanyama in the Clippers’ Punishment Fallout appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Any remaining optimism surrounding the Clippers starts with having Darius Garland to run the offense for the entire season, writes Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. The 26-year-old point guard was dealing with a lingering toe injury when he arrived from Cleveland in February, but he was still effective in the 19 games he played, averaging […]
The Celtics are in position to benefit from the harsh penalties handed out to the Clippers for salary cap circumvention, according to Brian Robb of MassLive. Part of the return in the deal that send Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia this summer was a first-round pick/swap of the 2028 selection that originally belonged to Los Angeles. […]
Chris Paul’s return to the Clippers last summer was supposed to be a feel-good story, giving the veteran guard a chance to end his NBA career with the organization where he had the most success. It turned out to be a disaster, as L.A. got off to a terrible start and Paul clashed with management […]
Ever since the Kawhi Leonard saga came to a close, there has been a ton of discourse surrounding the Boston Celtics' 2028 first-round pick. How will the LA Clippers' punishment affect the Celtics?
The L.A. Clippers opted against sending Kawhi Leonard to the Golden State Warriors in February, only to end up with a worse trade from the Toronto Raptors.
The Clippers' unprecedented draft-pick punishment could create a massive opportunity for the Bulls to add talent and accelerate their rebuild.