Clippers’ Preference For No. 5 Pick In 2026 NBA Draft Revealed
The Clippers appear to have their eyes on Darius Acuff Jr.
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The Clippers appear to have their eyes on Darius Acuff Jr.
It was a thing back at the trade deadline. The Golden State Warriors' pursuit of Kawhi Leonard from the LA Clippers. Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports tells us on Thursday that it's still a thing: The Golden State Warriors ‘really’ want to land Kawhi Leonard and are still actively pursuing him (via @KevinOConnor ) pic.twitter.com/Ai6yToZiLN — Hoops Alerts (@TheHoopsAlerts) June 18, 2026 I do think the Warriors still want Kawhi Leonard. I still think the Warriors are still going for Kawhi Leonard....
Heading into the offseason, the Golden State Warriors are reportedly looking to add superstar talent to the roster. The post Warriors Showing Interest in Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard: Report appeared first on HEAVY .
Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic headlines Serbia’s preliminary roster for the July qualifying window for the 2027 FIBA World Cup, as BasketNews.com relays. Jokic will be joined by fellow NBA players Nikola Jovic (Heat) and Tristan Vukcevic (Wizards), though Bogdan Bogdanovic (Clippers) and Nikola Topic (Thunder; back surgery) won’t be available. Jokic nearly led the Serbian […]
The Nuggets are eyeing veteran guard Bogdan Bogdanovic as a possible free agent target, according to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops, who relays a report from Djordje Matic of the Serbian outlet Meridian Sport. Bogdanovic technically remains under contract with the Clippers for the time being, but his deal includes a $16MM team option for the […]
The Los Angeles Clippers struck gold when they won a coin flip with the Indiana Pacers to secure the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. While household names such as Keaton Wagler, Mikel Brown Jr. and Darius Acuff Jr. have generated the most buzz for the Clippers at No. 5, Arizona guard Brayden […] The post Clippers rumors: The player making late push for No. 5 pick after impressive workout appeared first on ClutchPoints .
A Giannis Antetokounmpo trade scenarios are shockwaves, which has the LA Clippers in the mix per rumors, plus more about the potential blockbuster deal.
NBA insider Chris Haynes cautioned on Wednesday that the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes may not wrap up by the Bucks‘ self-imposed – and unofficial – draft-day deadline, indicating that the saga could stretch into July. However, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) remains optimistic that there will be resolution in the coming days. As […]
How many trade proposals have you read about Giannis Antetokounmpo in recent weeks? Four? Fourteen? Sixty million? The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly entertaining every offer for Antetokounmpo, with the Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics, the Orlando Magic, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Portland Trail Blazers being linked to the two-time MVP. […] The post NBA rumors: Insider nukes idea of Jaylen Brown going to Clippers in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade appeared first o...
While much of the discourse heading into the 2026 NBA draft has centered around the four best players, plenty of intrigue surrounds the rest of the first round.
The Los Angeles Clippers appear to be narrowing their focus ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft, with Arizona guard Brayden Burries emerging as a serious candidate for the fifth overall pick. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported Wednesday that Burries impressed Clippers personnel during a workout in Los Angeles on June 16 and is “very much […] The post Clippers weigh Brayden Burries after strong pre-draft workout appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
DHJ Quick Take: Ballmer Resists Trading Leonard Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has maintained a firm stance against trading Kawhi Leonard, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN. Leonard has one year left on his contract. He will make $50.3 million next season. The Golden State Warriors tried to acquire Leonard this season, but Ballmer […]
The LA Clippers have been positioning themselves to select a high level player in the 2026 NBA Draft. Armed with the No. 5 overall pick in the Draft, the Clippers will have a plethora of options to choose from after the expected first four players are selected. As Draft night gets closer, there has been […] The post Report: Clippers rebuffing trade offers as No. 5 pick draft board solidifies appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Rival teams expect the Clippers to use the No. 5 overall pick in the draft to select either Illinois guard Keaton Wagler or Louisville guard Mikel Brown, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who explains that those two players are viewed as better fits alongside point guard Darius Garland than Arkansas’ […]
The Los Angeles Clippers are weighing multiple guard options with their No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The post Clippers Get No. 5 Pick Update Heading Into 2026 NBA Draft appeared first on HEAVY .
Longtime Clippers star DeAndre Jordan traded his basketball for a camera, joining the Dodger Stadium photo pit to snap epic shots of Shohei Ohtani. The post DeAndre Jordan Trades Basketball for a Camera at Dodger Stadium appeared first on LA Sports Report.
An NBA analyst believes the Bulls should consider moving Josh Giddey to the Clippers for a blockbuster package that includes the No. 5 overall pick and future assets.
The Golden State Warriors plan to be aggressive in their goal this offseason to add talent to their team, as they try to maximize the years of Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr. They have already been linked to some big names, such as LeBron James, and Kawhi Leonard is the latest player they are rumored […] The post NBA rumors: Warriors’ Kawhi Leonard trade hopes met with Clippers problem, but there’s a backup plan appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Indiana Pacers are currently gearing up for the 2026-27 NBA season, which is slated to get underway in around four months. The Pacers are coming off a disappointing result at the NBA draft lottery, in which their first-round pick came in at number five, meaning it was shipped to the Los Angeles Clippers as […] The post Pacers rumors: Unfortunate Ivica Zubac trade outcome has Indiana targeting draft move appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Clippers are expected to face trade speculation surrounding Kawhi Leonard this offseason, but team owner Steve Ballmer is reportedly not interested in moving the franchise cornerstone. Anthony Slater of ESPN reported Wednesday that while the Clippers would consider acquiring established wing talent in a win-now move, league sources indicate Ballmer has maintained […] The post Steve Ballmer remains against Kawhi Leonard trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
While the exact order of which players go where is to be determined, it is pretty clear who will go one through four in the 2026 NBA Draft. AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson are atop big boards and are the main reasons why scouts are calling this one of the best […] The post Clippers rumors: The winner of Keaton Wagler vs. Mikel Brown Jr. in intense workout appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Although the Clippers have been mentioned as a potential team in landing spot for Jaylen Brown in the event of a three-team deal, Marc J. Spears refuted any such notion.
Less than a week before the start of the 2026 NBA draft, it sounds like there's still some debate over who the Los Angeles Clippers would select with the No. 5 pick.
The Los Angeles Clippers are looking to start a rebuild. This trade proposal would give them a great head start on one. The post Clippers Add Young Stud in Exchange for Kawhi Leonard in Bold Trade Idea appeared first on HEAVY .
The LA Clippers have long been rumored to be involved in a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, both as a destination for the Greek Freak and as a conduit for another team to land the former NBA MVP. However, NBA insider Marc J. Spears thinks the Clippers will not be involved in any capacity if a […] The post Report: Insider Reveals Clippers Role In Rumored 3-Team Giannis Trade appeared first on HEAVY .