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What LA Clippers are expected to do with Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, and the player option to set it in motion, ‘it seems clear…’

The Los Angeles Clippers lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs, and their direction moving forward has been outlined. The Los Angeles Clippers, after being expected by some to win only 30 games this season, cruised to a 50-32 season but ultimately lost to the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the postseason.

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Ex-Clippers Star Defends James Harden Amid Massive Game 7 Criticism

The LA Clippers and their fans are still recovering from a brutal Game 7, suffered last night at the hands of the Denver Nuggets. The Clippers fell in a blowout loss, 120-101, as the Nuggets end their season and move on to face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA playoffs.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 4

Six years before losing to Nikola Jokic, Kobe Bryant predicted why James Harden will retire ringless

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s 2019 statement about James Harden was proven correct once again. The Los Angeles Clippers failed to close out their opening-round series against the Denver Nuggets as they suffered a blowout Game 7 defeat.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / May 4

Another Early Exit, Another Offseason of ‘What Now?’ for Clippers

For all the talent, all the star power, and all the regular-season noise, the Los Angeles Clippers’ season ended the way it so often does — quietly, and far too soon.

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The 'Multiple 20-rebound playoff games in the NBA three-point era' quiz

How many of the 29 NBA players to haul in at least 20 rebounds in two or more playoff games in the Three-Point Era can you name in five minutes?

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Hollywood and hoops: Which films had the best and worst ballers?

Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Kawhi Leonard Sends Worrying Message About Clippers' Future After Playoff Loss

The Los Angeles Clippers fell in a 120-101 loss in Game 7 of their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets, being eliminated from the 2025 NBA playoffs despite holding 2-1 and 3-2 leads.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / May 4

How the LA Clippers Can Improve Through the NBA Draft After Playoff Loss

The LA Clippers season has come to an end. After a hard-fought, seven-game battle, the city of Los Angeles has zero teams remaining in the postseason, with Tyronn Lue's team being eliminated by Nikola Jokic and company.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Kawhi Leonard Shows Love to Gregg Popovich After His Retirement

Kawhi Leonard has been one of the very best players of his generation, but few would have seen greatness in him when he was about to enter the NBA. Leonard was viewed as a solid but unspectacular prospect, and that was evidenced by the fact that he wasn't even a lottery pick.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 4

Clippers rumors: LA’s outlook with James Harden, Kawhi Leonard after playoff flameout

The Los Angeles Clippers were the better team for large portions of their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets, and they will feel slighted that they are not the ones moving on to the next round.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Rumors / May 4

Clippers Notes: Harden, Leonard, Lue, Powell, Batum

For years, one of the storylines surrounding the Clippers has been what they might be able to accomplish if their stars were ever healthy for the playoffs, writes Law Murray of The Athletic.

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Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA Draft on SI / May 4

LA Clippers to See First Round Draft Pick in 2025

In a pivotal Game 7 Saturday, the LA Clippers were eliminated in less-than-ideal fashion, falling to the Denver Nuggets by a margin of 19. The first half was a competitive one, but Denver swung in the third quarter and LA never recovered, with the Nuggets’ lead eventually stretching to as much as 35.

Tyronn Lue News / NBA Analysis Network / May 4

Ty Lue comments on whether he is frustrated with LA Clippers players after Game 7 loss to Denver Nuggets

In what was expected to be a tight do-or-die face-off, the Game 7 between the Denver Nuggets and the LA Clippers turned out to be a one-sided demolition.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Last Word On Sports / May 4

Stay Or Go? Predicting What Happens With Clippers Free Agents

The Los Angeles Clippers were expected to take a large step backwards this season with Paul George leaving and Kawhi Leonard out to begin the year. The playoffs seemed like a pipe dream.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Athlon Sports / May 4

Loss Tyronn Lue Has Clear Message on James Harden, Kawhi Leonard After Clippers' Loss

For the last six seasons, people have always had high hopes and expectations for the Los Angeles Clippers ever since they landed star forward Kawhi Leonard in 2019.

Charles Barkley News / Fastbreak on SI / May 3

NBA Legend Charles Barkley Was Wrong About The LA Clippers

On Saturday night, the LA Clippers had their season come to an end when they lost Game 7 to the Denver Nuggets (by a score of 120-101). The Clippers had a talented roster led by Kawhi Leonard and James Harden but fell short in the NBA playoffs for the third straight year.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 4