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The Los Angeles Clippers will make arguably the most important decision of their offseason when they are on the clock on Tuesday. Armed with the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Clippers have a lot of different paths to choose from.

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Clippers NBA Draft Big Board: Top Targets for LA in Round 1

The 2026 NBA Draft is upon us. The consensus that this is a four-player draft at the top makes the Los Angeles Clippers' selection with the No. 5 pick one of the most fascinating decisions.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 21

The Timberwolves star Clippers ‘poked around’ amid awful 6-21 start

The Los Angeles Clippers are just two days away from the NBA Draft, in which they will have the number five overall pick. The Clippers got that selection from their trade of Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers last year, with the team needing that pick to fall outside the top four in order to keep it.

NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / June 21

Clippers-Jaylen Brown Rumor Finds New Life Ahead of the NBA Draft

The 2026 NBA Draft is only two days away. The Los Angeles Clippers, armed with the No. 5 pick, have one of the most fascinating decisions to make. On one hand, they want to be as competitive as possible, so trading the pick for immediate help makes some sense.

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The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The NBA implemented a lottery system beginning with the 1985 draft. Since then, 41 players have gone No. 1 overall. How many of the top overall picks from the NBA's lottery era can you name in five minutes?

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Kawhi Leonard News / Bleacher Report / June 20

Watch: We just learned SO MUCH about Kawhi

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The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / June 20

NBA Draft Notes: Suns, No. 47, Clippers, Lakers

The Suns have been linked to the possibility of acquiring a first-round pick despite currently holding only the No. 47 overall selection in the NBA Draft.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / June 20

Clippers Mock Draft 3.0: LA Trades Down for a Veteran Starter and an Ideal Prospect

The 2026 NBA Draft is right around the corner. With three days left until the big day, what the Los Angeles Clippers will do with their No. 5 pick remains unclear.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 20

Warriors' potential trade offer for Kawhi Leonard is massive

The Warriors have valuable assets to potentially include in the trade.

Clippers willing to die on the Leonard hill amid NBA investigation

There's a shocking trade suitor for Leonard

Rivals have complaint about Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo trade talks

LeBron James is reportedly only considering one team besides Lakers

Bill Simmons says he would 'bet my life' on LeBron joining this team

Darius Garland News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 20

Clippers must make this pick at No. 5 to give Darius Garland new backcourt partner

For the Los Angeles Clippers, the equation entering the 2026 NBA Draft is refreshingly simple. This franchise already possesses legitimate offensive centerpieces in Kawhi Leonard and Darius Garland.

Los Angeles Clippers News / AirJordanChronicles / June 19

Kawhi Leonard May Face Tough Contract Talks With Clippers This Summer

Having played seven years with the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard is experiencing one of his peak statistical seasons. However, coming up to the offseason, Leonard’s future with the Clippers seems to be even more uncertain than before.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / June 19

Clippers Should Avoid Nate Ament Reach in the 2026 NBA Draft

The buzz around the 2026 NBA Draft has grown louder than ever. With only four days left before the big day, what the Los Angeles Clippers will do with their No.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / June 19

There's a shocking trade suitor for Kawhi Leonard

The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly still high on Kawhi Leonard and don't want to trade him, despite the salary cap circumvention investigation. However, that won't stop other teams from trying to get him.

The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

Clippers willing to die on the Kawhi Leonard hill amid NBA investigation

Clippers owner reportedly remains unwilling to trade Kawhi Leonard

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Los Angeles Clippers News / Fadeaway World / June 19

Clippers’ Preference For No. 5 Pick In 2026 NBA Draft Revealed

The Los Angeles Clippers landed the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft from the Indiana Pacers, and it doesn’t look like they’re going to be trading it away.

Kawhi Leonard News / Larry Brown Sports / June 19

1 notable team is still pursuing Kawhi Leonard

Kawhi Leonard still apparently has a lifeline from elsewhere in the Pacific Division. The Golden State Warriors are still pursuing a trade for the LA Clippers star Leonard, according to a report on Thursday by Kevin O’Connor of Yahoo!

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / June 18

New Options for the Clippers' No. 5 Pick Emerge After Pre-Draft Workouts

We are only five days away from the 2026 NBA Draft, but the Los Angeles Clippers are keeping their options as open as ever. Armed with the No. 5 pick, the Clippers have one of the most fascinating decisions to make in the draft.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 18

Clippers rumors: The player making late push for No. 5 pick after impressive workout

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.

Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Wire / June 17

Clippers owner reportedly remains unwilling to trade Kawhi Leonard

The Clippers continue to hear the speculation surrounding Kawhi Leonard. Apparently, they’re not buying into it. According to ESPN’s Anthony Slater, owner Steve Ballmer has maintained a firm stance against trading Leonard despite continued interest from rival teams.

NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / June 17

Bucks Could Emerge as a Draft-Day Trade Partner for the Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers have one of the most fascinating decisions to make in the 2026 NBA Draft. Widely considered a four-player draft at the top, the Clippers are already almost certain about the prospect pool that's going to be available to them at No.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / June 18

Clippers willing to die on the Kawhi Leonard hill amid NBA investigation

For months, the Los Angeles Clippers have been embroiled in a massive salary-cap circumvention scandal regarding Kawhi Leonard's contract. Will it impact their plans with Leonard?

LeBron James' former Cavaliers teammate could be coming to Lakers

Warriors' expected free-agent contract offer for LeBron is revealed

Luka Doncic has a free-agency request for the Lakers

Why this West team makes the most sense for Trae Young

NBA champion Knicks make a decision on visiting Donald Trump, White House

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 17

Clippers rumors: The winner of Keaton Wagler vs. Mikel Brown Jr. in intense workout

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 draft classes in recent memory.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 15

Mikel Brown Reportedly Drawing Interest From Clippers, Nets

While the Clippers have yet to decide what they’re going to do with the fifth overall pick in next week’s draft, including the possibility of trading down in the top 10, they have “serious interest” in selecting Mikel Brown, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

John Wall News / Fadeaway World / June 12