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On YouTubeDarius Garland News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 16
Clippers Must Entertain Darius Garland Trade Offers After Landing No. 5 Pick
The Los Angeles Clippers' offseason outlook was completely altered when they landed the fifth-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Despite having less than 50% chance of receiving the pick from the Indiana Pacers, the lottery gods smiled on the Clippers.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16
Clippers’ plan for the 5th pick in the NBA draft revealed
The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly looking toward the future rather than the present when it comes to their top-5 pick in the 2026 NBA draft. The Clippers were arguably the biggest winners of last week’s NBA draft lottery.
Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Wire / May 15
NBA exec: Kawhi Leonard may be better trade target than Giannis
Kawhi Leonard is not getting the same attention as Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason. At least one executive thinks he should. While Giannis dominates the early trade chatter, an Eastern Conference executive told ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps that Leonard may actually be the more appealing target right now.
The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score at least 40 points in 10 or more games in a single season can you name in five minutes?
2 More Kawhi Leonard Suitors May Emerge After Friday's Game 6s
While the Los Angeles Clippers have been in offseason mode for the last month, the NBA Playoffs are in full swing. With the Conference Finals right around the corner, there will be two more disappointed teams suffering earlier-than-anticipated exits after this weekend.
The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history
Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / May 15
LeBron James could join a surprising team in free agency
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing some uncertainty with two of their best players.
Clippers' Options in the 2026 NBA Draft: Best Prospect Available vs. Drafting for Need
A fascinating decision awaits the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2026 NBA Draft. GM Lawrence Frank has a little over a month to evaluate the prospects and make his selection with the No.
10 Years of No. 5 Picks: What Clippers Can Expect in NBA Draft
The Los Angeles Clippers landed the No.5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, changing the fate of the franchise in a significant way. Their highest selection since they drafted Blake Griffin, the Clippers now have a chance to bring in a prospect with superstar upside.
Projecting What a Clippers-Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Package Would Look Like
The Los Angeles Clippers can go in different directions this offseason. These include trading Kawhi Leonard and kickstarting a rebuild, or going all-in on the Leonard-Darius Garland pairing by trying to trade for another star.
Clippers’ Path to Kickstarting a Long-Awaited Rebuild Is Painfully Obvious
The Los Angeles Clippers enter the 2026 offseason with a true rebuild looking more realistic than ever. After winning the No. 5 pick during Sunday’s NBA
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 14
Warriors' Draymond Green unknowingly tampers with Kawhi Leonard speculation
The unlikely outcome of the Clippers getting the No. 5 pick in the draft has now put them in an interesting position.
The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history
The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.
Ranking the 3 Most Likely Picks for the Clippers in the NBA Draft
The Los Angeles Clippers got a gift on Sunday when the NBA Draft lottery revealed the Clippers would receive the fifth-overall pick, courtesy of the Ivica Zubac trade to the Indiana Pacers.
Clippers Must Consider Reaching for Underrated Center Prospect With No. 5 Pick
The entire Los Angeles Clippers fanbase has been on cloud nine since Sunday afternoon's draft lottery. With the No. 5 pick now in their possession, the Clippers have a real chance for the first time in nearly ten years to draft a true franchise-changing talent.
Kawhi Leonard News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 13
What It Would Take for the Clippers to Trade Kawhi Leonard
The Los Angeles Clippers' offseason took a turn for the better on Sunday when they landed the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Before they decide on what to do with this pick, however, they have to be sure about what their plan is with Kawhi Leonard.
NBA News / Stadium Rant / May 13
How The Los Angeles Clippers Fleeced The Indiana Pacers At The 2026 Trade Deadline
When it comes to the 2026 NBA draft and the Los Angeles Clippers, the league knew that they didn’t own their pick. The Clippers traded the rights to the 2026 draft pick in the 2019 offseason.
Clippers Have an Ideal Trade Partner for Their No. 5 Pick
The Los Angeles Clippers were arguably the biggest winners of the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, going from not having a first-round pick to landing the fifth-overall pick.
Darius Garland News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 11
Clippers Mock Draft Following the Lottery: LA Finds Darius Garland a Backcourt Partner
On Sunday afternoon, the NBA Draft Lottery took place in Chicago, and the ping pong balls favored the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers' 2026 first-round pick was surrendered to the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of the Paul George trade.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 11
Pacers' penny-pinching led to draft lottery disaster
The Indiana Pacers got the worst lottery result possible on Sunday. After finishing with the NBA's second-worst record, they fell to No. 5 in the lottery and lost their pick to the Los Angeles Clippers.
Kawhi Leonard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
Clippers rumors: Insider gives cryptic update on Kawhi Leonard contract extension vs. trade
The Los Angeles Clippers have an interesting offseason coming up, and it involves the future of Kawhi Leonard. It’s safe to say that the forward had one of the better seasons of his career, and the next question will be if he’ll sign an extension with the team.
Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / May 11
Blockbuster 3-Team NBA Trade Idea: Warriors Land Kawhi Leonard, Clippers Snag No. 1 Pick
The Clippers now have a rare trade position after landing the No. 5 pick through the Pacers’ protected selection. They are not at the bottom of the league, but they are close enough to the top of the draft to build a serious move.
Assessing Clippers' Options in the NBA Draft: Should They Keep or Trade No. 5 Pick?
The future is significantly brighter for the Los Angeles Clippers than it was 24 hours ago. The Clippers now have a top-five pick in one of the most loaded drafts in recent years.
Ivica Zubac News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 11
Clippers Won the Ivica Zubac Trade So Resoundingly the Pacers GM Just Apologized to Fans
The Los Angeles Clippers' offseason is off to an excellent start. The best-case scenario heading into the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery occurred on Sunday afternoon, and the Clippers landed the No.
Clippers Get No. 5 Pick in NBA Draft: What it Means and Why it Matters
The Los Angeles Clippers entered Sunday's NBA Draft Lottery praying to the basketball gods for some ping-pong ball luck. They had a 27.8% chance at the No.
Kawhi Leonard News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 10
Kawhi Leonard's Clippers Exit Now More Likely After Big Warriors Development
Even though it has almost been a month since the Los Angeles Clippers' season came to an end, Kawhi Leonard's future with the team remains as murky as ever.
NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 9
Clippers Rumored to Have Interest in Nuggets Starter After Denver's Early Exit
While the NBA Playoffs rage on, Los Angeles Clippers fans are laser-focused on the offseason. Following the disappointing Play-In exit, the Clippers are desperately trying to upgrade the roster for next season.
John Wall News / Larry Brown Sports / April 30
John Wall lands a new job in college basketball
Former No. 1 overall draft pick John Wall retired from the NBA in August 2025. Wall then joined Amazon Prime Video’s coverage team as an NBA analyst. Now, Wall has a new job, this time in college basketball, as he is the new president of basketball operations at Howard University, as first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Steve Ballmer News / Hoops Wire / April 23
Clippers owner Steve Ballmer: ‘I was duped’ in Aspiration scandal
Steve Ballmer is speaking out. And he’s not sugarcoating much. The Clippers owner took to X on Thursday to address the fallout from the Aspiration scandal, saying plainly, “I was duped and feel silly about that.” Ballmer explained he invested in Aspiration about five years ago, drawn to its focus on environmental sustainability.
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