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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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clippers' Immediate Future Hinges on Sunday's NBA Draft Lottery
The 2026 NBA draft class is filled with one of the most talented player pools in recent memory. BYU forward AJ Dybansta, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson, and Duke forward Cam Boozer highlight this class, and there are plenty of other players who can make a big impact on a franchise.
Kawhi Leonard News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 8
Clippers' Priority in Kawhi Leonard Trade Should Be Clear
The Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard have hitched their wagons to one another ever since the star forward joined the organization in 2019. The Clippers went above and beyond to keep Leonard happy in LA, consistently gave up their future to try to win in the present, and chose to live by Kawhi and die by Kawhi.
All You Need to Know About 2026 NBA Draft Lottery and Clippers Odds
The NBA Draft is a significant opportunity for teams to build toward the future and find that centerpiece to build a contending roster around. That opportunity for the Los Angeles Clippers is up in the air.
Gradey Dick News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 7
Gradey Dick Could Be Intriguing Buy-Low Trade Option for Clippers
With the Los Angeles Clippers' offseason underway, much of the focus has centered around two major storylines. What the draft lottery will bring and what the front office’s plan should be if Indiana’s pick falls outside the top four and conveys to the Clippers.
3 Potential Clippers Trade Targets to Watch in 2nd Round of NBA Playoffs
The Los Angeles Clippers fell short of an NBA playoff berth this season despite an impressive turnaround. The organization will enter some murky waters this offseason, as they aim to make the Clippers a contender.
Clippers' Starting Center for Next Season May Be Playing in Round 2 of the Playoffs
The Los Angeles Clippers enter the 2026 offseason with no bigger need than finding a quality option at center. Following the Ivica Zubac trade, the need for a real paint presence was evident.
NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 5
Nuggets' 1st Round Exit Could Make Them an Ideal Trade Partner for Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers will be active in the offseason to upgrade the roster around Kawhi Leonard and Darius Garland. The front office has expressed a desire to keep the two stars and head coach Ty Lue in place, but improve the rest of the team with the hopes of becoming a contender again.
Ideal Backcourt Partner to Darius Garland May Be on the Trade Block This Summer
The Los Angeles Clippers want to take a big step forward next season, building around Darius Garland and Kawhi Leonard. But they have big holes to fill to become a serious contender.
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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