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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.
The 'NBA Defensive Players of the Year' quiz
The NBA began awarding the Defensive Player of the Year following the 1982-83 season. Since then, the award has been given out 42 times. How many of the 42 can you name in five minutes?
Kawhi Leonard News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 4
3 New Kawhi Leonard Suitors May Have Emerged After 1st Round Results
The Los Angeles Clippers front office has expressed a desire to keep Kawhi Leonard going forward, but that is far from a guarantee. The league's investigation into the Clippers' dealings with Leonard is ongoing.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 4
Clippers’ perfect Cam Johnson trade offer to Nuggets after rumor pops up
The Los Angeles Clippers will enter the offseason filled with uncertainties after falling short of qualifying for the playoffs. Despite their talented roster, the Clippers lost to the Golden State Warriors in the Play-In Tournament, infamously blowing a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter.
NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 3
Clippers' Ideal Trade Target May Now Be Available After Celtics' Game 7 Loss
The Boston Celtics became the latest favorite to suffer an unexpected loss in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. After losing Game 7 at home to the Philadelphia 76ers, the Celtics will be left with significant offseason questions.
A Familiar Face Could Be the Perfect Clippers Target in Free Agency
It's never fun to be the team on the couch as the NBA playoffs ensue. That's the exact situation the Los Angeles Clippers find themselves in, after they suffered a tough loss to the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Play-In Tournament.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 2
Raptors stay alive on RJ Barrett's wild game-winning three
Seven years ago, Kawhi Leonard sent the Toronto Raptors to the Eastern Conference Finals with a game-winning shot that took a fortunate bounce through the hoop.
Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 1
Chris Paul claims funeral IG meme was about a card game, not Clippers’ elimination
Chris Paul clarified the intent behind a viral Instagram post that drew attention following the Los Angeles Clippers’ Play-In Tournament exit, saying it had nothing to do with the team’s elimination.
1 Free Agent Signing the Clippers Can Make to Take the Next Step in 2026
The Los Angeles Clippers enter the 2026 offseason with a ton of holes to address and needs to fill. However, no need is greater than finding another high-level ball-handler and lead guard.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Darius Garland News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / April 30
Clippers Shouldn't Make Darius Garland Untouchable in Offseason Trade Talks
When the Los Angeles Clippers' season came to an end at the hands of the Golden State Warriors in the Play-In Tournament, The Athletic's Law Murray reported that Darius Garland was a lock to be with the team 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.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / April 30
Clippers' Offseason Trade Chips: Breaking Down Draft Picks, Young Players, Contracts
The Los Angeles Clippers are expected to be buyers in the offseason. They will look to upgrade the roster around Kawhi Leonard and Darius Garland. But what do the Clippers have in their wallet when they go shopping for a third star?
John Wall News / Ball Exclusives / April 30
Former NBA star John Wall joining Howard as president of basketball operations
Former Kentucky standout and five-time NBA All-Star John Wall has become the president of basketball operation at Howard University, per Shams Charania.
Bennedict Mathurin News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / April 30
3 Teams Who Could Force Clippers' Hand in Bennedict Mathurin's Free Agency
The Los Angeles Clippers have two big free agency decisions to make on Bennedict Mathurin and John Collins. While they should have an interest in keeping both players, the Clippers have to be savvy about their salary cap.
Kawhi Leonard News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / April 30
Latest on Kawhi Leonard-Clippers Extension Talks: What's the Max He Can Sign For?
Kawhi Leonard is entering the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers. He is due $50.3 million next season but will be eligible to sign an extension this summer.
Kawhi Leonard News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / April 29
Pistons May Be Ideal Partner for Clippers in a Potential Kawhi Leonard Trade
There have been frustratingly few to no updates on the Kawhi Leonard front since the Los Angeles Clippers' season ended. It has been two weeks since the Clippers flamed out in the Play-In Tournament, but Clippers fans still don't know what the plan is with Leonard going forward.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / April 29
3 Lessons Clippers Must Learn from 2026 NBA Playoffs
The Los Angeles Clippers aren't participating in the playoffs this year, but there are still plenty of lessons they should take away when they are building a team for the future.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / April 28
Clippers' Reunion With Pending Free Agent Can Solve Shooting Woes
An under-the-radar weakness for the Los Angeles Clippers last season was shooting. The Clippers ranked in the bottom ten in the league in three-point attempts and makes.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / April 28
2 Players Clipper Should Prioritize Keeping Around (And One They Should Let Walk)
Significant changes are expected from the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason. Besides Ty Lue sticking around as the head coach, there isn't a ton of certainty with the team.
NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / April 28
4 Stars Who Could Emerge as Potential Clippers Targets After Early Playoff Exits
The first round of the NBA Playoffs is about to wrap up, and there may be some massive upsets. Unexpected first-round exits from a few title contenders could bring about significant shakeups.
Philadelphia 76ers News / Yardbarker / April 27
Why the 76ers need to seriously consider trading Joel Embiid
With the Philadelphia 76ers on the verge of elimination, there's something that's become increasingly clear about the future of the franchise.
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.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / April 13
Clippers make NBA history with remarkable turnaround
A team that started the season with big expectations and a veteran group of future Hall of Famers finishing as the No. 9 seed is disappointing. However, the Clippers even being in the play-in tournament is actually an historic turn around based on where they were early in the season.
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