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Steve Ballmer News / EssentiallySports / October 21

Steve Ballmer Had Staff Wear Shirts Comparing Blake Griffin to MLK, Lincoln and Gandhi in 'Clipper for Life' Pitch Before Trading Him

Steve Ballmer wanted Blake Griffin to believe he was more than the Los Angeles Clippers’ franchise player. He had already spent about 7 seasons with the franchise since his rookie season.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 20

Clippers hoping to move on, Kings hoping to move up in new season

While the Los Angeles Clippers will wade into an uncertain new era, the Sacramento Kings will be out to take a step forward with a young roster as the California rivals meet to open the season Wednesday at Inglewood, Calif.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 20

Blake Griffin reveals how he really feels about the LA Clippers heavy punishment after Kawhi Leonard investigation

Former Los Angeles Clippers superstar Blake Griffin has given his thoughts on the team’s current situation. The LA Clippers were dealt the heaviest punishment possible following the NBA investigation into circumventing the league’s salary cap rules.

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Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20

The extreme lengths Blake Griffin won’t go to get No. 32 jersey retired by Clippers

Blake Griffin is one of the greatest players in Clippers history. In his era, he brought immense success to the organization. Led by Griffin, Chris Paul,

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season

Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.

Donald Sterling News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20

Blake Griffin rips ‘cheap’ Ex-Clippers owner Donald Sterling ‘among a lot of the more serious problems’

Former Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin criticized former team owner Donald Sterling for his unwillingness to spend money during his tenure, contrasting his leadership with Steve Ballmer’s approach as the franchise prepares to begin the 2026-27 NBA regular season.

Blake Wesley News / Hoops Rumors / October 17

Clippers Cut Blake Wesley, Three Others

Ahead of the regular season, the Clippers have waived four players, announcing on Saturday (via Twitter) that guard Blake Wesley, center Nathan Mensah, and wings Miye Oni and Jahmyl Telfort have been cut.

WNBA News

Angel Reese goes viral for postgame dance moves in WNBA Finals

Sophie Cunningham calls out Angel Reese for 'dangerous' play on eve of WNBA Finals

Olivia Miles leads six-player WNBA All-Rookie team

WNBA playoffs: Dream, Valkyries advance to Finals

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Kawhi Leonard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17

3 Los Angeles Clippers bold season predictions after Kawhi Leonard trade, scandal leave franchise gutted

Reality is about to hit the Los Angeles Clippers hard. It’s hard to fault the Clippers for selling the farm to bring in Kawhi Leonard back in 2019. But their gambit did not work.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 16

Clippers bring back Cam Christie on two-way contract

The Los Angeles Clippers have brought guard Cam Christie back on a two-way contract for his third NBA season after he cleared waivers on Friday, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Rui Hachimura News / TWSN / October 16

Rui Hachimura Sounds Off On Major Clippers’ Roster Move

There are not many Japanese players who have had the chance to play in the NBA. That’s why, when the Los Angeles Clippers signed Yuki Kawamura to an Exhibit 10 deal, many fans rejoiced. The team already has Rui Hachimura on its roster.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Los Angeles Clippers News / thePeachBasket / October 15

A New Era for the Clippers: More Than Just Basketball

In this article, A New Era for the Clippers: More Than Just Basketball, MyntJ shares her thoughts on the road ahead for the new look LAC after the Clippers preseason finale! Felicia Enriquez, aka Mynt J, is the host of the podcast BlackLove and Basketball – Compton Edition.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 15

Clippers to allow fans to exchange old jerseys for new ones opening night vs. Kings

The LA Clippers have undergone significant changes over the last few months, namely with stars like Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Ivica Zubac departing the franchise.

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Brandon Ingram News / Hoops Rumors / October 15

Brandon Ingram Returns To On-Court Work

The Clippers have been short-handed throughout preseason, but there’s hope that reinforcements could be getting closer. Brandon Ingram has started on-court work, though he is still not expected to be ready for the start of the season, Mark Medina writes (via Twitter).

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / October 14

Clippers waive Cam Christie ahead of salary guarantee deadline

Cam Christie’s next season with the Clippers was about to become considerably more expensive. Los Angeles decided to move on instead. The Clippers announced Wednesday that they have waived the third-year guard, one day before his $2.3 million salary would have become fully guaranteed.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / October 14

3 Clippers Who Must Get Off to a Solid Start to the Season

The Los Angeles Clippers have one more preseason game left before they officially kick off the 2026-27 regular season. For the first time in a while, the Clippers don't have serious playoff ambitions, but they would love to win as many games as they can.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Fadeaway World / October 14

Rui Hachimura Sends Blunt Message To Yuki Kawamura After Clippers Waive Him

With the NBA’s opening night deadline less than a week away, teams will be extremely busy finalizing their rosters ahead of the new season. Obviously, this suggests that several players are being cut in the process, and for the Los Angeles Clippers, the latest casualty has been Yuki Kawamura.

Los Angeles Clippers News / EssentiallySports / October 14

'I Don’t Think He Gets a Fair Chance': Ty Lue Defends 5-Foot-7 Yuki Kawamura Over Height Doubts After Clippers Waive Him

The roster dilemma hit the Los Angeles Clippers a week before the regular season begins and it’s cost a fan favorite. Our dreams of seeing the Samurai share the floor with another Japanese star were squashed after Yuki Kawamura was cut from the final roster.

Yuki Kawamura News / Hoops Rumors / October 13

Clippers Waive Yuki Kawamura

Japanese point guard Yuki Kawamura has been waived by the Clippers, the team announced on Monday night (via Twitter). The move opens up a spot on L.A.’s preseason roster, reducing the team’s roster count to 20 players.

Steve Ballmer News / EssentiallySports / October 9

'Clippers Are Cursed': Matt Barnes Calls for Name Change After Kawhi Leonard-Steve Ballmer Scandal

Matt Barnes believes that LA Clippers need more than another roster overhaul to escape their latest crisis. The former NBA Champion thinks the franchise should change something fundamental, arguing that years of controversy have left an unwanted legacy attached to the organization.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / October 7

Clippers’ Ty Lue on losing Max Strus: ‘We are going to miss that tremendously’

Max Strus doesn’t need the ball to keep a defense occupied. That’s a big part of what the Clippers will be missing while he recovers from a foot injury.

Brook Lopez News / Yardbarker / October 6