Los Angeles Clippers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

“Dude Bounces More than the Ball”: James Harden Traded Yet Again

James Harden has struck again. As one fan wrote on social media, “Dude bounces more than the ball.” Another fan wrote, “I mean, at some point, James needs to take a real good look at himself.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Clippers Lose Player to 76ers on Thursday

It has been a wildly active week around the NBA trade deadline for the Los Angeles Clippers. On Tuesday, the Clippers completed a blockbuster deal that

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 5

How James Harden’s partnership with Donovan Mitchell could finally push Cavs to ‘mountaintop’

In his first Los Angeles Clippers press conference two-and-a-half years ago, there was a viral moment where James Harden famously claimed, “I am not a system player.

Kawhi Leonard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 5

Brian Windhorst raises Kawhi Leonard question amid Clippers retooling

One of the biggest stories of the NBA Trade Deadline was what happened with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers were riding high and playing well until James Harden requested a trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and then Ivica Zubac was traded to the Indiana Pacers.

NBA News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

James Harden News / Larry Brown Sports / February 5

Cavs star was ‘aware’ of James Harden trade conversations with Clippers

The Cleveland Cavaliers got ahead of the trade frenzy by sending Darius Garland to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for James Harden. While the Harden-Garland swap surprised many around the sports world, it turns out that this had been discussed weeks ago.

Clippers Around the Web

Why the Clippers won the trade deadline by dealing James Harden and Ivica Zubac for a brighter future · CBSSports.com

Ivica Zubac trade grades: Winner of Pacers, Clippers deal will be decided on lottery night · CBSSports.com

Sources: Clippers trading center Zubac to Pacers · ESPN

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / February 5

3 Clippers on Thin Ice Despite Surviving Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Clippers made waves at the trade deadline as one of the most active teams of the week. Sending away James Harden, Ivica Zubac, Chris Paul, and Kobe Brown, the Clippers received Darius Garland, Ben Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks, and two second-round picks.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / February 5

Projecting the Clippers' Starting Lineup & Depth Chart After Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Clippers had a much more eventful trade deadline than many had expected. The team was signaling a quiet transaction period for weeks, but things didn't go according to the plan.

Patrick Baldwin News / Hoops Rumors / February 5

Sixers To Sign Patrick Baldwin Jr. To 10-Day Deal

The Sixers plan to sign free agent forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. to a 10-day contract, according to Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports (Twitter link). The 28th overall pick in the 2022 draft, Baldwin has appeared in 95 regular season games for the Warriors, Wizards, and Clippers since making his NBA debut.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 5

NBA Draft Lottery could decide Pacers' long-term future

That tiny moment of chance could determine whether Indiana builds the next Eastern Conference dynasty — or simply stays close, forever knocking on the door.

Clippers send Ivica Zubac to Eastern Conference team in blockbuster trade

Maxx Crosby makes feelings clear as Cavaliers land James Harden in major trade

Chris Paul trade continues unceremonious final season for 12-time All-Star

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The '2024-25 single-game scoring leader by NBA team' quiz

Ivica Zubac News / Last Word On Sports / February 5

Pacers Solve Big Problem With Clippers Powerhouse Ivica Zubac

INDIANA — The Los Angeles Clippers are trading Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers, per Shams Charania of ESPN. The Clippers are trading starting center Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown to the Pacers for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks, and one second-round pick.

Ivica Zubac News / Field Level Media / February 5

Report: Clippers send C Ivica Zubac to Pacers, land two first-round picks

The Los Angeles Clippers continued their activity leading up to the trade deadline, sending center Ivica Zubac and forward Kobe Brown to the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, ESPN reported.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 5

James Harden trade request forced Clippers into teardown

Days after sending Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Clippers traded their All-Defensive center Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers for Bennedict Mathurin and two first-round picks.

James Harden explains why he wanted a trade from Clippers

Paul Pierce sounds off on James Harden trade amid Clippers' surge

Chris Paul trade continues unceremonious final season for 12-time All-Star

25 current NBA players who will end up in the Hall of Very Good

The 'Most 50-point NBA games' quiz