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The Los Angeles Clippers continued their impressive run with an emphatic win over the Lakers on Thursday. After winning 14 of their last 17 games, the Clippers are in an excellent spot to chase their postseason ambitions.

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Clippers dominate Lakers behind strong team balance

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a tough 112-104 loss to their crosstown rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers, last night at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood. The Clippers improved to 20-24, while the Lakers dropped to 26-17.

Kawhi Leonard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard’s minutes restriction had him getting antsy as LA almost choked vs. Lakers

The Los Angeles Clippers successfully defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112-104 on Thursday at the Intuit Dome. Prior to the game, Kawhi Leonard was questionable but ultimately played.

James Harden News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 23

Clippers star James Harden’s instant reaction to big win over Lakers

The Los Angeles Clippers have been the hottest team in the NBA over the past month; since the 20th of December, the Clippers have won 14 of their past 17 games, including their Thursday night clash against archrival Los Angeles Lakers.

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The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 23

Kawhi Leonard stars in return as Clippers down Lakers

Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points, Ivica Zubac added 18 points with 19 rebounds and the Los Angeles Clippers continued their red-hot run with a 112-104 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday at Inglewood, Calif.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / January 22

James Harden Milsetone Announced During Clippers-Lakers

James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers are in action on Thursday night. They face off against their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers, in a home game at Intuit Dome.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 23

Five NBA players who could change teams at the trade deadline

Here are five players likely to change teams before the deadline of Feb. 5.

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Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / January 22

5 Trade Targets Clippers Can Acquire By Moving Chris Paul & Bradley Beal

With the trade deadline two weeks away, Clippers fans are curious to see how their front office will approach the period between now and February 5. On one hand, the Clippers are still below .500 and are tenth in the Western Conference.

Los Angeles Clippers News / thePeachBasket / January 22

What Are the Los Angeles Clippers Doing That No Other Team Is Doing?

Winning through adversity, not waiting for it to end Timeframe: December 20, 2025 to January 20, 2026, the Clippers surged from 6–21 to 19–24, going 13–3 during that stretch.

Ivica Zubac News / Total Pro Sports / January 22

Clippers Turn Down a First-Round Offer as Asking Price for Ivica Zubac Skyrockets

The NBA trade deadline is coming up shortly. And this means franchises will be busy trying to add quality players to their rosters. Of all the teams that will be shopping actively, the Los Angeles Clippers are expected to be one of them.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Last Word On Sports / January 21

Los Angeles Clippers: Best Trade Proposals For Rumored Targets

The Los Angeles Clippers have been surfing lately, riding a 13-3 record to recover their footing after a 6-21 start. Interestingly, they only began to ride their wave after waving goodbye to 21-year NBA veteran Chris Paul, who wore out his welcome in L.A.

Kawhi Leonard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Kawhi Leonard gets update on injured knee ahead of Lakers matchup

The Los Angeles Clippers have played the last three games without Kawhi Leonard as the star forward recovers from a left knee contusion, going 2-1 over that span.

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Los Angeles Clippers News / Total Pro Sports / January 21

Los Angeles Clippers Emerge as a Team to Watch for Big Stars as Trade Market Heats Up

The Los Angeles Clippers looked lost early this season, sinking into a deep hole that raised doubts everywhere. As losses piled up and urgency grew, momentum shifted.

Bogdan Bogdanovic News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / January 21

Clippers' Bogdan Bogdanovic Will Be Lucky to Survive Trade Deadline

With only two weeks left before the February 5 trade deadline, the rumor mill is working overtime. A day doesn't go by without a new trade rumor emerging around the Los Angeles Clippers.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 21

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 21

Latest Clippers intel presents clear priorities before NBA trade deadline

ClutchPoints’ NBA insider Brett Siegel contributed to this report. The NBA’s trade deadline is just two weeks away, and teams around the league are gearing up for what should be an active few weeks.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / January 21

4 Trade Scenarios That Can Turn the Clippers Into Contenders This Season

We are only two weeks away from the 2026 NBA trade deadline. After climbing all the way up to a play-in spot in the Western Conference, the Los Angeles Clippers are one of the more fascinating teams before the February 5 deadline.