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Clippers Only Have 3 Realistic Options With the No. 5 Pick
The Los Angeles Clippers face a potential franchise-altering decision on June 23, where they are slotted to select No. 5 in the 2026 NBA Draft. The consensus around the NBA world is that the top four of this year's draft will be some variation of Caleb Wilson, AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer.
Kawhi Leonard News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 19
Western Conference Finals Should Make It Easier for Clippers to Trade Kawhi Leonard
NBA fans witnessed one of the best basketball games in recent memory on Monday night. Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals exceeded all already-high expectations.
Most Glaring Roster Hole the Clippers Must Address in the NBA Draft
The 2026 NBA draft suddenly became quite significant for the Los Angeles Clippers after they landed the fifth-overall pick courtesy of the Indiana Pacers.
The 'NBA steals-per-game leaders' quiz
How many of the NBA players to lead the league in steals per game since the merger (1976-77) can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 18
Clippers Are Still Winners of the James Harden Trade Even After Cavs' Playoff Run
In his first playoffs since leaving the Los Angeles Clippers, James Harden has found more success than many had expected. For the first time since 2018, Harden is back in the conference finals, with a real chance of making the NBA Finals.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Ideal Clippers Trade Target May No Longer Be Available After Cavs' Playoff Success
While the Los Angeles Clippers are in offseason mode, the NBA Playoffs are in full swing. The Conference Finals matchups are set in both conferences, and the Clippers are getting a good idea of what they need to contend.
Kawhi Leonard News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 18
Projecting a Pistons-Clippers Trade Involving Kawhi Leonard After Detroit's Playoff Exit
The uncertainty surrounding Kawhi Leonard's future with the LA Clippers remains. There haven't been any updates from the star forward or the Clippers about extension negotiations.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 18
James Harden's trade demand pays off with return to conference finals
Midway through the 2025-26 season, James Harden learned that the Los Angeles Clippers weren't offering him a contract extension and worked his way to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now he's back in the conference finals for the first time in eight seasons.
Kawhi Leonard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 17
Rival GM thinks Kawhi Leonard getting contract voided would be ‘reward’ for Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers are facing a crucial offseason focused on the future of Kawhi Leonard. Although Leonard had an impressive season, staying healthy and producing at an All-NBA level, the team’s shift toward a younger roster, highlighted by trading James Harden for Darius Garland and acquiring the No.
Clippers Should Avoid Darius Acuff Jr. at All Costs With No. 5 Pick
Lawrence Frank and the Los Angeles Clippers front office are about to make what could be a franchise-altering decision on June 23, during the 2026 NBA Draft.
Darius Garland News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 16
Clippers Must Entertain Darius Garland Trade Offers After Landing No. 5 Pick
The Los Angeles Clippers' offseason outlook was completely altered when they landed the fifth-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Despite having less than 50% chance of receiving the pick from the Indiana Pacers, the lottery gods smiled on the Clippers.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16
Clippers’ plan for the 5th pick in the NBA draft revealed
The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly looking toward the future rather than the present when it comes to their top-5 pick in the 2026 NBA draft. The Clippers were arguably the biggest winners of last week’s NBA draft lottery.
Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Wire / May 15
NBA exec: Kawhi Leonard may be better trade target than Giannis
Kawhi Leonard is not getting the same attention as Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason. At least one executive thinks he should. While Giannis dominates the early trade chatter, an Eastern Conference executive told ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and Tim Bontemps that Leonard may actually be the more appealing target right now.
Kawhi Leonard News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 15
2 More Kawhi Leonard Suitors May Emerge After Friday's Game 6s
While the Los Angeles Clippers have been in offseason mode for the last month, the NBA Playoffs are in full swing. With the Conference Finals right around the corner, there will be two more disappointed teams suffering earlier-than-anticipated exits after this weekend.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / May 15
LeBron James could join a surprising team in free agency
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing some uncertainty with two of their best players.
Clippers' Options in the 2026 NBA Draft: Best Prospect Available vs. Drafting for Need
A fascinating decision awaits the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2026 NBA Draft. GM Lawrence Frank has a little over a month to evaluate the prospects and make his selection with the No.
10 Years of No. 5 Picks: What Clippers Can Expect in NBA Draft
The Los Angeles Clippers landed the No.5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, changing the fate of the franchise in a significant way. Their highest selection since they drafted Blake Griffin, the Clippers now have a chance to bring in a prospect with superstar upside.
Projecting What a Clippers-Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Package Would Look Like
The Los Angeles Clippers can go in different directions this offseason. These include trading Kawhi Leonard and kickstarting a rebuild, or going all-in on the Leonard-Darius Garland pairing by trying to trade for another star.
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.
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.
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.
Los Angeles Clippers 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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