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One Trade That Could Quietly Change the Clippers' Playoff Outlook

The Los Angeles Clippers have recently signaled that the trade deadline will be relatively quiet after their impressive turnaround. The trade chatter surrounding the team after their 6-21 quieted down, and fans shouldn't expect a blockbuster move before February 5.

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4 Clippers Most Likely to Be Traded After Ty Lue Teases Quiet Trade Deadline

After starting the season 6-21, the Los Angeles Clippers were expected to be active at the trade deadline to make massive changes to the roster. Since then, they have been the best team in the league and climbed all the way up to a play-in spot in the Western Conference.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA Analysis Network / January 26

The Clippers are 15-3 in their last 18 games and still 20-24 overall. Both matter at the deadline

The Clippers beat the Brooklyn Nets 126-89 for their 15th win in 18 games. They’re still 20-24 overall and sitting 10th in the Western Conference. The trade deadline is February 5, and LA’s options are constrained by cap rules and limited draft capital.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / January 26

Clippers Trade Deadline FAQ: Picks, Assets, Cap Space, and Potential Moves

The February 5 trade deadline is right around the corner, and what the Los Angeles Clippers will do between now and then remains to be seen. After going 15-3 in their last 18 games, the Clippers are in a good spot to be in the playoff chase in the final two and a half months of the season.

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How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?

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Los Angeles Clippers News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

John Collins Explains His Heated Scuffle While Standing Tall for James Harden

As the Los Angeles Clippers took on the Brooklyn Nets, the tensions were in the air. While the game was expected to be a close matchup, the Clippers made it look pretty much lopsided.

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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.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Total Pro Sports / January 26

James Harden Caught Messing With Kawhi Leonard During Warmups in a Hilarious Moment

The secret to every team’s smooth sailing in a long tournament undoubtedly depends on how good the team chemistry is. Thankfully for the Los Angeles Clippers, it looks like that part is sorted.

Kawhi Leonard News / Hardwood Heroics / January 26

Kawhi Leonard Claps Back at Fan Planning to Eat X post After Clippers’ 15-3 Stretch: 'He Can Eat Something Else'

Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers had a 126-89 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. The NBA star led the team with his 28 points and five rebounds in the game.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 26

Clippers want hater to eat his ’15-3′ tweet after crushing Nets

Once upon a time during the 2025-26 season, the Los Angeles Clippers had six wins against 21 losses. But then a switch flipped for the Clippers just before Christmas, and they haven’t looked back since.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 25

Clippers remain on roll, take advantage of struggling Nets

Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points in 25 minutes and the Los Angeles Clippers continued their recent domination by sailing to a 126-89 victory over the visiting Brooklyn Nets on Sunday night.

John Collins News / Total Pro Sports / January 25

John Collins Makes His Feelings Clear About Staying With Los Angeles Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers have been on a downward slump this season. Trying to win a championship, the Clippers did not perform up to the mark. And now, as they are finding it difficult to make the playoff push, the team is concentrating on the trade window for some added quality.

John Collins News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 24

Clippers’ John Collins makes feelings known before trade deadline

John Collins didn’t hold back his thoughts on remaining a member of the Los Angeles Clippers for the present and future. Collins is going through the ninth season of his NBA career, his first with the Clippers.

Kawhi Leonard News / Athlon Sports / January 24

Clippers Announce Kawhi Leonard Development After Return to Lineup

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard returned from a three-game absence to play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday. Leonard, who dealt with a left knee contusion, didn't look like a player who missed a week of basketball due to injury.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / January 24

Resurgent Clippers bring new expectations into showdown with Nets

Once a major disappointment, the Los Angeles Clippers are now the NBA's hottest team. They will be out to extend their run of success during a visit from the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif.

Tyronn Lue News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / January 24

Clippers HC Ty Lue Teases a Quiet Trade Deadline in Latest Remarks

After an impressive turnaround that saw them move all the way up to the tenth seed in the Western Conference, all eyes are on the Los Angeles Clippers ahead of the February 5 trade deadline.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / January 24

5 Under-the-Radar Clippers Trade Targets That Would Help in Playoff Push

Heading towards the February 5 trade deadline, the Los Angeles Clippers are in a much better spot than they were a month ago. Having won 14 out of their last 17 games, the Clippers have climbed all the way up to tenth place in the Western Conference and look like a good bet to make the postseason.

Ivica Zubac News / NBA Analysis Network / January 24

Kawhi is back, Zubac is dominating and the Clippers have won 14 of 17 so maybe believe them now

The Clippers beat the Lakers on Thursday behind Kawhi Leonard’s 24 points, James Harden’s 18 and 10, and Ivica Zubac’s 18 points and 19 rebounds. That’s 14 wins in their last 17 games.

Anfernee Simons News / Athlon Sports / January 23

Mock Trade Has Clippers Landing Celtics' Anfernee Simons to Upgrade Backcourt

It has been an interesting season thus far for the Los Angeles Clippers as they have been able to turn things around after their disappointing start to the year.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / January 23

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.

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 / 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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 21