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Kawhi Leonard Admits Personal Defeat After James Harden Snubs His Request Before Cavs Trade

Although the Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard is familiar with the business, seeing James Harden’s exit was a surprise. The team is in the middle of a grand resurgence.

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Clippers’ Zubac Continues To Draw Interest From Pacers, Others

The Pacers remain on the lookout for a long-term answer at the starting center position and are among the suitors for Clippers big man Ivica Zubac, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link), who reports that L.A.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 5

Clippers’ Tyronn Lue details ‘different style’ team must play after James Harden trade

The Los Angeles Clippers have traded James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round pick. The deal signals a major shift in the team’s direction as they look to get younger and reshape their style of play.

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The 'Most 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz

How many of the 37 players in NBA history to average at least 25 points-per-game in at least five seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Most 30-point, 10-assist NBA games' quiz

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 5

Darius Garland’s First Reaction To Clippers Trade; Admits He Wasn’t Shocked To Hear James Harden News

The Cavaliers dismantled the Clippers tonight in a 124-91 win for Cleveland. This game was scheduled coincidentally just one day after the blockbuster trade that sent James Harden to the Cavaliers and Darius Garland to the Clippers.

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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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 5

Cavs show new pep in step, trounce Clippers after trade

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ easy 124-91 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. … 1. Well, if this is how it’s gonna go, I think the Cavs will be in good shape.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Field Level Media / February 5

Day after James Harden trade, Cavs demolish Clippers

Donovan Mitchell registered 29 points, nine assists and five rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers mauled the Los Angeles Clippers 124-91 on Wednesday night in Inglewood, Calif.

Los Angeles Clippers News / The SportsRush / February 5

'Does Guys Not Want to Play With Kawhi?': Kendrick Perkins Drops Bomb After James Harden Trade

James Harden’s blockbuster move from the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this week left many in the NBA community baffled, particularly because of the fact that the team was just beginning to click.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4

Significant update emerges on Chris Paul after his trade

Chris Paul is finally off the LA Clippers … but still may not be any closer to a return to the court. The 12-time NBA All-Star guard Paul was officially traded away by the Clippers on Wednesday.

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The 'Super Bowl XLIX starters' quiz

The 'Skill-position Pro-Bowlers' quiz

The 'Super Bowl starting QBs' quiz

The 'Super Bowl host cities' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 4

Cavs, Clippers officially announce trade of James Harden, Darius Garland

It’s official now. The Cavaliers have completed their deal for James Harden, sending Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round pick to the Clippers, the teams confirmed Wednesday in press releases.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Field Level Media / February 4

Clippers ship James Harden down hall for Cavs' Darius Garland

Veteran guard James Harden did not have to go far to join his new team. The 11-time All-Star officially was traded by the Los Angeles Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday for guard Darius Garland and a second-round draft pick, hours before the teams were scheduled to face each other in Inglewood, Calif.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 4

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

Point guard Chris Paul isn't having the farewell season he envisioned, nor one he deserved.

Chris Paul has been traded by the Clippers in three-team deal

James Harden explains why he wanted a trade from Clippers

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

The 'NBA Assist Champions since 1976-77' quiz

Ivica Zubac News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 4

Ivica Zubac out for Clippers-Cavaliers clash for personal reasons

The Los Angeles Clippers face sudden roster changes before facing the Cleveland Cavaliers. That includes Ivica Zubac now sitting out. Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints reported Zubac’s game decision on Wednesday afternoon.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4