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Pacers still pushing for Ivica Zubac after Clippers’ James Harden deal

The NBA’s trade deadline is only a few hours away. Uncharacteristically, there’s been a flurry of trades a day or two before the actual trade deadline compared to last season.

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Courtside Report: How James Harden-Darius Garland Trade Affects Clippers, Cavaliers’ 2025-26 Fortunes

Technically, the Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the LA Clippers on Wednesday night as if they didn’t miss Darius Garland. But as they saw their former beloved teammate in street clothes with the Clippers a day after trading him for James Harden, the Cavaliers struggled managing their emotions.

Los Angeles Clippers News / EssentiallySports / February 5

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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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?

Ivica Zubac News / Hoops Rumors / February 5

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

Chris Paul 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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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.

Chris Paul News / Yardbarker / February 4