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Kawhi Leonard linked to 3 teams after latest Aspiration scandal update

The nuclear option may be on the table for the NBA with the Kawhi Leonard-Aspiration scandal. A voiding of Leonard’s contract with the LA Clippers is “on the table” as a potential punishment as NBA continues its investigation into the team’s alleged salary-cap circumvention, Tom Haberstroh of Yahoo!

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Darius Garland Is Looking at the Bright Side Post-Trade

This past NBA trade deadline was a late bloomer. Many last-minute moves took place with short notice, ahead of the February 5th deadline. The James Harden trade to the Cleveland Cavaliers was one such move.

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The 'NBA All-Star MVPs' quiz

How many of the NBA All-Star Game MVP Award -- officially named the Kobe Bryant Trophy in 2020 -- in the three-point era (1979-80) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most made three-pointers by NBA season' quiz

The '2025-26 NBA All-Stars' quiz

The 'NBA Slam Dunk Contest winners' quiz

Kawhi Leonard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 23

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard earns ‘best player in league’ tag from Magic player who just saw dominance up close

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard earned high praise from an Orlando Magic player following Sunday night’s 111-109 loss, with Magic center Wendell Carter Jr.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 23

Bennedict Mathurin reacts to Kawhi Leonard’s gesture after loss to the Magic

Bennedict Mathurin has been a gift that keeps on giving for the Los Angeles Clippers since they acquired him before the trade deadline. He had a shot at becoming an even bigger name for the Clippers on Sunday, but he blew it, as he missed a potential game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer against the Orlando Magic at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, Calif.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / February 23

Clippers Are in an Excellent Spot for Playoffs Despite Back-to-Back Losses

The Los Angeles Clippers suffered two straight disappointing losses. Against the Lakers and the Magic, on Friday and Sunday, respectively, the Clippers had a chance to either tie or win the game at the buzzer.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Last Word On Sports / February 23

LA Clippers Off To Sluggish Post-All-Star Break Start

The LA Clippers have been off to a sluggish post-All-Star break start. They are 1-2 in their last three games since their return from the break. All of these contests were decided in the final minutes, tightly contested and coming down to the last possessions.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Fadeaway World / February 23

Bennedict Mathurin Unravels How Kawhi Leonard Consoled Him After Missed Game-Winner

Sunday night’s outing against the Orlando Magic came to an unfortunate end for the Los Angeles Clippers. A 111-109 loss certainly hurts, but Bennedict Mathurin‘s missed game-winning shot opportunity will certainly sting even more.

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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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 22

Clippers’ Derrick Jones Jr. denies Paolo Banchero’s midrange jumper in clash vs. Magic

Derrick Jones Jr. has been a solid contributor for the Los Angeles Clippers since his return from an MCL injury, which kept him out for over a month. It is not a coincidence that the Clippers have played well in recent weeks, even with the departure of James Harden at the trade deadline.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Total Pro Sports / February 22

Rival Executives Begin Questioning Kawhi Leonard’s Long-Term Future With Clippers

After a slow start this season, the Los Angeles Clippers found another gear in their playstyle and were dead set on booking a spot in the postseason. At one point, they were more than ten games below .500.

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The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / February 22

Clippers Notes: Kawhi Leonard, Brook Lopez, John Collins

Brook Lopez came to the Clippers expecting a backup role behind Ivica Zubac. That plan is gone. With Zubac dealt at the deadline, Lopez is now positioned to start the rest of the season, as reported by Janis Carr of Orange County Register.

Darius Garland News / Hoops Wire / February 22

Clippers’ Darius Garland knew time with Cavs was running out

Darius Garland wasn’t blindsided by the trade. He saw it coming. Speaking with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Garland said he knew as far back as last summer that a move away from the Cavaliers was likely.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 21

NBA Admits Mistake After Clippers' Loss to Lakers

The LA Clippers missed an opportunity to reach the .500 mark on Friday night, falling 125-122 to the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.con Arena. Trailing by as many as 16 points, the Clippers had a chance to tie on their final possession when Nicolas Batum stole LeBron James' in-bound pass but missed the game-tying 3-point attempt.