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NBA Stars Kawhi Leonard, James Harden Remain Off Trade Block as Clippers Resist Rebuild, Per Report

The Los Angeles Clippers have not had the best start to the 2025-26 NBA season. With a 6-20 record, trade rumors have surrounded the Clippers. Analysts have suggested that it’s time for the team to move on from Kawhi Leonard and James Harden.

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Report: Clippers turning away trade calls on Kawhi Leonard, James Harden

The Clippers may be struggling, but they are not selling. Not yet. According to NBA sources who spoke with Ashish Mathur of DallasHoopsJournal, Los Angeles is rejecting trade inquiries for Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Ivica Zubac, despite sitting at 6-20 and near the bottom of the Western Conference standings.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 17

What Adam Silver told LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer after controversial Chris Paul release

The Los Angeles Clippers had an ugly divorce with veteran point guard Chris Paul. After all, the Los Angeles Clippers waived Chris Paul in the middle of his retirement tour, and that too during a road trip.

Los Angeles Clippers News / EssentiallySports / December 17

Dwyane Wade Makes Chris Paul Demand to Clippers Amid Adam Silver’s Honest Admission

Chris Paul was already preparing for the end. Last month, he hinted that the 2025-26 season would be his final one, sharing a video of his long NBA journey and writing, “Still so much left… GRATEFUL for this last one!!” He earlier admitted he had another year at the most left in him, quietly planning a farewell with the Clippers.

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Los Angeles Clippers News / Total Apex Sports / December 17

Why Chris Paul’s Exit From the Clippers Is Even Messier Than We Thought

Just when you thought the LA Clippers couldn’t possibly make their 2025-26 season any more of a dumpster fire, new details drop that somehow make the whole situation even more cringe-worthy.

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Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?

Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hardwood Heroics / December 16

NBA’s Adam Silver Addresses ‘Surprising’ Chris Paul Situation With Clippers: 'I Was Dismayed'

The Los Angeles Clippers had one of the biggest surprises in the 2025-26 NBA season. The Clippers let Chris Paul go and are exploring potential trades for the veteran star.

Los Angeles Clippers News / The SportsRush / December 16

Lawrence Frank, Four Seasons Hotel, and a Character Witness: Inside Chris Paul’s Late-Night Firing

The Los Angeles Clippers began the 2025–26 season with bullish expectations. There was also a feel-good factor, with franchise legend Chris Paul returning for a farewell tour before he hung up his boots.

Tyronn Lue News / NBA Analysis Network / December 16

Tyronn Lue comments on if the LA Clippers are soft amid their 6-20 record

The Los Angeles Clippers have hit rock bottom. The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off another loss as they have dropped their last four games in a row.

Chris Paul News / Hoops Rumors / December 16

More Details On Chris Paul’s Exit From Clippers

Longtime point guard Chris Paul is in his final NBA season and is technically still under contract with the Clippers. However, Los Angeles announced that it was “parting ways” with the future Hall of Famer on December 3, and he is no longer around the team.

Chris Paul News / Hoops Wire / December 16

Report: Chris Paul’s return to Clippers ended over role, expectations

Chris Paul’s brief return to the Clippers unraveled quickly, and a disconnect over expectations played a central role. According to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN, Paul’s on-court role during the preseason went well beyond what was discussed when he signed a one-year, $3.6 million deal in the summer.

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Chris Paul News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

Chris Paul disagreed with Clippers about his role

New details have emerged regarding the events that led the Los Angeles Clippers to part ways with Chris Paul. There was no single incident that soured the relationship between Paul and the Clippers, but Paul’s role and leadership style appear to have been the subject of a misunderstanding.

Tyronn Lue News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / December 16

Ty Lue's Ridiculous Lineups Suggest He's Running Out of Ideas

The Los Angeles Clippers lost their fourth straight game on Monday to fall to 6-20 for the season. Going up against the Memphis Grizzlies in arguably their most winnable game over the next two weeks, the Clippers suffered a desultory home loss, completely falling apart in the second half.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA Analysis Network / December 16

Ranking the LA Clippers five most valuable trade assets for a complete rebuild

The Los Angeles Clippers are in turmoil. It’s time for them to admit defeat and make a fresh start. From Kawhi Leonard’s salary cap scandal to Chris Paul’s controversial exit, the Clippers have made headlines for all the wrong reasons lately.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 16

Clippers embarrassed at home by Grizzlies. Do you remember the last time they won at Intuit Dome?

On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Clippers continued their losing ways with a 121-103 home loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. While injuries have been an excuse for the Clippers at times this year, both Kawhi Leonard and James Harden played in this game, and the team still got blown out, dropping their record to 6-20 in the process.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 16

Dwyane Wade opens up on private talk with Chris Paul after Clippers exit

Miami Heat legend and NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade addressed Chris Paul’s controversial departure from the Los Angeles Clippers during the latest episode of The Timeout With Dwyane Wade, offering insight into a private conversation he had with the veteran guard following the decision.

Ramona Shelburne News / NBA Analysis Network / December 16

Ramona Shelburne reveals LA Clippers trade plans for their roster after 6-20 start

What do the LA Clippers plan to do with their roster after their disappointing start to the season? The LA Clippers have arguably had the most disappointing start to the NBA season for a team that was expected to be competitive this season.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 15

Clippers’ James Harden connects with John Collins for monster slam

The Los Angeles Clippers are eager to let go of the unnecessary baggage amid another terrible season. They are on a three-game losing skid entering the game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hardwood Heroics / December 16

NBA Insider Reveals Clippers Plans Amid Rocky Season: 'Ready to Pull the Plug'

Things have not gone well for the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2025-26 NBA season. With a 6-19 record, the team has not performed to its expectations. Before the start of the campaign, Los Angeles was expected to be a playoff team.

Tyronn Lue News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / December 15

Ty Lue's New Remarks Suggest He Deserves Some Blame Over Roster Mistakes

You probably know at this point that things haven't been going well for the Los Angeles Clippers. A season that started with optimism and with the team looking to build on another playoff appearance went directly into a tailspin, and now they stand at 6-19 over a quarter of the way into the season.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / December 16

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Dec.15 marks the start of the unofficial trade season in the NBA. That's the date when most of the players who signed a contract in the offseason became eligible to be traded.

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Los Angeles Clippers News / Last Word On Sports / December 14

Clippers Are Playing Better, But It’s Still Not Enough

The Los Angeles Clippers are playing better than before with their core at their usual selves, yet the wins are still far from certain. In their 115-113 loss to the Houston Rockets on Thursday, the Clippers showed glimpses of being a great team, but their problems persist.