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The Clippers Are Sailing Back In The Playoff Picture But Is It Sustainable?

The Los Angeles Clippers had a rough start to the season, starting at a measly 5-15 record when December arrived. Since slipping to the 14th seed in the Western Conference, Los Angeles has surged all the way to the 11th seed.

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5-game win streak proves the Clippers are back

Once upon a time, the 2025-26 Los Angeles Clippers began the season having lost 21 of their first 27 games. A 6-21 record would have been perfectly acceptable for any tanking team.

Los Angeles Clippers News / The SportsRush / January 17

'No Better Point Guard': Ivica Zubac Credits James Harden for Unlocking the Best Basketball of His Career

The Los Angeles Clippers, after a painful start to a season they approached with high expectations, are finally beginning to find their rhythm. And the mood in the camp is optimistic.

James Harden News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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

How many of the players with at least 20 30-point, 10-assist games in NBA history can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple NBA scoring title winners' quiz

The 'NBA all-time assists leaders' quiz

The 'Active NBA All-Star game leaders' quiz

Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / January 16

Clippers Win Without Kawhi Leonard: 3 Keys To Their Victory Against Scrappy Raptors Squad

Momentum has shifted for the Los Angeles Clippers after a 6-21 start to the season. Led by James Harden and two key young players off the bench, the Clippers secured the 121-117 win in Toronto tonight to move to 12-2 in their last 14 games.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Field Level Media / January 16

James Harden stars as Clippers edge Raptors in OT

James Harden scored eight of his 31 points in overtime and added 10 assists Friday night and the visiting Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Toronto Raptors 121-117.

Steve Ballmer News / Field Level Media / January 16

Report: Clippers owner Steve Ballmer files motion to dismiss Aspiration lawsuit

Attorneys for Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought against him by former Aspiration investors, ESPN reported on Friday.

Kawhi Leonard News / Athlon Sports / January 16

Clippers Announce Kawhi Leonard News on Friday

Kawhi Leonard is not playing on Friday night as the Los Angeles Clippers take on the Toronto Raptors on the road. Leonard was ruled out of the game with a right ankle sprain, marking the first time he’s sitting out after playing 24 straight games for L.A.

Los Angeles Clippers News / EssentiallySports / January 16

Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Seeks Dismissal of $378M Fraud Case Linked to Kawhi Leonard

Under Steve Ballmer’s watch, the Los Angeles Clippers allegedly defied the NBA’s strict regulations. The NBA world hasn’t forgotten Pablo Torre’s reports from September 2025.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / January 16

Clippers' Recent Success Proving Lawrence Frank's Chris Paul Decision Right

The Los Angeles Clippers made the controversial decision to send Chris Paul home from an East Coast road trip on December 3. At the time, the Clippers were 5-16, and it felt like the organization was unfairly scapegoating Paul, who had a small role off the bench.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Rumors / January 16

Clippers To Sign Patrick Baldwin To 10-Day Contract

The Clippers intend to sign forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. to a 10-day contract, reports Law Murray of The Athletic (via Twitter). It doesn’t sound like the signing will happen immediately.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / January 16

5 Trade Targets Clippers Should Pursue to Replace Bogdan Bogdanovic

Now that the Los Angeles Clippers have righted the ship and are aggressively chasing a postseason spot, they are likely to be buyers at the trade deadline.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 15

Clippers rumors: Ivica Zubac trade asking price is massive as LA focuses on Chris Paul deal

While the Los Angeles Clippers have been the subject of trade rumors since sending Chris Paul home during a road trip in the East, the asking price for starting center Ivica Zubac has only steepened weeks away from the trade deadline.

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Kawhi Leonard News / BasketballNews.com / January 15

Kawhi Leonard lead the surging Clippers with a phenomenal run of play

Kawhi Leonard has been the driving force behind a recent string of success for the Los Angeles Clippers, putting together one of the most dominant individual stretches of his career and helping the club climb up the standings.

Ivica Zubac News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / January 15

Clippers' Win Streak Ends Rivals' Ivica Zubac Hopes at Trade Deadline

When the Los Angeles Clippers were near the bottom of the Western Conference with a 6-21 record, many assumed that the Kawhi Leonard-James Harden era had come to an end.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 15

Stars guide Clippers to victory over lackluster Wizards

The Los Angeles Clippers leaned into their star tandem again as Kawhi Leonard scored 33 points and James Harden added 22 points with eight assists in a 119-105 victory over the Washington Wizards on Wednesday at Inglewood, Calif.

Los Angeles Clippers News / EssentiallySports / January 14

Chris Paul Announces Retirement Stance as Clippers Continue to Ignore Star

It’s been weeks since the Los Angeles Clippers abruptly sent soon-to-be Hall of Fame point guard Chris Paul home. Since then, the 40-year-old veteran has been linked with several franchises, but none of those moves have materialized into anything.

Chris Paul News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Chris Paul Shares NBA Retirement Update Amid 21st NBA Season

Fans are curious about how Chris Paul's final season in the NBA will play out. Over the summer, Paul returned to the Los Angeles Clippers, his former team from 2011 to 2017.

Ja Morant News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

Ja Morant linked to one new team amid latest trade report

Morant may be getting an opportunity to go Hollywood.

Grizzlies are open to trading Ja Morant

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander brings consistency to matchup with Grizzlies

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

The 'Active NBA 50-point games' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 7

Warriors can't continue using ejections as motivation

Steve Kerr got ejected in the fourth quarter of the Golden State Warriors' 103-102 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. While the team came close to pulling off a big comeback, the Warriors' ejection-as-motivation strategy simply isn't sustainable in the long term.

Stephen Curry shares thoughts on Steve Kerr’s outburst after 'two crazy calls in a row'

Curry's reaction to Kerr's ejection says everything about the Warriors

Snoop Dogg was on call for Steve Kerr’s ejection vs. Clippers

The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

Ivica Zubac News / Larry Brown Sports / January 6