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Clippers' Overestimation of Kawhi Leonard's Value May Prevent an Offseason Trade
Until Kawhi Leonard puts pen to paper and signs a contract extension with the Los Angeles Clippers, trade rumors will not go anywhere. Entering the final season of his contract, Leonard either has to commit to the Clippers' future or allow the Clippers to trade him so that they can recoup some assets.
Kawhi Leonard-Jalen Duren Trade May Be Exactly What the Clippers Need
The Los Angeles Clippers enter the 2026 offseason with a ton of uncertainty about Kawhi Leonard and his future in Cali, with a new potential suitor emerging.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 26
Kawhi Leonard has been linked to one new team
While Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is going to be at the forefront of trade conversations, another big name that could be moved is Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard.
The '3 3-pointer, 3-block Playoff games' quiz
How many of the 37 players with multiple three three-pointer, three block NBA Playoff games can you name in five minutes?
Kawhi Leonard News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 24
No Kawhi Leonard News Is Bad News for Clippers Fans
Even though it has been six weeks since the Los Angeles Clippers' season came to an end, there hasn't been an update about the future of Kawhi Leonard.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Bogdan Bogdanovic News / HITC / May 24
Bogdan Bogdanovic shares stunning video as he doubles down on NBA red card idea
The NBA’s officiating debate has grown louder, with players, fans and analysts arguing that soft foul calls reward exaggeration and make the game easier to manipulate.
3 Second-Round Prospects Clippers Must Target With the No. 36 Pick
The majority of the talk around the Los Angeles Clippers ahead of the June 23 NBA Draft has been centered around the fifth-overall pick and rightfully so.
Blockbuster 3-Team Trade With Kawhi Leonard & Jamal Murray Could Save the Clippers
The biggest question the Los Angeles Clippers must answer this offseason is regarding Kawhi Leonard. Whether they will sign him to a contract extension or if they are ready to make him available on the trade block will change not only the Clippers' future but also the entire NBA landscape.
Lawrence Frank News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 22
Lawrence Frank Deserves a Ton of Credit for Turning Around Clippers' Future
The 2025-26 season ended unceremoniously for the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite a miraculous turnaround during the season, the Clippers weren't able to clinch a playoff spot after suffering a disappointing loss to the Warriors in the Play-In Tournament.
Kawhi Leonard News / Athlon Sports / May 21
Kawhi Leonard Receives Major Recognition After 14th NBA Season
Kawhi Leonard finished his 14th NBA season with some of the best individual numbers of his career. The Los Angeles Clippers forward averaged a career-high 27.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists across 65 games while shooting 50.5% from the field during the 2025-26 season.
Clippers May Reportedly Lose Key Member of Their Defensive Success
Even though the NBA Playoffs are in full swing and four teams are battling it out for the title, the rest of the league is in offseason mode. Free agency hasn't opened, and the trade market has yet to heat up, but teams have already begun to make their moves for next season and beyond.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 22
Jaylen Brown is being linked to two teams in trade rumors
Jaylen Brown’s trade market appears to be heating up.
Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA Draft on SI / May 20
Assessing the LA Clippers' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft
The LA Clippers are slowly transitioning toward a rebuild after an NBA trade deadline that saw them part ways with a few key contributors. They got younger, moving off of James Harden and Ivica Zubac for assets such as Darius Garland, Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson, plus draft capital.
Ben Simmons News / HITC / May 20
NBA fans had a lot to say after former 76ers star Ben Simmons won a title
Ben Simmons finally has a championship title, just not the one NBA fans expected when he entered the league as a No. 1 pick. The former Philadelphia 76ers star became the center of jokes after his professional sport fishing team won a major event in the Bahamas.
3 Stars Clippers Can Trade For Using the No. 5 Pick
The Los Angeles Clippers have optionality this offseason. They can either embrace a rebuild by letting Kawhi Leonard go and building around Darius Garland and the No.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 19
Ben Simmons Wins Championship Outside of the NBA
Ben Simmons has not appeared in an NBA game since splitting the 2024-25 season between the Brooklyn Nets and the Los Angeles Clippers. Across 51 games last season, Simmons averaged 5.0 points, 5.6 assists, and 4.7 rebounds in 22 minutes per game while shooting 52% from the field.
Darius Garland News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 19
Darius Garland Trade Odds Are Much Higher Now Than They Were a Month Ago
Once the Los Angeles Clippers' season ended unceremoniously in the Play-In Tournament, they entered an offseason of uncertainty. The only two names that were seemingly not going anywhere were Ty Lue and Darius Garland.
Clippers Only Have 3 Realistic Options With the No. 5 Pick
The Los Angeles Clippers face a potential franchise-altering decision on June 23, where they are slotted to select No. 5 in the 2026 NBA Draft. The consensus around the NBA world is that the top four of this year's draft will be some variation of Caleb Wilson, AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer.
Kawhi Leonard News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 19
Western Conference Finals Should Make It Easier for Clippers to Trade Kawhi Leonard
NBA fans witnessed one of the best basketball games in recent memory on Monday night. Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals exceeded all already-high expectations.
Most Glaring Roster Hole the Clippers Must Address in the NBA Draft
The 2026 NBA draft suddenly became quite significant for the Los Angeles Clippers after they landed the fifth-overall pick courtesy of the Indiana Pacers.
James Harden News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / May 18
Clippers Are Still Winners of the James Harden Trade Even After Cavs' Playoff Run
In his first playoffs since leaving the Los Angeles Clippers, James Harden has found more success than many had expected. For the first time since 2018, Harden is back in the conference finals, with a real chance of making the NBA Finals.
Ideal Clippers Trade Target May No Longer Be Available After Cavs' Playoff Success
While the Los Angeles Clippers are in offseason mode, the NBA Playoffs are in full swing. The Conference Finals matchups are set in both conferences, and the Clippers are getting a good idea of what they need to contend.
James Harden News / Yardbarker / May 18
James Harden's trade demand pays off with return to conference finals
Midway through the 2025-26 season, James Harden learned that the Los Angeles Clippers weren't offering him a contract extension and worked his way to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Now he's back in the conference finals for the first time in eight seasons.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16
Clippers’ plan for the 5th pick in the NBA draft revealed
The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly looking toward the future rather than the present when it comes to their top-5 pick in the 2026 NBA draft. The Clippers were arguably the biggest winners of last week’s NBA draft lottery.
LeBron James News / Yardbarker / May 15
LeBron James could join a surprising team in free agency
The Los Angeles Lakers are facing some uncertainty with two of their best players.
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