Los Angeles Clippers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Clippers and Bulls face off short-handed as both teams battle to build momentum

The Los Angeles Clippers and Chicago Bulls will meet on January 20 in a matchup that highlights depth and discipline over star power, as both sides deal with significant injuries heading into the contest.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Clippers Are Failing to Manage James Harden's Minutes Once Again

The Los Angeles Clippers have been in desperation mode after starting the season 6-21. They have righted the ship since then are now 19-23 after their sixth straight win on Monday night against the Wizards.

James Harden News / Field Level Media / January 19

James Harden, Clippers top Wizards for 6th straight win

James Harden had 36 points, seven rebounds and nine assists as the visiting Los Angeles Clippers won their sixth straight game with a 110-106 victory over the Washington Wizards on Monday afternoon.

Los Angeles Clippers 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

Los Angeles Clippers News / The SportsRush / January 19

There’s No Comparison Between Kobe Bryant and Kawhi Leonard: Danny Green

Kawhi Leonard’s legacy remains one of the NBA’s most controversial topics. Although he has an impressive catalogue of achievements, his various injuries create a grey area in his standing among the greats.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers

Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.

NBA News / The SportsRush / January 19

'Doesn’t Put Them Over the Top': Paul Pierce Gives His Two Cents on Chris Paul to Rockets Chatter

The Houston Rockets are one of the few teams that have a real shot to challenge for an NBA title this year. With a 25-15 record, they are currently fifth in the West, but are within shouting distance of the 2-seed.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / January 19

3 Clippers Trade Deadline Predictions: Who Is the Most Likely Player to Get Traded?

Teams around the league were wondering whether the Los Angeles Clippers would pivot and rebuild after they were off to a disappointing 6-21 start to the season.

Kawhi Leonard News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 18

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard’s Toronto declaration will have Raptors fans in their feelings

The North never forgets, and apparently, neither does Kawhi Leonard. While the Los Angeles Clippers star is focused on a championship push in the West, he took a sentimental detour back to the city where he became a basketball deity.

DeMar DeRozan News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / January 18

Clippers Dodged a Bullet With the Failed DeMar DeRozan Trade

The trade buzz around the Los Angeles Clippers subsided in recent weeks after the team won 12 of its last 14 games to climb its way back to the postseason race.

Los Angeles Clippers News / EssentiallySports / January 18

Clippers Send Kawhi Leonard Home After Chris Paul – but for a Different Reason

The Clippers’ momentum just hit a snag mid-road trip. Reports say Kawhi Leonard was sent home from the trip for treatment, and the timing raises fresh questions about Los Angeles’ playoff window.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 18

NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Timberwolves, Naz Reid, Mavericks

The Clippers are hitting pause with Kawhi Leonard. Leonard has been sent back to Los Angeles for treatment on his left knee and will miss the final two games of the team’s road trip, Monday in Washington and Tuesday in Chicago, the team announced, via The Athletic’s Law Murray.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 18

Clippers savor improved stretch as Wizards endure growing pains

A month ago, all signs pointed to this being a lost season for the Los Angeles Clippers before an uptick in offensive tempo and an added focus on defense turned them back into a potential playoff team.

Kawhi Leonard News / Field Level Media / January 18

Clippers F Kawhi Leonard (knee) to miss remainder of road trip

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will miss the final two games of the team's ongoing three-city road trip and return to L.A. as he deals with a left knee contusion.

Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

Kawhi Leonard News / Hoops Rumors / January 18

Kawhi Leonard Out At Least Two More Games With Knee Injury

Star forward Kawhi Leonard is being sent home to Los Angeles for treatment on his injured left knee and will miss the final two games of the Clippers‘ road trip, the team announced (Twitter link via Law Murray of The Athletic).

NBA News / EssentiallySports / January 18

Chris Paul Sends Direct Message to Lakers’ JJ Redick After Clippers Betrayal

More than a month after Chris Paul’s abrupt exit from the Los Angeles Clippers, CP remains very much in pursuit of another chapter. Retirement talk has followed the 40-year-old, but the 12-time All-Star is not ready to walk away on a bitter ending.

Patrick Baldwin News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 17

Clippers sign Patrick Baldwin Jr. to 10-day contract

Lately, things have actually been looking up for the Los Angeles Clippers. They are in the midst of a five-game winning streak and just signed a young prospect.

Kawhi Leonard News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / January 17

Clippers Now Dealing With New Kawhi Leonard Injury Concern

The Los Angeles Clippers continued their impressive run of late on Friday with a comeback win over the Raptors in Toronto. Despite falling behind by double digits early, the Clippers clawed back to clinch the win in overtime, on the backs of their young players and deep bench options.

Steve Ballmer News / Field Level Media / January 16