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Emotional Ty Lue Breaks Silence on Ivica Zubac Trade, Reveals Behind-the-Scenes of Clippers’ Decision

For an NBA head coach, trades are usually part of the job. For Tyronn Lue, this one felt different. When the LA Clippers decided to move longtime center Ivica Zubac at the trade deadline, it wasn’t just another roster adjustment.

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Kawhi Leonard Hints at Clippers Future Without James Harden After Defeating Kings

The margin for error just shifted in Los Angeles, and it happened after a win. Even with a victory over the Sacramento Kings, the Los Angeles Clippers looked nothing like a team protecting its present.

James Harden News / Total Pro Sports / February 7

NBA Teams Tested Clippers’ Resolve With Bold Superstar Trade Calls After James Harden Deal

The Los Angeles Clippers pulled off two of the biggest surprises this season. Initially, they decided to waive Chris Paul overnight. And as the NBA realm is still reeling with the shock, the Clippers came up with another banger. In a blockbuster deal, they traded James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Los Angeles Clippers News / The SportsRush / February 7

Ty Lue Praises Kawhi Leonard’s Strength Through 'Tough' Trade Deadline for LA Clippers

The LA Clippers started the 2025-26 NBA season on a rather controversial note. The Aspiration-Kawhi Leonard saga was all anybody could talk about, even during media days.

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The '25-point, 15-rebound NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players with to score 25 points and grab 15 rebounds in the same game at least 60 times can you name in five minutes?

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 7

Clippers 2026 NBA trade deadline grade after 3 deals

Just when it looked as though the Los Angeles Clippers had righted the ship, they decided to pivot. Prior to the trade deadline, the Clippers, after months

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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.

Los Angeles Clippers News / The SportsRush / February 7

Kawhi Leonard Admits Clippers’ 'Emotional' Turnaround After James Harden Trade

Three months ago, a playoff push for the Los Angeles Clippers was just wishful thinking. They were 6-21 and on their way to becoming one of the biggest disappointments of the season.

Kawhi Leonard News / Field Level Media / February 7

Kawhi Leonard, Clippers send Kings to 11th straight defeat

Kawhi Leonard produced a game-high 31 points, Kris Dunn and Derrick Jones Jr. contributed and-ones to a fourth-quarter pull-away and the visiting Los Angeles Clippers handed the Sacramento Kings their 11th straight defeat, 114-111 on Friday.

Ivica Zubac News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / February 6

Ivica Zubac Shares Heartfelt Farewell Message With Clippers Fans

The Los Angeles Clippers made more changes to the roster at the trade deadline than was initially expected. After parting ways with James Harden for Darius Garland, the Clippers accepted Indiana's trade offer for Ivica Zubac on Thursday, ending the Croatian big man's time in Los Angeles.

Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 6

Nick Young grabs attention with bold Clippers prediction after trade deadline

The Los Angeles Clippers were one of the more active teams during the trade deadline, but it may not be the way fans expected. They became more of sellers before the deadline, trading James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Darius Garland.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / February 6

Donovan Mitchell believes Cavaliers' 'ceiling is higher' with James Harden

While several players with All-Star appearances on their NBA résumés were traded this week, only one former Most Valuable Player changed teams: James Harden.

Cavs star was 'aware' of James Harden trade conversations with Clippers

Winners and losers from the 2026 NBA trade deadline

The 'Most 50-point NBA games' quiz

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / February 6

Clippers' First Roster Move After Trade Deadline Is Obvious

The Los Angeles Clippers had their trade deadline plans dramatically altered. Having to pivot unexpectedly, the Clippers moved on from James Harden and Ivica Zubac to bring back Darius Garland, Ben Mathurin, and Isaiah Jackson.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / February 5

2 Winners & 2 Losers from Clippers' Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Clippers had an eventful trade deadline. Instead of the quiet week that many were expecting, the Clippers radically changed course, moving on from James Harden and Ivica Zubac.

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Los Angeles Clippers News / Trade Talk Sports / February 5

“Dude Bounces More than the Ball”: James Harden Traded Yet Again

James Harden has struck again. As one fan wrote on social media, “Dude bounces more than the ball.” Another fan wrote, “I mean, at some point, James needs to take a real good look at himself.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / February 5

Clippers Lose Player to 76ers on Thursday

It has been a wildly active week around the NBA trade deadline for the Los Angeles Clippers. On Tuesday, the Clippers completed a blockbuster deal that

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Rumors / February 5

Sixers To Sign Patrick Baldwin Jr. To 10-Day Deal

The Sixers plan to sign free agent forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. to a 10-day contract, according to Derek Bodner of PHLY Sports (Twitter link). The 28th overall pick in the 2022 draft, Baldwin has appeared in 95 regular season games for the Warriors, Wizards, and Clippers since making his NBA debut.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 5

NBA Draft Lottery could decide Pacers' long-term future

That tiny moment of chance could determine whether Indiana builds the next Eastern Conference dynasty — or simply stays close, forever knocking on the door.

Clippers send Ivica Zubac to Eastern Conference team in blockbuster trade

Maxx Crosby makes feelings clear as Cavaliers land James Harden in major trade

Chris Paul trade continues unceremonious final season for 12-time All-Star

The 25 most notable NBA first-round draft mistakes

The '2024-25 single-game scoring leader by NBA team' quiz

Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / February 4

Significant update emerges on Chris Paul after his trade

Chris Paul is finally off the LA Clippers … but still may not be any closer to a return to the court. The 12-time NBA All-Star guard Paul was officially traded away by the Clippers on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / February 3