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NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 21
NBA Notes: Clippers, Darius Garland, Blazers, Jazz, Ace Bailey
Clippers point guard Darius Garland says he’s finally healthy again after a toe injury wrecked much of last season. Garland told Cyro Asseo of HoopsHype that the injury initially began as a bone bruise after repeatedly stubbing his toe inside his shoe.
Max Strus News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 21
Clippers' Most Obvious Trade Candidate After the Max Strus Addition
The Los Angeles Clippers now have 17 players under contract for next season after trading for Max Strus. They have to move on from two players between now and the start of the season.
The '50-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
In the history of the NBA, a player has scored 50 or more points in a playoff game on 51 occasions. How many can you name in six minutes?
Darius Garland News / Hoops Rumors / August 20
Darius Garland On Toe Injury, Joining Clippers, More
Speaking to Cyro Asseo of HoopsHype, Clippers point guard Darius Garland discussed the toe injury that required him to undergo surgery last offseason and caused him to miss 37 games in 2026/27.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Max Strus News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 20
3 Biggest Clippers Losers After the Max Strus Trade
The Los Angeles Clippers continue to put the final touches on their roster for next season. Even with the Kawhi Leonard trade not yet official, the Clippers are not waiting around to make the necessary moves to set themselves up for next season and beyond.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 19
Darius Garland’s Max Strus IG post will have fans hyped after trade
Now that Max Strus is a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, it appears that Darius Garland is hyped about the acquisition. The Clippers point guard took to his IG story to share a picture of Max Strus in a Clippers jersey following the news of the blockbuster trade that sent Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 19
Biggest Flaw in the Clippers Roster They Can't Afford to Ignore
Assuming that the Kawhi Leonard trade goes through, the Los Angeles Clippers will begin the 2026-27 season with a revamped roster. For the first time in a while, the Clippers will not have serious postseason aspirations entering the season.
Steve Ballmer News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 18
Pablo Torre points out Steve Ballmer irregularity after controversial ESPN Clippers report draws swift NBA pushback
On Monday, ESPN reported that the NBA had found no evidence of Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funnelling money to Kawhi Leonard in an effort to avoid the salary cap.
Steve Ballmer News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 18
Kawhi Leonard Investigation Takes Another Turn After NBA's Official Statement
On Monday, ESPN published a report revealing that the NBA hasn't found any evidence of the LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneling money to Kawhi Leonard through sponsorship deals.
Los Angeles Clippers News / HITC / August 18
‘Tried to tell you…’ Pablo Torre predicted Steve Ballmer-LA Clippers investigation result a week ago
Pablo Torre had been the man responsible for bringing the LA Clippers and Steve Ballmer’s alleged salary cap circumvention to light last year. However, for all the work he put in to try and bring attention to what could be one of the biggest possible scandals in NBA history, the former ESPN pundit didn’t have high hopes.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Los Angeles Clippers News / HITC / August 18
Pablo Torre’s first reaction to ESPN revealing NBA investigation verdict for Clippers, Kawhi Leonard
Podcaster Pablo Torre had a frank reaction to ESPN’s claim that the NBA has found no evidence of cap circumvention between the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard.
Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / August 18
NBA Disputes ESPN’s Inaccurate Kawhi Leonard Investigation Report; Clippers Not Yet Declared Innocent
Just shortly after ESPN published a report that stated the NBA could not find any evidence of Steve Ballmer and the Clippers paying Kawhi Leonard through sponsors, the league’s chief communications officer, Mike Bass, issued a clarification notice.
Los Angeles Clippers News / HITC / August 18
NBA refute ESPN report which claims Clippers will not be punished amid Kawhi Leonard investigation
ESPN’s revelation that the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard will walk away without punishment from their recent cap-circumvention investigation has been denied by the NBA.
Bradley Beal News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 17
Clippers Depth Chart After Bradley Beal Signing
The Los Angeles Clippers made another step in finalizing their roster ahead of the 2026-27 season. On Thursday night, the Clippers agreed to re-sign Bradley Beal on a two-year, $13.2 million deal.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17
NBA and ESPN at odds over Kawhi Leonard report
Monday brought us a rare instance of a sports league publicly disputing one of its media partners in the form of the NBA and ESPN. ESPN reported early Monday that the NBA’s investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers found no evidence that owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard through shady sponsorship deals.
Sean Pedulla News / Hoops Rumors / August 17
Rockets, Sean Pedulla Agree To Two-Way Deal
Free agent guard Sean Pedulla has reached an agreement with the Rockets on a two-way deal, agent George S. Langberg tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link).
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 17
NBA refutes ESPN's bombshell Kawhi Leonard-Steve Ballmer report
The NBA insists it has reached no conclusions in an investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention by the Los Angeles Clippers.
Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Wire / August 17
NBA now focused on Clippers’ introductions of Kawhi Leonard to sponsors
The NBA reportedly has found no evidence that Clippers owner Steve Ballmer funneled money to Kawhi Leonard through team sponsors. So what exactly is the league still investigating?
Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Rumors / August 17
NBA’s Clippers Probe Reportedly Hasn’t Found Proof Of Cap Circumvention
12:28 pm: The NBA has put out the following statement, via spokesperson Mike Bass (Twitter link): “ESPN’s article regarding the L.A. Clippers investigation – for which the NBA declined to cooperate – contains numerous and significant inaccuracies.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 16
Raptors may have an alternative trade target amid Kawhi Leonard scandal
The Los Angeles Clippers and Toronto Raptors agreed to a blockbuster trade to send Leonard back to Canada. The only problem is that Leonard and the Clippers are entangled in an investigation into an alleged salary cap circumvention scheme, and both parties could face steep penalties if found guilty.
Los Angeles Clippers News / EssentiallySports / August 14
Latest Leaked Emails Expose Clippers Involvement in Kawhi Leonard’s Shady Deal: Report
Kawhi Leonard’s name has been tied to another company as the NBA digs deeper into the financial arrangements surrounding the Clippers star. This time, the company is Daktronics, the South Dakota-based manufacturer behind the Intuit Dome’s massive Halo Board.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 14
Bradley Beal's return to Clippers is another failed veteran opt-out
A number of former All-Stars opted out of their contracts for 2026-27 to give their teams more flexibility to make moves. Across the board, that extra flexibility has led nowhere.
Bradley Beal News / Hoops Rumors / August 14
More On Bradley Beal’s New Clippers Deal
The two-year, $13.2MM contract that Bradley Beal signed with the Clippers on Thursday is technically partially guaranteed for both seasons, as Jake Fischer of The Stein Line and Bleacher Report confirms (Twitter link).
Bradley Beal News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13
Bradley Beal makes a surprising career decision
Bradley Beal’s summer is getting a rather anticlimactic outcome. The veteran shooting guard Beal has agreed to re-sign with the LA Clippers in free agency, Shams Charania of ESPN reported on Thursday.
Kawhi Leonard News / Yardbarker / August 14
Potential punishment scared multiple Kawhi Leonard trade suitors
Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers are still under league investigation for allegedly circumventing the salary cap.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 11
Ben Simmons has one strong tie to Lakers
The Lakers want another two-way forward, and Simmons has the size to help them in that regard.
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