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Clippers’ Darius Garland: I hope Tyronn Lue uses me like he did Kyrie Irving for Cavs’ title run

Darius Garland says he wasn’t caught off guard when the Cavaliers traded him to the Clippers. Garland, 26, was dealt along with a second-round pick in exchange for James Harden, and he told reporters that the move didn’t come as a surprise.

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Kawhi Leonard issues honest ‘it’s over’ verdict on Los Angeles Clippers

Kawhi Leonard did not try to dress it up or soften the reality facing the Los Angeles Clippers. After another major roster change, Leonard offered a blunt assessment that signalled the end of an era rather than the start of a reset.

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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?

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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.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / February 5

Courtside Report: How James Harden-Darius Garland Trade Affects Clippers, Cavaliers’ 2025-26 Fortunes

Technically, the Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the LA Clippers on Wednesday night as if they didn’t miss Darius Garland. But as they saw their former beloved teammate in street clothes with the Clippers a day after trading him for James Harden, the Cavaliers struggled managing their emotions.

Ivica Zubac News / Hoops Rumors / February 5

Clippers’ Zubac Continues To Draw Interest From Pacers, Others

The Pacers remain on the lookout for a long-term answer at the starting center position and are among the suitors for Clippers big man Ivica Zubac, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link), who reports that L.A.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / February 5

Darius Garland’s First Reaction To Clippers Trade; Admits He Wasn’t Shocked To Hear James Harden News

The Cavaliers dismantled the Clippers tonight in a 124-91 win for Cleveland. This game was scheduled coincidentally just one day after the blockbuster trade that sent James Harden to the Cavaliers and Darius Garland to the Clippers.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / February 5

Cavs show new pep in step, trounce Clippers after trade

Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ easy 124-91 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. … 1. Well, if this is how it’s gonna go, I think the Cavs will be in good shape.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Field Level Media / February 5

Day after James Harden trade, Cavs demolish Clippers

Donovan Mitchell registered 29 points, nine assists and five rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers mauled the Los Angeles Clippers 124-91 on Wednesday night in Inglewood, Calif.

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Los Angeles Clippers News / The SportsRush / February 5

'Does Guys Not Want to Play With Kawhi?': Kendrick Perkins Drops Bomb After James Harden Trade

James Harden’s blockbuster move from the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this week left many in the NBA community baffled, particularly because of the fact that the team was just beginning to click.

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.

James Harden News / Athlon Sports / February 4

James Harden Sends Heartfelt Message to Clippers After Trade to Cavaliers

NBA star James Harden is ready for the next chapter of his career in the NBA. In a final trade on Tuesday, the Los Angeles Clippers sent him to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for star Darius Garland.

NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / February 4

Lawrence Frank Makes First Remarks After James Harden-Darius Garland Swap

The Los Angeles Clippers made one of the blockbuster moves so far in the leadup to the NBA's February 5th trade deadline, dealing James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for point guard Darius Garland and a future second round draft pick.