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Kawhi Leonard News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 24

Kawhi Leonard Is Clearly Not Worried About Investigation or the Trade to Raptors

Even though there is less than two months left before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season, the Los Angeles Clippers are still waiting on the resolution of the Kawhi Leonard investigation.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Yardbarker / August 23

Clippers quietly set themselves up for major trade next season

The Los Angeles Clippers went through a major roster facelift this summer after trading away their former franchise player, Kawhi Leonard, and bringing in some new faces to their squad.

Clippers respond to Kawhi Leonard report: ‘We did not funnel money’

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Kawhi Leonard News / EssentiallySports / August 22

Kawhi Leonard’s Curious Move Surfaces Amid NBA Statement on Clippers Investigation

Kawhi Leonard, the two-time NBA Finals MVP, has always spoken through his play on the court. However, in this offseason, a comment from Hong Kong, thousands of miles away, has got everyone speculating about what exactly Leonard is into at the moment.

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Max Strus News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 22

What Clippers Need to Do Next After Trading for Max Strus

The Los Angeles Clippers continue to make offseason moves despite being in the Kawhi Leonard investigation limbo. They are still waiting for the resolution of the league's investigation to finalize that trade, but that hasn't stopped them from strengthening their roster for next season.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Fadeaway World / August 21

Darius Garland Opens Up On Clippers Trade, His Toe Injury, And Playing For Tyronn Lue

Ever since his trade to the Los Angeles Clippers last season, it’s been a fresh start for young point guard Darius Garland. After six and a half years with the Cavaliers, he’s in a whole new situation now, and the fans are eager to see how he will respond.

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.

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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.

Max Strus News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 20

What Max Strus Brings to the Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers have made significant roster changes this year, dating back to the NBA trade deadline in February. Star players like James Harden, Ivica Zubac, and now Kawhi Leonard have been moved.

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.

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Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 20

Clippers rumors: What does Max Strus trade mean for Bennedict Mathurin?

After the LA Clippers traded for Max Strus, adding another guard in a crowded backcourt, what does it mean for Bennedict Mathurin amidst his contract negotiations?

NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 20

Clippers Updated Depth Chart After the Max Strus Trade

The NBA offseason has been littered with trades. The free agent market wasn't as lucrative as in other years, so teams had to get creative with roster construction.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 20

Clippers' Bradley Beal Signing Makes Even Less Sense Now After the Max Strus Trade

The Los Angeles Clippers' decision to bring Bradley Beal back on a two-year, $13.2 million deal, including a player option in his second season, raised some eyebrows around the league.

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.

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.

Steve Ballmer News / Larry Brown Sports / August 17

Steve Ballmer cleared of major allegation in Clippers investigation

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has been cleared of the most significant allegation against him as part of an investigation into whether the team circumvented salary cap rules to funnel additional money to Kawhi Leonard.

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.

New leaked emails add new layer to Kawhi Leonard-Clippers scandal

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Bradley Beal News / Hoops Rumors / August 14