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Clippers’ Bradley Beal Opts For Free Agency

Clippers guard Bradley Beal is turning down his $5.62MM player option for the 2026/27 season in favor of becoming an unrestricted free agent, reports NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link).

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Clippers Make Mathurin, Miller, Sanders RFAs

The Clippers have tendered a qualifying offer to guard Bennedict Mathurin, making him a restricted free agent, reports Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link).

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The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most career triple-doubles for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 200 three-pointer seasons' quiz

The '30-point, 10-assist game leaders by team' quiz

The 'Three-point leaders by NBA season' quiz

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 29

Clippers’ trade inquiries to Magic rebuffed

The Los Angeles Clippers are in the midst of potentially trading away star forward Kawhi Leonard. However, that isn’t the only trade they have their eyes on.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 most impactful international NBA draft picks of all-time

The NBA is truly a global league. As such, there have been historical impacts left on the game by players of all walks of life. Some of the game's all-time

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / June 29

Clippers Could Swap Kawhi Leonard for Jaylen Brown With This 3-Team Trade Scenario

The Los Angeles Clippers continue to be at the center of the trade buzz this summer. Rumors about Kawhi Leonard aren't dying down as multiple teams continue to pursue the 35-year-old superstar.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Field Level Media / June 29

Report: Clippers, Raptors in serious Kawhi Leonard trade talks

The Los Angeles Clippers are involved in serious discussions about a trade that would send Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors, ESPN reported Monday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 29

Kawhi Leonard only open to extension with one trade suitor?

Kawhi Leonard will reportedly only consider signing extension with one trade suitor

As trade speculation swirls around Leonard, it appears that only one potential suitor has a chance to sign him to an extension if they acquire him.

The 'NBA Playoff scoring-record by team' quiz

John Collins News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / June 29

Clippers Facing Stiff Competition for John Collins in Free Agency

While most of the attention has been understandably given to the Kawhi Leonard situation in LA, the Clippers also have other business to do this summer.

NBA News / Yardbarker

Every NBA team's best-ever second-round draft pick

In the NBA Draft, the first round is where teams look for players who could be stars or at least contribute right away. Then there's the second round, where the stakes are low and not much is expected.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 29

Kawhi Leonard linked to unexpected West team amid trade rumors

Kawhi Leonard must feel like the belle of the ball with all the teams looking to ask him to next season’s dance floor. The Los Angeles Clippers star is entering the final year of the 3-year, $149.5 million contract, and reports have indicated that the Clippers could put him on the trade block should the two sides not agree to an extension.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 29

NBA Rumors: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Rockets, Marcus Smart, Kings, Magic

The Raptors continue to be the team most frequently linked to Clippers star Kawhi Leonard. According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Toronto remains a legitimate possibility if the Clippers ultimately decide to move the two-time Finals MVP.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / June 28

Clippers Are Reportedly Pursuing Nuggets Starter on the Trade Block

With the NBA draft in the rearview window, the Los Angeles Clippers will look ahead to an important summer in free agency. General manager Lawrence Frank has been adamant about building a competitive roster around Kawhi Leonard, but with the Aspiration investigation looming, anything is on the table.