James Harden has stepped into a new role for the Los Angeles Clippers as the team’s emotional and vocal leader. According to The Athletic, Harden has become the driving force behind the team’s communication and accountability, taking charge in areas where stars like Kawhi Leonard tend to stay quiet.
Bones Hyland may be known primarily for his smaller role in the NBA. His career resume is distinguished by having played only for playoff-caliber teams: the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, and, since last season, the Minnesota Timberwolves.
After suffering a crushing first-round loss to the Denver Nuggets last season, the LA Clippers have now gone four consecutive years without winning a playoff series, which undoubtedly continues to raise concerns.
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Often, when players jump teams and it doesn’t sit right with the NBA community, and consequently, poor performances can be exaggerated. Bradley Beal, for one, wasn’t terrible at the Phoenix Suns, but he was often portrayed as a weak addition to the roster.
Nate Robinson sees a bit of himself in Anthony Edwards. Speaking with reporters, the former Slam Dunk champion said the Timberwolves star reminds him of a 6’5″ version of himself, praising Edwards’ athleticism, strength, and confidence on the court.
James Harden made history during his second year with the Los Angeles Clippers. Just a few years ago, James Harden was viewed as one of the most prolific scorers in the NBA.
Chris Paul is delighted to be back with the Los Angeles Clippers, but he made it clear he isn’t too happy about a decision that has been made regarding training camp, on The Underground Lounge.
The Los Angeles Clippers will have a lot of attention on them this upcoming NBA season, and all of it isn't regarding the ongoing investigation into Kawhi Leonard and Aspiration.
The Los Angeles Clippers won 50 games last season and though they lost in the first round to the Denver Nuggets, many people wrote them off early due to Kawhi Leonard missing a large chunk of the season.
The Los Angeles Clippers enter the 2025-26 season with one of the deepest and most talented rosters in the NBA. After an offseason in which they added Bradley Beal and Chris Paul, the franchise is hoping this is finally the year that their stars align at the right time.
At age 36, James Harden can’t be expected to carry the load of an entire offense on his shoulders. Averaging 22.8 points and 8.7 assists a night last season, Harden became the focal point of team defensive schemes due to Kawhi Leonard sitting out most of the year.
INGLEWOOD, CA — With Kawhi Leonard back healthy and the free agency addition of Bradley Beal, the LA Clippers are looking to reign in James Harden and his sky-high usage rate during the 2025-26 regular season.
The Los Angeles Clippers have been through a lot over the past year. Kawhi Leonard is in the middle of an investigation into his sponsorships. The front office was busy, adding stars like Bradley Beal and Chris Paul to Tyronn Lue’s roster.
Earlier this month, James Harden's restaurant shut down in Houston's Midtown over a rent conflict with the landlords. The overdue rent was claimed to be $2.2 million in the notice that was pasted on the door of the restaurant.
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden is one of the all-time best shooting guards to play the game. With over 27,000 points and counting, numerous All-Star selections, and an MVP to his name, the guard will go down in history as one of the greats.
Some NBA players will throw up an end-of-quarter heave with the cock winding down even though it will hurt their shooting percentage. Now, the NBA has removed that disincentive.
There’s no denying that James Harden is one of the best scorers in the NBA. Even Philadelphia 76ers president Daryl Morey still believes that Harden is a better scorer than most stars of the past and present.
Harden drew a lot of criticism for forcing his way off the Philadelphia 76ers two years ago. Considering how the last two seasons have gone for both parties and The Beard's new contract, it's difficult to question his strategy.
Since joining the Los Angeles Clippers, James Harden has enjoyed a renaissance. The former MVP has found a role that brings the best out of him on both sides of the floor. In truth, he's been the Clippers' most consistent performer over the past two years.
Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden will turn down his $36.3M player option for the 2025-26 season to sign a new two-year, $81.5M contract with the team.