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Who's The Clippers' Biggest X-Factor For Championship Contention In 2025-26?

Coming into the 2024-25 season, the Los Angeles Clippers were picked by many to be towards the bottom of the Western Conference. Paul George signed a max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency, Russell Westbrook was traded for Kris Dunn, and PJ Tucker was waived.

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Tyronn Lue Has More to Prove Than His Players This Season

The Clippers enter the 2025-26 season with a better and deeper team than they had last year. They have issues to overcome to be clear contenders, but they remain in the conversation as title contenders.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / September 2

Clippers Predicted To Move on From Three-Time NBA All-Star

After their third consecutive first-round playoff loss, the LA Clippers went into the 2025 NBA offseason on a mission. Knowing that changes had to be made, the Clippers made a handful of pivotal additions through free agency and trade.

Chris Paul News / Athlon Sports / September 2

Former Kings All-Star Takes Shot at Clippers' Chris Paul Regarding All-Time PG Ranking

The start of the 2025-26 NBA season is a little over a month away and teams are preparing for the start of training camp. Among these teams is the Los Angeles Clippers who will enter the new season with lofty expectations after they made multiple moves this offseason.

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Ivica Zubac News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / September 2

Clippers Star Ivica Zubac Predicted To Contend for Major NBA Honor in 2026

The LA Clippers flamed out of the 2025 NBA playoffs with a first-round exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, but their star trio of Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Ivica Zubac showed promise of more to come.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / September 2

NBA Free Agency Prediction Counters Ben Simmons Narrative

Ben Simmons is one of the top names on the NBA free agency market. The former All-Star is still searching for the situation that suits him best. Several teams have been linked to Simmons since he wrapped up his time with the Los Angeles Clippers, but it’s apparent that there haven’t been any strong enough offers to get him to his next destination.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 1

Ty Lue blasts Knicks for firing Tom Thibodeau

Tyronn Lue cannot make sense of the Knicks’ decision to move on from Tom Thibodeau. “Should he have been fired? Hell no,” the Clippers coach said on the Club Shay Shay podcast.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 1

Tyronn Lue reveals hilarious Kobe Bryant 1-on-1 story

Kobe Bryant was already making NBA defenders look foolish with two hands. But during a preseason stretch in 1999, he didn’t need both. That’s according to a now-viral story shared by Tyronn Lue, who told the tale of losing full-court 1-on-1 games to Bryant—while The Black Mamba was still recovering from a broken hand.

Ben Simmons News / Athlon Sports / September 1

Ben Simmons Predicted to Land With NBA Contender After Russell Westbrook Report

After spending the second half of the 2024-25 season with the Los Angeles Clippers following his buyout with the Brooklyn Nets, three-time All-Star Ben Simmons is now an NBA free agent in search of his fourth team in his seven-year playing career.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / September 1

Novak Djokovic Contacts Clippers Star After Unfortunate Injury

Bogdan Bogdanovic's torn hamstring couldn't have come at a worse time for the Serbian star, as it ended his participation in the prestigious EuroBasket championships and put his availability for the start of the NBA season in serious jeopardy.

Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / September 1

Kawhi Leonard Wants To Play Back-To-Backs But Clippers Are 'Protecting Him From Himself'

Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard has often come under fire for sitting out of games and not playing back-to-backs, but his head coach, Tyronn Lue, says he isn't the one to be blamed.

Tyronn Lue News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / September 1

Ty Lue's Honest Thoughts on Almost Becoming Lakers Coach Instead of Clippers

The LA Clippers have not been nearly as successful recently as they would want to be, as they had very high hopes when they signed Kawhi Leonard in the 2019 offseason, coming fresh off an NBA championship with the Toronto Raptors.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / September 1

Tyronn Lue reveals Kobe Bryant’s intense 1-on-1 ritual to assert Lakers leadership

In the 2000s, when you joined the Los Angeles Lakers, you were about to embark on an unwinnable challenge… playing Kobe Bryant in a one-on-one game. This is according to Tyronn Lue, who played alongside Kobe for three seasons.

Tyronn Lue News / Fadeaway World / September 1

Tyronn Lue: 'Lakers' Head Coaching Job Would Have Been A Dream Come True'

Tyronn Lue is currently the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, but he very easily could have been coaching their rivals instead. Lue had taken himself out of the running to be the Los Angeles Lakers' head coach in 2019, and he was asked about that decision during an appearance on the Club Shay Shay podcast.

NBA News / The SportsRush / September 1

Tyronn Lue Reveals Pressure He Felt Becoming Cavs Head Coach Despite Prior Relationship With LeBron James

Head coaches of NBA teams, particularly those gunning for the championship, are always on the hot seat. Success brings eternal glory, but failure means more often than not, they’re the first in the line of fire.

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NBA Insider Reveals Reason Why Westbrook Is Unsigned

LOS ANGELES, CA. — Labor Day weekend usually means NBA rosters are close to complete. This year, two names still remain unsigned: Ben Simmons and Russell Westbrook.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 31

Notable update emerges about Ben Simmons’ future

Ben Simmons may be overplaying his hand in free agency. The former NBA All-Star forward Simmons is seeking more than a veteran’s minimum salary in free agency, Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reported on Sunday.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Last Word On Sports / August 31

Serbian Star Gets Injury Setback That Could Derail Comeback

Bogdan Bogdanovic will miss the rest of EuroBasket 2025. Meridian Sports confirmed the news after the veteran suffered a hamstring tear against Portugal.

Nicolas Batum News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 31

Nicolas Batum calls out EuroBasket fans’ racist comments on social media

France’s 103-95 win over Slovenia at EuroBasket 2025 was overshadowed by an ugly incident off the court, as French guard Sylvain Francisco became the target of racist abuse on social media.

Bogdan Bogdanovic News / Last Word On Sports / August 30

Bogdanovic Injury is Bad News for Serbia, Good for the Clippers

Serbia’s star forward Bogdan Bogdanovic suffered a hamstring injury at FIBA EuroBasket 2025 in a match against Portugal. His results were reviewed by both Serbian and American doctors.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Hoops Rumors / August 29

Bogdan Bogdanovic leaves EuroBasket game with injury

The Serbian national team, and possibly the Clippers, suffered a blow during Serbia’s EuroBasket game against Portugal as Bogdan Bogdanovic exited the game with an apparent hamstring injury.

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