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'I Feel Sorry for Him' – Los Angeles Clippers Head Coach Makes Eye-Opening Kawhi Leonard Admission

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue recently dispelled the notion that Kawhi Leonard only plays when he pleases, saying that the latter is one of the hardest-working players he has ever coached.

Los Angeles Clippers News / The SportsRush / August 28

Clippers Head Coach Settles Speculations About Michael Jordan’s Influence on Kawhi Leonard

Ask most NBA stars in their 30s or older who inspired them the most, and the answer is usually Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, or sometimes both. Learning how legends like that approached their daily routines and training can be invaluable to today’s players.

Kawhi Leonard News / Fadeaway World / August 28

Former NBA Player Says Russell Westbrook Had A Better Career Than Kawhi Leonard

Russell Westbrook has had an illustrious career in the NBA, but he’s still not been able to get a ring. Kawhi Leonard has had a great career as well, yet he’s never been able to capture an entire regular season and make it his own.

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Los Angeles Clippers News / The SportsRush / August 27

Clippers Coach Ty Lue Clears the Air on Kawhi Leonard’s Desire to Play Back-To-Backs

Kawhi Leonard doesn’t want to miss games. No player in the NBA is complacent enough to want to actively miss playing 48 minutes of basketball. Unfortunately, injuries are a part of basketball and Leonard hasn’t been dealt a steady hand in that department.

Kawhi Leonard News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 27

Kawhi Leonard Embarks On Asia Tour Prior To Pivotal Clippers Season

The Los Angeles Clippers took the Denver Nuggets to seven games in a hard-fought first-round series in 2025, but Nikola Jokic and his squad were able to pull off the win and bounce the Clippers out in the first round.

NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 27

Patrick Beverley Calls Historic Win vs Warriors His Favorite Clippers Moment

There have not been many moments that Clipper fans can go back on and reminisce about. The organization as a whole has never reached the NBA Finals and has only advanced to the Conference Finals one time in 2021.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Athlon Sports / August 27

Kawhi Leonard’s Rare Public Appearance in China Sparks Interest

Kawhi Leonard has one of the most unique paths to superstardom that the NBA has ever seen, but we know he prefers it that way. One of the quietest, most

Los Angeles Clippers News / Fadeaway World / August 26

Kawhi Leonard Explains His 'Wet Ball' Catchphrase In Viral Clip

It isn't common for Kawhi Leonard to be in the NBA news cycle, but his name has been appearing everywhere online today after a recent clip went viral. The video, which was taken during an end-of-summer Asian tour in Chengdu, China, features the Los Angeles Clippers star explaining the meaning behind the catchphrase he uses before making a shot.

'I Thought He Was Going to Stay' – Former Toronto Raptors Center Drops Truth Bomb on Kawhi Leonard’s Sudden Departure in 2019

Kawhi Leonard raised eyebrows when he joined the Los Angeles Clippers in the summer of 2019, fresh from helping the Toronto Raptors win their first NBA championship in franchise history.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 25

Will A Healthy Kawhi Leonard Make The Clippers Legit Contenders?

On January 4th, 2025, the Los Angeles Clippers had a record of 24-21. James Harden was playing like an All-Star, while Norman Powell was enjoying the best season of his career alongside him.

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

Recent Clippers Guard Gets Honest on Leaving Team in Unexpected Trade

The LA Clippers have an aging star duo of Kawhi Leonard and James Harden, who have a very limited amount of time left in the NBA. The franchise has made it clear that they are trying to capitalize on their star tandem while they still can, and they started showing more urgency at February's trade deadline.

Serge Ibaka reveals how he felt when Kawhi Leonard left the Raptors in 2019 after championship win

The Toronto Raptors had a magical run in 2019, which meant they could have had another title run. Unfortunately, their ceiling became limited when Kawhi Leonard left the team.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / August 22

Kawhi Leonard Trade The New York Knicks Must Consider

Kawhi Leonard will be a Hall of Famer one day. Despite dealing with a lot of injuries during the prime of his career, the two-time NBA Champion is one of the best forwards of all time.

NBA News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / August 21

Raptors Champion Gets Honest on Kawhi Leonard Leaving for Clippers

In the summer of 2018, coming off another brutal loss in the playoffs at the hands of LeBron James, the Toronto Raptors took a massive swing. They traded long-time franchise player DeMar DeRozan, with Jakob Poeltl and a first-round pick, to the San Antonio Spurs for superstar Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / August 21

Serge Ibaka Is Still In Shambles Over Kawhi Leonard Leaving Raptors In 2019: 'I Didn't Believe It'

It has been six years since Kawhi Leonard shook the NBA world by leading the Raptors to their first-ever NBA championship with a stacked roster including

Los Angeles Clippers News / LAFB Network / August 17

Analyst Suggests Clippers Trading ‘Polarizing Superstar’ Would Be Next Logical Move

For the past few seasons, the Los Angeles Clippers’ success has hinged almost entirely on Kawhi Leonard’s health. The team finally saw Leonard play a fully healthy postseason for the first time since 2020, but the campaign still ended in a first-round exit.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Bleacher Report / August 15