Clippers focusing on how to slow down Nuggets center Nikola Jokic
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers focusing on how to slow down Nuggets center Nikola Jokic

LA Times  

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, driving the lane while defended by Clippers center Ivica Zubac, averaged nearly a triple-double with 30 points per game, 16 rebounds and 9.7 assists in three games against L.A. last season. “One, just making sure he’s making his passes,” coach Tyronn Lue said after practice Friday. So, Zu just got to stay with it because he’s going to score some points, he’s going to get some assists, but we got to make him work.” Westbrook expected to attack During his less than two seasons with the Clippers, Russell Westbrook developed a lot of friendships that are as strong as ever. “Like T-Mann said, he’s going to be hyped up, wanting to get a little bit of revenge,” Norman Powell said.

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Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook help the Nuggets rout the Clippers, 126-103
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2 days, 6 hours ago

Jamal Murray and Russell Westbrook help the Nuggets rout the Clippers, 126-103

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray had 21 points and nine assists, Russell Westbrook added 19 points and eight assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 126-103 on Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams. Denver took control with a 20-3 run in the first quarter and led 55-30 late in the second before Los Angeles cut it …

Jayson Tatum scores 29, Porzingis adds 25 as Celtics hold off depleted Nuggets 118-106
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3 days, 5 hours ago

Jayson Tatum scores 29, Porzingis adds 25 as Celtics hold off depleted Nuggets 118-106

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jayson Tatum scored 29 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 25 and the Boston Celtics held off the depleted Denver Nuggets 118-106 on Tuesday night as three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic sat out because of an illness. Michael Porter Jr. added 15 points and 10 rebounds as the Nuggets dropped to 10-7 at home. Trailing by as many as 15 …

Kawhi-less Clippers are routed by the Jokic-less Nuggets
3 days, 11 hours ago

Kawhi-less Clippers are routed by the Jokic-less Nuggets

LA Times  

Jamal Murray had 21 points and nine assists, Russell Westbrook added 19 points and eight assists and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 126-103 on Wednesday night in a matchup of short-handed teams. Denver took control with a 20-3 run in the first quarter and led 55-30 late in the second before Los Angeles cut it to 16 at halftime. …

Nikola Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets roll past Hawks 139-120 for 3rd straight win
1 week, 2 days ago

Nikola Jokic has triple-double as Nuggets roll past Hawks 139-120 for 3rd straight win

Associated Press  

DENVER — Nikola Jokic had 23 points, 17 rebounds and 15 assists in leading the Denver Nuggets to a 139-120 win over Trae Young and the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night. Jamal Murray scored 21 points, while Russell Westbrook added 16 to go with 11 assists as the Nuggets won their third straight game. Young had 30 points and nine …

Clippers can’t keep pace with Spurs on second night of back-to-back games
1 week, 4 days ago

Clippers can’t keep pace with Spurs on second night of back-to-back games

LA Times  

Clippers center Ivica Zubac tries to score over Spurs center Victor Wembanyama during the first half Tuesday night in San Antonio. Victor Wembanyama closed out a historic month with 27 points, nine rebounds, five assists and three blocked shots in 26 minutes, and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 122-86 victory over the Clippers on Tuesday. San Antonio captured …

Nuggets rout Clippers 120-98 despite quiet night from Jokic
4 weeks ago

Nuggets rout Clippers 120-98 despite quiet night from Jokic

Associated Press  

DENVER — Jamal Murray scored a game-high 20 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 120-98 on Friday night despite a quiet game from Nikola Jokic. Jokic, who scored 56 and 48 points in the last two games, had a season-low two assists and tied season lows with 16 points and seven rebounds. Takeaways Clippers: In the …

Clippers can’t keep pace during second half in loss to the Nuggets
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Clippers can’t keep pace during second half in loss to the Nuggets

LA Times  

Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, knocks the ball away from Clippers center Ivica Zubac, right, in the first half Friday night in Denver. Jamal Murray scored a game-high 20 points and the Denver Nuggets beat the Clippers 120-98 on Friday night despite a quiet game from Nikola Jokic. Jokic, who scored 56 and 48 points in the previous two games, …

Denver hosts Los Angeles after Jokic’s 48-point game
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Denver hosts Los Angeles after Jokic’s 48-point game

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Clippers vs. Denver Nuggets Denver; Friday, 9 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Nuggets -6.5; over/under is 226 BOTTOM LINE: Denver hosts the Los Angeles Clippers after Nikola Jokic scored 48 points in the Denver Nuggets’ 141-111 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Los Angeles scores 108.7 points and has outscored opponents by 1.3 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: …

Harden scores 37 and Clippers overcome Jokic’s triple-double to beat Nuggets 126-122
1 month, 1 week ago

Harden scores 37 and Clippers overcome Jokic’s triple-double to beat Nuggets 126-122

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — James Harden scored 39 points — making all 13 of his free throws — and the Los Angeles Clippers overcame Nikola Jokic’s triple-double to beat the Denver Nuggets 126-122 on Sunday night. But Los Angeles rallied behind six 3-pointers — three each by Harden and Powell — to lead 92-90 going into the fourth. Key moment Jokic …

Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Denver
1 month, 1 week ago

Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Denver

Associated Press  

Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers Inglewood, California; Sunday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles will try to keep its seven-game home win streak intact when the Clippers play Denver. The Clippers average 12.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 fewer makes per game than the Nuggets give up. LAST 10 GAMES: Clippers: 6-4, averaging 106.5 points, 45.5 …

Jokic leads the Nuggets to a 122-103 win over the Jazz
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Jokic leads the Nuggets to a 122-103 win over the Jazz

Associated Press  

SALT LAKE CITY — Nikola Jokic had 30 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 122-103 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night. Jokic scored 19 points on 8-of-10 shooting in the first quarter alone to rally Denver from an early 12-point deficit. Jamal Murray added 22 points, eight assists and four steals …

Clippers begin road trip with rout of 76ers for fifth win in a row
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Clippers begin road trip with rout of 76ers for fifth win in a row

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden reacts after scoring against the 76ers on Sunday evening in Philadelphia. James Harden had 23 points and eight assists, Ivica Zubac had 16 points and 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers coasted to a 125-99 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday night. Harden was booed every time he touched the ball by 76ers fans …

Harden, Powell score 24 points apiece as the Clippers hold off the Raptors 105-103
2 months ago

Harden, Powell score 24 points apiece as the Clippers hold off the Raptors 105-103

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — James Harden had 24 points and 12 rebounds, Norman Powell added 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers barely hung on to beat the Toronto Raptors 105-103 on Saturday night for their fourth straight victory. Ivica Zubac had 14 points and 12 rebounds for the Clippers, who have won three straight at Intuit Dome after starting 0-4 …

Clippers overcome fatigue and hold off Raptors for fourth consecutive win
2 months ago

Clippers overcome fatigue and hold off Raptors for fourth consecutive win

LA Times  

Clippers guard Norman Powell shoots over Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick during the first half of the Clippers’ 105-103 win Saturday at the Intuit Dome. We’re up so we had to finish the game out and guys had to play a little bit more minutes than you would like on a back-to-back, but we needed the win.” Clippers guard Kris …

Clippers surge in fourth-quarter comeback over Spurs for first win at Intuit Dome
2 months, 1 week ago

Clippers surge in fourth-quarter comeback over Spurs for first win at Intuit Dome

LA Times  

Clippers guard Norman Powell, bottom, shoots in front of San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama during the first half Monday at the Intuit Dome. To Lue’s dismay, the Clippers started poorly against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday, falling behind by 26 points in the first quarter, their defense getting torched amid seven turnovers. Behind Norman Powell’s 23 points and …

Ivica Zubac’s continued improvement is making an impact for Clippers
2 months, 1 week ago

Ivica Zubac’s continued improvement is making an impact for Clippers

LA Times  

Clippers center Ivica Zubac dunks the ball against Suns center Oso Ighodaro during the second half of the season-opening game Wednesday. The Golden State Warriors’ defense collapsed on Clippers center Ivica Zubac late in a tense game Sunday night at Chase Center in San Francisco, but he didn’t panic. Clippers Ivica Zubac’s double-double helps lift Clippers to victory over Warriors …

Clippers' Harden and Powell Lead Thrilling Comeback Over Nuggets
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers' Harden and Powell Lead Thrilling Comeback Over Nuggets

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Clippers overcame Nikola Jokic's 41-point performance with a final score of 109-104. James Harden shone with 23 points and 16 assists, while Norman Powell contributed 26 points and 37 rebounds. The Clippers dominated the second half, outscoring the Nuggets 63-43 in the final 30 minutes.

Clippers-Nuggets takeaways: Norman Powell has best night as a Clipper
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers-Nuggets takeaways: Norman Powell has best night as a Clipper

LA Times  

Norman Powell celebrates the Clippers’ win pver the Nuggets after scoring 22 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter Saturday afternoon in Denver. Clippers Norman Powell scores 37 in Clippers’ win over the Nuggets James Harden finishes with 23 points and 16 assists while Ivica Zubac contributes 24 points and 15 rebounds for L.A., which improves to 1-1 with …

Ivica Zubac’s double-double helps lift Clippers to victory over Warriors
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ivica Zubac’s double-double helps lift Clippers to victory over Warriors

LA Times  

Clippers teammates James Harden, left, and Ivica Zubac celebrate a basket during the fourth quarter of the Clippers’ 112-104 win over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night. They withstood similar challenges over the last two games, and on Sunday night the Clippers pulled out a 112-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Golden State Warriors guard …

Nikola Jokić reminds us why he keeps winning MVPs as the Nuggets remind us they’re still champs
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nikola Jokić reminds us why he keeps winning MVPs as the Nuggets remind us they’re still champs

New York Times  

DENVER — There is a classic scene in the classic movie “The Great White Hype” that serves as the perfect metaphor for what the Denver Nuggets are doing to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the first two games of this series, Minnesota threw the overhand right and knocked the Denver Nuggets woozy. After Tuesday night’s 112-97 win in Game 5 over …

Nuggets need to bring more intensity, and it starts with Nikola Jokić
8 months ago

Nuggets need to bring more intensity, and it starts with Nikola Jokić

New York Times  

DENVER — A few minutes after seeing their season reach a brink nobody could have anticipated, the Denver Nuggets sat in their respective locker room stalls and allowed an overwhelming silence to speak for them. It wasn’t that the Nuggets shot 34.9 percent from the field or had as many turnovers as assists, despite the absence of likely Defensive Player …

Harden and Zubac lead Leonard-less Clippers to 109-97 win over Doncic and Mavs in playoff opener
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Harden and Zubac lead Leonard-less Clippers to 109-97 win over Doncic and Mavs in playoff opener

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — James Harden spent the season developing a pick-and-roll chemistry with big man Ivica Zubac. Harden scored 28 points in his playoff debut for the Clippers, Zubac had a playoff-career high 20 points to go with 15 rebounds, and Los Angeles defeated Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks 109-97 Sunday. “I like the way we played in the …

With Kawhi Leonard out, Clippers lean on defense to defeat Denver in scrappy win
9 months, 1 week ago

With Kawhi Leonard out, Clippers lean on defense to defeat Denver in scrappy win

LA Times  

Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr., top, ties up Clippers guard James Harden to force a jump ball in the first half of the Clippers’ 102-100 win at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday. Clippers guard Norman Powell passes in front of Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon in the second half. Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon tries to block Clippers forward Paul …

Clippers’ loss to 76ers puts more stress on their home playoff plans
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers’ loss to 76ers puts more stress on their home playoff plans

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden tries to cut off a drive by 76ers guard Buddy Hield during the first half of the Clippers’ 121-107 loss Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. The Clippers have won as many times on the road as they have at home, where Sunday’s 121-107 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers ran their losing streak at Crypto.com Arena to a …

Clippers get good news on Russell Westbrook before win over Portland
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers get good news on Russell Westbrook before win over Portland

LA Times  

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook jogs on the court during a game against the New Orleans Pelicans in January. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue wouldn’t give an exact timetable for Westbrook’s return. “He’ll play sometime next week.” If Westbrook doesn’t play Monday, he could return on the road — the Clippers play at Philadelphia on Wednesday and at Orlando on Friday. So, …

Clippers’ woes against Pelicans could haunt them come playoff time
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Clippers’ woes against Pelicans could haunt them come playoff time

LA Times  

Clippers forward Paul George, left, and center Ivica Zubac try to stop Pelicans forward Zion Williamson from scoring during the first half of the Clippers’ 112-104 loss Friday night. “That’s something we got to figure out.” The Clippers will have to because they’re on a potential playoff collision course with the Pelicans. “We’ll welcome any challenge,” George said, “any matchup.” …

Shorthanded Clippers falter at the finish in loss to the Bucks
10 months ago

Shorthanded Clippers falter at the finish in loss to the Bucks

LA Times  

Clippers center Ivica Zubac tries to prevent Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo from scoring in the paint during their game Sunday afternoon at Crypto.com Arena. They could not because Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo wouldn’t let the Clippers do so, the two combining for 69 points to lead Milwaukee past L.A. 124-117 at Crypto.com Arena. We tried to fire, tried to …

Ivica Zubac and Norman Powell spark Clippers to win over Bulls
10 months ago

Ivica Zubac and Norman Powell spark Clippers to win over Bulls

LA Times  

Clippers center Ivica Zubac dunks over Bulls guard Ayo Dosunmu during the first half Saturday at Crypto.com Arena. When they did, center Ivica Zubac was at the center of the wake-up call and that led to sixth-man Norman Powell providing some energy early in the fourth that helped spur the Clippers to a 112-102 win over the Bulls at Crypto.com …

Ivica Zubac travels with Clippers, hopes to play Sunday
10 months, 1 week ago

Ivica Zubac travels with Clippers, hopes to play Sunday

LA Times  

Clippers center Ivica Zubac, battling Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas for a rebound, has sat out the last two games because of an undisclosed illness. Westbrook suffered a fractured left hand during the first half of the Clippers’ victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night at Crypto.com Arena. Clippers Clippers’ Russell Westbrook fractures hand on his bobblehead night Russell Westbrook …

The genius of Nikola Jokić and how he and Nuggets make it look easy
10 months, 1 week ago

The genius of Nikola Jokić and how he and Nuggets make it look easy

New York Times  

Nikola Jokić is a genius. Aaron Gordon’s, Jamal Murray’s and the Nuggets’ ability to read and play off Jokić puts them over the top. Jokić sees that the paint is wide open and makes eye contact with Gordon, who slips the screen and receives a perfectly placed behind-the-back pass off the dribble. Against the Portland Trail Blazers, Denver gets Jerami …

Tyronn Lue aiming to fix what ails Clippers after another double-digit loss
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Tyronn Lue aiming to fix what ails Clippers after another double-digit loss

LA Times  

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis drives against Clippers center Ivica Zubac during the first half of the Clippers’ 123-107 loss Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena. In the wake of the Clippers’ 123-107 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena, Lue will have plenty of justification for pushing his players in practice over the next two days. …

Clippers don’t need Kawhi Leonard, or Tyronn Lue, to rally and beat Warriors
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Clippers don’t need Kawhi Leonard, or Tyronn Lue, to rally and beat Warriors

LA Times  

Clippers guard Brandon Boston Jr. reaches for the ball next to Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski in the first half. And they were trying to find their groove again while playing their last game before Sunday’s All-Star Game without star Kawhi Leonard, who sat out Wednesday night against the Golden State Warriors because of a strained left adductor. But he had …

Clippers’ offense cooks while LeBron James watches Lakers lose
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers’ offense cooks while LeBron James watches Lakers lose

LA Times  

James Harden drives to the hoop as Austin Reaves defends in the first half. “You damn near have to play perfect basketball to beat these guys,” Lakers coach Darvin Ham said. “Just overall didn’t play a good mental game and we didn’t do a good job with our coverages, especially defensively,” Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said. But that’s pretty much …

Clippers beat Thunder after learning injured Ivica Zubac is out four weeks
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Clippers beat Thunder after learning injured Ivica Zubac is out four weeks

LA Times  

Clippers center Ivica Zubac attempts a short-range shot against Suns guard Grayson Allen and center Jusuf Nurkic during a game Jan. 8. Behind Paul George’s season-high 38 points, the Clippers pushed away Oklahoma City, one of the few teams still above them in the Western Conference standings, for a 128-117 victory at Crypto.com Arena. In a season in which the …

Ivica Zubac continues to play a big role in the Clippers’ surging success
1 year ago

Ivica Zubac continues to play a big role in the Clippers’ surging success

LA Times  

Half a dozen reporters converged around the locker of Ivica Zubac late Monday night when one exceptionally tall person joined the scrum, pointing his phone’s camera at the Clippers center. The longest-tenured Clipper, Zubac isn’t the focus in a locker room dominated by four future Hall of Fame teammates, but behind a career-high 65.6% shooting, averages that would set or …

Clippers lean on their defense to snap losing streak, defeat Hornets
1 year ago

Clippers lean on their defense to snap losing streak, defeat Hornets

LA Times  

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard was absent again Tuesday, though coach Tyronn Lue said his “day-to-day” recovery from a hip contusion had made progress. In recent weeks, as the Clippers’ defense crept into the NBA’s upper ranks while keeping the team afloat during a rocky November, multiple veterans noted that the foundation of a strong defense is not anchored by one …

Clippers searching for consistency after James Harden trade
1 year, 1 month ago

Clippers searching for consistency after James Harden trade

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden, left, controls the ball in front of Houston forward Jabari Smith Jr. “We haven’t been consistent yet to say what we are as a team,” said wing Paul George, who has averaged 23.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.6 steals and 2.4 turnovers per game. “You see really good teams still struggling, so it’s just people …

Clippers rally falls short during in-season-tournament loss to Pelicans
1 year, 1 month ago

Clippers rally falls short during in-season-tournament loss to Pelicans

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden, left, reaches for the ball next to New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall during the first half of an NBA in-season tournament game. So I take responsibility for that as far as just offensively, we’ve got to be better in that regard.” Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram shoots over Clippers center Ivica Zubac during the first half …

‘Constant communication’ is helping James Harden find his role with Clippers
1 year, 1 month ago

‘Constant communication’ is helping James Harden find his role with Clippers

LA Times  

Just before practice began, the Clippers’ point guard leaned forward in his chair, watching as an assistant drew a marker across a whiteboard. In the three weeks since Harden arrived, the team has engaged in what he and coach Tyronn Lue described as “constant communication” — “every … single … day,” Harden said, pausing for emphasis — aimed at getting …

Clippers want James Harden to lead, but process is slow
1 year, 1 month ago

Clippers want James Harden to lead, but process is slow

LA Times  

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue gathered his players around him at practice on Saturday to tell them James Harden had free rein to be who he is, that Harden shouldn’t defer to teammates out of respect or on the basis of seniority. The Clippers extended their losing streak to five with an inconsistent, often ugly 105-101 loss to the league-worst Memphis …

Clippers to play James Harden off the ball with Russell Westbrook at point
1 year, 2 months ago

Clippers to play James Harden off the ball with Russell Westbrook at point

LA Times  

Recently acquired James Harden will make his Clippers debut on Monday night in New York against the Knicks. “I mean, I don’t expect to go out there and play 40-something minutes,” Harden said, “but no restrictions.” It’ll be up to Clippers coach Tyronn Lue and the medical staff to “gauge how he feels” after practice Sunday to decide how best …

James Harden making Clippers debut Monday; Russell Westbrook also expected to start, per sources
1 year, 2 months ago

James Harden making Clippers debut Monday; Russell Westbrook also expected to start, per sources

New York Times  

Newly acquired Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden will debut with the team against the New York Knicks on Monday at Madison Square Garden, he and coach Tyronn Lue said Sunday — and the Clippers plan to go with a star-studded starting five, per league sources. Here’s what you need to know: New Clippers star James Harden will debut on …

Clippers traded for James Harden believing he wants ‘one thing’: a Clippers title
1 year, 2 months ago

Clippers traded for James Harden believing he wants ‘one thing’: a Clippers title

LA Times  

The Clippers’ James Harden arrives to the arena before a game against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena. “The intensity of conversations turned up where, OK, it went from, ‘There’s really nothing here’ to, ‘OK, there could be something here,’” said Lawrence Frank, the Clippers’ president of basketball operations. “He’s a 10-time All-Star, he has an elite skill …

NBA: Nikola Jokic Dominates Out The Gate As Denver Nuggets Sink LA Lakers in Season Opener
1 year, 2 months ago

NBA: Nikola Jokic Dominates Out The Gate As Denver Nuggets Sink LA Lakers in Season Opener

News 18  

Nikola Jokic delivered a dominant triple-double performance as the Denver Nuggets launched the defense of their NBA championship crown with a season-opening 119-107 victory over LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. #KiaTipOff23 Jamal Murray: 21 PTS, 6 ASTKCP: 20 PTS, 67% FGLeBron: 21 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST For more, download the NBA App:… pic.twitter.com/FHdeiUSvXx — NBA …

Clippers ‘bring that intensity’ on defense and set a tone with rout of Trail Blazers
1 year, 2 months ago

Clippers ‘bring that intensity’ on defense and set a tone with rout of Trail Blazers

LA Times  

It was the first game, against an opponent seemingly bound for a high pick in next June’s NBA draft. Yet the Clippers left Crypto.com Arena after Wednesday’s season-opening 123-111 win over Portland having seen their preseason talking points turned into regular-season reality, and tentatively believing a tone was set. But even more than his emphasis on running, Lue wanted to …

Clippers ‘skipped some steps’ last season and are determined to not do it again
1 year, 3 months ago

Clippers ‘skipped some steps’ last season and are determined to not do it again

New York Times  

HONOLULU — When LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue gathered his team for Tuesday’s first training camp practice, he laid out some guidelines to set a tone about accountability. “When you end the season on — I know we had injuries and everything — but when you end the season and you don’t accomplish your goal of winning a championship, …

Clippers conundrum: Pick up the pace while limiting turnovers
1 year, 3 months ago

Clippers conundrum: Pick up the pace while limiting turnovers

LA Times  

Russell Westbrook and Paul George, holding son Paul Vuk, will be integral in the Clippers’ trying to pick up the pace while limiting turnovers this season. “We’ve been a slow team over the course of the last three or four years, and just not really being high and pushing the pace until Russ got here at the end of the …

Russell Westbrook agrees to two-year deal with Clippers, who also trade for K.J. Martin
1 year, 6 months ago

Russell Westbrook agrees to two-year deal with Clippers, who also trade for K.J. Martin

LA Times  

Russell Westbrook, reacting after a breakaway dunk against the Suns during a playoff game in April, will re-sign with the Clippers on a two-year contract. The Clippers entered NBA free agency open to retaining certain elements of last season’s roster while In two moves Saturday, the Clippers tried to address both. That left open the threat of another team swooping …

Identifying potential Clippers fits as the 2023 NBA Draft draws near
1 year, 6 months ago

Identifying potential Clippers fits as the 2023 NBA Draft draws near

New York Times  

The 2023 NBA Draft will be underway in less than a week. With that, here’s a look at the Clippers offseason depth chart before we get right into it, with attention towards potential open spots: 2023 Clippers pre-draft depth chart PG SG SF PF C Russell Westbrook Paul George Kawhi Leonard Marcus Morris Sr. Ivica Zubac Eric Gordon Norman Powell …

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