NBA: League's general managers predict Los Angeles Clippers to be winners of 2020 season
5 years, 2 months ago

NBA: League's general managers predict Los Angeles Clippers to be winners of 2020 season

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Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers will win the 2020 NBA Finals, according to most league general managers in a survey released Thursday on the league’s website. New York: Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers will win the 2020 NBA Finals, according to most league general managers in a survey released Thursday on the league’s website. Ahead of Tuesday’s NBA openers featuring the Clippers against their city rival Lakers and New Orleans at reigning champion Toronto, the 18th annual poll showed 46 percent of the NBA’s 30 general managers expect the Clippers to win the crown with Leonard, who left Toronto in July, and Paul George, who arrived from Oklahoma City. Antetokounmpo, picked as the top power forward and best international player in the NBA, was also chosen by 86 percent of general managers as the player they would sign if they were starting a team.

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Clippers say they wanted Kawhi Leonard on US basketball team for Paris Olympics
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Clippers say they wanted Kawhi Leonard on US basketball team for Paris Olympics

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Los Angeles Clippers had no problem with Kawhi Leonard playing for the U.S. in the Paris Olympics this summer and wanted him to remain on the team, general manager Lawrence Frank said Monday. USA Basketball removed Leonard — whose NBA season was disrupted at the end because of a knee problem — from its roster last …

Just 6 teams have won NBA Finals 1 year after missing playoffs: Here’s how they did it
7 months ago

Just 6 teams have won NBA Finals 1 year after missing playoffs: Here’s how they did it

New York Times  

Winning an NBA title is extremely difficult. Team Finals result Finals MVP 2022 Warriors Won Steph Curry 2021 Suns Lost 2020 Lakers Won LeBron James 2020 Heat Lost 2015 Cavaliers Lost 2008 Celtics Won Paul Pierce 2002 Nets Lost 1978 Sonics Lost 1977 Blazers Won Bill Walton 1976 Suns Lost 1975 Warriors Won Rick Barry 1967 Warriors Lost 1964 Warriors …

Amid Lakers coaching speculation, Clippers hope to keep Tyronn Lue for a ‘long time’
8 months ago

Amid Lakers coaching speculation, Clippers hope to keep Tyronn Lue for a ‘long time’

LA Times  

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue argues a call during a game between the Clippers and the Charlotte Hornets on March 31. The Clippers expect Tyronn Lue to be the coach of the team for a “long time” and the plan is to offer him a contact extension so he’s not coaching the 2024-25 season in the final year of his deal, …

Clippers need a better version of Kawhi Leonard to win Game 3
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers need a better version of Kawhi Leonard to win Game 3

LA Times  

Kawhi Leonard loses control of the ball while guarded by Luka Doncic in Game 2. The Clippers lost Game 2 to the Dallas Mavericks Tuesday night at Crypto.com Arena and in the process lost the home-court advantage in the Western Conference best-of-seven playoff series that’s now tied at 1-1. “Win Game 3,” Lue said late Tuesday night after his crew’s …

Clippers facing prospect of no Kawhi Leonard in playoff opener against Luka Doncic and Mavericks
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Clippers facing prospect of no Kawhi Leonard in playoff opener against Luka Doncic and Mavericks

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — It’s playoff time in the NBA, and the Los Angeles Clippers have four potential Hall of Famers on their roster. “They’re going to score the basketball,” Clippers guard James Harden said, “but make it as difficult as you can possession by possession.” The Clippers took two of three from Dallas this season. “I think we’re good when …

Clippers don’t need Kawhi Leonard, or Tyronn Lue, to rally and beat Warriors
10 months, 3 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 defeat Grizzlies while Kawhi Leonard’s return date remains a mystery
1 year ago

Clippers defeat Grizzlies while Kawhi Leonard’s return date remains a mystery

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard missed his fourth consecutive game Friday night, when coach Tryonn Lue said the team’s medical staff had yet to clear him for a return to play. Kawhi Leonard has yet to be cleared to return to playing, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said before Friday’s 117-106 win against Memphis, despite the team listing Leonard as questionable as …

James Harden and the Clippers show flashes of dominance while running over the Spurs
1 year, 1 month ago

James Harden and the Clippers show flashes of dominance while running over the Spurs

LA Times  

A game featuring 10 players suddenly became a spotlight on just two during Monday’s opening quarter, as Clippers guard James Harden sized up the defense of San Antonio rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama at the top of the three-point arc. “I think,” coach Tyronn Lue said, “we’re starting to get comfortable.” Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard drives to the basket under pressure …

After James Harden’s first game with Clippers, Tyronn Lue calls Kawhi Leonard ‘the best player’
1 year, 2 months ago

After James Harden’s first game with Clippers, Tyronn Lue calls Kawhi Leonard ‘the best player’

New York Times  

NEW YORK — The sacrificing the LA Clippers’ four stars say they need to do to win collectively has its limits. “I mean, he’s the best player, so, yeah,” Lue said after the Clippers lost to the Knicks in James Harden’s first game, 111-97. Also, in that time frame, Harden literally said “I’m not a system player, I am a …

NBA playoffs preview: Kawhi Leonard, Clippers look to press advantage against Suns
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA playoffs preview: Kawhi Leonard, Clippers look to press advantage against Suns

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard flashed his top-level playoff form in the series opener as the Los Angeles Clippers showed they are a valid threat to win their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns. Sunday’s 115-110 victory represented Leonard’s first playoff game in 22 months since tearing the ACL in his right knee against the Utah Jazz in June of 2021. It’s playoff …

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers down Portland Trail Blazers to close in on playoff berth
1 year, 8 months ago

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers down Portland Trail Blazers to close in on playoff berth

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The Clippers moved into fifth place in the Western Conference with the same record as reigning champions Golden State Los Angeles: Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points and Norman Powell added 23 off the bench as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 136-125 to edge closer to an NBA playoff berth on Saturday. The Clippers win ensured that …

‘It’s a feeling’: Why Kawhi Leonard believes the Clippers could be great
1 year, 9 months ago

‘It’s a feeling’: Why Kawhi Leonard believes the Clippers could be great

LA Times  

Forward Kawhi Leonard says it’s hard to explain why he believes the Clippers could be a great team. “It’s just about you knowing that everybody’s on the same page.” Every strong team Kawhi Leonard has been part of has met his same, personal criteria. “It’s a feeling when you know you have a great team,” the Clippers’ star wing said …

Clippers fall short against Kyrie Irving and new-look Mavericks
1 year, 11 months ago

Clippers fall short against Kyrie Irving and new-look Mavericks

LA Times  

Kawhi Leonard, left, of the Clippers holds off Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks during their game Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. “It’s never going to be easy.” According to people around the NBA not authorized to speak publicly, size in the frontcourt and ballhandling skill in the backcourt are said to remain priorities for the Clippers. Clippers Clippers coach Tyronn …

NBA: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell return to Toronto again
2 years ago

NBA: Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Norman Powell return to Toronto again

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard and Norman Powell will return to oppose the team they helped win the 2019 NBA championship when Los Angeles Clippers visits Toronto Raptors on Tuesday. Leonard did not play, and Powell scored 16 points for the Clippers on Monday in their 142-131 overtime victory over the host Detroit Pistons. Two wins in a row After losing six straight, …

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard returns and hits game-winning shot against Hornets
2 years, 1 month ago

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard returns and hits game-winning shot against Hornets

LA Times  

Clippers guard John Wall, left, and forward Kawhi Leonard celebrate after taking the lead against the Hornets late in the game Monday night in Charlotte. Looking little different in the clutch than he had the last time he was healthy enough to play basketball consistently nearly 18 months ago, Leonard’s layup off a pass from George, who saved a missed …

Kawhi Leonard’s return seems imminent, but will Clippers’ wings soar once he’s back?
2 years, 1 month ago

Kawhi Leonard’s return seems imminent, but will Clippers’ wings soar once he’s back?

New York Times  

The return of Kawhi Leonard, who traveled with the Clippers this week, could happen in a matter of days. After the Clippers’ brutal road miniseries against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second week of the season, Covington was placed in health and safety protocols and missed four straight games. The Mavericks would outscore the Clippers 12-11 to close the …

NBA 2022-23: Clippers out to maintain momentum in clash with Spurs
2 years, 2 months ago

NBA 2022-23: Clippers out to maintain momentum in clash with Spurs

The Hindu  

The Los Angeles Clippers will look to build on the momentum forged in back-to-back wins when it squares off against the up-and-down San Antonio Spurs in the final game of a two-game road trip on Friday. Paul George led the way with 28 points and key baskets down the stretch and Marcus Morris Sr. added 21 points and 10 rebounds …

2023 NBA title odds: Warriors open as favorites, followed by Celtics, Nets, Clippers
2 years, 6 months ago

2023 NBA title odds: Warriors open as favorites, followed by Celtics, Nets, Clippers

New York Times  

The Golden State Warriors are the early favorites to win the 2023 NBA title at +550, per BetMGM. Here's a look at the 2023 NBA championship odds for every team: Golden State Warriors: +550 Boston Celtics: +650 Brooklyn Nets: +700 LA Clippers: +700 Milwaukee Bucks: +800 Phoenix Suns: +900 Dallas Mavericks: +1400 Denver Nuggets: +1400 Los Angeles Lakers: +1400 Memphis …

Clippers still believe they can win title behind healthy Kawhi Leonard, Paul George
2 years, 8 months ago

Clippers still believe they can win title behind healthy Kawhi Leonard, Paul George

LA Times  

Clippers guard Paul George looks on during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on April 12 in Minneapolis. Clippers still won’t say Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, center, sits on the bench during the second half of a play-in tournament game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday at Crypto.com Arena. “We all acknowledge that injuries are part of it, but I …

NBA power rankings for 2021-22 season
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA power rankings for 2021-22 season

LA Times  

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving, middle, gathers with guard James Harden and forward Kevin Durant during the second half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, on Feb. 13. Milwaukee Bucks The NBA’s defending champions might have conquered their demons last season with comebacks against the Nets and Suns. Sports Complete coverage: NBA …

NBA: Kawhi Leonard finalizing deal to re-sign with Los Angeles Clippers
3 years, 5 months ago

NBA: Kawhi Leonard finalizing deal to re-sign with Los Angeles Clippers

The Hindu  

Free agent forward Kawhi Leonard will re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, though financial terms and length of the contract were still being worked out, Yahoo Sports reported Friday. The two-time NBA Finals MVP and two-time Defensive Player of the Year is a Southern California native who chose the Clippers in 2019 over the Los Angeles Lakers and Toronto Raptors. …

Clippers future? Lawrence Frank talks Kawhi Leonard, rebuilding roster
3 years, 5 months ago

Clippers future? Lawrence Frank talks Kawhi Leonard, rebuilding roster

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard dunks over Jazz center Derrick Favors during Game 4 of their playoff series. President of basketball operations Lawrence Frank described 19-year-old first-round pick Keon Johnson of Tennessee as “one of the highest-level athletes.” The team evaluated Ohio guard Jason Preston — selected at 33rd overall in a trade with Orlando, and who will turn 22 next …

Clippers Curse on course for an NBA Finals demise
3 years, 7 months ago

Clippers Curse on course for an NBA Finals demise

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, left, and guard Terance Mann celebrate during a 126-111 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 7 at Staples Center on Sunday. Clippers Clippers win Game 7, eliminate Mavericks despite Luka Doncic’s 46 points Kawhi Leonard was an assist shy of a triple-double, Paul George had 22 points and 10 assists and Clippers role players were …

NBA: LeBron James' 34-foot dagger lifts playoff bound Lakers over Warriors; Grizzlies eliminate Spurs
3 years, 7 months ago

NBA: LeBron James' 34-foot dagger lifts playoff bound Lakers over Warriors; Grizzlies eliminate Spurs

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In the other play-in game, the Grizzlies earned the right to face the Warriors next by beating the 10th-seeded San Antonio Spurs 100-96. Los Angeles: LeBron James overcame blurred vision Wednesday to score a 34-foot three pointer with under a minute left as the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from a first half deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 103-100 …

NBA | Clippers thrash Lakers in LA showdown
3 years, 9 months ago

NBA | Clippers thrash Lakers in LA showdown

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Clippers didn't have to lean heavily on its superstar duo against the defending NBA champion on Sunday, getting help from the supporting cast in a 104-86 rout of the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers. The Clippers got a game-high 22 points from Marcus Morris while All-Stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George finished with 19 and 16 points respectively. Elsewhere, …

Kawhi Leonard reminds former coach what he’s all about in Clippers win
3 years, 11 months ago

Kawhi Leonard reminds former coach what he’s all about in Clippers win

LA Times  

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard shoots over Indiana Pacers guards T.J. McConnell and Malcolm Brogdon during the third quarter of the Clippers’ 129-96 win Sunday. Two nights after the Clippers heeded coach Tyronn Lue’s challenge to put a stop to what had become a trend of a leaky second-half defense through a dominant third-quarter display in Sacramento, the team outscored Indiana …

NBA: Lakers, Clippers still the teams to beat in the west
4 years, 5 months ago

NBA: Lakers, Clippers still the teams to beat in the west

The Hindu  

The Hollywood star power fuelling the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers makes them the favourites to win the Western Conference and hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy when the novel coronavirus-hit NBA season crowns its champion in Orlando, analysts said. LeBron James’ first place Lakers held a 5.5 game lead over Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers when the season was brought to an …

NBA 2019-20: Suns upstage Clippers, Bucks feel the Heat
5 years, 2 months ago

NBA 2019-20: Suns upstage Clippers, Bucks feel the Heat

The Hindu  

The Los Angeles Clippers suffered its first defeat of the NBA season after losing 130-122 to the Phoenix Suns. READ| Westbrook passes Johnson for second on NBA's triple-doubles list Leonard put up 27 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds for the visiting Clippers in Phoenix. - Westbrook surpasses Magic - Houston Rockets star Russell Westbrook passed Magic Johnson for second …

NBA: Kawhi Leonard's LA Clippers upstage LeBron James-led Lakers; Raptors begin title defence with win over Pelicans
5 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Kawhi Leonard's LA Clippers upstage LeBron James-led Lakers; Raptors begin title defence with win over Pelicans

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Kawhi Leonard made his Los Angeles debut a successful one as his Clippers upstaged LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers to get their campaign off to a winning start. Los Angeles: Kawhi Leonard made his Los Angeles debut a successful one on Tuesday as his Clippers upstaged LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers 112-102 to get their 2019-20 …

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers beats Los Angeles Lakers 112-102
5 years, 2 months ago

NBA: Los Angeles Clippers beats Los Angeles Lakers 112-102

The Hindu  

Los Angeles Clippers rode on Kawhi Leonard's 30-point game to overpower LeBron James' Los Angeles Lakers and bag a 112-102 victory in the teams' season opener on Wednesday. Neither the Lakers nor the Clippers was at full strength on opening night, but the energy at the Staples Center was something else. Even though the Clippers served as the home team, …

Column: Kawhi Leonard, Paul George fit in with Clippers’ gritty, underdog style
5 years, 3 months ago

Column: Kawhi Leonard, Paul George fit in with Clippers’ gritty, underdog style

LA Times  

The Clippers prided themselves on not needing superstars to succeed last season. But now, with their acquisition of Paul George and signing of prize free agent Kawhi Leonard, the team that said it didn’t need superstars to win has two of the NBA’s best players. Especially for me, I don’t think my mind-set changes either.” In other words, the Clippers …

Kawhi Leonard reportedly decides to join Clippers
5 years, 6 months ago

Kawhi Leonard reportedly decides to join Clippers

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard will reportedly spend next season with the Los Angeles Clippers. Leonard, 28, is fresh off a season in which he led Toronto Raptors to the franchise's first NBA title and claimed Finals MVP honours. Read | Earthquake suspends anticipated Pelicans, Knicks Summer League game Incredibly, ESPN also reports Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George is joining Leonard at …

Kawhi Leonard to sign with Clippers, who also trade for Paul George
5 years, 6 months ago

Kawhi Leonard to sign with Clippers, who also trade for Paul George

LA Times  

Kawhi Leonard celebrates after the Toronto Raptors clinch their first NBA title with a Game 6 win over the Golden State Warriors on June 13 in Oakland. Not only did the Clippers land Leonard, the reigning NBA Finals most valuable player and the most coveted free agent this summer, late Friday night, but they also added a second star in …

NBA Finals 2019: Kawhi Leonard revels in Raptors' success
5 years, 6 months ago

NBA Finals 2019: Kawhi Leonard revels in Raptors' success

The Hindu  

Kawhi Leonard reveled in the Raptors' first NBA title after beating the Warriors in Game Six on Thursday. The Raptors completed a 4-2 series win in the NBA Finals courtesy of a 114-110 victory at Oracle Arena. Leonard became just the third player to win the Finals MVP with two different teams, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James, having also …

NBA Playoffs 2019: Toronto Raptors turn in team performance to thump Milwaukee Bucks and level Eastern Conference finals
5 years, 7 months ago

NBA Playoffs 2019: Toronto Raptors turn in team performance to thump Milwaukee Bucks and level Eastern Conference finals

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The Toronto Raptors closed ranks around hurting star Kawhi Leonard, to beat the Milwaukee Bucks and level the NBA Eastern Conference finals. Los Angeles: The Toronto Raptors closed ranks around hurting star Kawhi Leonard, turning in a total team effort in a 120-102 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday to level the NBA Eastern Conference finals. Kyle Lowry led …

NBA Playoffs: Golden State Warriors to face Los Angeles Clippers in Round 1; Detroit Pistons face Milwaukee Bucks in East
5 years, 8 months ago

NBA Playoffs: Golden State Warriors to face Los Angeles Clippers in Round 1; Detroit Pistons face Milwaukee Bucks in East

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The way the results transpired means the Houston Rockets, if they get past the Jazz in the Playoffs, would likely see the Golden State Warriors in the second round — and not in the Western Conference finals. The two-time defending champion Golden State Warriors will start their quest for a fourth title in five years against the Los Angeles Clippers. …

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