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9 months ago

Struggling Clippers still searching for an ‘identity’ after loss to Pacers: ‘We’re soft’

LA Times

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook controls the ball in front of Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton and Jalen Smith during the Clippers’ 133-116 loss Monday at Crypto.com Arena. “We’re soft.” That was Lue’s response when asked about James Harden saying the Clippers “got to find our identity,” after a 133-116 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Monday that dropped the Clippers to fifth …

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1 year ago

It’s time the biscuit had its moment in Los Angeles

LA Times

Is L.A. a biscuit town? “Then the layered biscuit took hold in the culinary zeitgeist and everyone forgot about the original style, the drop biscuit.” Westbrook’s earliest memory is making drop biscuits with his grandfather in Cumming, Ga. Everything biscuits and fried chicken biscuits from Auntie Beulah’s Biscuits & Chicken The bacon, egg and cheese on an everything biscuit from …

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1 year ago

‘I won’t stand for it.’ Russell Westbrook admonishes fans for inappropriate comments

LA Times

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook shoots as Denver Nuggets forwards Zeke Nnaji and Michael Porter Jr. look on during the second half of Monday’s game in Los Angeles. The Clippers reached the nadir of their month-old season Monday during a loss to short-handed Denver that ended with guard Russell Westbrook’s heated exchange with fans in the final 30 seconds of a …

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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 …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Russell Westbrook’s role has changed, but the Clippers guard says his goals have not

LA Times

Two games into Russell Westbrook’s role change, the Clippers starting point guard-turned-reserve said although he was “actually not sure” if his job description has changed, his intent when he is on the court has not. “And that’s it.” In his debut off the bench Friday, Westbrook played 17 minutes, his fewest since January, in a win that stopped the Clippers’ …

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1 year, 1 month 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 …

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1 year, 1 month ago

James Harden fit with Clippers? We asked scouts: ‘I just don’t see how they blend’

New York Times

Is the fourth time a charm for James Harden? GO DEEPER James Harden trade is all about the next steps for 76ers and Clippers ‘I just don’t see how they blend’ “Honestly, I don’t know if James fits anywhere — like any team,” Scout No. I’ve done that already.” James Harden’s full remarks when saying he is “a system.” pic.twitter.com/C67LT665KH …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Scouts, executives split on James Harden’s impact on Clippers: ‘They are feeling the pressure’

LA Times

Rival scouts and executives have mixed reviews for the Clippers after they agreed to terms to acquire James Harden in a blockbuster trade with the 76ers. “But I think they are feeling the pressure.” “This is something that can go two, three different ways, but a motivated Harden is a good Harden,” said one scout, referencing Harden’s acrimonious trade requests …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Clippers finalizing deal to acquire James Harden in trade with 76ers

LA Times

As teams with NBA title ambitions in Milwaukee and Boston fortified their rosters in recent weeks and days, the Clippers arrived at training camp with a roster virtually unchanged from the end of last season. The move was made with obvious championship intentions — the hope of team owner Steve Ballmer and team president Lawrence Frank that Harden’s future Hall …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are healthy: Clippers storylines to open the season

LA Times

Spending time around his players nearly every day from fall to spring has shaped Clippers coach Tyronn Lue’s philosophy regarding offseason communication: less is more. The Clippers are 96-46 — a.670winning percentage — when Leonard and George both play, including the postseason, and their readiness has buoyed the mood of a team that exited last season’s playoffs frustrated and hurt. …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Russell Westbrook’s iPhone giveaway leaves an impression on title-aspiring Clippers

LA Times

Russell Westbrook speaks during Clippers media day Monday. But “taking us out in Vegas, I haven’t had a teammate do something like that before,” center Mason Plumlee said Monday as the Clippers began training camp, calling Westbrook an “amazing host.” Westbrook made clear attending team dinners, and workouts, were mandatory during the weekend. Even inside a locker room where teammates’ …

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1 year, 5 months ago

‘Complete Player’ Terance Mann should be in a starting position next season

New York Times

Terance Mann remembers what it was like to meet Kevin Durant at the 2014 Kevin Durant Nike Skills Academy, when Mann was entering his senior year at Tilton School in New Hampshire. Small forward: Of the nine Clippers who defended at least 300 possessions, only George allowed fewer points per possession last season than Mann, according to Synergy. Of the …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Russell Westbrook scores season-high 36 points as Clippers beat Grizzlies

LA Times

Clippers guard Russell Westbrook drives against the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half on Wednesday in Memphis, Tenn. Russell Westbrook and Robert Covington scored season highs in points, and the Clippers beat the Memphis Grizzlies 141-132 on Wednesday night to open a two-game set. The Clippers’ 61% shooting — almost matched by their marksmanship from three-point range — enabled them …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Kawhi Leonard is an NBA leading man. Can Clippers follow?

LA Times

Kawhi Leonard dunks to give the Clippers a 122-121 lead over the Grizzlies in the fourth quarter. Leonard scored 15 of his 34 points in the fourth quarter of the Clippers’ 135-129 victory over a severely short-handed Memphis Grizzlies team. Leonard said, ever succinctly, “We can’t do that.” The Clippers also looked out of sorts offensively for most of the …

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2 years ago

Darvin Ham survived the streets, a stray bullet and intense grief to coach the Lakers

LA Times

The bullet pierced the right side of Darvin Ham’s cheek, glanced off his jaw and lodged in the back of his neck. But it did.” “As Black people, we don’t have enough therapy.. We think it’s cowardice or we’re weak if we go get help.” — Darvin Ham on recovering from PTSD Lakers coach Darvin Ham is often animated along …

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2 years, 1 month ago

NBA executives poll: Tanks but no tanks for Wembanyama? Early trade talks? Jazz and Lakers domino effects?

New York Times

So … what happened to “Brick for Vic”? But I do think at some point during the season, when teams realize where they’re at, they’ll adjust and do more things to try to procure the best position they can.” Front-office executive No. “I wouldn’t be surprised if he ends up back there, but I also think he’ll be very much …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Lakers’ Russell Westbrook says coming off the bench ‘absolutely’ led to groin injury

LA Times

Lakers guard Russell Westbrook drives to the basket in front of Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins in San Francisco on Tuesday night. Russell Westbrook said his hamstring injury Friday night was a result of Darvin Ham and the Lakers’ bringing him off the bench during the team’s preseason finale. “It’s time for the Lakers to move him,” Barkley said on TNT. …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Why do Lakers fans think Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook hate each other?

LA Times

Patrick Beverley, then with the Clippers, tries to draw a charge but was called for a blocking foul against then-Rockets guard Russell Westbrook in a 2020 game. Patrick Beverley, playing for the Houston Rockets, steals the ball from then-Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook in a 2017 playoff game. “Pat Bev trick y’all, man, like he playing defense,” Westbrook told …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Lakers mailbag: Kyrie Irving trades, the best new addition, the closing lineup and more

New York Times

In Part 1 of our two-part Lakers mailbag, we cover Kyrie Irving, the Indiana Pacers’ trade package for Russell Westbrook, the best Lakers free-agency addition, the projected closing lineup, Kendrick Nunn’s health, Austin Reaves’ improvement, the rookie most likely to contribute and more. Had the Pacers accepted the Lakers’ offer to trade Westbrook for Buddy Hield and Myles Turner, do …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Lakers fire coach Frank Vogel after season burdened by injuries and turmoil

LA Times

Frank Vogel’s tenure with the Lakers is over after three seasons coaching the team. Sports Complete coverage: Lakers fire Frank Vogel, look toward future On the same day that LeBron James, Russell Westbrook, GM Rob Pelinka and others address the media, the Lakers fire coach Frank Vogel. “We just felt like it was time for a new leader.” It was …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Doc Rivers? Nick Nurse? A Lakers insider’s guide to Frank Vogel’s replacement

LA Times

Rob Pelinka, the Lakers’ vice president of basketball operations and general manager, said the team hasn’t put “together a list for who the replacement is” in a coaching search to replace the fired Frank Vogel. Not only is Snyder under contract with the Jazz for at least one more season, people not authorized to speak publicly on the matter said …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Without injured LeBron James, Lakers come up short against Spurs

LA Times

Lakers forward Carmelo Anthony is fouled as he drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs guard Tre Jones, left, and forward Keldon Johnson during the first half Monday in San Antonio. Turns out, the Spurs didn’t need him — San Antonio gaining a game on the Lakers in the race for one of the final play-in tournament spots with …

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2 years, 11 months ago

Russell Westbrook trolled as his ‘cold-as-ice’ shooting snowballs in Lakers loss

LA Times

Lakers guard Russell Westbrook, right, tries to drive past Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell during the first quarter of the Lakers’ loss Wednesday. “Ice cold.” And when he touched the ball one last time, his horrible night about to mercifully end thanks to an expiring clock, the Kings’ in-arena sound team took one last shot. “It’s natural.” It was the …

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3 years ago

Kobe Bryant’s memory looms large for Sierra Canyon’s MacKenly Randolph

LA Times

Sierra Canyon’s MacKenly Randolph controls the ball during a win over Christ the King at The Chosen-1’s basketball tournament at the Staples Center on Saturday. Sierra Canyon guard Bronny James shoots over Darrian Lewis of St. Vincent-St. Mary during the Chosen-1’s Invitational High School Basketball Showcase at Staples Center on Saturday. ——— Sierra Canyon girls’ coach Alicia Komaki hasn’t talked …

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Struggling Clippers still searching for an ‘identity’ after loss to Pacers: ‘We’re soft’

It’s time the biscuit had its moment in Los Angeles

‘I won’t stand for it.’ Russell Westbrook admonishes fans for inappropriate comments

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

Russell Westbrook’s role has changed, but the Clippers guard says his goals have not

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

James Harden fit with Clippers? We asked scouts: ‘I just don’t see how they blend’

Scouts, executives split on James Harden’s impact on Clippers: ‘They are feeling the pressure’

Clippers finalizing deal to acquire James Harden in trade with 76ers

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are healthy: Clippers storylines to open the season

Russell Westbrook’s iPhone giveaway leaves an impression on title-aspiring Clippers

‘Complete Player’ Terance Mann should be in a starting position next season

Russell Westbrook scores season-high 36 points as Clippers beat Grizzlies

Kawhi Leonard is an NBA leading man. Can Clippers follow?

Darvin Ham survived the streets, a stray bullet and intense grief to coach the Lakers

NBA executives poll: Tanks but no tanks for Wembanyama? Early trade talks? Jazz and Lakers domino effects?

Lakers’ Russell Westbrook says coming off the bench ‘absolutely’ led to groin injury

Why do Lakers fans think Patrick Beverley and Russell Westbrook hate each other?

Lakers mailbag: Kyrie Irving trades, the best new addition, the closing lineup and more

Lakers fire coach Frank Vogel after season burdened by injuries and turmoil

Doc Rivers? Nick Nurse? A Lakers insider’s guide to Frank Vogel’s replacement

Without injured LeBron James, Lakers come up short against Spurs

Russell Westbrook trolled as his ‘cold-as-ice’ shooting snowballs in Lakers loss

Kobe Bryant’s memory looms large for Sierra Canyon’s MacKenly Randolph