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Veteran guard Russell Westbrook agrees to 2-year deal with Denver Nuggets, AP source says
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Veteran guard Russell Westbrook agrees to 2-year deal with Denver Nuggets, AP source says

Associated Press  

DENVER — Russell Westbrook has agreed to a two-year contract with the Denver Nuggets, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The deal provides Denver with a much-needed backup point guard for oft-injured star Jamal Murray and gives the 35-year-old veteran and nine-time All-Star a chance to play with a championship contender that is …

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Clippers trade Russell Westbrook to Jazz. He’s expected to join the Nuggets after a buyout
5 months ago

Clippers trade Russell Westbrook to Jazz. He’s expected to join the Nuggets after a buyout

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers sent Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz on Thursday in a sign-and-trade deal for point guard Kris Dunn. The point guard averaged a career-low 11.1 points per game while mostly coming off the bench last season for the Clippers, who were bounced by Dallas in the first round of the playoffs while Kawhi …

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Clippers trade Russell Westbrook, pick and cash to Utah Jazz for guard Kris Dunn
5 months, 1 week ago

Clippers trade Russell Westbrook, pick and cash to Utah Jazz for guard Kris Dunn

LA Times  

The Clippers have traded guard Russell Westbrook, who is expected to eventually land with the Denver Nuggets following a series of transactions. Mercurial guard Russell Westbrook, who opted into his $4-million contract this summer, has been traded to Utah in a sign-and-trade deal that will give the Clippers guard Kris Dunn, the team announced. Frank talked about the “great respect” …

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Clippers searching for consistency after James Harden trade
1 year 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 …

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NBA has played the calendar game perfectly with trade season, Christmas around the corner
1 year ago

NBA has played the calendar game perfectly with trade season, Christmas around the corner

New York Times  

The timing of it all is sheer genius. As the NBA’s executive vice president of basketball strategy and analytics put it in July, “The hope is that becomes a real tentpole in our season and drives significant value for the league in future years.” GO DEEPER NBA fans will soon watch the sport differently, and the change has already begun …

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Clippers' James Harden experience continues to be a work in progress
1 year ago

Clippers' James Harden experience continues to be a work in progress

LA Times  

When the Clippers completed their long-rumored trade for James Harden, coach Tyronn Lue said his team would need 10 games with Harden in their lineup to figure things out. “It’s a frustrating loss but you know it’s one of those games where the guys get the opportunities, they played extremely well, and I thought in the absence the guys stepped …

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Winless since James Harden trade, Clippers preach patience but struggle for progress
1 year, 1 month ago

Winless since James Harden trade, Clippers preach patience but struggle for progress

LA Times  

Clippers guard James Harden, driving around Mavericks guard Luka Doncic, had 14 points in the first quarter Friday but took only three shots the rest of the game. The first nine minutes of the Clippers’ third game with James Harden were, in the eyes of coach Tyronn Lue, “a work of art.” What, then, does that make the last 39 …

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Film breakdown: James Harden’s debut with Clippers disappoints on both ends of floor
1 year, 1 month ago

Film breakdown: James Harden’s debut with Clippers disappoints on both ends of floor

New York Times  

NEW YORK — A week after the LA Clippers landed James Harden via a blockbuster trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, James Harden made his debut with the LA Clippers Monday night. Learning the plays, and trying to figure everything out as a whole.” Here’s a deeper look at how the Clippers used Harden throughout the 2018 MVP’s first game action …

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James Harden fit with Clippers? We asked scouts: ‘I just don’t see how they blend’
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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Phillies make Harden decision
1 year, 1 month ago

Phillies make Harden decision

China Daily  

James Harden sits next to Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George as he visits the locker room prior to an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic on Tuesday in Los Angeles. AP Disgruntled guard bound for California as 76ers end "broken marriage" and ship All-Star off to Clippers James Harden publicly called his boss a liar and swore he …

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76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to Clippers, AP source says
1 year, 1 month ago

76ers trade disgruntled guard James Harden to Clippers, AP source says

Associated Press  

CAMDEN, N.J. — James Harden publicly called his boss a liar and swore he would never again play for the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden joins Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Russell Westbrook to shape a core group of veterans trying to win the Los Angeles Clippers their first NBA title. “Everything’s been great.” Still, the longer the Harden melodrama lingered in …

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James Harden forces an ugly exit, but the Clippers shouldn't care
1 year, 1 month ago

James Harden forces an ugly exit, but the Clippers shouldn't care

LA Times  

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden controls the ball during Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference semifinals in May. The nearly finalized trade that will bring Harden to the Clippers from the Philadelphia 76ers for four role players and draft picks may offend sensibilities but should also engender applause. In this last-Crypto season for owner Steve Ballmer, Harden could be …

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Scouts, executives split on James Harden’s impact on Clippers: ‘They are feeling the pressure’
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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James Harden, P.J. Tucker arrive in Clippers locker room before win over Magic
1 year, 1 month ago

James Harden, P.J. Tucker arrive in Clippers locker room before win over Magic

LA Times  

James Harden looks on during a basketball game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers. A reporter asked whether Harden was excited to have been traded to the Clippers late Monday night, a trade that actually hasn’t become official yet. Westbrook seemed to be enjoying the moment the most, cracking jokes with Harden, the two former teammates in Oklahoma …

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With James Harden trade, Clippers go for it and 76ers move on
1 year, 1 month ago

With James Harden trade, Clippers go for it and 76ers move on

New York Times  

It appeared that the NBA’s business Monday night was done around 10 p.m. Pacific Time. Tucker and 2021 second-round pick Filip Petrušev from the 76ers, while the Clippers shipped Robert Covington, Nicolas Batum, Marcus Morris Sr. and Kenyon Martin Jr. to Philadelphia. They’re trying to win it all with a two-time NBA Finals MVP in Leonard who hasn’t won in …

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Clippers finalizing deal to acquire James Harden in trade with 76ers
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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Russell Westbrook ‘absolutely’ considered staying with Jazz after Lakers trade
1 year, 1 month ago

Russell Westbrook ‘absolutely’ considered staying with Jazz after Lakers trade

LA Times  

The mention of Russell Westbrook’s name during pregame introductions Friday evening was met by boos throughout a packed Delta Center. “I’m grateful for them just because — for many reasons,” the Clippers’ starting point guard said. If that’s to come and sit my ass there in street clothes and make sure I help the young guys, I’ll do that.” Clippers …

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LA Clippers appear focused and vibing. So why are James Harden trade rumors still relevant?
1 year, 2 months ago

LA Clippers appear focused and vibing. So why are James Harden trade rumors still relevant?

New York Times  

TEMECULA, CA – LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue blew his whistle as he walked toward center court at the Pechanga Recreation Center in Temecula, Calif., where the team held its open practice Saturday. “Good job, RoCo!” Lue said as Leonard caught the ball and Covington’s practice jersey. Though Terance Mann and Covington started the first two preseason games at …

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Why Jrue Holiday might be a better option for the Clippers than James Harden
1 year, 2 months ago

Why Jrue Holiday might be a better option for the Clippers than James Harden

New York Times  

Update: Jrue Holiday was traded to the Boston Celtics on Oct. 1. At long last, the Portland Trail Blazers traded Damian Lillard, sending the All-NBA point guard to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Jrue Holiday, Deandre’ Ayton, Toumani Camara, a 2029 unprotected first-round pick and pick swaps in 2028 and 2030. In the Bucks’ five-game upset first-round loss to …

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Russell Westbrook agrees to two-year deal with Clippers, who also trade for K.J. Martin
1 year, 5 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 …

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‘Complete Player’ Terance Mann should be in a starting position next season
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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Chris Paul to the Clippers? Why LA is interested and how a trade could get done
1 year, 6 months ago

Chris Paul to the Clippers? Why LA is interested and how a trade could get done

New York Times  

Father’s Day in the NBA began with the retirement of three-time Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams after 17 NBA seasons. Despite the efforts of Williams, Beverley and a host of others, the Clippers have spent the six seasons since Paul’s departure in the point guard hinterland. While Westbrook was seriously contemplating returning to the Clippers on that contract …

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The disharmony between the Houston Rockets and Stephen Silas and their impending divorce
1 year, 8 months ago

The disharmony between the Houston Rockets and Stephen Silas and their impending divorce

New York Times  

HOUSTON — Two hours before the Rockets regular season home finale, head coach Stephen Silas addressed the media in customary fashion — seated at a podium in a tucked away room in the bowels of the Toyota Center — but something felt different. During Houston’s ensuing coaching search, Silas charmed the front office and ownership with his X’s and O’s …

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Norman Powell, Kawhi Leonard lead Clippers to critical win over travel-weary Lakers
1 year, 8 months ago

Norman Powell, Kawhi Leonard lead Clippers to critical win over travel-weary Lakers

LA Times  

The playoff permutations remain vast. In the playoff crucible, will they show the composure that ran their lead back to 20 in the fourth quarter, or the inability to put the game away comfortably, that allowed the Lakers to pull to within seven points three minutes later, making the game’s final 60 seconds more adventurous than ever expected? We can’t …

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