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• Durant Ruled Out For Game 5 On Wednesday
Kevin Durant has been ruled out for Game 5 of the Rockets’ first-round series against the Lakers on Wednesday, Law Murray of The Athletic tweets. Durant has only appeared in one game during the series. He missed the last two games due to a left ankle sprain and bone bruise. He didn’t participate in practice […]...2026
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• NBA Notes: Clippers, Darius Garland, Warriors, Draymond Green, Wizards

Clippers Fifteen straight winning seasons is nothing to sneeze at. But for the Clippers, that streak comes with a catch. No playoff series wins in five years. Two play-in exits in that same span. That latest one came Wednesday against the Warriors, and it left more questions than answers, as Law Murray of The Athletic […] The post NBA Notes: Clippers, Darius Garland, Warriors, Draymond Green...2026
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• Clippers Notes: Lue, Garland, Kawhi, Offseason, CP3
The Clippers have registered an NBA-best 15 consecutive winning seasons, but they’ve gone five straight years without winning a playoff series and, after Wednesday’s loss to Golden State, have now failed to make it out of the play-in tournament twice during those five years, writes Law Murray of The Athletic. Following an unceremonious end to […]...2026
• Pacific Notes: LeBron, Curry, Post, Horford, Ott
After Lakers star LeBron James made disparaging comments about Memphis on a YouTube show this week, he may have alienated a couple of other fan bases on Saturday, writes Law Murray of The Athletic. Given a chance to clarify his statements about the city and his feeling that the Grizzlies should move to Nashville, James […]...2026
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• Injury Notes: Mathurin, Sengun, Bam, Edwards, MPJ
Since making his Clippers debut on February 10, guard Bennedict Mathurin has appeared in 16 consecutive games, but that streak will come to an end this week. According to Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link), Mathurin has been ruled out for upcoming games in New Orleans (Wednesday and Thursday) and Dallas (Saturday) due to […]...2026
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• Mark Williams Out At Least 2-3 Weeks Due To Foot Injury

Starting center Mark Williams has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in the third metatarsal bone in his left foot, the Suns announced in a press release (Twitter link via Law Murray of The Athletic). Williams, who will be a restricted free agent this summer, will be reevaluated in two-to-three weeks, per the team. It’s […]...2026
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• Devin Booker Suffers Right Hip Strain, Out At Least One Week

Suns star Devin Booker has been diagnosed with a right hip strain and will be out at least one week, which is when he’ll be reevaluated, the team announced today in a press release (Twitter link via Law Murray of The Athletic). Booker suffered the injury in Thursday’s loss to San Antonio. The 29-year-old shooting […]...2026
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• Clippers’ Darius Garland practicing, expected to be out until March

The Cavaliers are already past it. The Clippers will have to wait. Darius Garland will not be ready when play resumes Thursday, as the point guard continues to work back from a toe injury following his recent trade to LA, according to Law Murray of The Athletic. Garland is practicing on a limited basis while […] The post Clippers’ Darius Garland practicing, expected to be out until Mar...2026
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• NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Timberwolves, Naz Reid, Mavericks
Clippers The Clippers are hitting pause with Kawhi Leonard. Leonard has been sent back to Los Angeles for treatment on his left knee and will miss the final two games of the team’s road trip, Monday in Washington and Tuesday in Chicago, the team announced, via The Athletic’s Law Murray. Leonard missed Friday’s overtime win […] The post NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Timberwolves, Naz Re...2026
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• Kawhi Leonard Out At Least Two More Games With Knee Injury
Star forward Kawhi Leonard is being sent home to Los Angeles for treatment on his injured left knee and will miss the final two games of the Clippers‘ road trip, the team announced (Twitter link via Law Murray of The Athletic). The Clips play at Washington on Monday and at Chicago on Tuesday. Leonard, who […]...2026
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• NBA Reportedly Concludes Kevin Porter Jr. Investigation
The NBA has concluded its investigation of Kevin Porter Jr.‘s domestic violence incident from September 2023, according to Law Murray of The Athletic, who reports (via Twitter) that the 25-year-old guard received a four-game suspension but won’t actually have to miss any games for the upcoming season. As Murray tweets, Porter missed the entire 2023/24 […]...2025
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• Russell Westbrook Undergoing Hand Surgery

Veteran guard Russell Westbrook is undergoing surgery on his right hand on Tuesday morning, he announced today in the latest installment of his personal newsletter (hat tip to Law Murray of The Athletic). According to Westbrook, the procedure will repair two breaks in the hand that occurred during the season. The 36-year-old doesn’t provide information […]...2025
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• Michael Porter Jr. Won’t Be Suspended For Game 5

Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. won’t face a suspension for leaving the bench area during an altercation that took place in Game 4 of the team’s series vs. the Clippers, a league spokesperson confirmed to Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link) and Bennett Durando of The Denver Post (subscription required). As we outlined on […]...2025
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• Clippers’ Terance Mann To Have Surgery On Broken Finger
Clippers guard Terance Mann is set to have surgery to fix the fractured middle finger on his left hand, L.A. sources inform Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). More to come…...2024
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• What is going on with Kawhi Leonard’s knee injury?

Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images Whether or not Kawhi Leonard will play in the 2024 NBA playoffs with his current right knee injury — and what level of health he can reach if he can — are the biggest and most mysterious x-factors in the final week of the regular season. The Los Angeles Clippers are nearly guaranteed to play the Dallas Mavericks in the first round of the NBA pla...2024
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• Clippers’ Russell Westbrook Could Miss Rest Of March

According to NBA writer Law Murray of The Athletic, Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook could miss the rest of March. Westbrook suffered a fractured left hand against the Washington Wizards on March 1. “Los Angeles Clippers point guard Russell Westbrook suffered a left hand fracture in the first half of Friday’s game against the Washington Wizards, […...2024
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"Instead of speeding up, they’ve slowed down even more during their six-game winning streak, writes Law Murray of The Athletic, ranking dead last in pace but first in both offensive and defensive rating."

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"According to NBA reporter Law Murray of The Athletic, Ben Simmons is looking for a winning environment and stability with his next team."

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"2014: Clippers led 76ers 46-15)— Law Murray ‍ (@LawMurrayTheNU) April 10, 2024 Making matters even funnier or sadder, depending on how one looks at it: It was Fan Appreciation Night in Phoenix."

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"Russell Westbrook could be traded if the Clippers don’t shape up, according to The Athletic’s Law Murray."

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"In his latest mailbag, Law Murray of The Athletic shared some updates on Leonard’s recovery from his injury, highlighting that while the All-Star forward is physically and mentally fine, he […] The post Crucial Kawhi Leonard update reveals status of ACL injury with Clippers appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"Ty Lue obviously felt good about the result, but not too good, per Law Murray of The Athletic."

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""Extending my range," DeRozan told Law Murray of Drew League when asked what he was working on this offseason."

• Mark Williams Out At Least 2-3 Weeks Due To Foot Injury
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• Clippers To Sign Patrick Baldwin To 10-Day Contract

The Clippers intend to sign forward Patrick Baldwin Jr. to a 10-day contract, reports Law Murray of The Athletic (via Twitter). It doesn’t sound like the signing will happen immediately. According to Murray, the expectation is that Baldwin will join the team for Monday’s game in Washington. The Clippers play the Raptors in Toronto on […]...2026
• Clippers Sign Zach Freemantle To Exhibit 10 Contract
September 10: The Clippers officially signed Freemantle on Tuesday, per RealGM’s transactions log. According to Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link), it’s an Exhibit 10 deal, as expected. August 29: The Clippers and former Xavier standout Zach Freemantle have agreed to a deal, sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Freemantle went undrafted […]...2025
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• How the Clippers Are Navigating the Wake of the Pablo Torre Story w/ Law Murray

Aaron interviews The Athletic’s Law Murray about the state of the Clippers as they contend with the damaging allegations of salary cap circumvention laid out by the “Pablo Torre Finds Out” podcast on September 3....2025
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• Clippers Waive Patrick Baldwin Jr.
As expected, the Clippers have waived forward Patrick Baldwin Jr., according to the NBA’s official transaction log. A report over the weekend indicated that Baldwin would be waived to open up a two-way contract slot for Jordan Miller. That report, from Law Murray of The Athletic, noted that the Clippers would have interest in bringing […]...2025
• Clippers May Not Sign Chris Paul
Chris Paul is an unrestricted free agent. He will not re-sign with the San Antonio Spurs, who have De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper. Paul has been heavily linked to going back to the Los Angeles Clippers, but Clippers beat reporter Law Murray of The Athletic doesn’t think it will happen. “Chris is small, man,” Murray […] The post Clippers May Not Sign Chris P...2025
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• Clippers, Kobe Sanders Agree To Two-Way Contract
The Clippers and second-round pick Kobe Sanders have agreed to a two-way contract, agent Shaun Hickombottom tells Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Law Murray of The Athletic confirms the news (via Twitter). More to come…...2025
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• Bradley Beal Will Sign With Clippers Once He Gets Bought Out By Suns
According to NBA insiders Law Murray, Dan Woike and Fred Katz of The Athletic, Bradley Beal will sign with the Los Angeles Clippers once he gets bought out by the Phoenix Suns. The Clippers need a shooting guard after trading Norman Powell to the Miami Heat. “As long as Bradley Beal secures a contract buyout […] The post Bradley Beal Will Sign With Clippers Once He Gets Bou...2025
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• Clippers Expected To Sign Telfort, Poulakidas To Exhibit 10s
The Clippers have agreed to a deal with Butler guard Jahmyl Telfort, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony reports (Twitter link). Law Murray of The Athletic adds (via Twitter) that Telfort, along with Yale shooting guard John Poulakidas, will be on the Clippers’ Summer League roster, with both undrafted rookies likely to sign Exhibit 10 contracts. After testing […]...2025
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• Clippers To Acquire No. 50 Pick Kobe Sanders From Knicks
The Clippers have moved up by one spot in the second round of the draft, acquiring the No. 50 pick from the Knicks and using it on Nevada wing Kobe Sanders, per Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). The Knicks moved down to No. 51, acquiring the draft rights from Luka Mitrovic from L.A. […]...2025

• Malcolm Brogdon Could Be 'Primary Target' For Clippers

In a recent appearance on The Third Apron podcast with Yossi Gozlan, The Athletic's Law Murray talked about the LA Clippers offseason. Murray suggested that free agent guard Malcolm Brogdon could be a primary target for the Clippers this summer. "I would consider Brogdon a primary target for the Clippers," Murray said. "They almost traded (for him previously). I think if Brogdon would have been a ...2025
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• Malcolm Brogdon May Be Clippers Target This Offseason

In a recent appearance on The Third Apron podcast with Yossi Gozlan, The Athletic's Law Murray talked about the LA Clippers offseason. Murray suggested that free agent guard Malcolm Brogdon could be a primary target for the Clippers this summer. "I would consider Brogdon a primary target for the Clippers," Murray said "They almost traded (for him previously). I think if Brogdon would have been a b...2025
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• Kings/Bulls Notes: DeRozan, White, LaVine, Huerter, T. Jones
Forward DeMar DeRozan became the 27th player in NBA history to record 25,000 career points on Thursday, writes Jason Anderson of The Sacramento Bee. As Law Murray of The Athletic notes, DeRozan joins LeBron James, Kevin Durant, James Harden, Russell Westbrook and Stephen Curry as active players who have scored at least 25,000 points. However, […]...2025
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• Western Notes: Harden, Kuminga, Hawkins, Nuggets
The Clippers had lost six of their last seven games and had fallen to ninth in the Western Conference standings entering Wednesday’s game vs. Detroit. They were also missing top scorer Norman Powell. So James Harden‘s 50-point outburst, which helped the team snap a three-game losing streak, was a welcome sight. As Law Murray of […]...2025
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• Pacific Notes: Powell, Russell, Lakers, Durant, Huerter
The Clippers‘ replacement for Paul George appears to be Norman Powell through the early part of the 2024/25 season, The Athletic’s Law Murray writes. In a recent win over George’s Sixers, Powell hit six threes en route to 26 points. Despite never averaging more than 19.0 points in a season, Powell is putting up 25.7 […]...2024
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• Braxton Key To Sign With Clippers
The Clippers plan to sign free agent Braxton Key, a team source tells Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). The 27-year-old small forward spent last season with Denver on a two-way contract. He saw limited playing time in 20 games, but averaged 20.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists in eight regular season games […]...2024
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• Clippers Could Still Move On From Russell Westbrook

While Russell Westbrook picked up his $4 million player option for the 24-25 season with the Los Angeles Clippers, a source told Law Murray of The Athletic that he may not actually begin the season on the team. Murray doesn't specify whether Westbrook is a buyout candidate or could be traded. The Clippers, who are navigating the free agency of Paul George and James Harden, are motivated to stay un...2024
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• Clippers-Suns just gave us one of the most lopsided quarters of basketball ever

Image via Bally Sports / Twitter user @MithrandilPlays The Clippers hit the Suns with a total eclipse in the first quarter on Tuesday night. Every game matters right now for the Phoenix Suns, who had a 46-32 record entering play on Tuesday night, barely hanging on to sixth place in the West and the ensuing spot just outside of the NBA play-in tournament that seeding would grant them. Anyo...2024
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• Clippers Sign Brodric Thomas to Training Camp Deal

The Clippers have signed shooting guard Brodric Thomas to an Exhibit 10 contract for training camp, per Law Murray of The Athletic. Thomas, 26, is 6-foot-5 and last spent time in the NBA with the Cavaliers, Celtics and Rockets in 2021-22. He appeared in 44 games overall that season, averaging 4.1 points and 1.8 rebounds […] The post Clippers Sign Brodric Thomas to Training Camp Deal appeared...2023
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• Pacific Notes: Westbrook, Vezenkov, Suns, Dunleavy, Lakers
Russell Westbrook will have to balance money vs. playing time when he makes his decision in free agency, write Law Murray and Danny Leroux of The Athletic. Westbrook took over as the starting point guard after he signed with the Clippers in February and raised his value by averaging 15.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 7.6 […]...2023
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• Clippers Could Be Eyeing Russell Westbrook Trade Already
Russell Westbrook could be traded if the Clippers don’t shape up, according to The Athletic’s Law Murray. “The reality of this move is that Harden was brought in to ultimately replace Westbrook in the case that a partnership between the two players on the floor did not work,” Murray wrote. “While Lue advocated for Westbrook, the […] The post Clippers Could Be Eyeing Russell Westb...2023
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• Pacific Notes: Covington, Zubac, Westbrook, Durant, Curry
Robert Covington has played sparingly the last six weeks and the Clippers forward believes he can be a defensive force if he gets back in the rotation, he told Law Murray of The Athletic. “I bring a different thing to this team,” said Covington, who is signed through next season with the Clippers. “And it’s […]...2023
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• Pacific Notes: Westbrook, Suns Rotation, Durant, Paul
Russell Westbrook only started three games with the Lakers this season but that could change when he signs with the other Los Angeles team. Westbrook, who intends to join the Clippers after clearing waivers, will have an opportunity to start, according to Law Murray of The Athletic. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski confirms in an appearance on […]...2023
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• Wizards tab Clippers GM Michael Winger for top executive role: Sources
By Shams Charania, David Aldridge, Josh Robbins and Law Murray LA Clippers general manager Michael Winger has agreed to become the president of Monumental Basketball, parent company of the Washington Wizards, Mystics and the G League Go-Go, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Wednesday. The news was first reported by ESPN. Here’s what you need to know: Winger will replace Tommy Sheppard, ...2023
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• Clippers Waive Moses Brown
The Clippers have officially waived center Moses Brown, the team announced today. Brown had been on a two-way contract, but reached his games-played limit when he was active for a 50th time on Thursday, as Law Murray of The Athletic notes (via Twitter). Murray first reported (via Twitter) that the Clippers would cut Brown to […]...2023
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• Crucial Kawhi Leonard update reveals status of ACL injury with Clippers
Kawhi Leonard is progressing well in his recovery from ACL injury, though Los Angeles Clippers fans shouldn’t expect him to be NBA-ready any time soon. In his latest mailbag, Law Murray of The Athletic shared some updates on Leonard’s recovery from his injury, highlighting that while the All-Star forward is physically and mentally fine, he […] The post Crucial Kawhi Leonard updat...2022
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• NBA Rumors: West Contender Made ‘Strong Offer’ To Nets For Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving’s trade market continues to grow, with yet another playoff contender entering the mix. The Los Angeles Clippers reportedly have made a “strong offer” to the Brooklyn Nets in exchange for Irving, according to The Athletic’s Law Murray. This comes just 24 hours after news surfaced of the All-Star guard’s trade request from the […] The post NBA Rumors:...2023
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• NBA Notes: Clippers, Darius Garland, Warriors, Draymond Green, Wizards
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• Clippers Notes: Lue, Garland, Kawhi, Offseason, CP3
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• Clippers Sign Telfort, Poulakidas To Exhibit 10s
September 27: The Clippers’ training camp deals with Telford and Poulakidas are now official, according to Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot (Twitter link). June 27: The Clippers have agreed to a deal with Butler guard Jahmyl Telfort, ESPN’s Jonathan Givony reports (Twitter link). Law Murray of The Athletic adds (via Twitter) that Telfort, along […]...2025
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• Lakers waive Jarron Cumberland, sign Tevian Jones

The Lakers continued to shuffle the back end of their training camp roster, parting ways with Jarron Cumberland to bring in Tevian Jones, per Law Murray of The Athletic. Cumberland had just signed an Exhibit 10 deal on Thursday after the team waived Arthur Kaluma to make room. Now, the Lakers are turning that spot […] The post Lakers waive Jarron Cumberland, sign Tevian Jones appeared first ...2025
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• Clippers Notes: Harden, Leonard, Lue, Powell, Batum
For years, one of the storylines surrounding the Clippers has been what they might be able to accomplish if their stars were ever healthy for the playoffs, writes Law Murray of The Athletic. It finally happened this season, but L.A. was ousted in the first round for the third straight year after losing Game 7 […]...2025
• L.A. Notes: Leonard, Lue, Morris, Hayes
The Clippers‘ prospects for an automatic playoff spot — or at least better position in the play-in tournament — improved dramatically on one Kawhi Leonard shot Sunday night, writes Law Murray of The Athletic. Trailing by a point in overtime, Leonard held the ball for 15 seconds before making a move. He dribbled eight times, then […]...2025
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• Clippers Grant PJ Tucker Permission To Seek Trade

The Los Angeles Clippers have granted permission to PJ Tucker's agent, Andre Buck, to speak with rival teams about a potential trade, sources tell Chris Haynes. Tucker remains away from the Clippers as the two sides seek a resolution to his situation. Tucker, who was largely out of the Clippers lineup following a trade from the Sixers, exercised his $11.5 million player option with the team this p...2024
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• Kawhi Leonard Underwent Knee Procedure This Summer
Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard underwent a procedure on his right knee in the offseason, Shams Charania and Law Murray of The Athletic report (Twitter link). It’s a troubling development as the Clippers head into training camp. Leonard will be limited in training camp, and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank isn’t sure if Leonard […]...2024
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• Clippers’ Ivica Zubac Signs Three-Year Extension

SEPT. 3: The Clippers have officially signed Zubac to an extension, per a team press release relayed by The Athletic’s Law Murray (Twitter link). “We don’t take for granted that we can pencil in our starting center and defensive anchor every night, every year,” team president Lawrence Frank said. “Zu is a rock for our […]...2024
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• Clippers Expected To Keep PJ Tucker Into Camp, Season

The Los Angeles Clippers are preparing as if disgruntled forward P.J. Tucker will remain on the roster when training camp begins in a little more than a month, per Law Murray of The Athletic. Murray rode the bench for much of last season after coming over in the James Harden trade with the Philadelphia 76ers […] The post Clippers Expected To Keep PJ Tucker Into Camp, Season appeared first on...2024
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