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• Summer League Wrap Up
The 2025 Summer League is over, giving fans and teams a first impression of most of the rookies, sophomores, and younger veterans of the league. With that in mind, Law Murray of the Athletic breaks down each rookie’s performance with an eye for what it could mean for the coming season. Cooper Flagg (Mavericks), Dylan […]...2025
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• Bradley Beal Signs With Clippers

Bradley Beal has signed with the Clippers, reports Law Murray of The Athletic....2025
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• Bradley Beal Signs With Clippers
Bradley Beal has signed with the Clippers, reports Law Murray of The Athletic (via Twitter). Brad Turner of the LA Times adds (via Twitter) that the deal is for $5.4MM with a player option in the second year. This comes shortly after it was reported by Marc Stein that Beal had cleared waivers after being […]...2025
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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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• 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' Brook Lopez could revive an interesting on-court partnership

When speaking to The Athletic's Law Murray at the Las Vegas Summer League, Lopez shared his thoughts on reviving a former partnership....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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• California Notes: George, Leonard, Warriors, Johnson, Hachimura
Following yet another injury-plagued regular season and postseason, the Clippers are once again confronted by an uncertain future this offseason. The team has just the Nos. 30 and 48 picks in this year’s draft, but in a breakdown from The Athletic’s Law Murray and Sam Vecenie of the team’s tenuous fate, Vecenie proposes a possible solution […]...2023
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• Paul George Out Monday With Hamstring Strain, Will Be Evaluated In Next Couple Days

Paul George's hamstring strain is set to be evaluated in the next couple days, sources told Law Murray of The Athletic. The injury is believed to have been caused by a hyperextension as opposed to wear and tear. George is set to miss Monday night's game against the Jazz. Murray adds that the strain does not look like it'll cost George a "prolonged absence."...2022
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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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• Clippers handed another blow with Marcus Morris Sr. entering COVID-19 protocols
As if it wasn’t already worse that franchise star Paul George hasn’t played since December 6th due to an elbow injury, the Los Angeles Clippers have been handed yet another unfortunate blow. Veteran Marcus Morris Sr has entered COVID-19 protocols, per The Athletic’s Law Murray: Marcus Morris Sr. is entering health and safety protocols, team […] The post Clippers handed anot...2021
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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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• Clippers May Not Sign Chris Paul
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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
• Report: Clippers Have Called Suns About Trading For Kevin Durant
According to Matt Moore of Hardwood Paroxysm, the Los Angeles Clippers have called the Phoenix Suns about trading for Kevin Durant. The Suns will trade Durant this offseason. KD has one year left on his contract. “Law Murray recently said on a podcast that the Clippers’ interest in Jrue Holiday was overstated; I’ve heard the […] The post Report: Clippers Have Called Suns About Tr...2025
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• Pacific Notes: Holiday, Clips, Hayes, Knecht, Bronny, Kings
A recent report indicated that the Clippers are expected to show interest in Celtics guard Jrue Holiday this summer. In an appearance on The Garden Report podcast with Bobby Manning of CLNS (Twitter video link), Law Murray of The Athletic said he thinks L.A.’s interest in Holiday was overstated, pointing to his contract and James […]...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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• Clippers To Target Malcolm Brogdon In Free Agency?

In a discussion about the Clippers‘ offseason with Yossi Gozlan of Third Apron (YouTube link), Law Murray of The Athletic said veteran guard Malcolm Brogdon is a name worth remembering. Brogdon will be an unrestricted free agent this summer after earning $22.5MM in 2024/25 with the Wizards. “I would consider Brogdon a primary target for […]...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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• DeMar DeRozan Under Pressure to Be Toronto Raptors' Franchise Cornerstone
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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
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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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• 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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• Report: Lawrence Frank Had To Convince Russell Westbrook To Come Off Bench, Process Was ‘Challenging’ For Clippers

According to NBA insiders Sam Amick and Law Murray of The Athletic, Los Angeles Clippers president Lawrence Frank had to convince Russell Westbrook to come off the bench. The process was “challenging” for the Clippers. “The 35-year-old who lost his starting point guard job to James Harden in mid-November, and who team and league sources say […] The post Rep...2024
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• Russell Westbrook, Clippers Expected To Part Ways

It’s safe to say Russell Westbrook did not have a good series in the Clippers’ first-round playoff loss to the Mavericks. And now, Westbrook and Los Angeles could part ways, per NBA insiders Sam Amick and Law Murray of The Athletic. Westbrook, 35, is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. As we […] The post Russell Westbrook, Clippers Expected To Part Ways appeared...2024
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• Clippers Notes: George, Harden, Westbrook, Lue, Tucker, More
Even with a disappointing finish in the first round of the playoffs, the Clippers are expected to make a strong push to bring back both Paul George (player option) and James Harden (unrestricted free agent) this offseason, Sam Amick and Law Murray of The Athletic write. Despite failing to advance past the first round since […]...2024
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• Clippers Signing Kai Jones, Waiving Josh Primo

The Clippers are signing center/forward Kai Jones to a multi-year contract, allowing him to join their playoff roster, according to Shams Charania and Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). Jones recently completed a 10-day contract with the Sixers. In order to make space on the roster for Jones, the Clippers are waiving Joshua Primo […]...2024
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