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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
• 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 To Use Kawhi Leonard In Back-To-Back For The First Time This Season
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will be active for tonight’s rematch with the Mavericks after playing 24 minutes in Friday’s win over Dallas, according to Mark Medina of Sportskeeda (Twitter link). Leonard is likely to be on a restriction of about 25-30 minutes, adds Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). This marks the first back-to-back […]...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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• 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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• 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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• Michael Porter Jr. Won’t Be Suspended For Game 5
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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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"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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• Nets Working On Buyout With Ben Simmons

The Nets are working on a buyout agreement with forward/guard Ben Simmons, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Cavaliers and the Clippers are among the teams to watch for the former All-Star, Charania reports. The Athletic’s Law Murray confirmed the Clippers’ interest on Thursday (Twitter link). On Thursday’s trade deadline NBA Today show (YouTube link), […]...2025
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• Clippers Exercise 2025/26 Option On Kobe Brown’s Contract
The Clippers have exercised their 2025/26 option on Kobe Brown‘s rookie contract, Law Murray of The Athletic tweets. Brown is due to make $2,654,692 next season. Brown, 24, was the 30th overall pick in 2023 out of Missouri. He saw action in 44 regular-season games as a rookie, though he only averaged 9.0 minutes per […]...2024
• Los Angeles Notes: Porter Jr., Harden, Olivari, James Family
The NBA’s investigation regarding Clippers guard Kevin Porter Jr. remains ongoing, Law Murray of The Athletic tweets. Porter will be able to play until the NBA potentially takes disciplinary action. The Clippers signed Porter to a two-year contract in the summer despite his past troubles with the law. In 2023, following an arrest on a domestic […]...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 Sign, Waive Nate Darling
OCTOBER 12: The Clippers have waived Darling, according to NBA.com’s transactions log. SEPTEMBER 21: Darling’s contract is official, per RealGM’s transaction log. SEPTEMBER 20: The Clippers are signing free agent guard Nate Darling to an Exhibit 10 contract, a team source tells Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). A native of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Darling […]...2024
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• Clippers To Sign Nate Darling To Exhibit 10 Deal
The Clippers are signing free agent guard Nate Darling to an Exhibit 10 contract, a team source tells Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). A native of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Darling went undrafted out of Delaware in 2020 and spent his rookie season on a two-way contract with Charlotte, appearing in seven games for […]...2024
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• Clippers Sign Elijah Harkless To Exhibit 10 Contract
September 5: Harkless’ Exhibit 10 contract with the Clippers is official, per RealGM’s transactions log. July 29: Free agent guard Elijah Harkless will be signing an Exhibit 10 contract with the Clippers, a source tells Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). Harkless went undrafted in 2023 after playing five seasons of college basketball with […]...2024
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• Clippers Expect PJ Tucker To Remain On Roster At Start Of 24-25 Season

The LA Clippers are preparing for PJ Tucker to remain on their roster at the start of the 24-25 season, sources tell Law Murray of The Athletic. The Clippers have explored trading Tucker since last season, but have been unable to find a workable trade. Tucker was acquired by the Clippers from the Philadelphia 76ers as part of the James Harden trade. Tucker, however, fell out of Ty Lue's rotation f...2024
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• Clippers Turn Down Team Option On Kai Jones
The Clippers have declined their $2.2MM team option on backup big man Kai Jones, according to Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link). Team officials hope to work out a new contract with Jones, who will now be an unrestricted free agent, Murray adds. The 19th overall pick in the 2021 draft, Jones wasn’t able […]...2024
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• Pacific Notes: Westbrook, Reaves, Murray, Suns FA Targets
Although Russell Westbrook is exercising his player option to guarantee his $4MM salary for the 2024/25 season, his return to the Clippers isn’t a certainty, a league source tells Law Murray and Jenna West of The Athletic, who write that there’s a chance “the player and team move on” this offseason. The Clippers have been […]...2024
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• Kings/Bulls Notes: DeRozan, White, LaVine, Huerter, T. Jones
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• Western Notes: Harden, Kuminga, Hawkins, Nuggets
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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
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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 Waive Moses Brown From Two-Way Contract After Reaching Active Game Cap

The Los Angeles Clippers will waive Moses Brown from his Two-Way contract, sources tell Law Murray of The Athletic. The move opens up a Two-Way slot for the Clippers in addition to their open standard contract slot. Brown appeared in 34 games for the Clippers, averaging 4.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 8.5 minutes. Brown reached his 50th game active cap with the Clippers on Thursday....2023
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• Clippers to Waive Moses Brown
The Clippers intend to waive two-way center Moses Brown, per Law Murray of The Athletic. Brown, 23,is 7-foot-2 and has appeared in 34 games, averaging 4.6 points and 4.1 rebounds in 8.5 minutes a night. The Clippers signed him to a two-way deal in October, after initially signing him to an Exhibit 10 contract at […] The post Clippers to Waive Moses Brown appeared first on Hoops Wire....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
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• L.A. Notes: Leonard, Lue, Morris, Hayes
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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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