Seven years later, Paul Pierce and Draymond Green have made amends for their viral trash-talking moment.
Kyle Irving
Despite a recent snag in high-level play, the larger sample size is enough to show just why this LA team is capable of advancing to the Finals for the first time in franchise history.
Gilbert McGregor
With nautical themes abound, the basketball world has not been shy with its critiques and assessments of the new brand. Take a closer look at what it all means.
JJ Redick's best spell of professional basketball happened when he was a member of the Clippers. Here's why.
David Suggs
The veteran forward has not started a game for the Clippers and is currently averaging the fewest minutes per game of his career.
Edward Sutelan
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Clippers including TV and streaming options for the game.
Tyler Greenawalt
Here is what you need to know about Kawhi Leonard's new deal.
How much time will Leonard miss and what does it mean for the Clippers? Here is the latest on his recovery.
This version of James Harden is different from the one the 76ers got last season.
Scott Rafferty
Kawhi Leonard has been quietly putting together an All-Star resume for the Clippers, who are getting better with each game.
Stephen Noh
As time wound down in the Clippers' confounding home loss to the Nuggets, frustrations reached a boiling point.
What led to the decision to bring Russell Westbrook off the bench? Here's what we know.
As LA looks to right the ship and live up to its aspirations to contend in the Western Conference, here's a look at how things have gone since the team added James Harden to its roster.
Bally Sports Southwest deleted the viral tweet where Mavericks announcer Brian Dameris criticized the Clippers' James Harden, saying 'you're the problem.'
Emily Dozier
The Clippers are 0-4 with James Harden in the lineup. What's going on with them, and how worried should Clippers fans be?
Here's what to make of Harden's debut in a Clippers uniform.
How much longer do Clippers fans have to wait to see Harden? Here's the latest on his status for Monday's game.
As this Clippers team begins its journey, head coach Tyronn Lue has given an idea of what things may look like.
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs Clippers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Jordan Greer
Here's everything we know about James Harden's availability for Wednesday's matchup against the Lakers.
TSN's Steph Noh hands out grades for the 76ers, Clippers and Thunder in the James Harden trade.
James Harden isn't the same player he was even five seasons ago, but he's still elite in many areas.
Here are the latest updates on the trade that ends James Harden's time with the 76ers.
Paul George and Joe Ingles have had a number of battles over the years.
Westbrook will return to the Clippers after agreeing to a new contract.
Sam Jarden
Is James Harden to the Clippers actually possible? Let's take a closer look.
Here's the latest on Kawhi Leonard's knee injury and when he could return for the Clippers.
The Celtics and Wizards agreed to a deal to send Kristaps Porzingis to Boston, but here's why they had to do so without the help of the Clippers.
Jacob Camenker
The Suns are reportedly weighing their options to trade or waive 12-time All-Star Chris Paul. Where could the future Hall of Famer end up next?
Medical expert, Dr. Michael S. George of the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, provided insight on the nature of Leonard's injury and potential setbacks in his recovery.
Leonard has battled numerous injuries in recent years, with the latest a torn meniscus suffered during the 2023 playoffs.
Leonard missed the final three games of his team's first-round matchup against the Suns after suffering a right knee injury earlier in the series.
Kawhi Leonard has a torn meniscus, the latest setback for the oft-injured two-time Finals MVP who has suffered multiple significant knee injuries.
Micah Adams
Here's what we know about Kawhi Leonard's injury and the latest news on when he could return.
Kevin Durant and the No. 4 seed Suns are the pundits' favorite to come out of the West. Their first major test for this trade deadline assembled team came against No. 5 Clippers.
Joseph Corr
The Clippers have been eliminated from the 2023 NBA Playoffs after falling to the Suns in five games.
Leonard has appeared in 161 of a possible 308 regular season games and 26 of a possible 39 postseason games since joining the Clippers.
Here's everything you need to know to tune into Game 5 between Los Angeles and Phoenix:
Leonard has missed the last two games against the Suns with a right knee sprain.
The sister of Clippers superstar forward Kawhi Leonard was one of two women sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2019 murder of an 84-year-old woman.
"When he retires, people are really gonna tell the truth about how they feel about his game," Durant said.
Steve Ballmer has brought an unmatched level of excitement to the Clippers since he became the owner of the franchise in 2014.
Here's everything you need to know to watch Game 4 of Clippers vs. Suns.
How to watch Clippers vs. Suns as the 4 vs. 5 seed matchup goes on.
Kevin Skiver
Devin Booker recorded his fifth 40-point playoff game, matching Charles Barkley's franchise record.
Benyam Kidane
Kawhi Leonard is once again dealing with an injury in the NBA Playoffs. Take a look at the lengthy injury history for the superstar forward.
Here's the latest on Chris Paul and Paul George, both of whom are dealing with injuries heading into Game 3.
Russell Westbrook and the Clippers have exacted early change in their series against Phoenix.
After dropping Game 1 at home, the Suns got back to business in Game 2, torching the Clippers from the midrange.
The Clippers' playoff schedule and health issues could ultimately swing their first-round series.
Here's everything you need to know to watch Game 3 between the Suns and Clippers.
After Game 2, a clip made the rounds on social media of Paul and Leonard bumping into each other postgame.
Paul appeared to be in some discomfort in the fourth quarter, undergoing an X-ray on his right hand post-game.
Chris Paul vs. Scott Foster remains the NBA's greatest feud.
If you're wondering about the "Honey" script on the Clippers' jerseys, you've come to the right place.
Here is the latest on Paul George's status as the Clippers look to go up 2-0 in their first round series against the Suns.
Here's what you need to know to watch Clippers vs. Suns in Game 2.
Sara Tidwell
Westbrook found himself in a floor-level lounge, confronting a fan and offering some choice words in the process.
Joe Rivera
Westbrook came up with multiple key plays for the Clippers down the stretch, crashing the offensive glass, blocking shots and willing his team to victory.
George will miss at least the Clippers' first round series against the Suns with a knee sprain.
How to watch the Suns host the Clippers in Game 1 of their playoff series on Sunday.
Dan Treacy
What to know to watch the Suns and Clippers in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs.
Four years after Kevin Durant's Achilles injury ended his time in the 2019 Finals and rerouted his career, he and Kawhi Leonard will share a stage in the postseason.
Losing in the first round would be a disappointment for the Suns or Clippers. Which team has the edge?
Westbrook came to play in his first opportunity to face the Lakers as a member of the Clippers.
Here is everything you need to know about Lakers vs. Clippers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
We break down Wednesday night's Lakers-Clippers contest, providing our best bet and favorite player prop bet for this marquee matchup.
Jovan Alford
While initial reports indicated there was "real concern" that Paul George's injury was serious, imaging revealed no structural damage outside of a knee sprain.
Paul George exited the Clippers' March 21 contest against the Thunder with a knee injury and did not return.
We break down Wednesday night's Warriors-Clippers matchup, providing our best bet and favorite player prop bet for this pivotal contest in the Western Conference.
Here is everything you need to know about Warriors vs. Clippers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
We break down Wednesday night's Raptors-Clippers matchup, providing our best bet, favorite player prop, and DFS Showdown contest lineup for this late-season contest.
Kawhi Leonard's Clippers are set to take on his former team on Wednesday, but will the star forward be available?
Since the calendar flipped to 2023, Leonard's stats are up across the board and in line with what he produced during his championship run in Toronto.
Here is everything you need to know about Clippers vs. Grizzlies, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Westbrook still qualifies as a candidate for the Sixth Man of the Year award because the official rule is that a player only needs to come off the bench more than he starts.
We break down Thursday night's Warriors-Clippers matchup, providing our best bets, favorite player props, and DFS lineups for this pivotal showdown of Western Conference title contenders.
Sloan Piva
Kawhi Leonard has returned to his usual form as of late, shaking off the early-season rust.
Here is everything you need to know about Nuggets vs. Clippers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
The Kings and Clippers combined for 351 points as Sacramento defeated LA in a double-overtime thriller on Friday.
Russell Westbrook went for a double-double of 17 points and 14 assists in his Clippers debut.
After agreeing to a buyout with the Jazz, Russell Westbrook is expected to join up with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. How will the Clippers look with that new big three?
It turns out Russell Westbrook will finish the 2022-23 season with Los Angeles after all.
Kevin Durant has been sidelined since Jan. 8 with a knee injury.
Stephen Curry has been sidelined since Feb. 6 with a leg injury Early in the second quarter of Milwaukee's win over the Bulls
Here's everything we know about Kyrie Irving's status for Wednesday's game.
Will Irving make his Mavericks debut against the Jazz on Monday? Here's what we know about his status.
There are a number of reasons that allow the Clippers to stand out from the pack from other reported suitors.
Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks are set to host Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers on TNT on Thursday.
LeBron James has now scored 40 points against every NBA team he's played against.
Will Lakers fans get their first look at Rui Hachimura on Tuesday? Here's the latest on his status.
On Tuesday, the Lakers will host the Clippers for the third of four meetings between the two teams this season.
Here is everything you need to know about Clippers vs. 76ers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
When the two teams met last week, the Nuggets routed the Clippers in a game where neither Kawhi Leonard nor Paul George played in the second half. A full game from Leonard could change the outcome this time around.
What's next for Paul George and what does his latest setback mean for the Clippers? Here is what we know about his injury and when he could return.
Here is everything you need to know about Clippers vs. Nuggets, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Mazzulla is set to miss his second game due to corneal abrasions in his eyes.
Two of the league's best two-way players will go head-to-head in a matchup between Jayson Tatum and Kawhi Leonard on Thursday.
On Tuesday, Leonard and the LA Clippers travel to Scotiabank Arena for what would be just Leonard's second game played in Toronto as a member of the Clippers.
Two Western Conference heavyweights collide as the Clippers host the Suns.
Here is everything you need to know about Clippers vs. Timberwolves, including TV and streaming options for the game.
When healthy, the superstar version of Leonard completes the Clippers' championship puzzle, but is he still capable of performing at that level? The stats may serve as a starting point, but the eye test answers that question better than any numbers could.
Will Kawhi Leonard be in action when LA takes on Jayson Tatum and company? Here's the latest on the two-time Finals MVP's status.
The LA Clippers travel to Miami to square off against the Heat Thursday night on the second night of a back-to-back.
George suffered the hamstring injury on Nov. 19 in a game against the Spurs and was considered day-to-day.
Here's everything we know about Leonard's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
The Clippers and Trail Blazers game will be missing some juice as Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Damian Lillard are all expected to be out with injuries.
Two of the best players in the league will go head-to-head for the first time this season on Wednesday night.
Days after his return to action, the Clippers welcome the Jazz to town, which would mark Leonard's first meeting with the team since first suffering his injury in June of 2021.
Kawhi Leonard finished with six points, five rebounds and four assists against the Pistons.
What's next for Kawhi Leonard? Here's what we know about his injury and when he will return to the floor for the Clippers.
Throughout his career, Kawhi Leonard has missed hundreds of games because of injuries and load management. Here's a complete breakdown of every single game he's ever missed.
The Sporting News reached out to medical expert Dr. Michael S. George of the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston to gain more insight into the cause of Leonard's injury and the concern level surrounding the obstacles he's faced since undergoing surgery.
It was a home game for the Mavericks, but Luka Doncic celebrated his game-sealing bucket with a shush gesture. Why? Not even he knows.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch Clippers vs. Lakers, including TV and streaming options for the game.
Here's the latest on Kawhi Leonard's availability for LA's matchup with Cleveland.
Here's the latest on Kawhi Leonard's availability for LA's matchup with Sacramento.
There are many reasons for the Lakers' 0-2 start to the season, but Russell Westbrook is once again shouldering a lot of the blame.
Leonard came off the bench for the Clippers, playing just 21 minutes against the Lakers.
John Wall returned like he never left, turning in an impressive performance off the bench for the Clippers in their 103-97 win over the Lakers.
Leonard started off the bench for the first time since the 2013-14 season.
The Clippers are among the favorites to be crowned champions this NBA season, but to be the last team standing, they'll need Kawhi Leonard back on the court.
Here is the latest on Kawhi Leonard's status for the Clippers' matchup with the Lakers.
Leonard has not played in an NBA game since suffering a partially torn ACL in June 2021.
Maccabi Ra'anana's date with the Clippers marks the first time since 2019 that an international club faces an NBA team.
Here's everything we know about Kawhi Leonard's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
"Vin was the nicest [and] sweetest man outside of the booth [and] was beloved by all of our Dodgers family," Johnson said.
After appearing in just 40 games for the Houston Rockets, John Wall is set to his unrestricted free agency after receiving a buyout.
Where do the Los Angeles Clippers land in the draft order? Here is everything you need to know ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft.
Ananth Pandian
On April 29, 1992, the Dodgers and Lakers were playing games when Los Angeles exploded in anger, fire, gunshots and more anger following the Rodney King verdicts. The Sporting News put it in a larger perspective.
Bob Hille
Contributing writer William C. Rhoden wrote in The Sporting News in the immediate aftermath of the violent civil unrest that gripped Los Angeles in 1992, 'In sports, as in nearly every other industry, it was impossible for business to go on as usual.'
William C. Rhoden
The Sporting News has you covered with live score updates and highlights from Clippers vs. Pelicans.
Nick Metallinos
Kawhi Leonard has not taken the floor since Game 4 of the 2021 Western Conference Semifinals. Will he return for the 2022 postseason?
George scored a team-high 34 points in Los Angeles' 109-104 loss against Minnesota.
The No. 8 seed in the Western Conference comes down to the Clippers and Pelicans in the final Play-In game.
The Timberwolves are heading back to the playoffs for the first time since 2018 and just the second time since 2004 and they certainly weren't letting the moment slip by.
The Sporting News caught up with NBA Glue Girl, Alicia Santurio, to find out more about her protest and why she glued herself to the Target Center's court.
The Minnesota Timberwolves took over in the fourth to beat the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA Play-In Tournament.
Here is everything you need to know to watch Clippers vs. Timberwolves, including the tipoff time and TV channel for Tuesday's game.
Returning from injury on March 29, Paul George is healthy and expected to play against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.
The Los Angeles Clippers could be a tough matchup in the postseason for any team in the West.
Kawhi Leonard's knee injury will continue to keep him sidelined as the Clippers take on the Suns on Wednesday.
For the first time in three months, the LA Clippers were able to list Paul George as something other than 'out' on their team list for their game against the Jazz on Tuesday night, with PG making a triumphant comeback.
Paul George suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament which has kept him sidelined, last playing for the Clippers on Dec. 22.
The Lakers moved to 27-35 on the season in losing to the Clippers on Thursday.
The Lakers are currently in shambles and the Clippers have taken advantage of their rivals' situation, defeating them at Crypto.com Arena and maintaining coach Ty Lue's unbeaten record against the Lakers since taking over as head coach in Los Angeles.
The Clippers make sense as a logical next destination for LeBron James once his Lakers days are done.
From Kawhi Leonard to Zion Williamson to Jamal Murray and more, here are some stars who could make their return to the floor after the All-Star break.
If you could pick any player in history, with the hopes of winning the title immediately, not knowing the era, rules, coach, or teammates — who would you choose?
Josh Eberley
The 6-foot-3 guard has suffered "fractured medial sesamoid bone in his left foot", an injury he seemed to have picked up in a game against the Mavericks on Feb. 10.
Yash Matange
Luka Doncic dropped a career-high 51 points, along with nine rebounds and six assists as the Dallas Mavericks won their fourth straight game, beating the Los Angeles Clippers 112-105.
The Clippers have received Norman Powell and Robert Covington from the Trail Blazers in exchange for Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson and a future second-round pick, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski says.
The Clippers are sending Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson and a future second-round pick to the Trail Blazers for Norman Powell and Robert Covington, ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski says.
This victory by the depleted Clippers shouldn't come as a surprise. They have been doing this all season, winning 13 of the 28 games when Paul George was sidelined while Kawhi Leonard has been "out" all season.
With the 35-point comeback, the Clippers made franchise history and turned in the second-largest comeback in NBA history.
Here's everything we know about Paul George's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Although LeBron James has said he doesn't want to celebrate career milestones until he's retired, he is set to pass a few this season.
76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey believes a Ben Simmons trade before the 2021-22 trade deadline is "less likely than likely."
Reigning MVP Nikola Jokic not only stuffed the stat sheet by coming up big through key stretches of the game but also set-up the game-winning play in overtime, helping the Nuggets edge the Clippers
The Celtics and Hawks have both fallen well short of expectations so far this season, but which team should you be more concerned about?
Expecting to contend with Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, what's next for the Clippers with both stars sidelined by long term injuries?
Kane Pitman
Starting on Christmas Day, the building in downtown Los Angeles will be known as Crypto.com Arena.
The Boston Celtics turned the ball over 23 times in their three-point loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, 111-114.
The Suns own the best record in the NBA this season (19-3), and the Warriors are right behind them in the Western Conference standings (18-3).
The Clippers have played their home games at the Staples Center since 1999 but will soon have their own arena.
While there are nine NBA games scheduled for the first Wednesday in December, none will air on the ESPN family of networks. What makes this Wednesday so different from the first several weeks of the NBA season?
While Steph Curry and DeMar DeRozan have taken the early headlines in the MVP race, LA Clippers star Paul George is quietly entering the race.
Ja Morant is off to a roaring start to the 2021-22 season, earning comparisons to the youngest MVP in league history by his peers.
"I grew up this being STAPLES and STAPLES being the place to play and the place to be," Paul George said. "It'll definitely be weird."
Through the first month of the season, the NBA's Most Valuable Player is...
There's only one game on NBA League Pass Thursday but it features four players that appeared in the 2021 All-Star Game.
"If you want to make a step further be sure we will be waiting for you," the Jokic brothers tweeted at Marcus Morris.
The Charlotte Hornets collapsed late against the LA Clippers, with LaMelo Ball going cold down the stretch. The rising star discussed his fourth quarter minutes postgame, in a continuation of of the young guard learning how to lead his squad.
The league average in field goal percentage is lower than its been to this point in the season in the last four years. Is the new Wilson ball the reason?
Carlan Gay
As part of the NBA's 75th anniversary celebration, it will honor both the league's history and its current stars with several "Classic Matchups," which will occur throughout the season.
Clippers star Kawhi Leonard dropped the first part of his rap project "Culture Jam" on Friday, featuring 13 well-known rap artists.
Madison Williams
Steph Curry has done it again. The Golden State Warriors superstar exploded for 45 points in a win over the LA Clippers. Steve Kerr and Draymond Green sounded off on the latest monster night for the Warriors superstar.
Curry was perfect in the first quarter and scored more than half of his team's points in the period.
Jake Aferiat
The Clippers will have to make due without superstar forward Kawhi Leonard, who is listed as out indefinitely as he recovers from a partially torn ACL suffered during last year's NBA Playoffs. Which players will have to step up the most in his absence?
Opening week of the NBA's landmark 75th season continues with the one of the league's charter franchises - the Golden State Warriors hosting the LA Clippers. Here's what you need to know about how to watch Warriors vs. Clippers during the NBA's opening week.
The defending West Champs reside in Phoenix, but the Clippers, Lakers and Warriors have all improved through offseason moves that make the Pacific Division one of the best in basketball.
Westbrook never demanded a trade, Wizards general manager Tommy Sheppard said, but he was open to joining the Lakers.
Sporting News is running through the 50 most exciting storylines that will define the 2021-22 season.
Redick is one of four players in NBA history to rank inside the top 20 in both 3-point makes and 3-point field goal percentage.
With training camp less than two weeks away and most rosters set, we're officially closing the book on the NBA offseason with our final grades.
Leonard doing a choreographed dance in an all-white outfit? Sure.
Eric Bledsoe finds himself traded once again this offseason, while the Clippers part with a major face of the franchise.
A look at the new deal agreed to by the two-time NBA Finals MVP.
Leonard has good reasons to push for either a short-term or long-term deal, so let's take a look at the cases for both.
Zac Al-Khateeb
Leonard suffered the injury during Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals.
The NBA announced Saturday that the Clippers guard has been suspended one game without pay for an "unsportsmanlike act" in Los Angeles' Game 6 loss to Phoenix on Wednesday night.
The Mavericks could offer Leonard the opportunity to play alongside Luka Doncic, who averaged 35.7 points, 10.3 assists and 7.9 rebounds in the first round of the 2021 NBA playoffs against the Clippers.
Patrick Beverley has apologized for the play that got him ejected late in the Clippers' loss to the Suns.
Just, uh, what the heck is going on here?
Paul ended up getting the last laugh, posting 41 points (16-of-24 shooting), eight assists, four rebounds and three steals in a Game 6 victory.
The Clippers' season may be over, but the 2020-21 campaign is one that Reggie Jackson won't soon forget.
In Wednesday night's Game 6 against the Clippers, Paul led the Suns to a 130-103 victory with 41 points (16-of-24 shooting), eight assists, four rebounds and three steals.
Part of Beverley's frustration may have stemmed from the fact that there was nothing the Clippers could do to stop Paul.
Here are the latest updates on Leonard and Zubac ahead of Wednesday's Game 6.
