For the Los Angeles Clippers, the equation entering the 2026 NBA Draft is refreshingly simple. This franchise already possesses legitimate offensive centerpieces in Kawhi Leonard and Darius Garland. The latter, in particular, is a dynamic guard when given the proper support. What the Clippers do not have is a perimeter running mate for him. Holding […]
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The Golden State Warriors’ offseason plans could focus on landing a major star to pair with Stephen Curry for what could be a final title window.According to NBA insider Jake Weinbach, the Warriors are prepared to pursue Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard this summer.“If the Warriors attempt to acquire Kawhi Leonard, a trade package […]
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After his pre-draft workout with the Warriors on Thursday, Labaron Philon mentioned that Al Horford had been at the Chase Center “all day,” according to Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area (Twitter link). As Johnson notes, Horford has until June 29 to decide whether he wants to exercise his $6MM player option for 2026/27 […]
DHJ Quick Take: Warriors and Heat Lurking for Leonard The Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat are interested in trading for Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. Miami is trying to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. If the Heat don’t land Antetokounmpo, they will attempt to […]
The Los Angeles Clippers (via Houston Rockets) have officially selected Nick Martinelli with the No. 55 pick in the 2026 NBA draft.
Despite a recent rumor claiming Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has no interest in trading top star Kawhi Leonard, […]
With one year remaining on Kawhi Leonard's current contract, the Los Angeles Clippers will entertain a team-friendly extension while also exploring trade options involving the star forward.
With one year remaining on Kawhi Leonard's current contract, the Los Angeles Clippers will entertain a team-friendly extension while also exploring trade options involving the star forward.
The Clippers appear to have their eyes on Darius Acuff Jr.
It was a thing back at the trade deadline. The Golden State Warriors' pursuit of Kawhi Leonard from the LA Clippers. Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports tells us on Thursday that it's still a thing: The Golden State Warriors ‘really’ want to land Kawhi Leonard and are still actively pursuing him (via @KevinOConnor ) pic.twitter.com/Ai6yToZiLN — Hoops Alerts (@TheHoopsAlerts) June 18, 2026 I do think the Warriors still want Kawhi Leonard. I still think the Warriors are still going for Kawhi Leonard....
Heading into the offseason, the Golden State Warriors are reportedly looking to add superstar talent to the roster.
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Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic headlines Serbia’s preliminary roster for the July qualifying window for the 2027 FIBA World Cup, as BasketNews.com relays. Jokic will be joined by fellow NBA players Nikola Jovic (Heat) and Tristan Vukcevic (Wizards), though Bogdan Bogdanovic (Clippers) and Nikola Topic (Thunder; back surgery) won’t be available. Jokic nearly led the Serbian […]
The Nuggets are eyeing veteran guard Bogdan Bogdanovic as a possible free agent target, according to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops, who relays a report from Djordje Matic of the Serbian outlet Meridian Sport. Bogdanovic technically remains under contract with the Clippers for the time being, but his deal includes a $16MM team option for the […]
The Los Angeles Clippers struck gold when they won a coin flip with the Indiana Pacers to secure the No. 5 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. While household names such as Keaton Wagler, Mikel Brown Jr. and Darius Acuff Jr. have generated the most buzz for the Clippers at No. 5, Arizona guard Brayden […]
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A Giannis Antetokounmpo trade scenarios are shockwaves, which has the LA Clippers in the mix per rumors, plus more about the potential blockbuster deal.
NBA insider Chris Haynes cautioned on Wednesday that the Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes may not wrap up by the Bucks‘ self-imposed – and unofficial – draft-day deadline, indicating that the saga could stretch into July. However, Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link) remains optimistic that there will be resolution in the coming days. As […]
How many trade proposals have you read about Giannis Antetokounmpo in recent weeks? Four? Fourteen? Sixty million? The Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly entertaining every offer for Antetokounmpo, with the Miami Heat, the Boston Celtics, the Orlando Magic, the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Oklahoma City Thunder, and the Portland Trail Blazers being linked to the two-time MVP. […]
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While much of the discourse heading into the 2026 NBA draft has centered around the four best players, plenty of intrigue surrounds the rest of the first round.
The Los Angeles Clippers appear to be narrowing their focus ahead of the 2026 NBA Draft, with Arizona guard Brayden Burries emerging as a serious candidate for the fifth overall pick. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported Wednesday that Burries impressed Clippers personnel during a workout in Los Angeles on June 16 and is “very much […]
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DHJ Quick Take: Ballmer Resists Trading Leonard Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has maintained a firm stance against trading Kawhi Leonard, according to Anthony Slater of ESPN. Leonard has one year left on his contract. He will make $50.3 million next season. The Golden State Warriors tried to acquire Leonard this season, but Ballmer […]
The LA Clippers have been positioning themselves to select a high level player in the 2026 NBA Draft. Armed with the No. 5 overall pick in the Draft, the Clippers will have a plethora of options to choose from after the expected first four players are selected. As Draft night gets closer, there has been […]
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Rival teams expect the Clippers to use the No. 5 overall pick in the draft to select either Illinois guard Keaton Wagler or Louisville guard Mikel Brown, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link), who explains that those two players are viewed as better fits alongside point guard Darius Garland than Arkansas’ […]
The Los Angeles Clippers are weighing multiple guard options with their No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
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Longtime Clippers star DeAndre Jordan traded his basketball for a camera, joining the Dodger Stadium photo pit to snap epic shots of Shohei Ohtani. The post DeAndre Jordan Trades Basketball for a Camera at Dodger Stadium appeared first on LA Sports Report.
An NBA analyst believes the Bulls should consider moving Josh Giddey to the Clippers for a blockbuster package that includes the No. 5 overall pick and future assets.