Kevin Durant scored 26 points and Alperen Sengun added 22 to help the Houston Rockets to a 102-95 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. Houston led by six points at the start the fourth period and scored the first seven points of the quarter to extend its lead to 85-72 with 10 ½ minutes remaining. Kawhi Leonard made two free throws, but the Rockets scored the next four points to extend the lead.
Ime Udoka highlighted Reed Sheppard’s second-half performance in Houston’s 102-95 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. “He was aggressive, made shots, made the right plays… timely threes to go four for six there. Even when he wasn’t making it, he was making the right plays,” Udoka said. The Rockets limited Kawhi Leonard and […] The post Ime Udoka praises Rockets’ defensive effort and player growth after win over Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
New report alleges the Clippers were aware of controversial payments connected to Kawhi Leonard before his extension.
Mavericks Khris Middleton isn’t thinking about a buyout. At least not yet. Middleton, acquired by Dallas as part of the Anthony Davis deal, said Tuesday that he hasn’t had any conversations with the Mavericks about a possible buyout and isn’t pushing for one. “Nah, not yet,” Middleton said when asked if he’s spoken to management […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Khris Middleton, Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Suns appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The LA Clippers made a couple of surprising moves at the NBA trade deadline, first sending star guard James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a trade for Darius Garland. The second move might’ve been even more surprising, with the Clippers trading Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers for Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, and a […] The post Kawhi Leonard keeps it real on Ivica Zubac trade to Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Multiple teams contacted the LA Clippers about Kawhi Leonard during the final hour before last Thursday's trade deadline, league sources told The Stein Line. The inquiries arrived after news spread leaguewide that Los Angeles had agreed to send Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers. Los Angeles rejected the incoming interest in Leonard. The Clippers' decision to trade Zubac and James Harden despite a recent 17-4 run has left rival organizations questioning the franchise's direction. Leonard has o...
The Clippers are still waiting on the results of the NBA's investigation into alleged cap circumvention related to Kawhi Leonard but said the looming decision hasn't impacted "anything that we do."
Tyronn Lue said the Los Angeles Clippers established their identity through defense and quick decision-making in a 115-96 road win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday at Target Center. “Yeah, direction. Like you said, play hard and win. That’s the only direction we can go,” Lue said after his team moved to 25-27 in the […] The post Tyronn Lue credits Kawhi, defense after Clippers top Timberwolves appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the slumping Minnesota Timberwolves 115-96 on Sunday. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 41 points and eight rebounds, John Collins had 15 points on 6-of-9 shooting, and Yanic Konan Niederhauser also contributed 15 points. Los Angeles took advantage with a 17-3 run, closing out the third quarter. On the other […] The post Leonard drops 41 to lift Clippers beat Timberwolves 115-96 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Los Angeles Clippers (25-27, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Houston Rockets (32-19, fourth in the Western Conference) Houston; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles visits the Houston Rockets after Kawhi Leonard scored 41 points in the Clippers' 115-96 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Rockets are 18-15 against Western Conference opponents. Houston is second in the Western Conference in team defense, allowing only 110.0 points while holding opponents to 45.9% shooting....
Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points, grabbed nine rebounds and had seven assists to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 114-111 victory over Sacramento on Friday night, sending the Kings to their 11th straight loss. John Collins added 22 points and Brook Lopez and Kris Dunn each had 15 for the Clippers, who ended a two-game skid.
The Clippers and Kawhi Leonard are expected to discuss their future together this summer, opening the door to potential blockbuster trade.
Kawhi Leonard offered a diplomatic response regarding the Clippers’ trade deadline moves, which included trading James Harden and Ivica Zubac, beat writer Joey Linn tweets. “Just trying to get younger. We came in the year with the oldest team,” he said. “It makes sense for them to try to get some assets and try to […]
With the NBA trade deadline officially here, the biggest name on the block is undoubtedly Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. Teams are giving the Bucks their best offer for the former two-time MVP, though many teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, aren’t able to put together much of a trade package until the offseason. While […]
Kawhi Leonard opened up about James Harden trade as the Los Angeles Clippers turn to a younger core and face questions about what comes next.
The Los Angeles Clippers have traded James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round pick. The deal signals a major shift in the team’s direction as they look to get younger and reshape their style of play. The trade was finalized on Tuesday and ends Harden’s run in […] The post Clippers’ Tyronn Lue details ‘different style’ team must play after James Harden trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Ja Morant are waiting to learn whether they’ll be changing addresses after a former MVP and plenty of other big-name players already have switched teams ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline. Antetokounmpo has been the center of attention heading into the trade deadline amid reports that the Milwaukee Bucks have started listening to offers for the two-time MVP and nine-time all-NBA selection. Antetokounmpo, who hasn’t played since straining his right calf on Jan. 23...
After seven seasons in an LA Clippers jersey, the Croatian center is moving to the Eastern Conference The post Ivica Zubac traded to the Indiana Pacers appeared first on Eurohoops .
With James Harden now with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Darius Garland with the Los Angeles Clippers after an NBA trade deadline move, what do the Clippers do with Kawhi Leonard?
