Appearing on the Link with JB podcast (YouTube link), new Clippers wing Max Strus joked that he doesn’t have a “bag” and said he prides himself on doing the “little things” that help his star teammates thrive and help his club win games. “I used to have a bag back in college, but I don’t […]
NBAWhat would be the reasoning for it taking so long even after a full week of the NBA announcing the penalties and Kawhi essentially any harsh punishment? Is Bobby trying to renegotiate or are the Clippers? To me, it makes no sense to continue to put it off any longer… submitted by /u/CanadianGroose [link] [comments]
NBAUpdated 11 days agoThe Los Angeles Clippers recently endured one of the harshest punishments in NBA history when they were forced to give up five future first-round picks, saw multiple suspensions of key figures in the organization, and were also fined heavily for their role in circumventing the salary cap regarding superstar Kawhi Leonard. While the punishment does […] The post Redditor compiles video of NBA insiders calling out Clippers for lying about Kawhi Leonard investigation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
NBAThe Clippers agreed to trade Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors on June 30, but that blockbuster deal has been on hold until the NBA competed its investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Leonard through a series of “no-show” endorsement deals. The league announced the results of that investigation last week, […]
Several NBA teams could make late roster moves as training camp approaches and major questions remain unresolved.
NBAHere is how the Clippers could turn Kris Dunn into three future second-round picks while the Celtics add another proven defensive guard.
Four prominent NBA insiders described an aggressive Clippers defense that allegedly damaged relationships and included misleading reporters.
NBAUpdated 12 days agoThe Philadelphia 76ers will retain their remaining draft capital from the 2023 James Harden trade with the Los Angeles Clippers despite the NBA’s sweeping punishment of the Clippers, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. The NBA announced that Los Angeles will forfeit five first-round picks in 2029, 2030, 2031, 2032 and 2033 after an independent investigation […] The post NBA penalties won’t affect 76ers’ pick appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAThe Los Angeles Clippers have received one of the biggest punishments in sports history for salary cap circumvention. They broke the NBA’s strict rules when...
The Los Angeles Clippers have been the talk of basketball, and maybe even the world of sports, over the past week as they were punished for salary cap circumvention that involved Kawhi Leonard. The league suspended Steve Ballmer from all league and team activities for a year, and Gillian Zucker was suspended without pay for […] The post Did you know Clippers’ Lawrence Frank was accused of recording infamous Bobby Knight rant? Allegations go viral after Kawhi Leonard punishment appeared first ...
NBAThe results of the NBA’s investigation into Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers have reverberated around the NBA. Last week, the NBA concluded its investigation into the Clippers for potential salary cap circumvention, which ultimately led to the Clippers losing five first-round picks, as well as suspensions for Steve Ballmer, Lawrence Frank, and Jillian […] The post How NBA’s Clippers punishment for Kawhi Leonard shenanigans impacted draft pick from Philly’s James Harden trade appeare...
NBAThe LA Clippers will have to play basketball at some point. After getting bludgeoned by the NBA’s sledgehammer following a yearlong investigation into alleged salary-cap circumvention, it’s fair to wonder how the Clippers go on to try to extend the league’s longest active streak of winning seasons to 16 years and beyond. From a basketball operations standpoint, though, things could be much worse. Read for free: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7567031/2026/09/06/nba-punishment-clippers-future...
NBALost in the discussion surrounding the Los Angeles Clippers following their historic punishment is the long-term ramifications of the Kawhi Leonard debacle.
NBAUpdated 12 days agoThe Celtics are in position to benefit from the harsh penalties handed out to the Clippers for salary cap circumvention, according to Brian Robb of MassLive. Part of the return in the deal that send Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia this summer was a first-round pick/swap of the 2028 selection that originally belonged to Los Angeles. […]
Chris Paul’s return to the Clippers last summer was supposed to be a feel-good story, giving the veteran guard a chance to end his NBA career with the organization where he had the most success. It turned out to be a disaster, as L.A. got off to a terrible start and Paul clashed with management […]
NBAThe Clippers have had better weeks. But eventually they will have to get back to playing basketball, and when they do, a couple of familiar faces to Cavaliers fans could have significant roles. Darius Garland may be the biggest reason for whatever optimism remains in Los Angeles. Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports noted that Garland […] The post Darius Garland, Max Strus could give battered Clippers something to build around appeared first on Hoops Wire.
NBAWhen KL and the NBPA agreed with the NBA on his punishment, he removed any options for the Clippers to fight this decision. With the trade not yet complete, could Ballmer nix the trade and make his life miserable until his current contract ends? Let him rot for betraying them? What would you do if the player you took every risk and bent every rule for shivs you on the way out the door? submitted by /u/sor2hi [link] [comments]
Draymond Green is glad Kawhi Leonard avoided the bulk of the punishment handed down to the Los Angeles Clippers after the NBA’s salary-cap investigation, while questioning the league’s restrictions on players earning additional money through sponsorship opportunities. Speaking on The Draymond Green Show, the Golden State Warriors forward said he was pleased that the Clippers […] The post Draymond Green reacts to Kawhi Leonard’s NBA punishment appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAThe Los Angeles Clippers could consider putting Darius Garland on the trade market as the franchise looks to replenish its depleted draft capital following the NBA’s punishment over salary-cap violations involving Kawhi Leonard. Sean Deveney of Heavy reported Friday that the league’s penalties could trigger a broader roster reset in Los Angeles, with Garland potentially […] The post Clippers could explore trading Darius Garland appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
NBAAny remaining optimism surrounding the Clippers starts with having Darius Garland to run the offense for the entire season, writes Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports. The 26-year-old point guard was dealing with a lingering toe injury when he arrived from Cleveland in February, but he was still effective in the 19 games he played, averaging […]