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Clippers’ Tyronn Lue details ‘different style’ team must play after James Harden trade

ClutchPoints, Established source8 months agoNBA logoNBA
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Updated 8 months ago

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 .

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How James Harden’s partnership with Donovan Mitchell could finally push Cavs to ‘mountaintop’

ClutchPoints, Established source8 months agoNBA logoNBA
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In his first Los Angeles Clippers press conference two-and-a-half years ago, there was a viral moment where James Harden famously claimed, “I am not a system player. I am a system.” After he was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers to create a star tandem with Donovan Mitchell, Clippers head coach Ty Lue revisited the proclamation. […] The post How James Harden’s partnership with Donovan Mitchell could finally push Cavs to ‘mountaintop’ appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Pacers trade Mathurin and Jackson to Clippers for Ivica Zubac, draft picks, AP source says

Yahoo Sports NBA, High-authority source8 months agoNBA logoNBA
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Updated 8 months ago

The Indiana Pacers traded high-scoring swingman Bennedict Mathurin, center Isaiah Jackson and two draft picks to the Los Angeles Clippers for center Ivica Zubac, a person with knowledge of the deal said Thursday. Los Angeles also receives Indiana's protected 2026 first-round draft pick and a 2029 first-round pick. This year's selection is protected if the Pacers have a top four selection or if it falls between selections 10 and 30.

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Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton shares immediate reaction to Bennedict Mathurin trade

ClutchPoints, Established source8 months agoNBA logoNBA
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The Indiana Pacers closed the NBA trade deadline Thursday by reshaping their roster around a new frontcourt anchor, and the move prompted an emotional response from franchise guard Tyrese Haliburton. Following Indiana’s trade with the Los Angeles Clippers for center Ivica Zubac, Haliburton shared a heartfelt message on Instagram directed at Bennedict Mathurin, who was […] The post Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton shares immediate reaction to Bennedict Mathurin trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Western Notes: Garland, Porzingis, Watson, Pippen Jr.

Hoops Rumors, Established source8 months agoNBA logoNBA
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Darius Garland wasn’t particularly surprised that the Cavaliers traded him to the Clippers. The 26-year-old guard was dealt, along with a second-round pick, for James Harden. “I knew about it. It wasn’t a shock, though,” Garland said, per Doug Padilla of The Associated Press. “It’s the business of basketball. Cleveland was great to me and […]

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JR Smith speculates that LeBron James returns to Cavaliers

ClutchPoints, Established source8 months agoNBA logoNBA
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Following a flurry of roster moves ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, former Cleveland Cavaliers guard JR Smith has speculated that Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James could return to Cleveland to close out his career. Cleveland recently reshaped its roster by acquiring James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers and adding Dennis Schroder and […] The post JR Smith speculates that LeBron James returns to Cavaliers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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Donovan Mitchell Urged Cavaliers Into James Harden Trade

RealGM, Established source8 months agoNBA logoNBA
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Donovan Mitchell influenced the decision by the Cleveland Cavaliers to acquire James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers before Thursday's trade deadline, according to multiple league sources. The All-NBA guard expressed concerns about the roster's championship viability, prompting franchise officials to pursue significant changes. Three league sources confirmed Mitchell communicated dissatisfaction with the team's current construction. The 28-year-old guard, who has one guaranteed year rema...

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Latest On James Harden, Darius Garland

Hoops Rumors, Established source8 months agoNBA logoNBA
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Updated 8 months ago

The Cavaliers and Clippers agreed to a blockbuster trade on Tuesday which will send James Harden to Cleveland and Darius Garland to Los Angeles. Harden, who worked with L.A. to find a deal, told Ramona Shelburne of ESPN he didn’t want to feel like an impediment to the Clippers going forward. “I wanted them to […]

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Cavaliers rout Clippers hours after James Harden trade

TalkBasket.net, Established source8 months agoNBA logoNBA
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The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a decisive 124-89 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome, pulling away early in a game played just hours after the teams completed a blockbuster trade involving All-Stars. Cleveland improved to 30-21, while Los Angeles dropped to 23-26 with its second straight loss. Donovan Mitchell led […] The post Cavaliers rout Clippers hours after James Harden trade appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

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Sacramento plays Los Angeles, aims to stop home losing streak

Yahoo Sports NBA, High-authority source8 months agoNBA logoNBA
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Los Angeles Clippers (23-27, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Sacramento Kings (12-40, 15th in the Western Conference) Sacramento, California; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Sacramento looks to end its four-game home slide with a victory over Los Angeles. The Kings are 2-7 against Pacific Division opponents. Sacramento has a 5-25 record in games decided by 10 or more points. The Clippers are 6-4 against the rest of the division. Los Angeles has a 2-6 record in one-possession games. The ...

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