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While the Clippers, the Raptors and the rest of the NBA await the findings of the investigation into possible salary cap circumvention by Steve Ballmer and Kawhi Leonard, ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne reported Thursday in a radio interview that some progress is being made in the case, relays Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. “I know that the investigators […]

On a recent episode of The Hoop Collective, ESPN's Tim MacMahon gave some insight into the Detroit Pistons thinking with restricted free agent Jalen Duren. MacMahon reported that the Pistons have let other teams know that they have no intention of helping Duren leaving Detroit. "The one restricted free agency situation that remains unresolved is Jalen Duren, who the Pistons absolutely positively 100% intend to keep, and made it clear to anybody pursuing him in a sign-and-trade possibilities l...

Through the end of July, 11 players selected in the second round of June’s draft were still in limbo, but we’ve some movement on that front in August. The first domino to fall was Dillon Mitchell, who signed a two-way contract with Boston. A couple days later Knicks second-round pick Jack Kayil became a draft-and-stash […]

The LA Clippers have withdrawn the qualifying offer for guard Bennedict Mathurin. This makes Mathurin now an unrestricted free agent. Mathurin has reportedly agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract with the New Orleans Pelicans. The Clippers had previously held Mathurin's restricted free agent rights. Now, the Pelicans are clear to sign the shooting guard without having to go the offer sheet route. LA drafted Keaton Wagler, recently re-signed Bradley Beal and added Max Strus at the off-gua...

Timberwolves The Timberwolves didn’t exactly play it safe this summer. That includes their decision to bet on Jonathan Kuminga. Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports views Kuminga’s two-year, $12.4 million deal as a “low-cost, potentially high-impact move” for Minnesota, despite some lingering questions about his outside shooting and decision-making. It’s not difficult to see the upside. Minnesota […] The post NBA Notes: Timberwolves, Jonathan Kuminga, Clippers, Bennedict Mathurin, Jabari Parker appeared...

One of the biggest trades of the NBA offseason is still up in the air due to the league investigation of Kawhi Leonard. The Los Angeles Clippers agreed to a franchise changing move by sending Leonard to his desired destination of the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick. Both teams are […] The post Clippers Plan Revealed If Kawhi Leonard Raptors Trade Fails appeared first on HEAVY.

Zach Kram of ESPN lauds the Suns for the contracts they gave to Collin Gillespie (four years, $48MM), Jordan Goodwin (three years, $19MM), Mark Williams (three years, $38MM) and Luke Kennard (two years, $12.4MM) this summer. However, he strongly disagreed with the decision to trade an unprotected first-round pick (plus Grayson Allen and Royce O’Neale) to […]

Six months after a trade changed his career, Darius Garland is settling into a role he never had in Cleveland.

Max Strus is headed to Los Angeles. But it sure sounds like a big part of him is staying in Cleveland. Strus posted a lengthy farewell to Cavaliers fans Friday, thanking the city after three seasons with the organization. “CLEVELAND! This one is indeed for you!” Strus wrote on Instagram. “The past 3 years have […] The post Max Strus says emotional goodbye to Cavs after trade to Clippers appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Yuki Kawamura signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Los Angeles Clippers after standing out as a playmaker for the Indiana Pacers at Summer League.

Clippers Maybe Kawhi Leonard isn’t completely finished with the Clippers after all. The proposed trade sending Leonard back to Toronto remains on hold while the NBA continues its investigation into potential salary-cap circumvention involving the Clippers. The Raptors reportedly agreed to send Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round picks, a first-round swap and two second-rounders […] The post NBA Notes: Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, Suns, Devin Booker, Grizzlies appeared first on Hoops Wire.

With training camp for the 2026-27 NBA season set to begin around the league in about a month, the league has yet to provide any updates on the ongoing investigation into the LA Clippers, owner Steve Ballmer, and star Kawhi Leonard for potential cap circumvention violations. Commissioner Adam Silver pointed out in July that he […] The post Steve Ballmer, Clippers discussing ‘settlement’ with NBA for Kawhi Leonard investigation appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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A rebuilt rotation, a healthy Darius Garland and a front office promising competitiveness give this team more upside than the forecasts admit.

Rui Hachimura is flourishing at the FIBA level for his country Japan, giving great signs to the Los Angeles Clippers ahead of next season. Hachimura is preparing for the eighth season of his NBA career, his first with the Clippers. After spending four seasons with the Lakers, he officially signed with the Clippers to a […] The post Rui Hachimura showcases what he can bring to Clippers in Japan win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Clippers were one of the busier teams during the offseason, as they’ve turned the page on the Kawhi Leonard era and gone to a younger version of themselves. They still went out and added some veterans, and one of them was Rui Hachimura, who proved to be a consistent player for the […] The post Rui Hachimura’s huge FIBA World Cup performance will catch Clippers fans’ attention appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Gilbert Arenas blasted Jonathan Kuminga for signing a cheap two-year, $13 million contract with the Timberwolves instead of joining the Lakers.

Three players all found new homes, and the Clippers ended the summer holding almost none of what they wanted.

The Warriors dynasty took off in 2015 and continued for nearly a decade, but one year prior, the entire operation could’ve been flipped on its back. Former center Jermaine O’Neal joined Golden State for one year during the 2013-14 season. After the series against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the playoffs, he gave general manager Bob Myers some meaningful advice.

Patrick Beverley recently revealed how Klay Thompson identified him as one of the best point guards in Clippers history.