Let’s be clear about something right off the top — the Cavaliers just made two pretty big moves. They landed James Harden from the Clippers and added a couple of helpful guards from the Kings last month. So this is hardly a panic post. It is more of a “Hey, it’s an off night and […] The post Three random names if Cavs go summer shopping appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Zubac was acquired by the Pacers after a trade with the Clippers before the deadline.
He has been out since Feb. 2 with a sprained ankle and was traded from the Clippers to the Pacers in that time.
The Miami Heat’s Bam Adebayo surpassed Kobe Bryant’s epic 81-point game by two points when he scored a whopping 83 against the Washington Wizards. The Heat controlled the game right from start to finish and won what was their sixth straight win on the trot. However, according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick, Adebayo may have […] The post Why NBA insider thinks Heat’s Bam Adebayo should’ve checked out after matching Kobe Bryant’s 81 points appeared first on ClutchPoints .
With Jimmy Butler out for the season due to an ACL tear and Stephen Curry sidelined by a knee injury, Warriors coach Steve Kerr feels the need to send a positive message to his team, Matt Leland of NBCSportsBayArea.com relays. Kerr made his comments during an interview on the 95.7 The Game’s “Willard and Dibs” […]
The NBA’s investigation into claims that the Los Angeles Clippers and Kawhi Leonard may have used a no-show endorsement arrangement with fintech company Aspiration to bypass salary cap rules has been ongoing since September. The issue first came to light during the offseason through reporting by podcaster Pablo Torre, who has continued to uncover additional […] The post NBA probes Clippers, Kawhi Leonard cap allegations appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The New York Knicks got back into the win column on Wednesday with a road victory over the Utah Jazz, but it still wasn’t exactly an inspiring victory over a tanking opponent. Prior to that, the Knicks had suffered two straight uncompetitive losses to the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers on their West […] The post James Dolan adds more pressure to Knicks with stern NBA Finals expectations appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Minnesota Timberwolves sustained their third consecutive loss, losing 153-128 to the Los Angeles Clippers. It was a bad night for the Wolves’ defense, as they allowed Kawhi Leonard to torch them for 45 points. Following the game, Anthony Edwards got brutally honest about Leonard and his status in the NBA. "In all honesty, Kawhi […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards drops ‘100%’ truth bomb on Kawhi Leonard after 45-point masterpiece appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Los Angeles Clippers were left for dead in November. After a disastrous 5-20 start to the season, most experts were checking mock drafts rather than playoff standings. But following a 153-128 drubbing of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, this team just did something no one in NBA history has ever accomplished. With the […] The post Clippers’ Win over Timberwolves completes unprecedented rebound after brutal start appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Kris Dunn told Mark Medina of Sportsnaut that the 2025-26 season has been “going well,” emphasizing consistency despite a rocky start. The Clippers began poorly but rallied to position themselves for the Play-In Tournament. Dunn credited the team’s turnaround to urgency, noting that losses early in the season made players more focused. “Guys started to […] The post Kris Dunn on Clippers’ turnaround, All-Defensive nod, and rivalry with Luka Doncic appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Ivica Zubac appears close to making his first appearance for the Indiana Pacers. The veteran center has been upgraded to questionable for Thursday’s game against the Phoenix Suns. Indiana acquired Zubac, along with Kobe Brown, from the LA Clippers at the trade deadline. In exchange, the Pacers sent Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, two first-round picks […] The post Ivica Zubac upgraded questionable for Pacers debut appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Ivica Zubac is listed as questionable for the Pacers‘ game against the Suns on Thursday, says Tony East of Forbes Sports (Twitter link). This would mark Zubac’s season debut with Indiana, who traded for him at the deadline with an eye to shoring up their frontcourt in the 2026/27 season, when Tyrese Haliburton returns from […]
A scuffle broke out at the end of the Clippers' game tonight as Naz Reid and Bennedict Mathurin got chippy over the game ball for their teams' rookies.
The LA Clippers have been playing some of the best basketball in the league over the last few months, and that continued on Wednesday night when the Minnesota Timberwolves came to town. But even with the matchup of Kawhi Leonard and Anthony Edwards, the buzz around the league was still surrounding Bam Adebayo and his […] The post Kobe Bryant teammate Tyronn Lue reacts to Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards addressed his team’s defensive lapses after Wednesday’s 153-128 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. “Just from the start tonight that was lacking,” Edwards said. “I had a lot of bad turnovers in the first quarter. Cost them to get out to a fast break and a good […] The post Anthony Edwards on Timberwolves’ losing streak: “Everything is about me” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points and the Los Angeles Clippers routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 153-128 on Wednesday night, moving above .500 with their third straight victory and sixth in seven games. Eighth in the Western Conference at 33-32 after opening 6-21, the Clippers had their highest points total of the season. Leonard was 15 of 20 from the the field, 6 of 9 on 3s and made 9 of 10 free throws.
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch did not hide his frustration after his team allowed 153 points in a 153-128 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night at Intuit Dome. The defeat marked Minnesota’s third straight loss and came against a Clippers team that shot 63% from the field and 51% from three-point […] The post Chris Finch calls Timberwolves’ defense “not acceptable” after Clippers score 153 appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Darius Garland watched Kawhi Leonard dominate Wednesday night and admitted he had one regret after the Los Angeles Clippers’ 153-128 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Intuit Dome. “I wish I would have helped him get the 50 ball,” Garland said. “But 45 and a dub is cool, I guess.” Leonard finished with 45 points […] The post Darius Garland after Leonard’s 45-point night: “I wish I would have helped him get the 50 ball” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
