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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Bennedict Mathurin scored 38 points in his home debut for Los Angeles and the Clippers held off the Denver Nuggets 115-114 on Thursday night. Denver’s Jamal Murray had a chance to tie it on three free throws with 0.9 seconds remaining after a foul from Derrick Jones Jr. Murray made the first two before missing the third, with time expiring on the rebound. Kawhi Leonard added 23 points, and Jones had 22 to help the Clippers improve to 21-7 since Dec. 20. Both teams wer...

The Lakers appear to be fully healthy for the first time in recent memory with Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton all expected to play Friday against the Clippers.

Superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is still recovering from his abdominal strain, the Thunder announced on Thursday. According to the team, the NBA’s reigning Most Valuable Player will be checked out again in about a week, which means he’s likely to be sidelined for at least four more games. Gilgeous-Alexander sustained the injury on February 3 […]

Earlier in the season, there was a sense around the NBA that the investigation into allegations that the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard used a no-show endorsement deal with fintech company Aspiration to circumvent the salary cap wouldn’t lead to a serious punishment for the team, says Sam Amick of The Athletic. However, according to Amick, […]

While the LA Clippers gained a young player to lead their reset in Darius Garland, there is one caveat they must consider.

Isaiah Jackson has seen only limited playing time since arriving with the Los Angeles Clippers, but he said he is focused on adjusting to his new environment and doing whatever he can to “help the team win,” according to Janis Carr. As he continues to get comfortable within the system, the coaching staff is evaluating […] The post Isaiah Jackson fighting for role in Clippers rotation appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Los Angeles Lakers will return to action on Friday as they go up against the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena in the latest chapter of their inter-city rivalry. The Lakers are coming off a win over the Dallas Mavericks before the midseason break, snapping a two-game skid. They are 6-4 over their last […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick details impact of recent switch to zone defense appeared first on ClutchPoints .

In light of Chris Paul's removal from the Clippers, Carmelo Anthony revealed how Paul helped him out during a similar situation with the Rockets.

The battle for Los Angeles takes center stage tonight at Crypto.com Arena as LeBron James and the Lakers host Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers in a massive Western Conference showdown. The "Battle of L.A." returns to Crypto.com Arena with massive postseason implications as both teams sprint toward the 2026 playoffs. The Lakers (33-21) enter the night in 5th place in the West, finally welcoming back their superstar trio of LeBron James, Austin Reaves, and league-leading scorer Luka Dončić , who ...

Nikola Jokic offered insight into Denver’s 115-114 defeat to the LA Clippers, stressing defensive discipline in close games. “Be on the spot, wait for a screen, use the screen and defensively try to not fall when they’re in the shooting motion… maybe pre-rotate a little bit faster, be a little more aggressive,” he said. The […] The post Nikola Jokic on missed opportunities in Nuggets’ loss to Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman reflected on the team’s 115-114 loss to the LA Clippers, emphasizing discipline and free-throw woes. “That game we just foul too much… we put them in the bonus so early in the fourth quarter… the turnovers and the free throws, that’s what killed us in this game,” he said. […] The post David Adelman breaks down Nuggets’ narrow loss to Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

The Clippers inch closer to .500 with a huge win over the Nuggets.

When the Los Angeles Clippers traded James Harden and Ivica Zubac, they made it clear they were retooling instead of outright rebuilding. Steve Ballmer invested approximately $2 billion in the Intuit Dome, so he will not want to hit the reset button. Instead, the organization has injected youth into what was the oldest team in […] The post Clippers’ Bennedict Mathurin makes franchise history with nuclear game vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Clippers plan to sign free agents Norchad Omier and Sean Pedulla to two-way contracts, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Twitter link). Los Angeles has a pair of two-way openings after recently promoting Kobe Sanders and Jordan Miller to the team’s 15-man standard roster. Omier and Pedulla will fill those vacancies, according to Fischer. […]

Los Angeles Clippers (26-28, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Lakers (33-21, fifth in the Western Conference) Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -6.5; over/under is 223.5 BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles Clippers face the Los Angeles Lakers in Western Conference action Friday. The Lakers are 22-14 in conference play. The Lakers are seventh in the Western Conference scoring 116.0 points while shooting 50.0% from the field. The Clippers are 7-4 against the r...

Los Angeles Clippers koçu Tyronn Lue, Bogdan Bogdanovic’in sahalara dönmesi için henüz erken olduğunu söyledi. The post Ty Lue: “Bogdan Bogdanovic’in Çalışmaya Devam Etmesi ve Hazır Olması Gerekiyor” appeared first on Eurohoops .

Despite a late-game surge by 31-year-old Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets fall to the Los Angeles Clippers The post Clippers resist Jokic in thriller as Valanciunas and Niederhauser clash appeared first on Eurohoops .

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers resume the regular season this Friday against the LA Clippers, they’ll have good news on the injury front. Austin Reaves, who made his return this month from a calf injury, is no longer on a minutes restriction, Lakers head coach JJ Redick mentioned during team practice on […] The post Austin Reaves drops ‘interesting’ admission on leadership role appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard wasn’t named to the initial NBA All-Star rosters, but was named an injury replacement after a couple of days. NBC Sports analyst and NBA legend Reggie Miller was surprised by his initial absence from the list, calling it a “no-brainer” to have him on the roster. The Clippers started […] The post Reggie Miller “no-brainer” take on Kawhi Leonard amid near All-Star snub appeared first on ClutchPoints .