Tag

Clippers

All articles tagged with #clippers

sports14 days ago•10 min saved

Pacers' high-stakes Zubac gamble falls short as Clippers land fifth pick

Indiana's front office watched the NBA Draft Lottery nervously after trading a 2026 first-round pick (protected 1-4 and 10-30) to the Clippers to land Ivica Zubac. The deal carried a 52.1% chance the Pacers would keep the pick, but the Clippers won the fifth slot, handing LA the top-5 selection while Indiana held disappointment. Pacers president Kevin Pritchard and GM Chad Buchanan publicly called the outcome disappointing but stressed the core remains strong and that Zubac could still pay off in time.

via SB Nation|

#clippers #ivica-zubac #lottery-odds

sports15 days ago•13 min saved

Tankers win big: Wizards take No. 1 as 2026 lottery reshapes the draft

Washington won the No. 1 pick in a lottery that underscored the league’s tanking incentives, with Utah and Memphis also landing top-three spots as the night’s biggest beneficiaries. The Clippers secured the No. 5 pick via a deadline deal, potentially reshaping their offseason despite cap considerations, while Memphis contemplates a Morant-era pivot around a new centerpiece. Chicago jumped to No. 4 in a welcome stroke of luck, and New Orleans’ trades left them without two earlier targets, with Brooklyn and Sacramento at Nos. 6 and 7. The piece also notes looming debates over draft reform—limits on consecutive top picks and repeated top-five selections—and the ongoing question of draft pick arbitrage, as teams plot around a post-lottery landscape.

via The New York Times|

#clippers #draft #lottery

sports1 month ago•16 min saved

Warriors summon championship-era magic in comeback win over Clippers

Golden State erased a first-half deficit in a Play-In showdown with the Los Angeles Clippers, powered by a second-half burst from Stephen Curry and key contributions from Gui Santos, a vintage rally that echoed the Warriors’ title runs as they completed the comeback.

via AP News|

#basketball #clippers #nba

sports1 month ago•51 min saved

Curry Returns as Warriors meet Clippers in SoFi Play-In nightcap

Night two of the SoFi Play-In Tournament features the 76ers defeating the Magic 109-97 to lock up the East’s No. 7 seed behind Tyrese Maxey, followed by Golden State’s Stephen Curry returning for the Warriors in the nightcap against the Clippers as Kawhi Leonard’s team looks to close out the West 8 seed; the live blog provides play-by-play updates, stats, and previews for the two games.

via NBA|

#clippers #live-blog #nba

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Timberwolves’ Finch-Edwards Moment Highlights Their Fiery, Productive Duo

Edwards’ clutch dagger after a moment where coach Chris Finch told him to pass sparked viral chatter, but both insist the exchange reflects a fiery, competitive dynamic they’ve built—not a feud. Edwards says he should have passed; Finch frames it as part of their relationship that drives strong play.

via Sports Illustrated|

#anthony-edwards #chris-finch #clippers

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Edwards Delivers Late Clutch Dagger, Barking at Finch as Wolves Hold Off Clippers

Edwards hit a stepback three over two defenders to put Minnesota ahead 92-88 with 43 seconds left, then yelled 'That's what I do!' at coach Chris Finch as the Timberwolves held on for a 94-88 win over a Kawhi Leonard- and John Collins-out Clippers; he finished with 31 points on 12-for-24, showcasing his clutch ability in a sloppy late game.

via Sports Illustrated|

#anthony-edwards #chris-finch #clippers

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Lakers Nudge Clippers in a 125-122 Post-All-Star Thriller

In their first game after the All-Star break, the Lakers held off the Clippers 125-122 as Austin Reaves dropped 29 for L.A. and Luka Dončić poured in 38 for the Clippers. LeBron James contributed 13 points and 11 assists, Leonard sparked L.A.'s endgame with late bursts, and the decisive sequence came in the final seconds when Nicolas Batum’s late 3 attempt clanged off the rim, sealing the win for the Lakers.

via Silver Screen and Roll|

#austin-reaves #clippers #lakers

sports3 months ago•6 min saved

Clippers cash in at deadline, Bulls stumble in 2026 trades

The 2026 NBA trade deadline didn’t produce a Luka-level blockbuster but it did reshape rosters, with the Los Angeles Clippers emerging as the big winner after trading Ivica Zubac for two high-upside picks and swapping James Harden for Darius Garland; the Chicago Bulls were the biggest losers, gutting their rotation for future assets, while other notable moves included the Celtics saving tax by swapping Anfernee Simons for Nikola Vucevic, the Timberwolves adding Ayo Dosunmu, and the Wizards buying low on Trae Young and Anthony Davis, leaving the Kings with a compromised deadline result.

via sbnation.com|

#bulls #clippers #deadline-2026

sports3 months ago•22 min saved

Clippers ship Zubac to Pacers for Mathurin, Jackson and two first‑round picks

The Clippers are trading center Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers for Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson, plus the Pacers’ 2026 first-round pick (top-four protected and 10–30 protected), the Pacers’ 2029 unprotected first-round pick, and the Mavericks’ 2028 second-round pick. Los Angeles also receives Kobe Brown, with a conditional 2031 unprotected first-rounder going to the Clippers if the 2026 pick doesn’t finish 5–9. The deal pairs Indiana’s need for a starting center with L.A.’s move to add youth and multiple future picks during a potential rebuild.

via Hoops Rumors|

#bennedict-mathurin #clippers #isaiah-jackson

top-stories3 months ago•25 min saved

Pacers land Ivica Zubac from Clippers as Mathurin heads west

Indiana Pacers reach a deal to acquire center Ivica Zubac from the Los Angeles Clippers, sending Bennedict Mathurin and Isaiah Jackson, plus two future first-round picks and a future second-round pick, to L.A.; Kobe Brown also goes to Indiana. Zubac, a 29-year-old double‑double threat and top rebounder, provides Indiana frontcourt impact as Mathurin, a 23-year-old guard, has been posting career-best scoring and 3‑point shooting numbers. The swap marks a midseason reshaping for both teams amid Indiana’s rebuild and the Clippers’ post-Harden shift.

via NBA|

#clippers #nba #pacers

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Zubac Trade Buzz Grows as Pacers Pursue Starting Center

Indiana Pacers are among the teams eyeing Clippers center Ivica Zubac, with L.A. reportedly asking a premium for the 28-year-old who has been a steady two-way anchor; Indiana could include Bennedict Mathurin and other assets, but its $177M+ payroll and cap hits complicate a deal, and Celtics/Hornets were previously connected to Zubac.

via Hoops Rumors|

#clippers #ivica-zubac #nba

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Zubac Draws Trade Interest as Pacers Circulate Clippers Center After Harden Deal

Clippers center Ivica Zubac is drawing trade calls with the Indiana Pacers emerging as a prime suitor ahead of the trade deadline. Despite shipping James Harden to the Cavaliers, L.A. remains in the playoff race, and Zubac’s solid production keeps him attractive to teams needing frontcourt help. He’s under contract through 2027-28, so any move would be for more than a rental as a long-term asset for a new team.

via Bleacher Report|

#clippers #ivica-zubac #nba

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Deadline Day Pulse: Knecht in play, Zubac on the block, Giannis talks fade

A live NBA trade-deadline tracker shows the Lakers limited by a lack of second-round picks but still weighing Dalton Knecht’s value, with Luke Kennard headed to L.A. to boost shooting; the Clippers reportedly shopping Ivica Zubac for a big return; Giannis Antetokounmpo chatter persists with Heat and Wolves in the mix, though momentum seems uncertain. Ayo Dosunmu was traded to Minnesota for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round picks, suggesting Giannis’s market is cooling. Raptors appear unlikely to make a major move, while veteran discussions around Mike Conley and Kristaps Porzingis add to the drama as teams navigate assets and cap space.

via New York Post|

#clippers #lakers #nba

sports3 months ago•6 min saved

Cavaliers upgrade with Harden as Clippers pivot to youth

Cleveland lands James Harden from the Clippers for Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round pick, adding instant offense and elite playmaking to a Cavs team that has slipped offensively this season. The move could boost Cleveland’s title chances but raises playoff-fit questions given Harden’s age and postseason track record. Los Angeles gains a younger asset and cap flexibility, but Garland’s health and the team’s broader plan remain uncertain. The deal is also heavily driven by money, with Harden’s $42.3 million player option next season a key factor.

via NBC Sports|

#cavaliers #clippers #darius-garland

sports3 months ago•4 min saved

Harden Trade Rumors Loom Over Clippers as Kuminga Eyes Return and Doncic Speaks on Lakers Path

James Harden reportedly wants to move on from the Clippers, with the Cavaliers discussed as a potential destination in a deal that would involve Darius Garland and draft compensation, though the Clippers’ cap flexibility for 2027 complicates a move. Teammates including Kawhi Leonard and John Collins expressed surprise, while coach Tyronn Lue emphasized professionalism. Separately, Luka Doncic expressed confidence in the Lakers’ direction after a trifecta of trade chatter marking the one-year anniversary of his blockbuster move, and Jonathan Kuminga is poised to rejoin the Warriors rotation once he’s healthy as Kerr noted the door is open. Suns targets Collin Gillespie and Mark Williams discussed contract futures, with Gillespie’s market projected around $10–15 million per year as Phoenix aims to keep him. Overall, the piece threads together surprising trade talk, player confidence, and upcoming roster questions across the Pacific teams.

via Hoops Rumors|

#clippers #james-harden #jonathan-kuminga