Feb 2, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (13) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports Injury updates for Paul George and Gary Payton II dominate the NBA news today, along with the passing of Knicks legend, Willis Reed. As
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Feb 7, 2023; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Goran Dragic (7) attempts a three-point shot during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports Today in NBA news, we look at Steph Curry’s impending return, Goran Dragic to the Bucks and the no-defense strategy on Russell Westbrook.
Feb 10, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports With All-Star weekend in the rearview mirror, it’s a perfect time to reevaluate every NBA team’s standing in the title race. NBA All-Star weekend has officially
With a buyout most likely coming for Russell Westbrook, the former all-NBA player has narrowed his choices down to four teams. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that Russell Westbrook and his agent have met with four teams to discuss signing after a buyout — the Bulls, Clippers, Wizards, and Heat. There is a chance that he doesn’t
The Lakers are considered favorites to land Kyrie Irving in a trade but the Clippers have now entered the fray which may give fans flashbacks to Chris Paul. Remember that time the Lakers were going to trade for Chris Paul, then the NBA decided he’d go to the Clippers instead? Lakers fans remember. That’s why
The Denver Nuggets were forced to pursue a trade for Bones Hyland and the Clippers were able to land him for a pretty small return. Who won this trade? Bones Hyland and the Nuggets appeared headed for a separation — he was dissatisfied with his role and the Nuggets needed another wing defender more than
With just three games on the docket in the NBA on Thursday night, the focus turns to the Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat in the early games, and the Denver Nuggets and Portland Trail Blazers later in the night. Jimmy Butler and Kawhi Leonard’s statuses for tonight’s game are in question, which could make
Can the Los Angeles Clippers finally achieve their championship aspirations? Since acquiring Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in 2019, the Los Angeles Clippers have had championship aspirations. In 2020, the Clippers blew a 3-1 lead to the Denver Nuggets in the bubble. In 2021, they had their best season in franchise history under head coach
Muggsy Bogues offers insight into his inner life in “Muggsy,” while Grant Hill contemplates what his NBA life could have been in “Game.” Muggsy Bogues is best known for being the shortest player in NBA history at just 5’3”. But that factoid has too often overshadowed everything else about his fascinating life. From his childhood
After being bought out by the Houston Rockets, John Wall is reportedly going to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. Can the Lakers find a way to sign him? On Monday, June 26, Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes reported that John Wall and the Houston Rockets reached an agreement on a contract buyout, making the guard
Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Norman Powell was harassed at a gym in Las Vegas by a white woman who asserted he was not “American” due to his race. Unfortunately, NBA celebrity too often comes with fan harassment, whether it’s on social media or in person. And for Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Norman Powell,
Apr 12, 2022; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson (1) locks arms and has words with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley (22) after a whistle during the first quarter of a play-in game at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports Watch: Kyrie Irving explains being able to play while fasting
Los Angeles Clippers shooter Reggie Jackson tripped up Russell Westbrook in the most embarrassing way before scoring 3 soon after. When Reggie Jackson and Russell Westbrook both played in Oklahoma City, it was Jackson who played behind Westbrook. Now that both point guards are in Los Angeles—for the Clippers and Lakers, respectively—it’s Jackson who was
LeBron James, Los Angeles Lakers. (Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports) Latest Kirk Cousins report should make Vikings fans cringe by Scott Rogust Bellator 275: Gegard Mousasi wobbles, finishes Austin Vanderford in under 90 seconds (Video) by Thomas Albano The Lakers struggled early in their first game after the All-Star Break, as the crosstown rival Clippers made
Ahead of the NBA trade deadline on Thursday, fans are losing their minds over a four-team deal that just went down. If you were looking for some late drama leading up to the NBA trade deadline, we’ve been delivered just that. On Thursday, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski has reported the final details on a four-team trade
As the NBA trade deadline approaches, the Blazers face the franchise-defining choice of trading Damian Lillard or holding onto him for another playoff run. The trade deadline typically serves as an inflection point of the NBA season, both for the league as a whole and for individual teams. Championship contenders try to upgrade their rosters,
The Staples Center, which is the famous home of the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, will now be renamed in a landmark multi-year naming rights deal. The Staples Center. It’s where the Lakers, Clippers, Sparks and Kings host opponents in key matchups. The name, just as the building itself, is the home of indoor sporting
With Kawhi Leonard out for most, if not all, of the season, can Paul George step into a primary role and keep the Clippers in the playoffs? The Clippers are in a certain kind of NBA limbo, though not one of their own making. Kawhi Leonard’s torn ACL may have dashed the franchise’s championship hopes
Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images A Ben Simmons trade is a foregone conclusion, but as the 76ers’ options dwindle we’re digging deep to look for other fun possibilities. The 76ers are eventually going to make a Ben Simmons trade — that much has seemed certain for weeks. But exactly what they’ll get and where he’ll
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. J.J. Redick, who announced his retirement Tuesday morning after 15 NBA seasons, will be remembered first and foremost as a shooter. His 41.5 career 3-point percentage is the sixth-best
Carmen Mandato/POOL PHOTOS-USA TODAY Sports John Wall and the Houston Rockets agreed to find the veteran a new team. Which teams would actually be interested in taking him on? On Sep. 14, John Wall and the Houston Rockets mutually agreed to find a new team for Wall, according to a report from The Athletic. However, for
The Los Angeles Clippers are heading back to 2013, shipping Patrick Beverley, Rajon Rondo and Daniel Oturu to the Grizzlies for Eric Bledsoe. Eric Bledsoe is a Clipper. Welcome back to 2013! Los Angeles is trading Patrick Beverley, Rajon Rondo and Daniel Oturu to the Grizzlies for their former point guard, according to Adrian Wojnarowski
The Whiteboard is The Step Back’s daily basketball newsletter, covering the NBA, WNBA and more. Subscribe here to get it delivered to you via email each morning. The Los Angeles Clippers made the biggest move of their offseason on Sunday, sending Patrick Beverley, Rajon Rondo and Daniel Oturu to the Memphis Grizzlies for Eric Bledsoe (who
On the eve of 2021 NBA free agency, Kawhi Leonard will opt out of his player option with the LA Clippers. He is expected to negotiate a new deal with the team. With a $36 million player option remaining on his contract for the upcoming 2021-22 NBA season, Kawhi Leonard is opting out and heading
Jun 20, 2021; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Reggie Jackson (1) against the Phoenix Suns during game one of the Western Conference Finals for the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Phoenix Suns Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports 3 quarterbacks Steelers could sign who are better than Mason Rudolph by John Buhler
Justise Winslow, Memphis Grizzlies. (Mandatory Credit: Russell Isabella-USA TODAY Sports) Could the New York Mets fire Luis Rojas? by John Buhler Justise Winslow needs to make the most of his new opportunity with the LA Clippers. Former Miami Heat lottery pick Justise Winslow has signed a two-year deal with the LA Clippers. Winslow was the 10th
Some things are bigger than championships, like the impact Chris Paul made over his Hall of Fame career. After the Milwaukee Bucks rattled off four straight wins behind historic performances to overcome a 0-2 deficit, we knew the Chris Paul slander would come. “He’s the first to ever blow four 2-0 series leads.” … “He’ll
Los Angeles Clippers guard Patrick Beverley had a simple response to an angry suns fan who sent an email to Adam Silver over his Chris Paul shove. The story of Patrick Beverley’s shove of Chris Paul at the end of Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals isn’t done yet. Suns fans and the Clippers
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 30: Patrick Beverley #21 of the LA Clippers reacts against Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half in Game Six of the Western Conference Finals at Staples Center on June 30, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by
Kenny Atkinson, Golden State Warriors. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) 5 cocktail recipes to celebrate the UFC Jose Cuervo partnership ahead of UFC 264 by Amy Kaplan WNBA Shootaround: Liz Cambage and A’ja Wilson have made the Aces a monster by Matt Ellentuck Kenny Atkinson is leaving the LA Clippers after one season for the
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