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Pelicans hand Clippers second straight loss despite Kawhi Leonard’s 40 points

NEW ORLEANS — When the Clippers signed Kawhi Leonard in a landmark free-agency acquisition four years ago, the significance was obvious for all to see. A franchise beleaguered by a woeful record in high-stress moments now had their stone-faced closer, a two-time NBA Finals most valuable player whose pulse seemed…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 2, 2023

Clippers falter after halftime without Kawhi Leonard and lose to Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — To reach the Memphis locker room after his pregame warmup Friday, the Grizzlies’ Luke Kennard had to first pass by a Clippers bench populated by a few of his former assistant coaches. Stopping to chat, Kennard playfully asked whether the Clippers, whose suffocating defense two nights earlier…

Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2023

Paul George hopes he can return as Nicolas Batum, Kawhi Leonard carry Clippers over Bulls

Paul George doesn’t know when he will be ready to return from his sprained right knee, “but I’m gonna do whatever I can do to shorten the process,” the All-Star forward said on his podcast.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 28, 2023

Sizing Up the NBA MVP, Rookie of the Year and Other Award Races

Who will be taking home the hardware at season’s end?

Sports Illustrated · Feb 23, 2023

Paul George, Terance Mann help Clippers fend off Suns

PHOENIX — Long, languid strides brought Kevin Durant, the 13-time All-Star in all-black, from one end of Footprint Arena’s court to a chair at its middle Thursday. A personal highlight reel played on a jumbotron overhead, and a midday crowd packed into one side of the arena’s lower bowl howled…

Los Angeles Times · Feb 17, 2023

3 NBA Award futures you should bet on before it’s too late (including Norman Powell’s Sixth Man odds)

Go bet on these guys today!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 16, 2023

Kawhi Leonard ties career high as new additions help Clippers hold off Warriors

Five months into a Clippers season that has sometimes felt like a slog, feeling less like joy than a constant examination under a microscope of their own championship expectations, the impression imparted on forward Nicolas Batum after Monday's practice, the team's first with its three new additions, was notable.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 15, 2023

Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 54 points lead Bucks over fading Clippers

MILWAUKEE — The Buck didn’t stop at the three-point line. He didn’t stop at the free-throw line.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 3, 2023

‘Things do feel different.’ Paul George powers revived Clippers to another win

LOS ANGELES — By the time the Los Angeles Clippers pulled into San Antonio last Thursday they had lost nine of their previous 11 games and, with each passing day, valuable time to steer themselves out of their skid.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 27, 2023

NBA Rivals Week: Best bets for Tuesday’s Heat vs. Celtics and Lakers vs. Clippers matchups

Looking at bets to make on the first day of the NBA's Rivals Week.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 25, 2023