Column: Missing Kawhi Leonard almost cost Clippers in Game 1
The Clippers survived. They survived the absence of their best player. They survived a late-game onslaught by the visitors. They won their postseason opener Sunday,…
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard sidelined for Game 1 of playoff series
Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is “out” because of right knee inflammation for Game 1 of the Western Conference playoffs Sunday against the Dallas Mavericks, coach…
Kawhi Leonard’s status uncertain day before playoff opener
At exactly 10:58 a.m. Saturday, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue’s latest injury update on Kawhi Leonard and his availability was cautious and optimistic for Game 1…
Kawhi Leonard questionable for Clippers vs. Mavericks in Game 1
Day 3 of the continuing injury update regarding Kawhi Leonard brought in Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank to explain more details and to…
Ty Lue says Clippers preparing as if Kawhi Leonard will play
As coach Ty Lue prepared his Clippers this week to face the Dallas Mavericks in the playoffs Sunday, he was asked if part of his…
Boban Marjanovic misses free throw to give Clippers fans free chicken
No Kawhi Leonard. No Paul George. No James Harden. No way of helping or hurting their playoff status. Already locked into the No. 4 seed…
Clippers to face Dallas in playoffs, but will Kawhi Leonard play?
The Clippers’ first-round playoff matchup was set before tipoff Friday night. With the Dallas Mavericks losing to the Detroit Pistons, the Clippers already knew before…
Depleted Clippers lose to Suns one day after routing them
The Clippers’ injury report listed Kawhi Leonard as out with right knee inflammation, the sixth consecutive game the All-Star forward has missed, which led to…
Clippers hold off Suns to clinch a playoff spot
PHOENIX — Behind a triple-double from Russell Westbrook, the Clippers clinched a playoff berth Tuesday, avoiding the NBA’s postseason play-in tournament by withstanding a furious Phoenix…
James Harden’s triple-double powers Clippers to win over Jazz
Friday night’s game against the Utah Jazz was always going to be about how the Clippers performed in all facets. It was about the Clippers…
With Kawhi Leonard out, Clippers earn scrappy win over Nuggets
It was going to be a tall order for the Clippers to beat the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets on Thursday night at Crypto.com Arena,…
Paul George’s 41 points lead Clippers to victory in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Paul George knocked down eight three-pointers and finished with a season-high 41 points, leading the Clippers to a 130-118 over the Charlotte Hornets…
Kawhi Leonard, Paul George are clutch in Clippers’ win over Magic
ORLANDO, Fla. — Kawhi Leonard and Paul George made jump shots in the final seconds on Friday night to lead the Clippers past the Orlando Magic…
Clippers win in James Harden’s return to Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA — Kawhi Leonard completed two three-point plays late in the game then made a block at the rim on the final possession to lead the…
Clippers implode late in James Harden revenge game vs. 76ers
There was little love lost when James Harden forced his way out of the City of Brotherly Love last November. When Harden refused to show…
Clippers get good news on Russell Westbrook, then beat Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Clippers expect Russell Westbrook to return this week after missing most of March with a fractured left hand. Westbrook was cleared to…
Clippers right ship with victory over Trail Blazers
PORTLAND, Ore. — There was a stretch this season when the Clippers went 25-5 and put the NBA on notice as a serious championship contender. In…
Clippers’ struggles vs. Pelicans could haunt them in playoffs
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans have been a thorn for the Clippers over the last few years, one of the few teams that have…
Kawhi Leonard leaves Clippers’ loss early because of back spasms
Clippers All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard left Crypto.com Arena because of back spasms, the team announced at halftime of their 118-100 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves…
Ivica Zubac, Norman Powell spark Clippers to win over Bulls
The day began with Clippers coach Tyronn Lue unable to do his pregame interview session because he wasn’t feeling well. The day continued with the…