Kawhi Leonard plans to be in Clippers’ opening night lineup

LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard, center, and center Ivica Zubac, right, stand during the NBA basketball team’s media day, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) INGLEWOOD, California — Kawhi Leonard is planning to be in the Los Angeles Clippers’ lineup for opening night unless his balky right knee prevents him from…

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Clippers, Ivica Zubac agree to 3-year contract extension

FILE – Los Angeles Clippers’ Ivica Zubac plays during an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) LOS ANGELES — Ivica Zubac and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a $58.6 million, three-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through theNBA  2027-28 season, agent Jeff Schwartz…

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Harden set to stay with Clippers as NBA free agency opens

              Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden brings the ball up during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo)   NEW YORK –  James Harden has reportedly reached a two-year deal to stay…

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Clippers facing big decision with new arena move pending

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40), forwards Kawhi Leonard (2) and Paul George (13) stands on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers are moving into their new arena…

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Clippers’ Tyronn Lue passes on addressing speculation over Lakers

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue shouts to his players during the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks, Sunday, April 28, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter) DALLAS  — Tyronn Lue said he wants to be coach of the Los Angeles Clippers for the…

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Luka Doncic, Mavericks take chippy win over Clippers

Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic (77) is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers’ Russell Westbrook, right, during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Dallas, Friday, April 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) DALLAS — Luka Doncic called out to his coaches during a flurry of 3-pointers from James Harden. The…

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Clippers beat Mavericks in Game 1 without Kawhi Leonard

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) defends against LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series in Los Angeles, Sunday, April 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) LOS ANGELES — James Harden spent the season developing a pick-and-roll chemistry with big man Ivica Zubac.…

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Clippers continue dominance of Hornets

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (13) shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, March 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond) CHARLOTTE, North Carolina — Paul George knocked down eight 3-pointers and finished with a season-high 41 points, and the Los Angeles…

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Kawhi Leonard comes alive late to lead Clippers over 76ers

Los Angeles Clippers’ Norman Powell, left, reacts after Kawhi Leonard was fouled during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Wednesday, March 27, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) PHILADELPHIA — Kawhi Leonard completed two 3-point plays late in the game then made a block at the rim on the…

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NBA: Pelicans beat Clippers to tighten race for No. 4 seed

New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a basket against Los Angeles Clippers guard Amir Coffey (7) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Friday, March 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Matthew Hinton) NEW ORLEANS — Zion Williamson snagged an inbound pass in the backcourt with just less than 4…

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