Tag: Los Angeles Clippers

Chris Paul Announces Retirement; Raptors Expected to Waive Him

Chris Paul
February 2026

He confirmed he is stepping away after 21 seasons. He was traded to Toronto at the deadline in a deal that did not require reporting, and multiple reports say the Raptors will waive him. The retirement frames a shift toward family and life after playing, with league leadership highlighting his on-court résumé and union leadership. The trade-waive path effectively closed any late-season title chase with another team.

LeBron Makes 22nd Straight All-Star as Reserve After Sciatica-Delayed Start

LeBron James
January 2026

James was named a West reserve for a record 22nd consecutive All-Star selection after missing the first 14 games with sciatica, saying he focused on returning to form rather than chasing the honor. Coaches voted him in despite early-season missed time; debate followed due to notable omissions; James emphasized health and performance since returning, and he remains an All-Star points/minutes leader.

Nikola Jokić Returns From Knee Injury With Big Minutes-Managed Line, Nuggets Beat Clippers

Nikola Jokić
January 2026

Jokić returned from a hyperextended left knee on a minutes restriction and produced an immediate impact in a Nuggets win over the Clippers. After missing 16 games, he posted 31 points, 12 rebounds and five assists in 25 minutes as Denver won 122-109, indicating a controlled ramp-up while restoring Denver’s primary engine.

Nikola Jokić Returns vs Clippers After Knee Injury, On Minutes Restriction

Nikola Jokić
January 2026

Jokić returned to the starting lineup after missing 16 games with a hyperextended left knee and will be managed with a minutes restriction. Denver went 10-6 without him; his return supports Denver’s push while Gordon is out again with a right hamstring issue and other teammates remain sidelined; Jokić is also tracking the 65-game threshold for major award eligibility.

Kawhi Returns from Knee Contusion and Drops 24 in Clippers Win Over Lakers

Kawhi Leonard
January 2026

Leonard returned after missing three games and scored 24 points as the Clippers beat the Lakers 112-104. He slotted back in immediately, continuing a high-scoring run and maintaining a season average cited as a career best through 30 games.

Kobe Sanders Seizes Surprise Start, Drops Career-High 20 to Edge Warriors by One

Kobe Sanders
January 2026

Kobe Sanders scored a career-high 20 points in a surprise start as the Clippers beat the Warriors 103-102, stepping in after James Harden was a late scratch. Sanders played 36 minutes, rebounded well, and handled a bigger role with limited extra ballhandling available. Curry scored 27 but fouled out late, while Kawhi Leonard praised Sanders’ aggression and growth

James Harden Sidelined vs Warriors With Shoulder Stiffness as Clippers Manage Workload

James Harden
January 2026

James Harden missed the Clippers’ game against the Warriors due to right-shoulder stiffness, only his third absence of the season. Harden went through warmups before being ruled out, with Tyronn Lue pointing to fatigue from carrying the offense during Kawhi Leonard’s injury spell and heavy minutes throughout the season.

Clippers lose Ivica Zubac for weeks with ankle sprain

Ivica Zubac
December 2025

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac will miss several weeks after suffering a Grade 2 sprain to his left ankle, having landed awkwardly on LeBron James’ foot during the first quarter of a 103-88 win over the Lakers at the Intuit Dome. Zubac left the game after posting five points and two rebounds in 11 minutes, with scans confirming significant ligament damage, and the 28-year-old’s absence deprives the Clippers of a double-double machine who anchors their interior defense and has been central to their frontcourt identity.

Luka Dončić injury adds to shorthanded Lakers concerns

Luka Dončić
December 2025

Luka Dončić left the Lakers’ derby defeat to the Clippers at halftime with a left leg contusion, cutting short the NBA’s leading scorer’s night after 19 minutes and 12 points and adding fresh concern over his fitness in an already injury hit Los Angeles squad. Coach JJ Redick said he noticed Dončić limping in the second quarter but could not offer a timeline, while LeBron James called injuries the worst part of sport as the Lakers juggle absences for Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton and Austin Reaves and search for stability in the Western Conference race.

Harden passes Carmelo to enter top 10 on NBA all-time scoring list

James Harden
December 2025

James Harden moved into the NBA’s top ten all-time scorers by passing Carmelo Anthony during the Clippers’ loss to the Timberwolves, hitting two free throws to reach 28,290 career points and extend a remarkable scoring career now spanning 17 seasons of constant offensive production. Starting the night 20 points behind Anthony, Harden finished with 34 on 10-of-18 shooting but missed a tying three at the buzzer in a 109-106 defeat, later calling the milestone a “blessing” and proof that work is paying off as he targets higher spots.

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