You are probably familiar with various promos offered by NBA teams during games. Some NBA teams will hand out T-shirts, others will offer discount codes, while some will treat their fans with free food in case of certain events.

The Los Angeles Clippers have a particularly interesting promo that states all fans in the arena will get free chicken if an opposing player misses two consecutive free throws in the fourth quarter. This promo came into play during the regular-season finale against the Houston Rockets, thanks to center Boban Marjanovic.

Both the Clippers and Rockets had virtually nothing to play for as teams were locked in their places on standings. So, when Marjanovic went to the line with 4:44 left in the fourth quarter and missed his first free throw, he decided to treat the Clippers fans with some free food. He intentionally missed his second free throw, telling the crowd: “It’s on me,” and prompted huge cheers from the stands.

While some players probably wouldn’t want to do any favors to opposing fans, Marjanovic had plenty of reasons to do this for the Clippers’ fans. The 35-year-old Serbian played for parts of two seasons with the franchise, and despite appearing in only 56 games, he became a fan favorite due to his lighthearted humor and contagious energy.

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The Los Angeles Clippers confirmed that their point guard Russell Westbrook suffered a hand fracture in Friday night’s 140-115 win over the Washington Wizards.

Westbrook injured his hand while trying to pick off Wizards’ Jordan Poole in the first half. He exited the game shortly after and didn’t return. According to The Athletic’s Law Murray, Westbrook is expected to miss several weeks and possibly won’t play again until April.

“(I) just feel bad for Russ right now,” Clippers’ coach Tyronn Lue told reporters during the post-game conference. “You never want to see a player get hurt. Jordan Poole drove around, and he tried to deflect from the back. I think he hit his elbow with his hand. We don’t know what timetable, don’t know if he needs surgery or anything yet, but he’s out right now. So just trying to figure it out.”

Entering the Wizards’ game, Westbrook was the only Clipper to play in every game in the 2023-24 season. The former NBA MVP established himself as a key contributor from the bench, averaging 11.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists while also playing some of the best defense in his career.

The Clippers will definitely miss Westbrook and his energy as they try to stay in the race for the No.1 seed in the Western Conference. The LA team is currently sitting fourth in the standings with 3.0 games behind the leading Minnesota Timberwolves.

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The Los Angeles Clippers are giving their disgruntled players P.J. Tucker and Bones Hyland some time off. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, both Tucker and Hyland were sent home and will re-join the team after the All-Star break.

Tucker and Hyland haven’t been part of the Clippers’ rotation for a while, and both players expressed frustration about their roles on the team. This was particularly the case with Tucker, who was at one point given permission to seek a trade to a team that would give him more playing time.

Trade talks surrounding Tucker never caught traction, and he remained in LA after the NBA trade deadline passed. It is unlikely that he will receive a buyout, considering his $11.5 million player option next season could make him a trade asset for the Clippers.

Since joining the franchise as part of the James Harden trade from the Philadelphia 76ers on November 1, Tucker only played 12 games for the Clippers. His last appearance came on November 28, when he played eight minutes in a 113-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Since then, he hasn’t entered a single game.

Charania reports that Tucker had constructive conversations with Clippers’ head coach Ty Lue in recent days and that he could return to the rotation after the All-Star break. Lue values Tucker’s experience and believes he could help the team when playoffs arrive.

The path for Hyland to receive more playing time seems less certain. The 23-year-old played 19 games this season, averaging 6.2 points per game.

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The Los Angeles Clippers are set to be without their starting center Ivica Zubac for at least four weeks after incurring a right calf strain. Prior to Tuesday night’s 128-117 home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Clippers confirmed that Zubac would be re-evaluated in four weeks.

“We just got to adjust,” Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue admitted. “I think [with] Mase finally trying to get in better shape, he still has a ways to go, but DT, the job he’s done since he’s been here, now they have a bigger role and more responsibility. We’re going to definitely miss Zu.”

Mason Plumlee played in Zubac’s stead on Tuesday night, scoring 14 points and five rebounds in 28 minutes. The Clippers will be hoping that they can continue their fine form without their starting center, having won 23 of their last 30 games. The team find themselves fourth in the Wester Conference standings at 26-14.

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Kawhi Leonard will continue donning the Los Angeles Clippers jersey for the foreseeable future. The Clippers announced on Wednesday that Leonard signed a new extension with the franchise.

The LA team didn’t disclose the financial terms of the agreement, but multiple reports indicate it is a three-year, $153 million deal. Leonard was in the final year of his old contract and had a player option for the 2024-25 season.

“We’re thrilled to continue our relationship with Kawhi,” Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said in a statement. “He is an elite player, a terrific partner, and a relentless worker who knows how to win and makes it his first priority. He elevated our franchise from the moment he arrived. We feel fortunate that Kawhi chose to join the Clippers five years ago, and excited to keep building with him.”

Leonard is enjoying a great season and is the main reason why the Clippers are sitting at No. 4 in the Western Conference with a 23-13 record. The 32-year-old player is currently averaging 23.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists while shooting 51.6% from the field. He also managed to avoid injury issues that plagued him in recent seasons, missing only four games so far in 2023-24.

The Clippers are reportedly also looking to sign their other superstar, Paul George, to a new extension. The negotiations are currently underway, and both sides are optimistic about reaching a deal. 

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The Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points to lead his team to a 121-104 win over the Miami Heat at the Crypto.com Arena. This is Leonard’s first game back from a four-game absence after suffering a left hip contusion. In addition, Leonard added six rebounds, five assists, and four steals to push the Clippers over the line.

“You see the performance,” Clippers point guard James Harden said of Leonard. “Both ends of the ball, just elite. Shotmaking, defensively, just being active, creating opportunities in transition. We needed that, [for Leonard] to get well and get better. We missed him.” Playing just 33 minutes against the Heat, Leonard surpassed 13,000 career points during the win.

Now on a three-game winning streak, the Clippers have won 12 of their last 14 games, pushing them up to fourth place on the Western Conference standings. The Clippers next face the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night before taking on the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.

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Veteran power forward P.J. Tucker might not be a member of the Los Angeles Clippers for too long. According to multiple reports, Tucker is unhappy with his role on the team and might push for a trade.

Tucker joined the Clippers as part of the trade with the Philadelphia 76ers that landed James Harden in LA. The 38-year-old player was expected to be a valuable contributor to the team off the bench but hasn’t played much recently.

Clippers’ head coach Ty Lue didn’t put Tucker in at all in the past five games, while he only played 14 games combined in the last two games he was on the floor. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Tucker’s struggles earlier in the season, which included career-lows in shooting and 3-point percentage, as well as the team’s commitment to younger players, have left the veteran stranded.

Charania reports that Tucker has behaved like a professional, even serving as a mentor for the players who replaced him in a lineup. However, he isn’t hiding his frustration with lack of playing time and has had discussions with the Clippers’ front office about parting ways.

P.J. Tucker will likely get the attention of more than a few teams. While he rarely fills up the stat sheet, Tucker is known as a valuable defender who brings toughness and reliable corner-three shooting. He will earn $11 million in the 2023-24 season and has a $11.5 million player option for the next season.

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James Harden finally got to taste victory as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers. And he was the one to deliver it, helping the team snap a six-game losing streak.

Harden hit a go-ahead three-pointer to give the Clippers a 103-100 lead in the final 10 seconds of Friday’s game against the Houston Rockets while drawing a foul. He then sank the free throw, before Kawhi Leonard added two more points to put a finishing touch on the 106-100 win. 

Harden finished the game with 24 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, delivering his best performance in a Clippers’ jersey.

“I’m getting real close,” Harden said after the game. “I’m getting close to myself every game. I feel like I’m improving.”

The Clippers acquired James Harden on November 1st in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden was expected to be the final piece of the puzzle for the LA team in their bid to win an NBA title, but his time with the franchise got off to a rocky start.

Harden, who hasn’t played for the 76ers this season in attempts to force a trade, struggled to get into playing shape and gel with his new teammates. The Clippers ended up losing game after game, leading many to question the move. 

However, if the Rockets game is any indicator, the Clippers might be finally clicking and playing to their potential. We will have a chance to see if that’s the case on Monday, when they face the San Antonio Spurs.

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Veteran center Daniel Theis and the Indiana Pacers reportedly agreed to a contract buyout. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Theis intends to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers once he clears waivers.

Theis played only one game for the Pacers in 2023-24, spending eight minutes on the court and scoring two points. The 31-year-old German international was in the final year of his contract with Indiana and was set to earn $9.1 million this season. 

The Clippers were in need of frontcourt depth after seeing their backup center Mason Plumlee go down with a knee injury. This left starter Ivica Zubac as the only true center on the roster. Plumlee is expected to miss at least two months while recovering.

Daniel Theis should help the Clippers be more physical under the glass and open more bench units they can utilize when their starters are resting. He is averaging 7.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game since making his debut in the NBA in 2017-18. Prior to Indiana, Theis had stints with the Boston Celtics, the Chicago Bulls, and the Houston Rockets.

The Clippers have been struggling as of late, losing six straight games and owning a 3-7 record to start the season.

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Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue has finally settled on his starting lineup for the first game of the 2023-24 NBA season. Speaking with reporters on Friday, Lue revealed that versatile shooting guard Terance Mann will be the fifth starter when the Clippers face the Portland Trail Blazers on October 25.

Lue already had four starters – Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, and Ivica Zubac—penciled in when the Clippers started their training camp. The only unknown was who would get the fifth spot, with veterans Nic Batum and Robert Covington being among the candidates alongside Mann.

It appears that Mann did enough through the training camp and preseason to get the nod, with Lue pointing out his versatility as one of the reasons for his choice.

“We can start him on a point guard, where we can put him on Steph [Curry] and Dame [Lillard] and guys like that,” Lue said via ESPN. “Then we can play him on [bigger players such as Lauri Markkanen] if we have to, and just his versatility of being able to guard point guards as well as 2s, 3s, and 4s I think makes the most sense right now.”

Terance Mann played 81 games last season and made 36 starts with the Clippers. He finished the campaign averaging 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. Mann was previously mentioned as part of the Clippers’ trade offer for Philadelphia 76ers’ star James Harden, but it appears that the 27-year-old won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.

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You are probably familiar with various promos offered by NBA teams during games. Some NBA teams will hand out T-shirts, others will offer discount codes, while some will treat their fans with free food in case of certain events.

The Los Angeles Clippers have a particularly interesting promo that states all fans in the arena will get free chicken if an opposing player misses two consecutive free throws in the fourth quarter. This promo came into play during the regular-season finale against the Houston Rockets, thanks to center Boban Marjanovic.

Both the Clippers and Rockets had virtually nothing to play for as teams were locked in their places on standings. So, when Marjanovic went to the line with 4:44 left in the fourth quarter and missed his first free throw, he decided to treat the Clippers fans with some free food. He intentionally missed his second free throw, telling the crowd: “It’s on me,” and prompted huge cheers from the stands.

While some players probably wouldn’t want to do any favors to opposing fans, Marjanovic had plenty of reasons to do this for the Clippers’ fans. The 35-year-old Serbian played for parts of two seasons with the franchise, and despite appearing in only 56 games, he became a fan favorite due to his lighthearted humor and contagious energy.

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The Los Angeles Clippers confirmed that their point guard Russell Westbrook suffered a hand fracture in Friday night’s 140-115 win over the Washington Wizards.

Westbrook injured his hand while trying to pick off Wizards’ Jordan Poole in the first half. He exited the game shortly after and didn’t return. According to The Athletic’s Law Murray, Westbrook is expected to miss several weeks and possibly won’t play again until April.

“(I) just feel bad for Russ right now,” Clippers’ coach Tyronn Lue told reporters during the post-game conference. “You never want to see a player get hurt. Jordan Poole drove around, and he tried to deflect from the back. I think he hit his elbow with his hand. We don’t know what timetable, don’t know if he needs surgery or anything yet, but he’s out right now. So just trying to figure it out.”

Entering the Wizards’ game, Westbrook was the only Clipper to play in every game in the 2023-24 season. The former NBA MVP established himself as a key contributor from the bench, averaging 11.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 4.5 assists while also playing some of the best defense in his career.

The Clippers will definitely miss Westbrook and his energy as they try to stay in the race for the No.1 seed in the Western Conference. The LA team is currently sitting fourth in the standings with 3.0 games behind the leading Minnesota Timberwolves.

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The Los Angeles Clippers are giving their disgruntled players P.J. Tucker and Bones Hyland some time off. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, both Tucker and Hyland were sent home and will re-join the team after the All-Star break.

Tucker and Hyland haven’t been part of the Clippers’ rotation for a while, and both players expressed frustration about their roles on the team. This was particularly the case with Tucker, who was at one point given permission to seek a trade to a team that would give him more playing time.

Trade talks surrounding Tucker never caught traction, and he remained in LA after the NBA trade deadline passed. It is unlikely that he will receive a buyout, considering his $11.5 million player option next season could make him a trade asset for the Clippers.

Since joining the franchise as part of the James Harden trade from the Philadelphia 76ers on November 1, Tucker only played 12 games for the Clippers. His last appearance came on November 28, when he played eight minutes in a 113-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Since then, he hasn’t entered a single game.

Charania reports that Tucker had constructive conversations with Clippers’ head coach Ty Lue in recent days and that he could return to the rotation after the All-Star break. Lue values Tucker’s experience and believes he could help the team when playoffs arrive.

The path for Hyland to receive more playing time seems less certain. The 23-year-old played 19 games this season, averaging 6.2 points per game.

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The Los Angeles Clippers are set to be without their starting center Ivica Zubac for at least four weeks after incurring a right calf strain. Prior to Tuesday night’s 128-117 home win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Clippers confirmed that Zubac would be re-evaluated in four weeks.

“We just got to adjust,” Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue admitted. “I think [with] Mase finally trying to get in better shape, he still has a ways to go, but DT, the job he’s done since he’s been here, now they have a bigger role and more responsibility. We’re going to definitely miss Zu.”

Mason Plumlee played in Zubac’s stead on Tuesday night, scoring 14 points and five rebounds in 28 minutes. The Clippers will be hoping that they can continue their fine form without their starting center, having won 23 of their last 30 games. The team find themselves fourth in the Wester Conference standings at 26-14.

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Kawhi Leonard will continue donning the Los Angeles Clippers jersey for the foreseeable future. The Clippers announced on Wednesday that Leonard signed a new extension with the franchise.

The LA team didn’t disclose the financial terms of the agreement, but multiple reports indicate it is a three-year, $153 million deal. Leonard was in the final year of his old contract and had a player option for the 2024-25 season.

“We’re thrilled to continue our relationship with Kawhi,” Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank said in a statement. “He is an elite player, a terrific partner, and a relentless worker who knows how to win and makes it his first priority. He elevated our franchise from the moment he arrived. We feel fortunate that Kawhi chose to join the Clippers five years ago, and excited to keep building with him.”

Leonard is enjoying a great season and is the main reason why the Clippers are sitting at No. 4 in the Western Conference with a 23-13 record. The 32-year-old player is currently averaging 23.8 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists while shooting 51.6% from the field. He also managed to avoid injury issues that plagued him in recent seasons, missing only four games so far in 2023-24.

The Clippers are reportedly also looking to sign their other superstar, Paul George, to a new extension. The negotiations are currently underway, and both sides are optimistic about reaching a deal. 

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The Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard scored 24 points to lead his team to a 121-104 win over the Miami Heat at the Crypto.com Arena. This is Leonard’s first game back from a four-game absence after suffering a left hip contusion. In addition, Leonard added six rebounds, five assists, and four steals to push the Clippers over the line.

“You see the performance,” Clippers point guard James Harden said of Leonard. “Both ends of the ball, just elite. Shotmaking, defensively, just being active, creating opportunities in transition. We needed that, [for Leonard] to get well and get better. We missed him.” Playing just 33 minutes against the Heat, Leonard surpassed 13,000 career points during the win.

Now on a three-game winning streak, the Clippers have won 12 of their last 14 games, pushing them up to fourth place on the Western Conference standings. The Clippers next face the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night before taking on the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.

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Veteran power forward P.J. Tucker might not be a member of the Los Angeles Clippers for too long. According to multiple reports, Tucker is unhappy with his role on the team and might push for a trade.

Tucker joined the Clippers as part of the trade with the Philadelphia 76ers that landed James Harden in LA. The 38-year-old player was expected to be a valuable contributor to the team off the bench but hasn’t played much recently.

Clippers’ head coach Ty Lue didn’t put Tucker in at all in the past five games, while he only played 14 games combined in the last two games he was on the floor. According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Tucker’s struggles earlier in the season, which included career-lows in shooting and 3-point percentage, as well as the team’s commitment to younger players, have left the veteran stranded.

Charania reports that Tucker has behaved like a professional, even serving as a mentor for the players who replaced him in a lineup. However, he isn’t hiding his frustration with lack of playing time and has had discussions with the Clippers’ front office about parting ways.

P.J. Tucker will likely get the attention of more than a few teams. While he rarely fills up the stat sheet, Tucker is known as a valuable defender who brings toughness and reliable corner-three shooting. He will earn $11 million in the 2023-24 season and has a $11.5 million player option for the next season.

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James Harden finally got to taste victory as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers. And he was the one to deliver it, helping the team snap a six-game losing streak.

Harden hit a go-ahead three-pointer to give the Clippers a 103-100 lead in the final 10 seconds of Friday’s game against the Houston Rockets while drawing a foul. He then sank the free throw, before Kawhi Leonard added two more points to put a finishing touch on the 106-100 win. 

Harden finished the game with 24 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, delivering his best performance in a Clippers’ jersey.

“I’m getting real close,” Harden said after the game. “I’m getting close to myself every game. I feel like I’m improving.”

The Clippers acquired James Harden on November 1st in a trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. Harden was expected to be the final piece of the puzzle for the LA team in their bid to win an NBA title, but his time with the franchise got off to a rocky start.

Harden, who hasn’t played for the 76ers this season in attempts to force a trade, struggled to get into playing shape and gel with his new teammates. The Clippers ended up losing game after game, leading many to question the move. 

However, if the Rockets game is any indicator, the Clippers might be finally clicking and playing to their potential. We will have a chance to see if that’s the case on Monday, when they face the San Antonio Spurs.

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Veteran center Daniel Theis and the Indiana Pacers reportedly agreed to a contract buyout. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Theis intends to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers once he clears waivers.

Theis played only one game for the Pacers in 2023-24, spending eight minutes on the court and scoring two points. The 31-year-old German international was in the final year of his contract with Indiana and was set to earn $9.1 million this season. 

The Clippers were in need of frontcourt depth after seeing their backup center Mason Plumlee go down with a knee injury. This left starter Ivica Zubac as the only true center on the roster. Plumlee is expected to miss at least two months while recovering.

Daniel Theis should help the Clippers be more physical under the glass and open more bench units they can utilize when their starters are resting. He is averaging 7.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game since making his debut in the NBA in 2017-18. Prior to Indiana, Theis had stints with the Boston Celtics, the Chicago Bulls, and the Houston Rockets.

The Clippers have been struggling as of late, losing six straight games and owning a 3-7 record to start the season.

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Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue has finally settled on his starting lineup for the first game of the 2023-24 NBA season. Speaking with reporters on Friday, Lue revealed that versatile shooting guard Terance Mann will be the fifth starter when the Clippers face the Portland Trail Blazers on October 25.

Lue already had four starters – Russell Westbrook, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, and Ivica Zubac—penciled in when the Clippers started their training camp. The only unknown was who would get the fifth spot, with veterans Nic Batum and Robert Covington being among the candidates alongside Mann.

It appears that Mann did enough through the training camp and preseason to get the nod, with Lue pointing out his versatility as one of the reasons for his choice.

“We can start him on a point guard, where we can put him on Steph [Curry] and Dame [Lillard] and guys like that,” Lue said via ESPN. “Then we can play him on [bigger players such as Lauri Markkanen] if we have to, and just his versatility of being able to guard point guards as well as 2s, 3s, and 4s I think makes the most sense right now.”

Terance Mann played 81 games last season and made 36 starts with the Clippers. He finished the campaign averaging 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game. Mann was previously mentioned as part of the Clippers’ trade offer for Philadelphia 76ers’ star James Harden, but it appears that the 27-year-old won’t be going anywhere anytime soon.

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