Tag: Los Angeles Clippers

NBA Pushes Back on ESPN Report Regarding Clippers Investigation

Brandon King

The NBA is disputing key details of ESPN’s reporting on the league’s ongoing investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers. NBA Chief Communications Officer Mike Bass released a statement Monday criticizing ESPN’s report, saying the league did not participate in the outlet’s reporting and that its conclusions are premature. “ESPN’s article regarding the LA Clippers investigation — for which the NBA declined to cooperate — contains numerous and significant inaccuracies. The results in this matter will be made clear once the investigation is concluded.” The statement comes after ESPN reported that…

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Bradley Beal Returns to Clippers on Two-Year, $13.2 Million Deal

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Clippers are bringing back veteran guard Bradley Beal after agreeing to a two-year, $13.2 million contract that includes a player option for the second season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, citing Beal’s agent, Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports. Beal declined his previous $5.6 million player option earlier in free agency, allowing both sides to explore a new agreement that ultimately gives the three-time NBA All-Star a significant raise while keeping him in Los Angeles. The new deal also preserves flexibility for both Beal and the Clippers moving…

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BREAKING: Report Alleges Kawhi Leonard Had Multimillion-Dollar Sponsorship Deal With Clippers Scoreboard Manufacturer

Brandon King

A new report has added another twist to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Kawhi Leonard’s relationship with the Los Angeles Clippers. According to Pablo Torre, Leonard allegedly had a secret multimillion-dollar sponsorship agreement with the company that manufactured the scoreboard inside the Clippers’ arena. The reported arrangement has quickly gone viral on social media, with fans joking that even the arena’s scoreboard was part of Leonard’s endorsement portfolio. The claim arrives amid continued attention surrounding the NBA’s investigation into whether the Clippers circumvented the league’s salary cap through benefits provided to…

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What Baba Miller Brings to the Clippers

Brandon King

The Clippers didn’t just sign a second-round pick—they made a statement. At 6-foot-11, Baba Miller offers the size, length, and versatility that every NBA team covets. He has the ability to handle the ball, make plays, defend multiple positions, and stretch the floor, giving Los Angeles another intriguing young piece to develop. By signing Miller to a 4-year, $9.61 million deal—the richest overall contract for a second-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft—the Clippers are signaling they believe his upside is worth investing in. If Miller develops consistently, this contract…

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Clippers sign second round pick Miller to four-year deal

Brandon King

The Los Angeles Clippers are making a major investment in second-round pick Baba Miller. Miller has agreed to a 4-year, $9.61 million contract that includes two fully guaranteed seasons, according to his agents Deirunas Visockas and Guillermo Bermejo of Gersh Basketball. 💰 The deal is the largest overall contract handed to any second-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft so far, signaling the Clippers’ confidence in the 6-foot-11 forward’s long-term potential. 📈 Is Baba Miller one of the biggest steals of the 2026 NBA Draft? 👇 Drop your thoughts in…

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Kawhi Leonard Trade to Raptors Delayed Pending NBA Investigation into Clippers

Brandon King

The blockbuster trade sending Kawhi Leonard back to the Toronto Raptors remains on hold as the NBA continues its investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers, creating uncertainty around one of the offseason’s biggest moves. According to ESPN, the deal agreed to in principle on June 30 cannot be finalized until the league concludes its investigation. The delay stems from the NBA requiring Toronto’s ownership group to assume any potential financial penalties tied to Leonard’s contract that could result from the investigation. In a statement released to ESPN, the Clippers said…

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Rui Hachimura Signs Two-Year, $28 Million Contract With Los Angeles Clippers

Brandon King

Free agent forward Rui Hachimura has agreed to a two-year, $28 million contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, sources tell ESPN. Hachimura and his agent, Darren Matsubara of THE•TEAM, reached an early understanding with the Clippers shortly after free agency opened, laying the groundwork for a deal well before it became official. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, both sides initially hoped the Los Angeles Lakers would work with the Clippers on a sign-and-trade that would allow Hachimura to remain in Los Angeles while providing compensation to the Lakers. However, the…

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Mavericks, Clippers Discuss Potential Blockbuster Deal Centered on Kawhi Leonard

Brandon King

The Dallas Mavericks are exploring the possibility of bringing Kawhi Leonard back to Texas. According to multiple league sources cited by The Athletic, Mavericks president Masai Ujiri has interest in reuniting with Leonard. The two previously enjoyed tremendous success together with the Toronto Raptors, culminating in the franchise’s first NBA championship in 2019. League sources say the Mavericks and the Los Angeles Clippers have discussed a trade framework that would send Leonard to Dallas. In return, the Clippers would receive a package centered around P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson, and draft-pick…

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Bradley Beal to Clippers Likely as Buyout Nears Completion

Brandon King

The Suns have wisely decided to transition from the failed era of the triumvirate of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. Durant was moved to Houston in a massive 7-team trade late last month.  With Devin Booker agreeing to a $150 million extension, Bradley Beal is the other piece that the Suns are looking to ship out of town. However, Beal’s massive contract, Beal is owed $110 million over the next two seasons, as well as his no-trade clause, created stumbling blocks in constructing a suitable trade.  With the…

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NBA Trade Alert: Clippers, Heat, and Jazz Involved in Multi-Team Swap 

Brandon King

According to Shams Charania, the Utah Jazz, Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a trade. Here is the breakdown: Miami gets:  Los Angeles Receives: Utah receives: Norman Powell is coming off his best NBA season in which he averaged a career best 21.8 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals on .484/.418/.804 splits, in 60 appearances ( all starts) and should have garnered his first All-Star nod. The previous two seasons, Powell displayed his ability to provide consistent and efficient scoring off the bench , averaging…

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