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Clippers look into acquiring free agent Miles Bridges

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The 6-foot-7 forward, who has had legal issues, could help fill the void after Paul George agreed to join the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency.

Monday, Jul 1

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Clippers hope to remain competitive with roster in wake of losing Paul George

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The Clippers continue to rebuild Monday by agreeing to bring back Nicolas Batum, a day after James Harden agrees to return and Derrick Jones Jr. accepts a deal.

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Paul George leaves the Clippers and joins the 76ers, James Harden is back in

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The Clippers agree to re-sign guard James Harden and sign free-agent guard Kevin Porter Jr. to two-year deals while saying goodbye to Paul George.

Saturday, Jun 29

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Russell Westbrook opts in with Clippers, Paul George declines

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The Clippers can start negotiating a new contract with Paul George on Sunday while nine-time All-Star Russell Westbrook accepts $4-million option.

Friday, Jun 28

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Clippers talking in measured tones about Paul George's future. Will he be back?

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Clippers star Paul George has until Saturday to exercise the $48.7-million option on his contract as the two sides have been unable to work out a contract extension.

Thursday, Jun 27

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Clippers select Minnesota guard Cam Christie with the No. 46 pick of NBA draft

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The Clippers draft Minnesota guard Cam Christie, the brother of Lakers guard Max Christie, with the No. 46 pick of the 2024 NBA draft.

Wednesday, Jun 26

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Rob Dillingham: From Ye's Donda Academy debacle to the Minnesota Timberwolves

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Rob Dillingham was the star of the Chatsworth-based Donda Academy before owner Ye's hate speech torpedoed the school. The guard will play for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

As Clippers prepare for draft, Paul George's future hangs in balance

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The Clippers will likely get a guard or wing with the 46th pick in the NBA draft, but a bigger question is whether Paul George has a future with the team.

Thursday, Jun 20

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DeMar DeRozan was Drake's 'brother.' Now he's dancing onstage to Kendrick Lamar's diss track

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NBA star DeMar DeRozan was one of many dancing onstage to Kendrick Lamar's Drake diss track 'Not Like Us' at Juneteenth concert.

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NBA mock draft: Lakers may make up for missing out on Jaime Jaquez Jr. last year

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The 2024 NBA draft could be especially unpredictable, with many teams expected to weigh prospects' value based on needs rather than talent.

Tuesday, Jun 18

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Ex-Laker Darius Morris died of heart disease; cocaine played a role, medical examiner says

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Ex-Laker Darius Morris died at 33 of coronary artery disease, though cocaine, hydrocodone and ethanol played a role, the L.A. County medical examiner says.

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Jeff Van Gundy joins Clippers as lead assistant to coach Tyronn Lue

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Jeff Van Gundy, who coached New York and Houston, coached Tyronn Lue for one season in 2004 with the Rockets. The two maintained a relationship through USA Basketball.

Wednesday, Jun 12

NBA stars mourn the death of Jerry West, 'one of the very best players'

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LeBron James and Michael Jordan join others in the NBA saluting the late Jerry West, who became a star as a Lakers player and later transformed the league as an executive.

Friday, Jun 7

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Fact-checking 'Clipped,' a series about the Clippers' Donald Sterling scandal

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Laurence Fishburne shines as Doc Rivers, but Blake Griffin's portrayal and other elements of "Clipped" don't accurately reflect the Sterling scandal.

Tuesday, Jun 4

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'Clipped' is a smartly written saga about the off-court triangle involving Donald Sterling

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FX's "Clipped," now streaming on Hulu, stars Ed O'Neill, Jacki Weaver and Cleopatra Coleman as the triangle at the heart of the 2014 scandal involving Clippers owner Donald Sterling.

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'Clipped': The real story about Donald Sterling, V. Stiviano and the Clippers

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The Times reported on the Donald Sterling scandal extensively in 2014 along with the fallout that ensued. Here is a look at some of our key coverage.

Wednesday, May 29

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Clippers center Ivica Zubac's Encino home burglarized for second time in three years

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Clippers center Ivica Zubac's San Fernando Valley home was burglarized, police sources told The Times. It was the second time in three years.

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Clippers extend Tyronn Lue's contract, making him one of NBA's highest-paid coaches

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Tyronn Lue and the Clippers have agreed to a long-term contract extension, bringing stability to a franchise set to open a new arena next season.

Tuesday, May 28

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Appreciation: Bill Walton embraced a different mind-set on personal success and heroes

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Despite achieving notoriety as a basketball player and as a broadcaster, Bill Walton embraced unconventional definitions of personal success.

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Bill Walton's kindness and wonderful wackiness made us the grateful ones

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From calling John Wooden twice a week to pretending to be NBA players on voice messages left for his son, Bill Walton was an eternally kind and quirky soul.

Monday, May 27

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Bill Walton, UCLA legend, NBA star and Pac-12 advocate, dies at age 71

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Bill Walton, who helped UCLA win national titles during John Wooden's career and later won two NBA titles, has died after a cancer battle.

Wednesday, May 22

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LaMelo Ball broke foot of boy seeking autograph when he drove over it, lawsuit alleges

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An 11-year-old approached LaMelo Ball's car and asked him for an autograph. A lawsuit alleges the Hornets star sped away, driving over and breaking his foot.

Monday, May 20

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The scandal that brought down Donald Sterling finally gets the Hollywood treatment

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The cast and crew of the series, premiering June 4 on Hulu, explain how their telling of the Clippers owner's ban from the NBA took on 'Shakespearean' proportions.

Wednesday, May 15

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Bronny James not thinking of playing with his dad, he'd be happy getting to NBA

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"I would be happy about getting to the league instead of me thinking about playing with my dad," Bronny James said at NBA draft combine Tuesday.

Saturday, May 11

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Letters to Sports: Lakers need to clean house after playoff exit?

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Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on the Lakers and Clippers after their first-round playoff losses.

Wednesday, May 8

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Darius Morris dies shortly after dad, brother convicted of bank fraud. No foul play, lawyer says

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Remembered for his exuberant personality, former Lakers and Clippers guard Darius Morris has died at 33. His father and brother were convicted of fraud in February.

Tuesday, May 7

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Lawrence Frank calls Clippers season another 'lost opportunity'

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The Clippers' president of basketball operations would like to bring back James Harden and Russell Westbrook while extending Paul George's contract.

Sunday, May 5

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Young Clippers radio voice Carlo Jiménez is inspired by his grandfather's sacrifices

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Clippers radio voice Carlo Jiménez, 23, is among the few Latino play-by-play announcers in the NBA on English-language broadcasts.

Saturday, May 4

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Eliminated by Mavericks, Clippers have a number of offseason questions to address

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Kawhi Leonard's health, Tyronn Lue's future and potential contracts for Paul George and James Harden are among the offseason unknowns facing the Clippers.

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Amid Lakers coaching speculation, Clippers hope to keep Tyronn Lue for a 'long time'

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The Clippers are hoping Tyronn Lue will remain their coach for the foreseeable future amid speculation he could be a candidate for Lakers' coaching job.