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Blowout loss to Suns raises questions about Clippers' title-chasing readiness

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George approached midcourt before tipoff Sunday evening inside Crypto.com Arena, one stoic, the other about to speak. The Clippers' stars had been asked to address the crowd before the team's home opener, and George kept his remarks brief as Leonard nodded along.

Los Angeles Times

Skip Bayless goes off on Darvin Ham for his handling of Westbrook

A prominent sportscaster thinks Darvin Ham doesn't have the chutzpah to bench Russell Westbrook if he's playing poorly.

USA Today Sports Media Group

No Kawhi Leonard? No problem for Clippers as Paul George scores 40 in win

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The pregame public-address announcement of teams’ inactive players is usually an afterthought inside NBA arenas, with fans still streaming in generally less concerned about the players not in uniform than locating their seats.

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Darvin Ham praises Russell Westbrook’s effort vs. Clippers: ‘Defended his behind off’

LOS ANGELES — They spoke over the summer about Russell Westbrook “being above average defensively,” and after seeing the veteran guard compete on the defensive end Thursday night against the Clippers, Lakers coach Darvin Ham was assured that his message had gotten across.

Los Angeles Times

Lonnie Walker IV talks about Lakers’ mood after loss to Clippers

Lonnie Walker IV said the Lakers weren't too discouraged by their 103-97 loss to the Clippers on Thursday.

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LeBron James: Lakers can’t rely on 3-point shot every night

The Lakers' leader talked about the importance of them not trying to win with 3-point shooting and instead sticking to their strengths.

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Clippers believe short-term patience will pay off in long run

By tipoff Thursday night, the Clippers were the last NBA team to start their season. They hope to be the last team standing at the end, too.

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Bill Plaschke: Lakers need to trade Russell Westbrook now. Enough is enough

Enough bricks. Enough glares. Enough pouts. Enough is enough.

Los Angeles Times

Russell Westbrook branded 'contagiously bad' after Lakers star hits embarrassing stat

Russell Westbrook, the 2017 NBA MVP, struggled badly as the Los Angeles Lakers lost their second successive game to open the 2022/23 season as their city rival Clippers won on Thursday

Daily Mirror

Kawhi Downplays Bench Role in First Game Back From Injury

The veteran forward played his first game since 2021 on Thursday night.

Sports Illustrated

Lakers’ Ham Has No Issue With LeBron’s Roster Comments

The star forward pointed out one of the team’s glaring weaknesses after their season opener earlier in the week.

Sports Illustrated

Russell Westbrook's heated exchange with Lakers fan filmed as NBA star 'sworn at'

Russell Westbrook endured a horrific night shooting as the Los Angeles Lakers suffered their second straight defeat to open the season as they lost to the Clippers on Thursday night

Daily Mirror

Lakers' long-range shooting woes sink them against Clippers

The early season can be a mirror, a chance for a new team to look at itself and see an honest reflection — strengths and weaknesses, what you are and what you aren't.

Los Angeles Times

Lakers player grades: LeBron James and crew lose to Clippers

The Lakers fought hard versus the Clippers on Thursday, but they had too many deficiencies and ended up falling short.

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Clippers preview: Can Kawhi Leonard and Paul George win a title together?

The early October evening and a new NBA season approached when Steve Ballmer returned to the topic that has consumed his eight years of owning the Clippers.

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Nightly NBA player props (10/20): James Harden, Paul George and others to bet on ahead of Bucks-Sixers and Clippers-Lakers

Betting on Giannis usually works out well.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Clippers Could Bring Kawhi Leonard Off Bench

“The Klaw” could reportedly come off the bench for Los Angeles as a way to help transition him back into the game after his injury.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Kawhi Leonard may come off the bench to start the season, but you shouldn’t freak out!

Kawhi Leonard for Sixth Man of the Year?! Don't rush to make the bets.

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Report: Lakers Not Expected to Trade Until After Thanksgiving

Los Angeles will reportedly wait until after the November holiday to make changes to its current roster.

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Steve Ballmer's billions tower over other sports team owners

The former Microsoft CEO is worth more than four times as much as the next-richest NBA owner.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lakers vs. Clippers: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet

Our prediction and best bet for Thursday's Lakers vs. Clippers game.

Sports Illustrated

The Stakes Are High for the Clippers

The pressure is on for Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Los Angeles in Year 4 together.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lakers vs. Clippers: Lineups, injuries and broadcast info for Thursday

Here's all you need to know ahead of Thursday's Lakers vs. Clippers game.

Los Angeles Times

'You wanna get games under your belt': Kawhi Leonard, Clippers ready to start season

LOS ANGELES — The Clippers' starting point guard for Thursday's season opener against the Lakers?

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NBA Finals Predictions: Expert Picks for the 2022–23 Season

Which team will be holding the Larry O’Brien trophy when it is all said and done?

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