Clippers vs. Thunder: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet Our prediction and best bet for Tuesday’s Clippers vs. Thunder game, with odds from @BetMGM USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 25, 2022
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James could be forced to make Kyrie Irving trade demand LeBron James has refused to pile the blame on Russell Westbrook amid the LA Lakers' woeful start to the season, but the franchise is in dire need of shooters - could the King call Kyrie Irving? Daily Mirror · Oct 24, 2022
NBA Power Rankings: First Looks at Each Team in the Association Celtics, Warriors, Bucks, Jazz (!). Which squad is No. 1 after one week of action? Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2022
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 · Oct 24, 2022
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 · Oct 23, 2022
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. Los Angeles Times · Oct 23, 2022
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 · Oct 23, 2022
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. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 22, 2022
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. USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 22, 2022
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. Los Angeles Times · Oct 22, 2022
Bill Plaschke: Lakers need to trade Russell Westbrook now. Enough is enough Enough bricks. Enough glares. Enough pouts. Enough is enough. Los Angeles Times · Oct 21, 2022
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 · Oct 21, 2022
Kawhi Downplays Bench Role in First Game Back From Injury The veteran forward played his first game since 2021 on Thursday night. Sports Illustrated · Oct 21, 2022
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 · Oct 21, 2022
Daily Mirror · Oct 21, 2022 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
Los Angeles Times · Oct 21, 2022 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.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 21, 2022 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.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 20, 2022 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.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 20, 2022 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 · Oct 20, 2022 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 · Oct 20, 2022 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.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 20, 2022 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.
Axios · Oct 20, 2022 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 · Oct 20, 2022 Lakers vs. Clippers: Prediction, point spread, odds, best bet Our prediction and best bet for Thursday's Lakers vs. Clippers game.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 20, 2022 The Stakes Are High for the Clippers The pressure is on for Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Los Angeles in Year 4 together.