'Intrigued by what I saw': Russell Westbrook's Clippers debut cost Terance Mann minutes LOS ANGELES — Kawhi Leonard called it "ridiculous." Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2023
Helene Elliott: 'It's crazy': Russell Westbrook's debut was part fit, part folly LOS ANGELES — When the Clippers signed Russell Westbrook this week, coach Tyronn Lue said he wasn't expecting miracles from the nine-time All-Star and future Hall of Famer. The Clippers, Lue said, "want Russ to be Russ." Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2023
Which NBA rivalries could shape basketball’s next five years? The modern-day uptick in team-switching has made for less of the classic rivalries that defined previous eras. But matchups like Zion v Ja and Celtics v Bucks are bursting with promise The Guardian - US · Feb 25, 2023
Clippers score team-record 175 points but still lose in double-OT thriller to Kings LOS ANGELES — White AirPods in his ears, his gaze locked onto the Sacramento highlights playing on a locker-room television, Russell Westbrook bobbed his head Friday night at a locker a few feet down the Crypto.com Arena hallway from his old one. Los Angeles Times · Feb 25, 2023
'We want Russ to be Russ.' Clippers up to the challenge of winning with Russell Westbrook. LOS ANGELES — Russell Westbrook entered his career's latest chapter Wednesday through a side door of the Clippers' practice facility, taking a seat on a podium surrounded by more cameras and microphones than have shown up at the Playa Vista headquarters in five months. Los Angeles Times · Feb 23, 2023
The 8 NBA title contenders you should be watching through the final stretch of the season These are the true NBA title contenders you need to worry about USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 23, 2023
Russell Westbrook clears waivers to sign with Los Angeles Clippers Russell Westbrook is now officially an LA Clippers players, having cleared waivers of his contract. The Times of India · Feb 23, 2023
Tim Cowlishaw: While Luka Doncic-Kyrie Irving mesh, Mavericks must take advantage of second-half schedule DALLAS — As teammates on the court, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving are now 0-3, having registered losses to Sacramento, Minnesota and Team Giannis. The latter isn’t so relevant other than the chasm between Irving’s 32-point All-Star performance and Luka’s 4-point night being curious. Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2023
Bill Plaschke: In signing Russell Westbrook, Clippers foolishly mirror the Lakers' mistake Fool you once, shame on Russell Westbrook. Los Angeles Times · Feb 21, 2023
Clippers plan to sign Russell Westbrook, but is he a good fit? From the start of speculation earlier this month that Russell Westbrook might join the Clippers, the potential fit was not obvious. Los Angeles Times · Feb 20, 2023
Russell Westbrook’s joining the Clippers and fans wondered about the potential with Paul George Maybe these two friends can create more magic with each other. USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 20, 2023
Who Paul George Wants to See Win a NBA Championship The Clippers are gearing up for a title race in a loaded Western Conference, sitting in fourth in the Western Conference at the All-Star Break. Paul George was asked about what player in the league he most wants to see win a title, and he had an eye-opening response, selecting… Sports Illustrated · Feb 19, 2023
Russell Westbrook to Meet With Clippers Stars, per Report The nine-time All-Star is reportedly set to meet with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard in a matter of days. Sports Illustrated · Feb 17, 2023
Los Angeles Clippers interested in Russell Westbrook: Report Russell Westbrook may soon land at Los Angeles Clippers, reports ESPN. The Times of India · Feb 17, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Feb 17, 2023 Paul George, Terance Mann help Clippers fend off Suns PHOENIX — Long, languid strides brought Kevin Durant, the 13-time All-Star in all-black, from one end of Footprint Arena’s court to a chair at its middle Thursday. A personal highlight reel played on a jumbotron overhead, and a midday crowd packed into one side of the arena’s lower bowl howled…
Sports Illustrated · Feb 17, 2023 The Suns’ Gamble on Kevin Durant Begins Now The move for the 34-year-old means the clock has already started ticking on Phoenix’s championship window.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 16, 2023 Paul George: Winning title with Clippers would outweigh winning title with Lakers Several years ago, Paul George reportedly wanted to join the Lakers, but he seems to have no regrets about becoming a Clipper instead.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 14, 2023 Paul George is excited to mentor Bones Hyland: ‘We’re going to open our arms’ "He’s coming into a situation with a lot of great veterans that can help him and mentor him."
Los Angeles Times · Feb 11, 2023 Two Clippers agree: Russell Westbrook would be a good fit with team LOS ANGELES — In comments that revealed differences in how some Clippers players value the role of a traditional point guard versus the team's front office, All-Star wing Paul George and starting forward Marcus Morris Sr. on Friday said the team needed to add a pure point guard and openly…
Sports Illustrated · Feb 11, 2023 Paul George, Marcus Morris Campaign for Westbrook to Join Clippers The nine-time All-Star could leave Utah via buyout after his trade from the Lakers this week.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 11, 2023 Clippers’ title hopes take a seat for at least one more game in loss to Bucks LOS ANGELES — Around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, as a little more than three hours remained until the NBA’s trade deadline, the Los Angeles Clippers didn’t have any trades close to happening, said Lawrence Frank, the team’s president of basketball operations.
Los Angeles Times · Feb 10, 2023 Suns lead way as teams retool for stretch run in the NBA's wild, wild West LOS ANGELES — Late Wednesday night, in the back hallways of Crypto.com Arena, there was a nervous energy as executives, staffers and players from the Dallas Mavericks and Clippers checked their phones while milling around in the aftermath of Dallas' victory. It was the last night before the NBA's noon…
Sports Illustrated · Feb 10, 2023 The Biggest Lesson of the NBA Trade Deadline? It’s Still a Superstar League. In one of the wildest trade-deadline weeks ever, we saw teams make a flurry of deals with one thing in mind: their stars.
Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2023 Russell Westbrook suffers ultimate humiliation but has the last laugh The former MVP point guard has been traded for the fourth time in his career as he leaves LeBron James and his hometown Los Angeles Lakers where he could become a free agent in a matter of days
Los Angeles Times · Feb 5, 2023 Clippers pursuing Nets star Kyrie Irving; Nicolas Batum the hero in win over Knicks NEW YORK — The pass from Paul George found Clippers wing Nicolas Batum in the right corner with 1.7 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter.