Lakers, Clippers aiming for ‘best available’ in NBA draft
The most pressing need the Lakers have is finding a rim-running, shot-blocking young center to put alongside Luka Doncic for the present and future.But the…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads OKC in Finals as Clippers cringe
It screamed watershed moment, the forever luckless Clippers outfoxing the eternally exalted Lakers for the services of not one, but two superstars. The news stunned…
Letters: Never remove the asterisk from the 2017 Astros
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Attention Dylan Hernández! Cannot agree. No time to panic, just yet. Leave Shohei Ohtani alone in his DH status. Dodgers are correct in…
James Harden still has the support of Clippers’ front office
Clippers All-Star James Harden has been highly criticized for another dismal playoff performance against the Denver Nuggets, but he does have a supporter in the…
Nuggets eliminate Clippers in Game 7 to advance in NBA playoffs | Basketball News
Denver Nuggets defeat LA Clippers in the deciding game to set up a second-round matchup with top seed Oklahoma City Thunder.The Denver Nuggets dominated the…
The Sports Report: Clippers force Game 7; Kings go home
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Clippers’ James Harden showed up in Game 6. Can he do it for Game 7?
Something unexpected happened in the Clippers’ elimination game on Thursday night.James Harden actually showed up.In the Clippers’ 111-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets at Intuit…
Knicks’ Brunson helps seal series against Pistons, Clippers sink Nuggets | Basketball News
New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson hits late trey to seal series against Detriot Pistons; LA Clippers beat Denver Nuggets.Jalen Brunson scored 40 points as the…
Clippers search for answers against Nuggets in critical Game 6
In 2021, the Clippers lost Game 5 in the first round of the playoffs to the Dallas Mavericks to go down 3-2 in the best-of-seven…
The Sports Report: Clippers’ (and Kings’) season is one loss away from ending
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Murray, Nuggets defeat Clippers in Game 5; take 3-2 playoff lead | Basketball News
Jamal Murray’s breakout match against LA Clippers puts Denver Nuggets within a game of the second round of NBA playoffs.Jamal Murray scored 24 of his…
Clippers look to rebound against Nuggets in critical Game 5
Game 5 is a pivotal contest for the Clippers and the Denver Nuggets.Pivotal because the winner in a series that’s tied at 2-2 will be…
Kawhi Leonard isn’t surprised Clippers vs. Nuggets series is tied
Typically, Kawhi Leonard said after Game 4 Saturday at Intuit Dome, the four and five seeds in NBA playoff matchups are equal in many ways.That…
Letters to Sports: Transfer portal is part of the messed-up process
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Nico Iamaleava, the Kings in the playoffs, Shohei Ohtani and Wes Parker. Source…
The Sports Report: Clippers rout Nuggets to take 2-1 series lead
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Clippers thrash Nuggets, win first playoff game at Intuit Dome
He insisted that his group could play better and had to play better even though the Clippers snatched home-court advantage away from the Nuggets by…
Clippers guard Norman Powell trusts his work in taking big shots
At no point, Clippers guard Norman Powell maintained, did he waver in his belief in himself. At no point was he going to shy away…
Kawhi Leonard’s big night was months in the making during rehab
Kawhi Leonard’s teammates marvel at how much the Clippers’ star forward has dedicated himself to get his body back to peak level.They have watched how…
Kawhi Leonard’s big game powers Clippers to thrilling Game 2 win
DENVER — There was a moment when Kawhi Leonard leaned over with one minute and 30 seconds left, his head down looking at the court, exhausted from…
Clippers vow to take better care of basketball after Game 1 loss
DENVER — A day later, the Clippers didn’t hide from the primary cause of their demise in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series against the…