LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS NEWS
Timberwolves, Knicks win draft tiebreakers
Minnesota and New York both won tiebreakers Friday, increasing their chances of getting a higher pick in June's NBA draft. The Timberwolves and Memphis Grizzlies both finished 22-60, tied for the third-worst in the NBA, and the Knicks and Los Angeles Clippers went 23-59, tying for fifth-worst. The Wolves will pick one spot higher than the Grizzlies if neither gets a top-three selection through the draft lottery, same for the Knicks and Clippers.
Hornets Sink Clippers to Clinch Southwest Division Title
David West scored 32 points and Chris Paul had 12 during a decisive run in the third quarter as the Hornets beat the Los Angeles Clippers 114-92 on Tuesday night. - Read More...
Plagued Clips Handed Fourth Double-Digit Drubbing as Lakers Sweep
The Lakers beat the shorthanded Clippers 106-78 Thursday night for their fifth win in six games. - Read More...
Anthony Scores 36 as Denver Routs Clippers
Carmelo Anthony scored 36 points, Allen Iverson added 21 points, seven rebounds and nine assists, and the Denver Nuggets routed the Los Angeles Clippers 117-99 Tuesday night to keep pace in the Western Conference playoff race. - Read More...
Clips' Livingston's left knee shows improvement
Clippers guard Shaun Livingston's surgically repaired left knee is improving and he will be allowed to pick up the intensity of his on-court workouts. - Read More...
Martin Scores 26 as Kings Top Clippers
Kevin Martin hit four 3-pointers while scoring 26 points, and the Sacramento Kings avoided a four-game sweep by the last-place Los Angeles Clippers with a 110-98 victory Thursday night. - Read More...
Brand Could Return as Soon as Thursday But Definitely Sunday
ESPN.com reports, "Elton Brand is expected to make his long-awaited return to the Los Angeles Clippers this week. Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy said that Brand, who has missed the entire season with an Achilles tendon injury, definitely will play Sunday against the Rockets, but the forward might return as soon as Thursday against the Kings." - Read More...
Howard's Strong Fourth Quarter Leads Mavs Past Clippers
Jason Kidd scored 27 points, Josh Howard got 12 of his 25 in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the banged-up but stubborn Los Angeles Clippers 93-86 Monday night to complete a sweep of the four-game season series. - Read More...
Thornton's Career High Ends Clippers' Skid, Beats Grizzlies
Rookie Al Thornton scored 20 of his career-high 39 points in the fourth quarter, Corey Maggette added 26, and the Los Angeles Clippers snapped a season-worst 10-game losing streak with a 110-97 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. - Read More...
Jazz's Okur, Brewer to sit out with stomach virus
Mehmet Okur and Ronnie Brewer will not dress Friday night in Utah's game against the Los Angeles Clippers because of a stomach virus. - Read More...
Duncan Leads Spurs to Fifth Straight Victory
Tim Duncan had 26 points and 12 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs withstood a late rally from the Los Angeles Clippers for a 97-88 victory Wednesday night. - Read More...
Brand nearing return from Achilles' injury
Here's some potentially bad news for the Rockets, Nuggets, Lakers, Warriors and Hornets: Elton Brand is close to coming back. After missing the entire season recovering from a surgically repaired left Achilles' tendon, the former All-Star forward said Tuesday expects to rejoin the Los Angeles Clippers in time to play the final six games - all against those teams jockeying for spots in the tightly packed Western Conference playoff race. The Clippers playing spoiler? It may not be a joke.
Brand Aiming For Late-Season Return to Clippers
"If you're a Los Angeles Clippers fan, it was a sight for sore eyes: Elton Brand, out since last summer after rupturing his Achilles tendon, played in a scrimmage for about 20 minutes Monday," according to a report on ESPN.com. "And for the first time, coach Mike Dunleavy was willing to put down a specific timetable for Brand's return to game action, eyeing the last five or six games of the season." - Read More...
Aldridge Scores 14 of His 22 in First Quarter as Blazers Sink Clippers
LaMarcus Aldridge had 22 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high seven assists, and the Blazers beat the Clippers 107-102 on Friday. - Read More...
Hot-Shot Timberwolves Top Clippers for First Home Win in March
Al Jefferson had his 48th double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds as the Timberwolves beat the Clippers 99-90 on Monday. - Read More...
Clippers' Thornton Leaves Game With Leg Contusion
Forward Al Thornton left the Clippers' game against the Washington Wizards on Saturday night with a right leg contusion and was ruled out for the rest of the game - Read More...
Johnson's 21 Third-Quarter Points Lead Hawks Over Clippers
Joe Johnson scored 21 of his 28 points in the third quarter and Mike Bibby handed out 14 assists to help the Atlanta Hawks beat the Los Angeles Clippers 117-93 on Friday night. - Read More...
Clippers sign ex-Laker Parker
Smush Parker, released by the Miami Heat earlier this week, signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Terms weren't announced. Parker, a 6-foot-4 guard, played in only nine games for the Heat this season, averaging 4.8 points, 1.7 assists and 2.1 rebounds. He had been on paid leave since an incident Nov. 27 with a Miami valet parking attendant.
Clippers Hand Heat Sixth Consecutive Loss
Cuttino Mobley made two free throws with 2.6 seconds left and scored 29 points, and the Los Angeles Clippers beat Miami 99-98 on Monday, hours after the Heat decided to shut Dwyane Wade down for the season. - Read More...
T-Wolves Rally Late to Overcome Clippers
Al Jefferson had 30 points and 12 rebounds, Randy Foye tied a career-high with 26 points - six in the final 1:15 - and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 13-point third-quarter deficit to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 99-96 on Saturday night. - Read More...
Cassell joins Celtics, doesn't play Friday night
New Celtics backup point guard Sam Cassell joined the team on Friday, but he was not in uniform for Boston's game against the Chicago Bulls. "When he (coach Doc Rivers) tells me I'm ready," Cassell said before the game. "If he says, 'Sam, I need you tonight,' I'm ready tonight." The 38-year-old Cassell signed this week after being bought out by the struggling Los Angeles Clippers, but reports of an impending deal had been circulating for a month.
Thornton Leads Clippers to Double-OT Win Over Kings
Al Thornton scored 13 of his 27 points after regulation, Corey Maggette added 22 and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat Sacramento 116-109 Wednesday night, keeping the Kings winless against Pacific Division teams. - Read More...
Sam Cassell headed to Boston to sign with Celtics
Former Los Angeles Clippers point guard Sam Cassell cleared waivers on Monday night and was planning to fly to Boston on Tuesday ...
Cassell Clears Waivers, Expected to Sign With Celts on Tuesday
Former Los Angeles Clippers point guard Sam Cassell cleared waivers on Monday night and was planning to fly to Boston on Tuesday to sign with the Celtics. - Read More...
Clippers Sign Andre Barrett
The Clippers were set to sign veteran guard Ronald "Flip" Murray for a prorated cost of the veteran's minimum of $1.2 million after buying out Sam Cassell, but Murray had a late change of heart. The Clippers signed Andre Barrett to a 10-day contract but do not have a point guard taller than Dan Dickau,at 6 feet, on the roster. - Read More...
Rockets Beat Clippers, Secure No. 5 seed
Luis Scola had 22 points and 10 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets locked up the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 93-75 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Warriors Keep Playoff Dreams Alive with Victory over Clippers
Baron Davis had 25 points and nine assists, Stephen Jackson added 28 points and the Golden State Warriors kept their waning playoff hopes realistic with a 122-116 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. - Read More...
High Fives: McAdoo, star in Braves era, is top Clipper
Bob McAdoo heads the list of the greatest players in the history of the Clippers franchise, including the Los Angeles, San Diego ...
Clippers' Livingston seeing improvements
Clippers guard Shaun Livingston's surgically repaired left knee is improving and he will be allowed to pick up the intensity of his oncourt workouts. The Clippers said Livingston was examined Monday by Dr. James Andrews of the Alabama Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center in Birmingham, Ala., and while Livingston still has some tendinitis in his knee, he will continue to maintain strength work and progress with his workouts.
Rockets Rookies Clobber Clippers, Clinch Playoff Berth
Rookie Aaron Brooks came off the bench to score 18 points, five teammates reached double figures, and the Houston Rockets beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 105-79 Sunday night to clinch a playoff berth. - Read More...
Brand's Season Debut Is a Victory as Clippers Beat Sonics
Elton Brand made his long-awaited season debut and scored 13 points in the fourth quarter, Al Thornton had 21 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Seattle SuperSonics 102-84 on Wednesday night. - Read More...
Clips' Brand to make anticipated return this week
Elton Brand is expected to make his long-awaited return to the Los Angeles Clippers this week. - Read More...
Clippers' Elton Brand to Return as Early as Thursday
Jonathan Abrams of the LOS ANGELES TIMES reports, "Clippers forward Elton Brand is slated to make his season debut shortly, with a possible date being Thursday's visit to Sacramento against the Kings, the team said today. Brand has missed the season while recovering from a ruptured left Achilles tendon he sustained in an off-season workout in August." - Read More...
Jazz Duo Orchestrates Utah's Rout of Clippers
Carlos Boozer scored 34 and Deron Williams had 32 points to overcome the loss of the three other Utah starters and lead the Jazz past the reeling Los Angeles Clippers, 121-101 on Friday night. - Read More...
Clippers Sign Marcus Williams; Waive Aaron Williams
The Los Angeles Clippers today signed free agent forward Marcus Williams from the Austin Toros of the NBA Development League for the remainder of the season and waived forward Aaron Williams. Marcus Williams is the 23rd Gatorade Call-up from the NBA Development League this season. - Read More...
Howard's 32 Lift Mavericks Past Clippers
Josh Howard took over a tight game midway through the third quarter, carrying the Dallas Mavericks past the Los Angeles Clippers 103-90 on Tuesday night in their first game since losing Dirk Nowitzki to injury. - Read More...
Clips' Brand scrimmages
If you're a Clippers fan, it was a sight for sore eyes: Elton Brand, out since last summer after rupturing his Achilles tendon, played in a scrimmage for about 20 minutes Monday. - Read More...
Pryzbilla Grabs Career-High 25 Boards in Portland's Win Over Clippers
Joel Pryzbilla had a career-high 25 rebounds and 24 points, Brandon Roy scored 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers sent the Los Angeles Clippers to their seventh straight loss with an 83-72 victory on Saturday night. - Read More...
After Two 10-Day Contracts, Fazekas Signs for Season with Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers today signed forward Nick Fazekas for the remainder of the season. - Read More...
Jamison, Wizards Sink Clippers in OT
Antawn Jamison scored 36 points, including three key free throws to send the game into overtime, leading the Washington Wizards to a 119-109 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday night. - Read More...
Clippers' Thornton leaves game with leg contusion
Forward Al Thornton left the Clippers' game against the Wizards on Saturday night with a right leg contusion and was ruled out for the rest of the game.
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Howard’s 57th Double-Double Leads Magic Past Clippers
Dwight Howard had his 57th double-double with 22 points and 13 rebounds to help the Magic beat the Los Angeles Clippers 110-86, securing their first winning season since the 2002-03 season. - Read More...
Back in L.A.: Ex-Laker Parker signs with Clippers
Smush Parker, released by the Miami Heat earlier this week, signed a contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. Terms weren't announced. - Read More...
Riley starts college scouting tour with trip to Indiana
Pat Riley's search to bring young help to the Miami Heat is officially underway. Riley, the Heat coach and president, was in State College, Pa., on Sunday, watching Indiana freshman guard Eric Gordon play against Penn State. Gordon scored 26 points, but the 18th-ranked Hoosiers lost to the Nittany Lions, 68-64 in overtime. Riley is expected in Miami on Monday night when the Heat host the Los Angeles Clippers.
Fisher, Bryant Trigger Lakers Rout of Clippers
Derek Fisher scored 17 points, Kobe Bryant had 16 and the Los Angeles Lakers went on a 3-point shooting spree in the second half of a 119-82 rout of the Clippers on Friday night. - Read More...
L.A. Clippers Release Medical Update on Shaun Livingston
Los Angeles Clippers guard Shaun Livingston had his left knee re-examined on Thursday by Dr. James Andrews in San Francisco. "I evaluated Shaun yesterday in San Francisco," said Dr. Francisco. He has developed a lot of muscle return and recovery in the knee. The stability of the knee looks excellent. We are still holding him back from competitive play because he has developed some tendinitis about his knee, which will require approximately four more weeks to settle down." - Read More...
Sixers Roll Past Listing Clippers, Keep an Eye on Playoff Berth
The Philadelphia 76ers avoided a letdown after their upset win at Phoenix by routing the Los Angeles Clippers 106-80 on Monday night. - Read More...
Cassell set to sign with Celtics
Former Los Angeles Clippers point guard Sam Cassell cleared waivers on Monday night and was planning to fly to Boston on Tuesday to sign with the Celtics. "We anticipate him being a member of the Celtics," team spokesman Jeff Twiss said. "He is not a member of the Celtics until he signs, which will not be until he gets into town sometime (Tuesday)." Cassell was virtually begging to be let go by the Clippers, who owed him $6.
Pacers Sign Flip Murray
The plane ticket to Southern California had been purchased. The Los Angeles Clippers had a jersey made with Flip Murray's name on it. But Murray's agent, Mark Termini, called the guard Friday and told him not to fly to Los Angeles because the Indiana Pacers were interested in signing him. - Read More...
With Billups Idle, Prince Drives Pistons in 30-Point Rout of Clippers
Tayshaun Prince had 22 points and 10 assists as the Pistons beat the Clippers 103-73 on Saturday night. - Read More...