Kawhi Leonard Officially Signs 3-Year Deal With Clippers
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – The most prized player in the NBA’s free agency sweepstakes is officially an L.A. Clipper. NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard signed a deal with the Clippers Wednesday, the team...
View ArticleWATCH: Kawhi Leonard, Paul George Officially Introduced As LA Clippers
"I think we got something special," Kawhi Leonard told reporters. "We can make history here."
View ArticleKawhi Leonard, Clippers Donate 1 Million Backpacks To Southland Schools
MORENO VALLEY (CBSLA) – Every student in the Los Angeles, Inglewood and Moreno Valley Unified school districts will be receiving a free backpack, just in time for the start of the school year. L.A....
View ArticleKawhi Leonard Booed By Rams Fans At LA Coliseum
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – It looks like Rams fans won’t be going to any Clipper games anytime soon. Video posted on social media captured loud boos raining down from the crowd during Sunday’s loss to the...
View ArticleLA Clippers Season Preview: What To Watch For, Win Projections, Title Odds
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — After a summer of making headlines with the acquisitions of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the Los Angeles Clippers officially get their 2019-20 season underway tonight, when they...
View ArticleKawhi’s Clippers Down LeBron’s Lakers In Highly-Anticipated Season Opener
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard hit seven straight shots in one stretch, creating a run for the Clippers that his new teammates quickly joined. “It’s a great sign of leadership,” coach Doc Rivers...
View ArticleWithout Kawhi, Clippers Fall To Bucks Thanks To Monster Game From Giannis
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The numbers are adding up quickly for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks scores on a layup between Landry Shamet #20 and JaMychal Green #4 of the Los...
View ArticleNBA Fines Clippers $50K For Doc Rivers’ Statements On Kawhi’s Health
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – The Los Angeles Clippers have been fined $50,000 by the NBA for statements made by coach Doc Rivers about the health of star Kawhi Leonard. A league statement says Rivers’...
View ArticleClippers Rally To Beat Blazers, Rivers Earns His 900th Win
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Clippers were kings of the fourth quarter. Portland star Damian Lillard lost his crown, at least for a night anyway. Lou Williams made a go-ahead jumper with 58 seconds left,...
View ArticleWith Kawhi Still Sidelined, George Leads Clippers Past His Former Thunder Team
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Clippers’ offense wasn’t doing much through three quarters, so they buckled down on defense and narrowly avoided getting beat by a couple of former teammates. Paul George hit a...
View ArticleClippers Beat Celtics In OT Thriller In First Game For Kawhi, George Together
LOS ANGELES (AP) — With Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and Lou Williams on the court, the Boston Celtics had to pick someone to leave unguarded. They chose Patrick Beverley and he made them pay. Beverley...
View ArticleKawhi Leonard, Clippers Rally To Beat Lakers On Christmas Day
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers were resilient and dominant in the second half to put away the Los Angeles Lakers, using the NBA’s marquee Christmas game to show why the city and the...
View ArticleClippers Star Kawhi Leonard Named AP’s Male Athlete Of The Year
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — This year just keeps getting better for Clippers star Kawhi Leonard. The Associated Press has named the small forward its 2019 male athlete of the year — just the fifth NBA player...
View ArticleKawhi Puts Up 43 As Clippers Crush Cavs
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard more than did his part to make sure the Los Angeles Clippers made quick work of the Cleveland Cavaliers. The All-Star forward scored a season-high 43 points in 28...
View ArticleLeonard, Clippers Rally To Beat Pelicans 133-130
NEW ORLEANS (CBSLA/AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 39 points and the Los Angeles Clippers rallied to beat the New Orleans Pelicans 133-130 on Saturday. Lou Williams scored 14 of his 32 points during a...
View ArticleLeBron, Giannis Named Captains For NBA All-Star Game; Kawhi, AD Get Starting Nod
It'll be an All-Star rematch: Team LeBron vs. Team Giannis.
View ArticleClippers Leonard’s 1st Triple-Double Sends Clippers Past Heat 122-117
MIAMI (AP) — Kawhi Leonard has two NBA championships, two NBA Finals MVP awards, four All-Star selections and a string of other accolades. And now, one triple-double. Unbelievable as it sounds — and...
View ArticleSan Diego City Council Declares Saturday ‘Kawhi Leonard Day’ In San Diego
(CBSLA)- Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has earned plenty of accolades already in his ninth NBA season. The two-time NBA Finals MVP, two-time Defensive Player of the Year and two-time NBA...
View ArticleKawhi Leonard Flew Often With Pilot Killed In Kobe Bryant Crash
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Clippers star Kawhi Leonard revealed Wednesday that he was often flown by the same man who was piloting Kobe Bryant’s helicopter when it crashed in Calabasas over the weekend,...
View ArticleKawhi, George Lead Clippers Past Spurs In Back-And-Forth Affair
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paul George got beat up again, came back and hit some big shots to help the Los Angeles Clippers rally late. Kawhi Leonard scored 22 points and George added 19 in a 108-105 victory...
View ArticleKawhi Leonard Wins NBA All-Star Kobe Bryant MVP Award
CHICAGO (CBSLA) — Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard became the first recipient of the Kia NBA All-Star Game Kobe Bryant MVP Award on Sunday. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – FEBRUARY 16: Kawhi Leonard #2 of...
View ArticleClippers Dismantle Grizzlies To Snap 3-Game Losing Streak
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers served notice on Monday night just how dominant they can be with a healthy roster. Leonard scored 25 points in three quarters as the...
View ArticleClippers Hold Off Suns Behind Balanced Attack
PHOENIX (AP) — Reggie Jackson’s 3-pointer early in the fourth quarter gave the Los Angeles Clippers a double-digit lead. Teammate Marcus Morris hit another 3 with 45 seconds left that helped fend off a...
View ArticleKawhi Leonard Gives Out 20K Backpacks At Clippers Game To Be Filled, Given To...
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is making an impact on and off the court. Fans attending Friday night’s Clippers game against the Denver Nuggets received backpacks courtesy of...
View ArticleGeorge, Leonard Lead Clippers’ 132-103 Rout Of Nuggets
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Doc Rivers has spent most of the regular season coming up with patchwork lineups and hoping for a healthy future for the Los Angeles Clippers. Although they’ve got an outstanding...
View ArticleRolling Lakers Outduel Streaking Clippers In Battle Of LA
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James closed out a weekend to remember. First, he outdueled Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in a match-up of NBA conference leaders. Then he kept the Los Angeles...
View Article‘They Would Be My Pick To Win The Title’: CBS Sports NBA Writers James...
(CBS Local)– The NBA season gets restarted this week in Orlando, Florida and the Los Angeles Clippers remain on the shortlist of title contenders. The Clips were 44-20 before the season got shutdown...
View ArticleBooker’s Buzzer-Beater Downs Clippers As Suns Win Third Straight
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Devin Booker made a turnaround jumper over Paul George as time expired, capping a 35-point performance and giving the Phoenix Suns a 117-115 victory over the Los Angeles...
View ArticleClippers Rally To Take 2-1 Series Lead Over Nuggets
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard blocked a dunk at the rim with one finger. It was part of a defensive effort that deserved a big hand for propelling the Los Angeles Clippers down the...
View ArticleKawhi’s Near Triple-Double Has Clippers One Win Away From First Trip To West...
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard has the Los Angeles Clippers a win away from the franchise’s first-ever trip to the Western Conference finals. They’re not celebrating anything just yet....
View ArticleClippers Complete Historic Collapse As Nuggets Take Stunning Game 7
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (AP) — Nikola Jokic picked out two birthday presents for his coach. He just didn’t know which one he would be wrapping. “Before the game I told him, ‘Coach, I’m going to give you...
View ArticleKawhi Leonard Evasive On His Future With The Clippers
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The Clippers may have locked down all-star forward Paul George, but their other star player – Kawhi Leonard – seems less inclined to commit to the team. Speaking to reporters...
View ArticleKawhi Leonard Pays Homage To Moreno Valley With Signature Shoe From New Balance
MORENO VALLEY (CBSLA) — While things aren’t looking great for Kawhi Leonard and the Los Angeles Clippers after losing the first two games of its opening round playoff series at home against the Dallas...
View ArticleReport: Clippers Star Kawhi Leonard May Miss Rest Of Jazz Playoff Series Due...
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard may miss the remainder of the team’s playoff series with the Utah Jazz due to a knee injury, according to a report Wednesday. Clippers...
View ArticleClippers Star Kawhi Leonard Undergoes Surgery For Partially Torn ACL
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Almost exactly one month after injuring his knee, the Clippers announced that superstar Kawhi Leonard has undergone surgery for a partially torn ACL. Kawhi Leonard during Game 4...
View ArticleReport: Clippers Star Kawhi Leonard Opts Out Of Contract To Become Free Agent
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Los Angeles Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard has declined his player option for next season and is officially becoming a free agent. According to Yahoo! Sports’ Chris Haynes,...
View ArticleClippers Re-Sign Kawhi Leonard To 4-Year, $176 Million Deal
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — The Clippers have re-signed Kawhi Leonard about two weeks after the NBA star decided to test free agency waters. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – MAY 22: Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA...
View Article19 Lakers, 5 Clippers Named To NBA’s 75th Anniversary Team
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – The NBA announced their long-awaited 75th Anniversary team on Thursday. Decided by a panel of current and former players, current and former coaches, team executives,...
View ArticlePaul George Drops 42 Points, Clippers Still Fall To Trail Blazers, 111-92
PORTLAND, OREGON – OCTOBER 29: Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers reacts after making a basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Moda Center on October 29, 2021 in...
View ArticleKawhi Leonard May Not Return This Season, Coach Says
LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) – Following the Los Angeles Clippers thrilling win over their crosstown rival Lakers, Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue indicated that superstar forward Kawhi Leonard may miss the...
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