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Photo: Kawhi Leonard (Instagram) Kawhi Leonard , star player for the LA Clippers, will miss the start of the season as he continues to recover from inflammation in his right knee.  Leonard has been dealing with knee problems since 2019, and he hasn't played in any preseason games. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Leonard will be out indefinitely. Coach Tyronn Lue said there's no timeline for Leonard’s return, but the team is being patient.  Photo: Kawhi Leonard (Instagram) Leonard had hoped to play at the start of the season if his knee felt better, but his recovery is still ongoing. Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is expected to be sidelined for indefinite period of time to start the NBA season as he rehabilitates the inflammation in his right knee, league sources tell me and @NotoriousOHM . pic.twitter.com/M5wFYIWGiv — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 17, 2024 Leonard, who missed the last eight games of last season and two playoff games, has had troub...

Photo: Instagram/Tyronn Lue The Los Angeles Clippers have locked in head coach Tyronn Lue for the long haul. The team announced on Wednesday that Lue has agreed to a five-year contract extension worth $70 million. Lue, 47, was set to become a free agent after the 2024-25 season. With this new deal, he becomes one of the highest-paid coaches in the NBA. Recently, there were rumors that Lue was a top candidate for the Los Angeles Lakers' coaching job after Darvin Ham was fired. If Lue had taken the Lakers job, he would have reunited with LeBron James , with whom he won the 2016 NBA Championship while coaching the Cleveland Cavaliers. Photo: Instagram/Tyronn Lue Lue will lead the Clippers as they move to their new home, the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, next season. The team could see significant changes this offseason, as both James Harden and Paul George might become free agents. George has a $48.7 million player option that he could choose to decline. The Philadelphia 7...

Photo: Instagram/Tyronn Lue The Los Angeles Lakers have made a coaching change, parting ways with head coach Darvin Ham after a disappointing season.  Following their run to the Western Conference Finals in 2022-23, Ham couldn't replicate that success. Now, the Lakers are on the hunt for a new leader, with Tyronn Lue of the Clippers emerging as a potential candidate. However, according to NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, a reunion between Lue and Lakers superstar LeBron James doesn't seem likely. Lue still has a year left on his contract with the Clippers, who are keen on securing him for the long term. Despite his connection with James from their time in Cleveland, Lue's commitment to the Clippers appears solid. Photo: Instagram/Tyronn Lue Lue is highly regarded in the NBA coaching circles, but his current allegiance to the Clippers, backed by their determined owner Steve Ballmer, could make prying him away a tough task for the Lakers. Ballmer's dedication to buildin...

Photo: Instagram/Tyronn Lue Following the post-game drama, LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue is now grappling with the consequences, as he stares down a hefty $35,000 fine. The disciplinary action was announced by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President and Head of Basketball Operations, in response to Lue's public criticism of game officials and his direct questioning of their integrity. The incident unfolded just outside the Clippers' locker room after their thrilling 130-125 victory over the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center on February 14. Photo: Instagram/Tyronn Lue Lue, evidently dissatisfied with the officiating during the game, unleashed a verbal assault on the officials, prompting swift repercussions from the league. This isn't the first time the NBA has cracked down on coaches for public comments about officiating, underscoring the league's commitment to maintaining respect for the game's referees.  The $35,000 fine serves as a stark reminder that coa...

Photo: Instagram/Jaren Jackson Jr. The Team USA roster for the upcoming World Cup this summer has received a significant boost with the addition of two talented players: Jaren Jackson Jr. and Brandon Ingram . According to ESPN 's Adrian Wojnarowski , both players have committed to representing the United States in the international competition. With these new additions, Team USA now has a total of eight out of the expected 12 players on their roster. Jaren Jackson Jr. is known for his exceptional defensive skills, having been named the Defensive Player of the Year. His ability to protect the rim will be a valuable asset for the team, along with his capacity to stretch the floor, which is crucial in the international game. Photo: Instagram/Jaren Jackson Jr. On the other hand, Brandon Ingram brings scoring prowess to the team, fitting the mold of previous successful Team USA scorers such as Kevin Durant and Carmelo Anthony . Despite missing a significant portion of the season due t...

Photo: Instagram/Kawhi Leonard Kawhi Leonard , the star player of the Los Angeles Clippers , will not be playing in Game 3 of their Western Conference playoff series against the Phoenix Suns due to a right knee sprain. Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank confirmed that Leonard aggravated the injury during Game 1 and played through it in Game 2, but it did not improve afterward. Leonard is said to be disappointed as he desperately wants to play. The Clippers will be without both of their star players against the Suns' trio of Kevin Durant , Devin Booker , and Chris Paul , as Paul George has been out since March 21 due to a right knee sprain. Photo: Instagram/Kawhi Leonard was heavily guarded by Kevin Durant during Game 2 of the LA Clippers and Phoenix Suns playoff series. Despite this setback, coach Tyronn Lue expressed confidence that the team is locked in and ready to step up. Leonard, who is averaging 34.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, and six assists through t...