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The Los Angeles Lakers have the 17th and 47th picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. Faced with several needs heading into the offseason–mainly three-point shooting and wing and center depth–and having experienced luck with rookies in the past, they turn to the draft night as one avenue of improving their rejuvenated roster. Here are four […] READ MORE
Zach Edey is a 7-foot-4 Canadian big man from the University of Purdue. Last season as a junior, Edey was the consensus National Player of the Year. He led Purdue to an impressive 29-6 record and a one-seed in the NCAA tournament. Purdue ultimately was upset in historic fashion by the 16-seeded FDU Knights. Zach […] READ MORE
After another solid season of growth and protecting the rim, Ivica Zubac earns a well-deserved extension. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that the LA Clippers and their center agreed to a new extension this afternoon. The club reportedly declined his $7.5M option for next season to replace him with a $33M, three-year extension. Zubac was […] READ MORE
After failing to make the playoffs this season, the LA Clippers should look into trades to bolster their roster for next season. Injuries, of course, played a major part in the Clippers missing the playoffs. Assuming they’re healthy next season, the team will be considered a playoff contender. With that being said, there are a […] READ MORE
The LA Clippers, although dealing with injuries, are in the play-in zone for the NBA playoffs. This is respectable, of course, but if Kawhi Leonard and Paul George don’t return this season, then the Clippers are nowhere near the contending zone. Due to this, they should look into deals that will allow them to get younger but also open […] READ MORE
Hartenstans unite! After Isaiah Hartenstein‘s impressive play in the preseason, he is proving that his production is not fool’s gold. For now. Hartenstein treated the fans to an array of assists during the Clippers’ exhibition games. During his first two regular-season games, he impressed with his usual passing and surprised some with his subtle scoring […] READ MORE
Championship contention is always expected when a team has top-end talent and previous playoff success. The Los Angeles Clippers are coming off their best postseason in franchise history. The team retained most of their roster and upgraded backcourt depth this offseason. However, the absence of two-time NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard reduces the team’s margin for error. […] READ MORE
The Los Angeles Clippers are entering next season with hefty expectations. They made the playoffs last season, and then further upgraded their roster this off-season. Let’s take a look at the Clippers season preview. Countdown to NBA Tip-Off: Los Angeles Clippers Season Preview Recap of last season The Clippers entered last season with a talented […] READ MORE
The 2018-19 NBA regular season is coming to an end, and contrary to popular opinion at the beginning of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers will most likely not be in the playoffs. Plenty of things went wrong for the Lakers throughout the course of the year, however, the Lakers front office did the team […] READ MORE
The dust of the 2018 NBA Free Agency season has settled. Contracts both big and small have been handed out to stars, role players, veterans, and young guys alike. Some, however, remain without a team. This includes a bunch of guys with real talent and potential to be valuable assets on any team. What could […] READ MORE
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