Talk about a staggered start. The guys in Lane 1 begin their championship defense just 71 days after claiming last season’s crown. Meanwhile, the teams in the outer lanes will be playing catch up, tasked with trying to get back up to speed in their first real NBA action since March 10 or 11. There’s…
Clippers’ Nic Batum, Luke Kennard feeling their way back after long layoffs — Press Telegram
Starting at center for the L.A. Clippers … Serge Ibaka. The veteran 7-footer’s presence on the floor for the opening tip of Friday’s preseason opener at Staples Center wasn’t an experiment, coach Tyronn Lue said after his squad lost the Lakers, 87-81. Ibaka is the starter. “Zu started the last couple years and did a…
Serge Ibaka is Clippers’ starting center, Lue says — Daily Bulletin
When Tyronn Lue divvied up roles for his staff, he put Kenny Atkinson in charge of player development — probably among the easier calls Lue will make as the Clippers’ head coach. “He’s done a great job everywhere he’s been,” Lue said, via Zoom, of Atkinson, who helped players such as D’Angelo Russell, Joe Harris,…
Clippers emphasizing player development — that’s where Kenny Atkinson comes in — San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Tyronn Lue is encouraging players to adapt, whether a play breaks down on the court or the coronavrius-related obstacles present themselves during the season
Clippers stressing adaptability ahead of season that promises to be uniquely challenging — Press Enterprise
Tyronn Lue is encouraging players to adapt, whether a play breaks down on the court or the coronavrius-related obstacles present themselves during the season
Clippers stressing adaptability ahead of season that promises to be uniquely challenging — San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Lou Williams shrugged off trade rumors and his running mate Montrezl Harrell’s departure in free agency as part of life as a professional hooper. “Business is business,” Williams said via Zoom on Monday morning, peering into the screen from beneath a black team hoodie ahead of the Clippers’ second team practice. “Trezz made a decision…
Clippers’ Lou Williams avoiding ‘the noise’ and looking back, focused on what he can control — San Gabriel Valley Tribune
“We should be pissed off after our exit in the playoffs.”
Clippers Patrick Beverley: “Guys are pissed off” after early playoff exit — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
For the Clippers, the good thing about the NBA’s quick turnaround is that they don’t have to wait long for a shot at rewriting the narrative. For now, the story goes like this: The Clippers entered last season in unfamiliar territory, among the favorites to win the NBA championship. They strutted in intending to get…
Clippers training camp: 5 storylines for Year 2 of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard — Pasadena Star News
The first half of the schedule includes six back-to-backs and a challenging start to 2021.
Clippers’ 2020-21 schedule is set — through March 4 — Whittier Daily News
After 13 seasons, Joakim Noah is going to hang up his shoes.
Joakim Noah reportedly to retire after Clippers waive him — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The Clippers reportedly are set to sign Nicolas Batum once the French swingman clears waivers in the comings days, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The 6-foot-9 Batum brings height and length on the perimeter, multi-positional defense, ball-handling and playmaking abilities, 39 games of postseason experience and, of course, he’ll be available to be signed…
Report: Clippers expected to sign Nicolas Batum once he clears waivers — Press Telegram
The Kings and Jazz also are reportedly interested.
Report: Lakers, Clippers among four teams pursuing Glenn Robinson III — ProBasketballTalk | NBC Sports
The view from left field 