Former Golden State Warriors point guard Ky Bowman has agreed to a deal with the Clippers, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, who noted in a tweet that the 6-foot-1 former Boston College standout is expected to compete for a roster spot with the team. With Bowman’s addition, the Clippers’s roster projects to hold 14…
Report: Clippers agree to deal with point guard Ky Bowman — Press Telegram
On the first day of free agency, Montrezl Harrell found himself on the phone with two key members of the defending NBA champions. Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and coach Frank Vogel buzzed with excitement about the prospect of him joining their organization. The 26-year-old didn’t paint as vivid a picture of any dealings with…
Montrezl Harrell explains decision to leave Clippers for Lakers — Daily Bulletin
By Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times Patrick Beverley and Lou Williams, the stalwarts from the Clippers’ backcourt, peacocked across a casino floor in Las Vegas, their team the unquestioned winners after a wild night of free agency. It was the summer of 2019, and all that covered their faces were ear-to-ear smiles as the backcourt basked […]
Lakers are winning this offseason, but Clippers make a late play — Daily Republic
At the end of a quiet second day of NBA free agency, the Clippers made some noise. That sound? Celebration. And maybe some relief. Serge Ibaka agreed to a deal with the Clippers on Saturday evening, according to multiple reports. The 7-footer reportedly will sign for two years, $19 million, with a player option for…
Clippers nab veteran center Serge Ibaka on Day 2 of NBA free agency — Whittier Daily News
It seems Landry Shamet already had made an impression on members of the current Brooklyn Nets organization. Perhaps it was Shamet’s dagger in the Clippers’ historic 31-point comeback against Kevin Durant’s Golden State Warriors in Game 2 of the first round of the 2019 playoffs? Or more recently, Shamet’s play during pickup runs with Durant…
Landry Shamet reflects on what he learned with the Clippers — Pasadena Star News
It’s not such a bad thing if you’re a fan of a team for whom Wednesday’s NBA Draft (probably) isn’t going to be compelling, must-see TV. It means that team likely was competent the previous season, or in the Clippers’ case, pretty good. Like, second-in-the-Western Conference standings good. Or perhaps that it traded away its…
What will the Clippers do with the 57th pick in the NBA Draft? — Pasadena Star News
After formally naming new head coach Tyronn Lue on Oct. 20, the Clippers on Monday officially announced the rest of his staff, “a strong and experienced group of coaches with diverse backgrounds and perspectives,” according to Lue. Dan Craig will serve as Lue’s associate head coach. Also on Lue’s bench when next season begins Dec.…
Clippers officially name Tyron Lue’s coaching staff — Pasadena Star News
Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris and his brother, Clippers forward Marcus Morris, have switched agents once again.
Lakers forward Markieff Morris, along with brother, switches agents — LeBron Wire
Former Brooklyn coach Kenny Atkinson, former Cleveland coach Larry Drew, former Miami assistant Dan Craig and former All-Star point guard Chauncey Billups all are expected to join the staff.
Tyronn Lue’s Clippers coaching staff continues coming together — Press Telegram
Tyronn Lue’s ability to connect with people and to think the game helped seal the deal for the Clippers, who announced Tuesday that the 43-year-old will be the franchise’s 26th head coach, confirming last week’s reporting. Lue was an assistant coach for the Clippers last season, and before that, he served as the head coach…
Clippers make it official: Tyronn Lue is their new head coach — Daily Bulletin
After a couple of weeks of consideration, the Clippers on Thursday closed the deal with former assistant Tyronn Lue to replace his former boss Doc Rivers as the team’s head coach, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski and confirmed by a league source. Lue’s coaching staff reportedly will include five-time All-Star Chauncy Billups and former…
Clippers find their new coach: Tyronn Lue — Daily Bulletin
Lawrence Frank, the Clippers’ president of basketball operations, was named the 2019-20 NBA Basketball Executive of the Year, the league announced Thursday. It’s not the achievement he or his colleagues were aiming for, but Frank’s fellow NBA team basketball executives voted for him to win the award — which this season was determined based on…
Clippers’ Lawrence Frank honored as NBA Executive of the Year — Press Telegram
Lawrence Frank, the Clippers’ president of basketball operations, was named the 2019-20 NBA Basketball Executive of the Year, the league announced Thursday.
It’s not the achievement he or his colleagues were aiming for, but Frank’s fellow NBA team basketball executives voted for him to win the award — which this season was determined based on regular-season games played through March 11, when the team Frank assembled had a 44-20 record, second-best in the Western Conference, despite using 29 starting lineups in 64 games during that span.
He garnered 10 of 29 first-place votes and earned 61 total points from a panel of team executives who rewarded him for shaping a roster headlined by two-time Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard and six-time All-Star Paul George. The Clippers also traded for Marcus Morris Sr. at the trade deadline and re-signed JaMychal Green, Ivica Zubac and Patrick Beverley before the season, all players who proved impactful this season.
On paper, it appeared the Clippers had assembled a squad capable of making good on the goal of winning the franchise’s first title. But they fell short, relinquishing a 3-1 series lead to the Denver Nuggets in the second round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Last week, the organization and veteran head coach Doc Rivers agreed to part ways. Rivers has since been hired to coach the Philadelphia 76ers while the Clippers are searching for a new coach to lead their team for the first time in seven seasons.
It’s the first executive of the year award for Frank, who was in his third year as the team’s president of basketball operations after joining the Clippers’ front office in 2016. Previously, he spent 20 years in the NBA coaching ranks.
“L is a passionate, dedicated, and selfless leader,” team owner Steve Ballmer said in a news release. “I am proud of the work he and his group are doing, and thrilled his peers feel the same way. This award is a great tribute to the hard work done by the entire front office, including our General Manager Michael Winger, assistant GMs Mark Hughes and Trent Redden, and consultant Jerry West.
“Together, they have worked to develop every facet of our basketball operations department.”
Rob Pelinka, the Lakers’ general manager, finished seventh in the voting, with one first-place vote. Oklahoma City’s executive vice President and General Manager Sam Presti finished in second in executive of the year voting, with 41 points (four first-place votes), followed by Miami Heat President Pat Riley in third place with 39 points (four first-place votes).
Seeding games played in the bubble at Lake Buena Vista, Florida, didn’t count toward voting for this award or the league’s other traditional end-of-season awards.
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Congratulations to Lawrence Frank on a well-earned honor. pic.twitter.com/QJ8JNbVbsl
— LA Clippers (@LAClippers) October 8, 2020
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