ClutchPoints Jul 21, 2019
Kenyon Martin says Thunder trading Paul George and Russell Westbrook is ‘not right at all’
Former NBA star Kenyon Martin has remained one of the more outspoken personalities in the basketball community since his retirement in 2015, and he has an interesting take on the Oklahoma City Thunder electing to trade Paul George and Russell Westbrook After the BIG3 held a showcase in Oklahoma City on Sunday, Martin told Erik […] The post Kenyon Martin says Thunder trading Paul George and Russell Westbrook is ‘not right at all’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jul 19, 2019
Rumor: Russell Westbrook was also an early Clippers target to pair with Kawhi Leonard, but Leonard preferred Paul George
The Kawhi Leonard summer of mystery still is the gift that keeps on giving, even two weeks after he announced his commitment to the LA Clippers. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Clippers also eyed Russell Westbrook as a potential partner for Leonard, but Kawhi preferred Paul George: “Sam, I began to hear […] The post Rumor: Russell Westbrook was also an early Clippers target to pair with Kawhi Leonard, but Leonard preferred Paul George appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jul 18, 2019
Sam Presti, Thunder front office received death threats after trading Paul George
The Oklahoma City Thunder front office has revealed that they received death threats after trading Paul George to the LA Clippers. In a report by Perris Jones of ABC-affiliate KOCO News, a man left two voicemails threatening the Thunder’s front office, coaches, and general manager Sam Presti. A transcript of the voice mail read in […] The post Sam Presti, Thunder front office received death threats after trading Paul George appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jul 18, 2019
Lakers’ Frank Vogel compares DeMarcus Cousins’ recovery from injury to Paul George
New Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has seen a similar injury to the one that center DeMarcus Cousins is attempting to recover from now. When he was with the Indiana Pacers, another star, Paul George, suffered a broken leg that cost him the season. Cousins suffered an Achilles that put him on the […] The post Lakers’ Frank Vogel compares DeMarcus Cousins’ recovery from injury to Paul George appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jul 18, 2019
Clippers to introduce Kawhi Leonard, Paul George on July 24th
The Los Angeles Clippers will officially introduce star forwards Kawhi Leonard and Paul George on July 24th. Head Clippers personnel will be in attendance for the big reveal: The #Clippers will host a press conference to officially welcome both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George on Wednesday, July 24th at 12pm. Governor Steve Ballmer, President Lawrence […] The post Clippers to introduce Kawhi Leonard, Paul George on July 24th appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jul 17, 2019
Clippers’ Jerry West admits he has never seen anything like Kawhi Leonard’s recruitment of Paul George
Los Angeles Clippers consultant and NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West admits he’s never seen anything like Kawhi Leonard’s recruitment of Paul George. George signed a four-year contract with the Oklahoma City Thunder last summer worth $136.9 million. The expectation around the league was George would play out that contract in OKC. Leonard, though, had […] The post Clippers’ Jerry West admits he has never seen anything like Kawhi Leonard’s recruitment of Paul George appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jul 16, 2019
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Paul George welcomed with billboards across Staples Center
It’s a new era in Los Angeles, and that means Clippers basketball has re-branded into the Kawhi Leonard and Paul George known commodity. George and Leonard (or at least their appearances) are getting their first taste of the Hollywood sun in a new billboard nearby the Staples Center, the home for the Clippers and Lakers. […] The post Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Paul George welcomed with billboards across Staples Center appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jul 16, 2019
RUMOR: Thunder were preparing to trade Russell Westbrook in 2020 prior to Paul George deal
The Oklahoma City Thunder were reportedly preparing to trade superstar point guard Russell Westbrook in the summer of 2020 prior to the Paul George trade to the Los Angeles Clippers this summer, according to Howard Beck of Bleacher Report. Once George demanded a trade from the Thunder to the Clippers, OKC’s front office knew it […] The post RUMOR: Thunder were preparing to trade Russell Westbrook in 2020 prior to Paul George deal appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lakers Nation Jul 16, 2019
Danny Green Did Not See Kawhi Leonard Signing With Lakers, Shocked About Paul George Trade To Clippers
Kawhi Leonard shocked the NBA in free agency when he decided to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers over returning...
ClutchPoints Jul 16, 2019
Rival executive explains why Clippers were fine giving up so much to get Paul George, Kawhi Leonard together
The LA Clippers gave up a massive haul of five first-round picks to acquire Paul George, a transaction that would be unfathomable if done at the trade deadline. Yet context plays a big part as to why they were willing to mortgage their potentially bright future, as the now could be even brighter by signing […] The post Rival executive explains why Clippers were fine giving up so much to get Paul George, Kawhi Leonard together appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jul 15, 2019
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Paul George are second-highest rated duo in NBA 2K20
The Los Angeles Clippers appear to be the strongest NBA team on paper; however, their superstar duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George is only the second-highest rated partnership in the upcoming video game NBA 2K20. LeBron James and Anthony Davis of the Los Angeles Lakers are tagged with the highest rating at 95.5, albeit […] The post Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Paul George are second-highest rated duo in NBA 2K20 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jul 15, 2019
Jerry West believes Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Paul George are the best two-way players in basketball
NBA Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Clippers consultant Jerry West believes Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are the best two-way players in basketball. Leonard signed a three-year deal with the Clippers, who traded for George after receiving a commitment from Leonard. West says it’s remarkable LAC was able to get two superstars on the […] The post Jerry West believes Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard, Paul George are the best two-way players in basketball appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jul 15, 2019
Clippers news: Jerry West isn’t sure Clippers could have traded for Paul George had Kawhi Leonard not recruited him
Los Angeles Clippers consultant Jerry West isn’t sure the franchise could have traded for Paul George had Kawhi Leonard not recruited him. Leonard convinced George to request a trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Clippers. West says it was an unbelievable night when they got a commitment from Leonard and agreed to acquire […] The post Clippers news: Jerry West isn’t sure Clippers could have traded for Paul George had Kawhi Leonard not recruited him appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jul 15, 2019
Battle for LA Podcast Episode 11 – Clippers, Lakers complete rosters around Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and LeBron James, Anthony Davis
Last week, the final domino in free agency fell when Kawhi Leonard chose the LA Clippers. He also found a way to get Paul George to join him. The move made Los Angeles the official hot spot for sports with Leonard and George on the Clippers as well as LeBron James and Anthony Davis on […] The post Battle for LA Podcast Episode 11 – Clippers, Lakers complete rosters around Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and LeBron James, Anthony Davis appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jul 15, 2019
Lakers’ Anthony Davis thinks Paul George trade to Clippers was the craziest move this offseason
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis was witness to a slew of free agent moves, but none more shocking than the trade that sent Paul George from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the L.A. Clippers, one that came only seconds after the announcement that Kawhi Leonard had chosen to sign with Davis’ hallway rival. The […] The post Lakers’ Anthony Davis thinks Paul George trade to Clippers was the craziest move this offseason appeared first on ClutchPoints.
