An individual with wisdom of the location says Tyronn Lue has agreed to grow to be the following trainer of the Los Angeles Clippers. Final phrases have been nonetheless being labored on, stated the one that spoke to The Associated Press Thursday on situation of anonymity as a result of no contract were signed. Lue will substitute Doc Rivers, who had coached the Clippers for the ultimate seven seasons. Lue was once on Rivers’ personnel this season when the Clippers blew a 3-1 lead over Denver and misplaced within the Western Conference semifinals. ESPN first reported the settlement between Lue and the Clippers, announcing it was once a five-year deal. Lue went 128-83 in portions of 4
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Celtics Wrap: Boston Blows 28-Point Lead In Brutal Loss To Clippers
BOSTON — After blowing a colossal lead in a gut-busting loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night, the Celtics continued to give fans heart palpitations Saturday night against LA’s other team — the Clippers. The C’s saw a 28-point first-half lead disappear, and ultimately fell 123-112 at TD Garden. To add on, the Celtics lost Kyrie Irving for the second half because of a right knee strain. He finished with 14 points. Gordon Hayward led the Celtics with 19 points. Montrezl Harrell had 21 while Danilo Galinari had 19 for the Clippers. The Celtics move to 35-21 with the loss, while the Clippers climb to 31-26 with the with.
Celtics Wrap: Boston Drops Third Straight, Fall To Clippers 129-119
The Boston Celtics will be heading into the All-Star break with a bad taste in their mouth. The C’s dropped their third straight game as they fell to the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 129-119 at TD Garden on Wednesday night. Kyrie Irving scored a game-high 33 points and was one of six Celtics in double figures. DeAndre Jordan was one of seven Clippers that scored in double digits, posting a career- and team-high 30 points. The Celtics fall to 40-19 with the loss, while the Clippers climb to 30-26. Here’s how it all went down: STARTING FIVEPG: Kyrie IrvingSG: Jaylen BrownSF: Jayson TatumPF: Al Horf... NESN.com
NBA Rumors: Clippers’ DeAndre Jordan Wants To Be Traded To Rockets
It appears DeAndre Jordan might miss one of his old teammates. Jordan is expected to be one of the most prominent trade options come the Feb. 8 deadline. The Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks have been rumored to be possible destinations for Jordan, but the Los Angeles Clippers center reportedly is eyeing a team in the Western Conference. During Tuesday’s edition of “First Take” on ESPN, Stephen A. Smith gave his two cents on Monday night’s melee between the Clippers and Houston Rockets, which might have centered around Chris Paul. The star point guard, who was traded to Houston in the offseason, reportedly wasn’t very well-liked by ... NESN.com
Celtics Wrap: C’s Sink Clippers 107-102 In Paul Pierce’s Boston Finale
BOSTON — The Celtics gave Paul Pierce a fitting tribute Sunday afternoon, but they didn’t cut his team any slack between the whistles. Boston dispatched Los Angeles Clippers 107-102 in a wire-to-wire victory at TD Garden, sending Pierce off into the sunset with a loss in his final visit to the city before he retires at the end of the season. Isaiah Thomas (28 points, eight assists), led a balanced Celtics attack that put seven players — including all five starters — in double figures. Jamal Crawford and Blake Griffin paced the Clippers with 23 points each. Here’s how this one went down: STARTING FIVE
Is Blake Griffin Already Sneakily Laying Groundwork To Leave Clippers?
Kevin Durant might not be the last big superstar to shockingly leave the only team he’s ever played for in NBA free agency. The free agent class of 2017 is top heavy with loads of talented player, most of whom are expected to remain with their current clubs and/or even re-sign before even testing the waters — names like Stephen Curry, Chris Paul and, until his recent extension, Russell Westbrook are the big ones, but there’s one All-Star whose name shouldn’t fly so under the radar: Blake Griffin. The Los Angeles Clippers’ star probably isn’t going anywhere. He’s got a great gig in L.A. both on the court and off of it, and
Doc Rivers: If Paul Pierce Retires, Clippers Would Let Him End Career With Celtics
Share this: Paul Pierce will always be a Boston Celtic. Sure, he’s played with three teams since the Celtics traded him to the Brooklyn Nets after the 2012-13 campaign — one season each for the Nets, Washington Wizards and Los Angeles Clippers. But people will remember him as a great Celtics player before anything else. Pierce reportedly plans to play next season, his 19th as a pro, but if he decides to walk away, Clippers head coach and president Doc Rivers will let him go to the Celtics so he can retire with the historic franchise. “If Paul decides to retire, then we’re going to make sure that Boston picks him up for one day and he retires a Celtic because that’s what he should retire as,”