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Building a Conference Champion: Eastern Edition

My continuing series on NBA strategy and team-building progresses with an overview of how the Eastern Conference NBA Finalists of the last decade were constructed.

by Robert Flom Jun 7, 2017, 5:00am PDT

2017 NBA Off-Season: The Clippers Have Limited Tools to Add Free Agent Help

If all goes well, they’ll only be able to add one free agent for more than a minimum salary.

by Lucas Hann Jun 6, 2017, 5:00am PDT

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NBA Off-Season 2017: Here’s Where the Clippers Stand With Their Own Free Agents

With limited spending capacity, the Clippers will have to take advantage of any opportunity to offer their own players above-minimum deals.

by Lucas Hann Jun 5, 2017, 5:00am PDT

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Locked on Clippers, 6/6/2017—Free Agency Tools

A short episode on a slow Tuesday.

by Lucas Hann Jun 6, 2017, 2:09pm PDT

Determining the Clippers’ Roster Needs is Difficult This Summer

There are a ton of vastly different paths that the Clippers could go down in the next two months—and the front office will need to have free agency plans prepared for all of them.

by Lucas Hann Jun 2, 2017, 5:00am PDT

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Clippers to Host Toronto Raptors in Hawai’i Classic

The two teams will face off twice in early October.

by Lucas Hann June 5

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Locked on Clippers, June 5th, 2017: Finals Game 2, Hawai’i, and Returning Free Agents

New week, new podacast!

by Lucas Hann June 5

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Reforming One-and-Done

Adam Silver admitted that the Association is evolving its stance on the mandatory year after high school.

by Jonathan Hu June 2

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Locked on Clippers, 6/2/2017—Finals Game 1 and Clippers Roster Needs

It’s our last podcast of the week!

by Lucas Hann June 2

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TLTJTP: The OKC series and the 2014 Offseason

Adithya, Robert, and Shapan continue their Chris Paul Era retrospective with a definitive Clipper time.

by Shapan Debnath June 1

NBA Off-Season 2017: New Rules for Maximum Contracts, and Options for Chris Paul and Blake Griffin

These guys are gonna make a lot of money.

by Lucas Hann June 1

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Locked on Clippers, 6/1/2017: Jerry West Updates, Glen Davis, and Max Contracts

Lucas Hann discusses Thursday’s news, and gives listeners some details on maximum salary contracts.

by Lucas Hann June 1

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Dear Glen Davis: Nobody Cares

Big Baby has been active lately, seeking some time in the spotlight at the expense of the Clippers. It’s time for a reminder that nobody cares.

by Lucas Hann June 1

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Turner: West “Very Intrigued” by Clippers

The LA Times is reporting that the Clippers’ interest in Jerry West is mutual.

by Lucas Hann May 31

Clippers to Work Out Oregon Guard Dylan Ennis

Doc Rivers and the Clippers continue to perform due diligence in checking out potential Summer League, Training Camp, and D-League players. Next up: Oregon Guard Dylan Ennis

by Robert Flom May 31

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Jerry West on Golden State Warriors: “I’d Like to Leave”

West had some telling quotes regarding his desire to leave the Golden State Warriors.

by Lucas Hann May 31

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Stein: Steve Ballmer, Doc Rivers Have Already Spoken With Jerry West

According to Marc Stein, the Clippers have already held talks with Jerry West regarding a front office position.

by Lucas Hann May 31

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Locked on Clippers, 5/31/2017: Jerry West, Doc Rivers, and Team-Building

Lucas Hann breaks down the news of the day on a new episode of Locked on Clippers.

by Lucas Hann May 31

Podcasts: Clippers Off-Season Prep

Here are two episodes of Locked on Clippers from last week.

by Lucas Hann May 30

NBA Off-Season 2017: Clippers Attempting to Hire Jerry West Away From Warriors

The Clippers are in the market for a big fish in the front office.

by Lucas Hann May 30

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Report: Emeka Okafor Cleared to Play, Attempting NBA Comeback

It’s a long shot, but for a Clippers team without many options, Okafor could be a low-risk, high-reward addition.

by Lucas Hann May 30

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Doc Rivers, Kevin Durant, and Super Teams: Where Do We Draw the Line?

Doc Rivers criticized Kevin Durant’s decision to join the Warriors, but he won a championship because of stars teaming up.

by Lucas Hann May 30

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How The Process and the Nets-Celtics Trade Changed the NBA

Sam Hinkie was brought in to GM the Philadelphia 76ers in May 2013. Billy King traded for Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett one month later. The NBA has never been the same.

by Robert Flom May 30

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Williams-Goss, Hamilton Highlight Clippers’ Monday Draft Workout

Doc Rivers and company are taking a look at some experienced college players.

by Lucas Hann May 27

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Why I’m a Fan of the L.A. Clippers

Here’s my story. Share yours in the FanPosts.

by Max Jeffrey May 25

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2017 NBA Off-Season: Paul, Griffin, Mbah a Moute Expected to Enter Free Agency

Just like that, almost the entire starting lineup will be testing the open market.

by Lucas Hann May 24

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NBA Off-Season 2017: Marreese Speights To Decline Player Option, Enter Free Agency

He’s set to get quite a raise on the open market.

by Lucas Hann May 23

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Locked on Clippers, May 22, 2017: Exit Interviews Part 3

Today I broke down the Core 4 and Austin Rivers.

by Lucas Hann May 22

2016-17 Exit Interviews: Chris Paul

The 2017 exit interview series concludes with a look at the legendary Chris Paul.

by Taylor C. Smith May 22

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Challenge: Build a Better Clippers Bench

Have you ever felt like you could do a better job than GM Doc? Here’s your chance!

by Adithya May 19

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DeAndre Jordan Makes All NBA 3rd Team

DeAndre Jordan has been voted onto the All NBA 3rd team by the NBA media, solidifying his place as one of the best centers in the NBA.

by Robert Flom May 18

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2016-17 Exit Interviews: Blake Griffin

The greatest Clipper of all time has another devastating setback, and ponders his future.

by citizen zhiv May 18

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TLTJTP: The First Clipper Years of Chris Paul

Adithya, Robert, and Shapan talk about the first few seasons of the Chris Paul era in the first part of their retrospective on the most successful seasons of Clipper basketball.

by Shapan Debnath May 17

2016-17 Clippers Exit Interviews: DeAndre Jordan

The longest-tenured player in Clippers franchise history has been a solid anchor in oft-treacherous waters.

by Max Jeffrey May 17

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2016-17 Clippers Exit Interviews: J.J., You Beautiful Bastard, We’ll Miss You

The least heralded of the “Core Four” is also the most likely to depart this summer. We remember the good times—aka those times Joe Ingles wasn’t up his butt.

by Matt Heller May 16

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Clippers Officially Announce G-League Team: Agua Caliente Clippers of Ontario

The Clippers have a G-League team at last.

by Robert Flom May 15

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