Kawhi Leonard

NBA September 29

Kawhi Leonard Denies Wrongdoing as NBA Investigates Aspiration Endorsement Deal

Kawhi Leonard said he didn’t receive all of the money he was owed from a company he had an endorsement deal with in a business relationship that is under investigation by the NBA, but he insisted there was no wrongdoing

Los Angeles Clippers September 11

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard received payment from 'no-show job' days after investment by minority owner: report

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard reportedly received a payment from his "no-show job" days after one of the team's minority owners invested in the company.

Los Angeles Clippers September 5

Clippers' Steve Ballmer denies claim team skirted NBA salary cap rules with Kawhi Leonard endorsement deal

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer says he was "conned" as the NBA investigates Kawhi Leonard's $28 million Aspiration deal tied to bankrupt financial services firm.

Los Angeles Clippers September 3

Clippers accused of paying Kawhi Leonard $28M for 'no-show job' to circumvent NBA salary cap

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer and star player Kawhi Leonard were reportedly wrapped up in a scheme to flout the NBA's salary cap rules.

James Harden May 4

James Harden has lost a Game 7 with 4 different NBA teams

A tough night against the Nuggets for James Harden and the Clippers led to another Game 7 loss.

Denver Nuggets May 3

Nuggets advance to play Thunder with Game 7 laugher over stunned Clippers

The Denver Nuggets’ second-half lead was way too big for them to fritter away this time as they routed the Los Angeles Clippers 120-101 on Saturday night.

NBA April 30

Russell Westbrook's vintage performance sparks Nuggets' win over Clippers

Russell Westbrook chipped in 21 in his return from a foot injury, sparking the Nuggets’ 131-115 win over the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday night.

Denver Nuggets April 26

Aaron Gordon JUST beats buzzer with game-winning dunk as Nuggets shock Clippers

Aaron Gordon got the last laugh, slamming down the game-winner as time expired to lift the Denver Nuggets over the Los Angeles Clippers 101-99 in a chippy Game 4.

James Harden April 25

Clippers dominate Nuggets in 1st playoff game at the Intuit Dome

The Los Angeles Clippers rolled to a 117-83 victory over the Denver Nuggets in the first playoff game at the Intuit Dome to take a 2-1 series lead.

Denver Nuggets April 22

Kawhi Leonard's 39 points lead Clippers to a 105-102 win over Nuggets to even series 1-1

Kawhi Leonard scored 39 points on 15-of-19 shooting and the Los Angeles Clippers evened their first-round playoff series against the Nuggets with a 105-102 win in Denver.

NBA April 17

2025 NBA playoffs: LeBron and Luka, the Celtics and more storylines to watch

Here are six storylines are worth paying close attention to during the 2025 NBA playoffs.

Los Angeles Clippers January 8

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard leaves team to help family deal with raging wildfires: report

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will reportedly leave the team to tend to his family dealing with the wildfires raging across the city.

Kawhi Leonard January 4

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard expected to make season debut vs. Hawks on Sunday

The Los Angeles Clippers upgraded Kawhi Leonard from out to questionable on their injury report Friday night.

Kawhi Leonard October 17, 2024

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard out indefinitely with right knee inflammation

LA Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard will reportedly be sidelined indefinitely as he continues to struggle with right knee inflammation.

Kawhi Leonard July 15, 2024

Clippers say they wanted Kawhi Leonard on US basketball team for Paris Olympics

Clippers general manager Lawrence Frank said Monday it was USA Basketball's call to remove Kawhi Leonard from the Olympic roster.

Olympics July 11, 2024

USA Basketball made the call to send Kawhi Leonard home in the 'best interest' of the team: 'We had to pivot'

USA Basketball executive director Grant Hill said the decision to send home Kawhi Leonard was their call. He said it had been made in the "best interest" of all parties involved.

Olympics July 10, 2024

Kawhi Leonard withdraws from USA Basketball Olympic team

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard will no longer be on the USA Basketball roster for the Paris Olympics. The organization made the announcement on Wednesday.

LeBron James July 8, 2024

Is the 2024 USA men's basketball team better than the 1992 'Dream Team'?

Is this 2024 Team USA Olympic basketball team better than the famed 1992 "Dream Team"? "Herd" guest host Danny Parkins says yes.

Kevin Durant July 5, 2024

USA Basketball men's Olympic team arrives for camp in Las Vegas

It’s time for the U.S. Olympic team to take the floor for its first practice ahead of the Paris Games later this month.

Kawhi Leonard May 22, 2024

2024 All-NBA Teams: LeBron extends appearance record to 20, Dončić supermax eligible

LeBron James is now the youngest and the oldest player to make an All-NBA team.

Los Angeles Clippers January 10, 2024

Kawhi Leonard receives massive $153M extension from Clippers: reports

The Los Angeles Clippers are locking in one of their cornerstone pieces for more years to come, as Kawhi Leonard was reportedly given a $153 million extension for the next three years.

San Antonio Spurs November 23, 2023

Spurs coach Gregg Popovich calls out fans mid-game over arena microphone for booing in wild scene

Head coach Gregg Popovich did not like that San Antonio Spurs fans were booing Kawhi Leonard, a former star with the team who helped them win the 2014 NBA Championship.

Los Angeles Clippers April 26, 2023

Clippers star Kawhi Leonard diagnosed with torn right meniscus: report

It appears Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard will once again have to spend at least part of his offseason recovering from an injury. The 31-year-old has reportedly been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his right knee.

Kawhi Leonard April 22, 2023

Sister of Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard given life without parole for 2019 killing of elderly woman: report

Kimesha Williams, the sister of Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard, was sentenced Friday to life in prison without parole for the 2019 killing of an elderly woman.

Kawhi Leonard April 20, 2023

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Game 3 against Suns with knee sprain

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out for Thursday night's game against the Phoenix Suns due to a sprained right knee.

NBA Playoffs April 16, 2023

Kawhi Leonard leads Clippers to road Game 1 victory over Suns

Kawhi Leonard shouldered the brunt of the offense for the Los Angeles Clippers in their win over the Phoenix Suns in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs on Sunday.

Los Angeles Clippers March 16, 2023

Clippers' Bones Hyland gets honest about rough plane ride: 'Thought it was over'

Bones Hyland have and honest reaction of his thoughts as the Los Angeles Clippers experienced a rough plane ride on their way to Denver last month.

Los Angeles Clippers November 12, 2022

Clippers continue management of Kawhi Leonard’s injured knee, eyeing return after missing 11 games

Kawhi Leonard missed all of last season to rehab from a surgery for a partially torn ACL in his right knee. He did return to the court for the 2022 season opener.

Kawhi Leonard October 4, 2022

Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard makes return after missing entire 2021-2022 NBA season with injury

Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard made his return to the court against the Portland Trail Blazers Monday night after missing the entire 2021-2022 season with an injury.

Los Angeles Clippers September 3, 2021

Kawhi Leonard makes surprise appearance in Drake's music video

Kawhi Leonard made the surprise of the NBA offseason when he appeared in a new music video from Drake, who released his highly anticipated album “Certified Lover Boy” on Friday.