Tomer Azarly
Clippers and NBA reporter. I do some social stuff too.
Hoops, video games, dogs, and food. Part of #NBASky
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- Pat Riley & the Miami Heat have done their homework on Ja Morant in recent weeks, league sources tell @clutchpoints.bsky.social. That is his preferred destination. The Kings have inquired about trading for Ja Morant, but he's not interested in a trade there. clutchpoints.com/nba/memphis-...
- Clippers’ Ivica Zubac has been downgraded to OUT for tonight’s game vs the Cavs due to personal reasons, but it is not trade related.
- In surprising news, Derrick Jones Jr. is no longer on the Clippers' injury report and is AVAILABLE to play tomorrow vs. the Cavs. Another speedy recovery from the knee sprain for DJ.
- The LA Clippers have agreed on a trade sening 11-time NBA All-Star James Harden to the Cleveland Cavaliers for 2-time NBA All-Star Darius Garland. clutchpoints.com/nba/los-ange...
- As the NBA trade deadline nears, what are some of the LA Clippers' priorities? Reporting with ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel: clutchpoints.com/nba/los-ange...
- New on @ClutchPoints: Inside Chris Paul's departure from the LA Clippers and Lawrence Frank's decision to part ways with one of the best players in franchise history. clutchpoints.com/nba/los-ange...
- Clippers starters: James Harden Kris Dunn Kobe Sanders John Collins Ivica Zubac Sixers: Tyrese Maxey VJ Edgecomb Paul George Dominick Barlow Andre Drummond
- Kawhi Leonard will miss his 5th straight game with the sprained ankle. Bradley Beal will miss his 2nd straight game with the hip. Beal underwent evaluations, but Clippers don't have any updates on those evals at this time. Tyronn Lue said there is a concern that Beal could be out for a little while
- Kawhi Leonard (ankle) and Bradley Beal (hip) are both OUT for Clippers-Nuggets tomorrow night.
- Kawhi Leonard (ankle) and James Harden (personal) are both OUT tomorrow for Clippers-Suns.
- “The NBA is where I'm supposed to be at. And if the opportunity presents itself, I'm going to be ready. I've been ready, if I'm being honest.” Victor Oladipo is mentally & physically prepared for his return to the NBA. My exclusive with the 2x All-Star: clutchpoints.com/nba/nba-stor...
- Ivica Zubac is eyeing another leap following his career year and the Clippers' roster improvements this offseason. My exclusive with Zu: clutchpoints.com/nba/los-ange...
- Bogdan Bogdanović is leaving the Serbian National Team at EuroBasket after being diagnosed with a ruptured hamstring muscle. In agreement with the LA Clippers, Serbia’s captain will return to Los Angeles to begin his rehab process. The NBA season tips off for the Clippers on October 22nd vs. Utah.
- I spoke with Gameplay Director of NBA 2K26, Mike Wang, to discuss some of the biggest changes to gameplay in this year's game. As a casual player & someone who had a chance to play the game early, definitely excited to fully experience NBA 2K26 👀 clutchpoints.com/gaming/exclu...
- Exclusive with Hall-of-Famer Ralph Sampson: “I’d put up 30 and 20. Easy. I would probably dominate the game more than I dominated the game in the past... They say I'm Wemby the first, he's Wemby the second. But I'm Ralph the first, he's Ralph the second." clutchpoints.com/nba/houston-...
- “When I shoot the ball and I know it's going in, I say, ‘Wet Ball!’” — Kawhi Leonard (via 836758160Joy/ X)
- The San Antonio Spurs announced additions to their coaching staff, which includes former Seattle Supersonics forward Rashard Lewis to the player development staff.
- Games by month: Oct: 5 games Nov: 15 games Dec: 12 games Jan: 15 games Feb: 11 games Mar: 18 games Apr: 6 games
- Schedule notes for LA Clippers 2025-26 season: — 21 national TV games — 15 back-to-backs — Longest homestands: 5 games (12/28 - 1/5) 5 games (3/9 - 3/16) — Longest road trips: 7 games (11/14 - 11/25) 4 games (12/1 - 12/6) 4 games (2/6 - 2/11)
- The LA Clippers 2025-26 regular season schedule:
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- James Harden needed the Los Angeles Clippers a few years ago. Turns out, they needed him just as much. clutchpoints.com/nba/los-ange...
- Steve Ballmer is HYPED for his Clippers fans flown out for tonight’s Game 7 in Denver. They’ll be where the Nuggets are shooting in the 2nd half. About 150 fans were on a flight this morning for tonight’s game.
- The LA Clippers flew fans out from the Swell part of the Wall at Intuit Dome for Game 7 tonight in Denver 🤯
- Clippers lead the Nuggets at the half, 58-57. James Harden: 21 pts, 3 rebs, 4 asts Kawhi Leonard: 13 pts, 4 rebs, 1 ast Ivica Zubac: 8 pts, 3 rebs Norman Powell: 8 pts, 1 reb Nikola Jokic: 20 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts Jamal Murray: 12 pts, 6 rebs, 6 asts
- Thursday night's Game 6 of Clippers-Nuggets will tip off at 7PM PST if... Celtics/Magic AND/OR Knicks/Pistons need a Game 6. Both series are 3-1. Thursday night's Game 6 of Clippers-Nuggets will tip off at 6PM PST if... Celtics/Magic and Knicks/Pistons BOTH end in 5.
- Clippers lead the Nuggets at the half, 65-47. James Harden: 20 pts, 3 rebs, 4 ats Kawhi Leonard: 9 pts, 5 rebs, 3 asts Nicolas Batum: 9 pts, 5 rebs Ivica Zubac: 8 pts, 5 rebs, 1 ast Norman Powell: 8 pts, 2 asts Derrick Jones Jr.: 5 pts, 1 reb
- The Clippers’ Wall has horse hats
- The LA Clippers have no injuries to report. Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Co. are all expected to be available for Game 3 vs. Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets tomorrow.
- Kris Dunn played 74 games this season, including 58 starts. He's been one of the NBA's best defenders and a big part of the Clippers' success. And yet, he's not eligible to be named to an All-Defensive Team, highlighting how botched the new CBA really is. clutchpoints.com/nba/los-ange...
- No place in the league for this foul Norman Powell committed on Nikola Jokic
- Kawhi Leonard went OFF in the first half of Game 2 vs. the Nuggets: 21 points 2 rebounds 3 assists 1 block 9-of-10 FG 2-of-3 3PT 1-of-1 FT
- Clippers lead the Nuggets at the half, 55-52. Kawhi Leonard: 21 pts, 2 rebs, 2 asts, 1 blk Ivica Zubac: 10 pts, 8 rebs, 1 stl James Harden: 10 pts, 1 reb, 5 asts, 2 blks Jamal Murray: 12 pts, 3 asts, 1 blk Michael Porter Jr.: 9 pts, 5 rebs, 1 ast, 1 stl Nikola Jokic: 8 pts, 4 rebs, 5 asts, 2 stls
- OFFICIAL: The LA Clippers-Denver Nuggets first round NBA playoff schedule: Game 1 — Sat. Apr. 19 @ 12:30PM PST Game 2 — Mon. Apr. 21 @ 7:00PM PST Game 3 — Thurs. Apr. 24 @ TBD Game 4 — Sat. Apr. 26 @ 3:00PM PST *Game 5 — Tue. Apr. 29 *Game 6 — Thurs. May 1 *Game 7 — Sat. May 3 *If necessary
- Sorry folks, I keep forgetting to post updates on here. Trying to be better about it
- Tyronn Lue on Nicolas Batum: “We didn't practice today. We'll evaluated Nico better tomorrow. Today we just watched film, walked through some sets, we didn't do anything live.” “Any concern that his injury will bleed into playoffs?” “I don't know.”
- Asked James Harden about the Clippers having good isolation players: “It's needed. We went over Denver. Denver knows us, we know them. After Game 2 or 3, the plays don't matter no more. It's about 1-on-1, go get a bucket, who is guarding who. For us, we've got a handful of guys who can do that.”
- Clippers lead the Warriors after 3, 83-82. Kawhi Leonard: 25 pts, 5 rebs, 4 asts, 2 stls James Harden: 20 pts, 4 rebs, 8 asts Ivica Zubac: 18 pts, 14 rebs, 3 asts Jimmy Butler: 24 pts, 7 asts Stephen Curry: 15 pts, 2 rebs, 5 asts Brandin Podziemski: 12 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts
- Clippers lead the Warriors at the half, 60-58. Kawhi Leonard: 17 pts, 4 rebs, 4 asts, 2 stl James Harden: 13 pts, 3 rebs, 5 asts Ivica Zubac: 12 pts, 9 rebs, 3 asts, 1 blk Jimmy Butler: 13 pts, 7 asts Stephen Curry 13 pts, 2 rebs, 3 asts
- Clippers trail the Warriors after 1, 33-25. James Harden: 8 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast Kawhi Leonard: 7 pts, 1 reb Ivica Zubac: 6 pts, 4 rebs, 2 asts Jimmy Butler: 10 pts, 2 asts Brandin Podziemski: 9 pts, 3 rebs, 2 ast, 1 blk
- For the Warriors, Stephen Curry is listed as QUESTIONABLE with a right thumb sprain tomorrow vs. the Clippers.
- Nicolas Batum (groin strain) and Patty Mills (illness) are both OUT for the Clippers tomorrow vs. the Warriors. Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the rest of the guys are unlisted and expected to play.
- Clippers starters: James Harden Kris Dunn Norman Powell Kawhi Leonard Ivica Zubac Kings: Keon Ellis Zach LaVine DeMar DeRozan Keegan Murray Domantas Sabonis
- Norman Powell (shoulder) and Ivica Zubac (ankle) are both QUESTIONABLE tomorrow vs. the Kings Nicolas Batum (groin), Amir Coffey (knee), and Patty Mills (illness) are all OUT for the Clippers. Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, Ben Simmons are unlisted and expected to play.
- Clippers lead the Spurs after 3, 91-78. Ivica Zubac: 20 pts, 19 rebs, 4 asts Derrick Jones Jr.: 18 pts, 2 rebs James Harden: 16 pts, 5 rebs, 10 asts Norman Powell: 16 pts, 3 rebs, 3 asts Harrison Barnes: 21 pts, 4 rebs, 2 stls
- Clippers lead the Spurs at the half, 54-52. Ivica Zubac: 12 pts, 9 rebs, 1 ast Norman Powell: 11 pts, 2 rebs James Harden: 9 pts, 2 rebs, 5 asts Derrick Jones Jr.: 8 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast Harrison Barnes: 13 pts, 3 rebs, 1 ast, 2 stls
- Clippers lead the Spurs after 1, 28-26. James Harden: 7 pts,1 reb, 3 asts Norman Powell: 7 pts,1 reb Ivica Zubac: 6 pts, 4 rebs Derrick Jones Jr.: 5 pts, 1 reb, 1 ast Harrison Barnes: 8 pts, 1 reb
- The Clippers' official release for Kawhi Leonard being named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week. Kawhi scored 20 points in all 4 games last week and has now scored 20+ points in a season-high 12 straight games (March 11 - April 5), his longest streak since *2021*
- LA Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has been named the NBA Western Conference Player of the Week. Clippers went 4-0 this week with Kawhi Leonard averaging 24.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.8 steals while shooting 51.3% from the field and 38.1% from 3.
- Clippers lead the Mavs at the half, 61-52. James Harden: 19 pts, 6 rebs, 6 asts, 1 stl Kawhi Leonard: 18 pts, 2 rebs, 3 asts, 1 stl, 1 blk Ivica Zubac: 12 pts, 7 rebs, 1 ast Anthony Davis: 16 pts, 7 rebs, 1 stl
