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Norman Powell making return from injury tonight against the Suns

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3 years ago

April 6, 2022

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Norman Powell making return from injury tonight against the Suns

The Clippers will be having another key player come back for their team, not just for tonight’s game but for the postseason. He has been dealing with a broken foot for the past few months as he is finally making his return.

Powell was traded from Portland to Los Angeles in this past NBA Trade Deadline. Before breaking his foot, Powell played in three games. In those three games, he averaged 21 points and 4 assists in 26 minutes.

Suns will be without Booker, Ayton, Paul, Crowder, Saric, and Kaminsky. Clippers will be without Kawhi Leonard, however, they are retaining a huge piece to their team.

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Nic Batum Signs Two-Year Extension With Clippers

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2 weeks ago

June 30, 2025

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Nic Batum Signs Two-Year Extension With Clippers

According to multiple reports, spearheaded by ESPN’s Shams Charania, Nicolas Batum has signed a two-year, $11.5 million extension with the Los Angeles Clippers. Many are expecting to his final contract of his NBA career.

The official details of this deal will include a trade kicker and a team option in the second year.

Batum will turn 37 in December, as the veteran appeared in 78 games last season. In 17.5 minutes per game, he averaged 4.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists.

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James Harden Inching Towards Declining His Player Option

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1 month ago

June 5, 2025

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James Harden Inching Towards Declining His Player Option

According to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto, while James has expressed interest in staying with the Los Angeles Clippers, he is trending towards declining his player option for a better deal.

For those curious, his player option is worth $35.6 million.

With both sides wanting to continue their partnership, it’s expected his next contract extension will see him play through the 2026-27 season.

It’s unclear how much the veteran guard is seeking, as his current contract saw him making $35 million per season. Since 2022, Harden has been working off two-year contracts worth significant money.

Last season, in 79 games played, the 35-year-old averaged 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. This is back-to-back seasons of playing 70+ games. The last time Harden played in 70+ games before then was back in 2018-19 with the Houston Rockets.

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Nicolas Batum Is Retiring After Next Season

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2 months ago

May 20, 2025

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Nicolas Batum Is Retiring After Next Season

According to the man himself, next season will most likely be the final season fans see Nicolas Batum, as he is ready to ride off into the sunset.

The 36-year-old has a $4.9 million player option with the Los Angeles Clippers for next season, which he’s expected to pick up. Batum played in 78 games, averaging 17.5 minutes per appearance.

“There’s a very, very good chance that the next season will be my last,” Batum said.

He will be entering his 18th season in the NBA, and playing his sixth season with Los Angeles. In total, Batum has played for the Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets, and Philadelphia 76ers.

In 1,131 career games, Batum averaged 10.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.1 assists. He was a former first-round pick out of the 2008 draft class.