Clips Nation: for Los Angeles Clippers fans

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together after a disappointing end to what was an extremely exhilirating season. The guys talk about what went wrong, how the roster managed to hold together so long for such a great regular season, what let them down in the playoffs, and what comes next for a team with such few avenues to get better.

Shap, Justin (@LAClippersFilm), and Cole (@colehoops) talk about the Clippers taking a must win Game 6 and heading back to Denver with the series on the line. The guys hand out medals, talk about the big Nico Batum rotation change, what to expect from this huge Game 7, and predictions for how this series wraps up.

Lucas and Shap get together after a disheartening 131-115 loss to the Denver Nuggets, in a game that the Clippers never came particularly close in. The guys dissect what went wrong in this game, what went right for Denver, the issues with the stars, adjustments for Game 6, and what the feeling is with this series after the Nuggets took control these last couple of games.

Matt Moore (@HPBasketball) joins Lucas Hann to discuss the Clippers and Nuggets being tied 2-2: non-existent controversies, why Matt thinks the Clippers will win the series, and what to look for in Game 5.

Rob and Lucas discuss the Clippers' heartbreaking loss to the Nuggets in Game 4 at home, tying the series at 2-2 heading back to Denver. They go over the ins and outs of the game, debate the importance of the 4th quarter run that nearly stole the game for the Clippers, and lament the unfortunate "make or miss" elements of the game of basketball - as well as look forward to the back half of the series and what adjustments the Clippers might make.

Shap, Justin (@LAClippersFilm), and Cole (@colehoops) get together to talk about the first playoff game at Intuit Dome, and it was a huge one. Clippers won 117-83 in a blowout W against the Nuggets, and it left the crew wondering what the Nuggets could throw at the Clippers next. They talk about medals, the solid Clippers all through the roster, ways to the team could be better, and look ahead to a huge Game 4.

Ryan Blackburn of Mile High Sports and Locked On Nuggets joins Lucas and Rob to discuss the Clippers-Nuggets series so far and adjustments going forward.

Kawhi Leonard is still that dude. Lucas, Shap, and Cole (@colehoops) talk about a great game, featuring Kawhi dropping a cool 39 points with clinching offensive and defensive plays. The guys talk medals, the rotation adjustments, what to expect going to LA, and hype now that LA has Home Court Advantage heading for their first game at the Intuit Dome.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about a brutal Game 1 loss in Dever, 112-110. The Clippers got up 15 in the first half, had most of the lead chipped away in the 2nd quarter, and couldn't keep momentum to hang on after losing a handful of 50 50 balls and turning it over all game. The guys talk about the pros, the negatives starting with Kawhi and Norm, adjustments, and what we learned about the Nuggets.

Adam Mares from the All NBA Podcast with Tim Legler and the DNVR Denver Nuggets podcast joins Lucas and Rob to break down the upcoming playoff series between the Nuggets and the LA Clippers.

Shap, Cole (@colehoops), and Justin (@LAClippersFilm) chat all things Nuggets vs. Clippers, focusing a bit more on the Clippers side in our Part 1, with more perspective from the Nuggets end in our Part 2 coming up. The guys talk about offensive and defensive sides for the Clippers, the benches, X-factors, and close with predictions. Playoff basketball!

Lucas and Shap get together to talk about an absolutely awesome game of basketball, with the Clippers beating the Warriors 124-119 in OT on the road. The guys talk about the win, hand out some medals, talk a bit about the Denver matchup, and spend a moment recapping an incredibly surprising Clippers season.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about the LA Clippers and how they simply can't stop winning. The guys talk about how the stars at the top have made all the differences, while also looking at the solid contributions from most of the role players during this great stretch. They close taking a look at the standings, and talk about matchup preferences in the playoffs.

Shap and Justin (@LAClippersFilm) chat about another Clippers win, this time against those pesky Pelicans without most of their rotation. The guys hand out a ton of medals from the Clippers recent solid stretch, talk about Kris Dunn's tenuous role as a starter, and Bogi's ascension vs. Norm's rough recent play since coming back from injury.

Lucas and Rob discuss the Clippers' wins over Cleveland and Memphis and the tough loss to Oklahoma City, as LAC stays in the thick of a densely packed Western Conference playoff race.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to discuss the Clippers blowing out the Hornets and Hawks by pretty similar scores over the weekend. With the team trending in the right direction, are the vibes shifting once again with this squad, in maybe a way that's better than where they were around Kawhi Leonard's mysterious injury spell last year? Who gets medals from these wins? The guys take a look at where the team is going and expectations for what's been a generally surprising Clipper squad.

Lucas and Rob break down the Clippers' win over the Miami Heat and their loss to the New Orleans Pelicans as the march towards the postseason continues.

Shap and Justin (@LAClippersFilm) get together and talk about a Kawhi shot that will be remembered for a very long time. The guys then talk about the Clippers 3 game win streak, some important trends noted including the emergence of key role players, guys that may be downtrending, James Harden's brilliance, and what has been going on as the Clippers bounced back from a miserable loss in Phoenix.

Shap and Lucas get together after a couple of losses to the Luka Lakers. Norm came back, well, for a few minutes before leaving with a hamstring injury, Ben Simmons/Derrick Jones Jr. were both out for the Clippers, and they couldn't deal with the star power of LeBron James and Luka even while the Lakers were also dealing with injuries. Now, the Clippers are hanging onto the 6th seed by a thread. Kawhi did at least look like Kawhi. What to make of this team after these losses?

Rob and Shap get together to talk about how the Clippers finally ended their losing streak against the Bulls, in a not particularly impressive fashion. The guys also talk about what we've learned about the rotation without Norman Powell, and how Bogi and Ben Simmons look together. How does Kawhi look? Who loses minutes? The Lakers await.

Rob and Shap are joined by the hardest working man in Clipper media, Adam Ausland (@followAdamA) to talk about wins the Clippers had over the Grizzlies and Jazz, as well as the very impressive debut of Ben Simmons. The guys hand out medals and then zoom out to how Simmons and Bogdan Bogdanovic will affect this Clipper rotation that features nothing but good players.

Rob chats with NetsDaily writer and Swish Theory contributor Lucas Kaplan about Ben Simmons - who he is as a player, his fit on the Clippers, and how much he can contribute in the year 2025.

Rob, Shap, and Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite) get together to talk through a very ho hum Clippers win over a depleted Jazz team, 130-110, before diving deep into new additions Bogan Bogdanovic and Ben Simmons. How will those two have ripple effects through the rotation, and what will they bring to this Clipper team that could badly use their strengths?

Clippers bad play continues, losing 119-112 to the Indiana Pacers in a game devoid of particularly standout performances. After recapping the loss, the guys talk about the trade deadline, headline by Bogdan Bogdanovic and three 2nds coming to the Clips and fan favorite Terance Mann, along with Bones Hyland going to Atlanta. Kevin Porter Jr. also got traded for Marjon Beauchamp. How did the guys think the Clippers did at the deadline, what needs are left?

Lucas and Rob discuss the news that the Clippers have added Drew Eubanks as their new backup center in a trade with the Utah Jazz.  The move saves the team money in the short- and long-term, setting them up for a quiet trade deadline and active buyout market.

Rob, Shap, and Justin (@LAClippersFilm) talk about this Clipper team and how they continue to impress, not just against the Bucks but the back half of the rotation against the Celtics. The guys hand out medals, talk Terance vs. Dunn, KPJ's improved play, Amir's stronghold in the rotation, DJ's shooting upswing, and who is the most important Clipper?

Lucas and Rob are joined by Joseph Raya-Ward to discuss the Clippers' big win over the Lakers, their strong play as of late, and the upcoming trade deadline.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap talk about Kawhi Leonard's return in an easy 131-105 win against a tired, injured Hawks team. The guys hand out medals, talk about the road trip that featured a couple losses and a struggle of a win vs. the Pelicans, and talk about a lot of the downhill effects from Kawhi (and Terance Mann) returning to the rotation. Who gets squeezed out? What do minutes without KPJ even look like? Has the bench shown enough to remove him, or anyone else, out of the rotation?

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about a stretch of successful Clipper basketball, with Kawhi Leonard finally being given a return date. Kawhi is scheduled to come back on January 4th, and the guys talk about the expectations for him to finally return to the court. They then turn their attention to an abysmal close against the Warriors, touch on the two Maverick road games, before closing on maybe the best win of the season in Memphis.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about the last couple of blowouts, a loss in Denver and a huge with vs. the Jazz. The guys give out some medals before looking ahead at these next few daunting games starting with a couple in Dallas, and what Kawhi's return means for a surprising Clippers team that's done well without him. Plus, thoughts on the NBA Cup.

Rob and Shap get together to recap the week that was, fresh off a Harden-less Clipper loss to the Rockets, 117-106. The guys talk about the injuries, Bones vs KPJ, the absence of some key wings, and hand out medals from wins earlier in the week.

Rob and Shap get together to recap the week that was, talking about a frustrating loss to the Wolves, an expected blowout loss to the Celtics, and some workman like road Ws against some of the worst teams out East. The guys talk about what they've learned about the team during this Norm-less stretch, how they feel the rotation should be tweaked with guys coming back and what moreso realistically feels like the course of action. And of course they hand out some medals.

Rob, Shap, and Jamal (@JamCristopher) get together to talk about a successful homestand at Intuit, give some medals for some great wins, talk about Jordan Miller and Mo Bamba entering the rotation, the enigma that is Kevin Porter Jr, James Harden, and defense, defense, defense. They close with some discussion about Kendrick Lamar's new record.

Shap and Lucas get together to talk about the Clippers pretty normal looking loss over a bad Utah Jazz team, 116-105. The guys hand out medals, talk about the lineup change and recap the 0-3 road trip that was.

Lucas and Shap get together to talk about an impressive back to back with wins in Sacramento and a home win against the Raptors. The guys talk about where the team stands after Ty Lue's usual 10 game sample size, where the play of guys like Norm and Zu has done for this team's floor, the bench play, and the general good vibes from a fun team.

Shap and Justin (@LAClippersFilm) get together to talk about a great defensive effort against the Sixers headlined by Norm Powell and the comeback against the Spurs for the Clippers first win at Intuit Dome. This scrappy team is now 4-4, what are some takeaways nearing Ty Lue's 10 game sample size?

Lucas, Rob, and Shap chat about the week that was, a familiar story where the Clippers ran to early leads only to fade in the second half. Shap also talks about the glory of the Intuit Dome after visiting this weekend, the guys talk about issues in the offense, turnovers, rotations, the Kawhi lawsuit, and the team as a whole.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about LAC's refreshing 2-1 start, including a couple of solid wins on the road this weekend. The guys hand out medals and take a moment to talk about the team at large, after a nice start while losing a superstar in the summer. Have thoughts changed about the team at all? Who are some standouts from the new guys?

We're back with Part 2 of Around the Beat, with beat writers Justin Russo and Tomer Azarly. Shap chats with the guys about expectations for the team, tangibles on the floor, and the all elusive "vibes." Regular season just around the corner!

It's the time between the Preseason and Regular Season so you know what that means, it's time for Around the Beat! Shap welcomes Adam Ausland and Law Murray back on the pod, to talk vibes, offense/defense, surprise players, and expectations for this Clipper team.

Rob, Shap, and Cole (@colehoops) get together to talk about their impressions of the Clippers Preseason results. Who's stood out for LAC? Then, the guys return to the Player Preview Series, talking about fan favorite Nico, featured Zu, and new players Mo Bamba and Kai Jones.

Rob and Shap get together to talk takeaways from LAC's 91-90 loss at the buzzer to the Golden State Warriors. The guys talk about the starters, takeaways from some of the new players, and positive signs. Then the guys touch on PJ Tucker agreeing to be away from the team, before wrapping up with Player Previews on Bones Hyland, Kris Dunn, Norm Powell, and Jordan Miller.