Podcast appearances and mentions of Kawhi Leonard

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Tim Legler to discuss how the gap between the NBA conferences has closed significantly due to the talent of the league (4:17). Then, they break down Bam Adebayo's 83-point game against the Wizards, Kawhi Leonard's late-season surge, and much more (34:38). Host: Bill Simmons Guest: Tim Legler Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Sam's Club | Join The Club of Yes And #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA® COURTSIDE '25 to '26. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on October 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026 Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Verno and Jacoby return to recap the Thunder-Celtics matchup, Kawhi Leonard's brilliance, and Luka effortlessly scoring 50. Then they discuss their loves and loathes for this past week. Welcome to The Mismatch!1:25 Thursday's games: Thunder beat the Celtics7:16 Thursday's games: Middleton turns back the clock for Mavs12:52 Verno Loves: Kawhi Leonard is a marvel to watch16:14 Jacoby Loves: The experience at the Intuit Dome22:24 Verno Loathes: Refs ejecting Jaylen Brown in Celtics-Spurs28:17 Jacoby Loathes: Bam scoring “Hatey Three”32:44 Verno Loves: Jalen Johnson having a historic season36:12 Jacoby Loves: Joe Mazzulla should be in the “Coach of the Year” convo37:43 Verno Loathes: Everyone hating on the Pistons42:12 Jacoby Loathes: How Luka is covered even after scoring 51pts46:59 Verno Loves: The Orlando Magic getting on track53:31 Jacoby Loves: Jokic-Murray duo57:40 Verno Loathes: Dwight Howard's retirement announcement1:02:23 Jacoby Loathes: L.A. traffic sucks! Leave us a message on our Mismatch Voicemail line! (323) 389-5091Hosts: Chris Vernon and David JacobyProducers: Stefan Anderson and Jeff ShearinSocial: Keith Fujimoto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Should we be concerned with Detroit's recent struggles? ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠⁠ Kawhi Leonard ‘smoking gun' Steve Ballmer Other investigation Magic City Terry Rozier trade settlement Jonathan Isaac contract Shai Gilgeous-Alexander streak All-Contract Team ⁠Full Daily Duncs with links⁠ Join Dunc'd On Prime! It's the only place to get every episode with Nate & Danny, plus every pod with John Hollinger & Nate as well!Subscribe on YouTube to get Dunc'd On Clutch Calls, Real Video Scouts, and more.Or, sign up for our FREE mailing list to get Dan Feldman's Daily Duncs with all the major topics around the league twice a week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Los Angeles Lakers Are Better WITHOUT LeBron James according to Gilbert Arenas as Gil & The Gil's Arena Crew react to the Lakers sweeping their season series against Anthony Edwards & The Minnesota Timberwolves as they've ripped off 6 wins in their last 7 games and break down the team's 10-2 record when Austin Reaves & Luka Doncic play without LeBron James, sparking a debate on if the Lake Show are better without their all time great ball stopper clogging the floor. They then move over to the other side of LA to highlight Kawhi Leonard & The Los Angeles Clippers historic turnaround as The Klaw has carried the Clippers back to .500 and debate if moving on from James Harden was the right move to get this team back in the hunt for an NBA Championship. Next, they react to Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr offering a solution to the NBA's injury & tanking epidemic by begging the league to shorten the season and debate if fewer regular season game would actually help the league before Swaggy P reacts to his viral highlight clip from the 2010-11 season and debate if the walking meme would be an All-Star in today's NBA. Finally, they react to the NBA forcing the cancellation of the Atlanta Hawks' Magic City Night and give their savage takes on the league's decision to postpone the celebration. PLEASE Give Us A LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!!!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Nick Young & Brandon Jennings Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Show Start 0:00:00 Will A Hooper Ever Score Over 100? 0:03:12 Kawhi & The Clippers' Historic Turn Around 0:12:43 Should Ty Lue Be Coach Of The Year? 0:21:42 Is Kawhi All NBA? 0:37:26 Gil Is Out On The Lakers 0:57:35 The Lakers Are Better Without LeBron 1:07:28 Steve Kerr Begs The NBA To Play Less Games 1:27:33 Swaggy P Would Be An All Star In This Era 1:58:15 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Windhorst is joined by ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon to talk Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's heroic performance against the Nuggets including if that epic game ended the MVP debate. Plus, are we concerned about the healing Nuggets at all or encouraged by improving health? Then, we discuss if this is the best season of Kawhi's career before discussing if the up and down Knicks are a concern. Finally, the epic return of the Cojones Factor Player Of the Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tom Haberstroh, Amin Elhassan and producer Anthony Mayes remember the last Sloan Conference 6 years ago, before Rudy Gobert changed the world forever. Truth Teller Ethan Strauss of ⁠⁠House of Strauss⁠⁠ drops in fresh off a viewing of Tombstone to tackle a trio of topics: - The NBA pulling the plug on Atlanta's Magic City Monday and Luke Kornet's open letter. - Adrian Wojnarowski's involvement in St. Bonaventure coach Mark Schmidt's sudden retirement after 19 years. - Pablo Torre's reveal of a 2023 whistleblower complaint filed with the SEC that alleges the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to pay Kawhi Leonard. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the Illuminati YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Basketball Illuminati is now part of the Count The Dings Network. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the Count The Dings Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the show, get ad free episodes and exclusive content at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/countthedings⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ILLUMINATI MERCH HAS RETURNED⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Check it out here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/CTDMERCH⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Basketball Illuminati! On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠basketballilluminati@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@bballilluminati⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@basketballilluminati⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bam Adebayo's 83 Points LIGHT UP Gil's Arena as Gilbert Arenas & The Gil's Arena Crew react to Bam Adebayo dropping 83 points in the Miami Heat's win over the Washington Wizards and give their take on Bam passing Kobe Bryant for the 2nd most points scored in a game in NBA History. They discuss Bam's historic night including how the superstar center reached the mark with an NBA record 43 free throws and debate if Kobe Bryant fans deserve to be upset after Bam shattered the Black Mamba's record. Next, they break down the potential NBA Finals preview between the San Antonio Spurs & Boston Celtics where Victor Wembanyama & The Spurs took down the Celtics and give their take on Jaylen Brown's controversial double technical that got the Celtics' best player ejected before Gilbert Arenas finally gets a chance to defend his take on Jayson Tatum's return after the Superstar has looked solid in his first few games back since tearing his achilles. They then discuss the Los Angeles Clippers historic turnaround as Kawhi Leonard has carried the Clippers back to .500 and debate if moving on from James Harden was the right move to get this team back in the hunt for an NBA Championship. Finally, they react to the Los Angeles Lakers sweeping the season series against the Minnesota Timberwolves where the team improved to 10-2 in games where Luka Doncic & Austin Reaves play without LeBron James, fueling the narrative that the team is better with the King on the bench and give their savage takes on the NBA cancelling the Atlanta Hawks' Magic City promotion. PLEASE Give Us A LIKE & SUBSCRIBE!!!! Today's Gil's Arena Crew : Gilbert Arenas, Josiah Johnson, Nick Young, Brandon Jennings & Rashad McCants Gil's Arena premieres every Wednesday & Thursday at 11:30am PT / 2:30pm ET. Sign up for Underdog HERE with promo code GIL and play $5 to get $75 in bonus funds or bonus entries https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-gi... If prescribed, new sexual health patients get $15 off their first order of Sparks on a recurring plan. Connect with a provider at https://ro.co/arena to find out if prescription Ro Sparks are right for you. SUBSCRIBE:    / @thearena0   Join the Underdog discord for access to exclusive giveaways and promos!   / discord   Must be 18+ (19+ in AL, NE; 19+ in CO for some games; 21+ in AZ & MA) and present in a state where Underdog Fantasy operates. Terms apply. Concerned with your play? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit www.ncpgambling.org; NY: Call the 24/7 HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or Text HOPENY (467369) Show Start 0:00:00 Bam Adebayo Drops 83 Points 0:03:07 Spurs Take Down The Celtics 1:21:10 Gil Will Not Apologize For Being Wrong On Tatum 1:28:45 Does Wemby Deserve More MVP Love? 1:50:37 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Warriors had a chance to steal a win against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, but let the game slip away after a 104-97 loss on the road. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the Warriors' tough loss, before looking at the positives for Golden State going forward. (02:00) - Warriors had a chance to steal a win against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, but let the game slip away. (08:00) - Kristaps Porziņģis gave Golden State fans a tease of what he can look like as a Warrior in his second game with the team (11:00) - Porziņģis had some rust, but offers Warriors something they need (14:00) - Draymond Green has guarded Kawhi Leonard, Kevin Durant, and reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the last three games. Not many people in the NBA can do that (23:00) - Draymond looks rejuvenated (27:00) - Gui Santos' new contract could be the biggest bargain in sports if he keep this up (27:30) - Brandin Podziemski held his own against OKC (31:00) - What makes Brandin Podziemski so polarizing to Warriors' fans? (35:15) - What do you pay Brandin Podziemski (37:30) - Steve Kerr says Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's foul-baiting and OKC is becoming hard to watch Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Who was the best player in the world each year in the NBA?In this episode of Once Upon a Dribble, Josh is joined by CBS Sports writer Sam Quinn to explore a fun historical thought experiment: the unofficial “Best Player in the World Championship Belt.”Instead of ranking players all-time, we track the league's true crown year-by-year asking when the belt clearly belonged to one superstar and when it was up for grabs.We discuss:Michael Jordan's dominance in the 90sShaq vs. Duncan in the early 2000sKobe's peak yearsWhen LeBron truly took the crownSteph, Kawhi, Giannis, Jokic and the modern era debateAlong the way we dig into the messiest transition seasons, controversial belt holders, and the players who came closest without ever holding the title.Once Upon a Dribble is a basketball history & ideas podcast focused on context over hot takes.

How did millions travel from the Clippers to Aspiration to Kawhi Leonard? Amin Elhassan and David Samson join Pablo — live onstage at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, right where Adam Silver was just sitting — to examine new and extremely credible evidence.Previously on PTFO:• Part I: The Silent Superstar and the Rotten Apple Tree• Part II: An Argument with Mark Cuban• Part III: The Mystery Investor, the No-Show Payday and the "Smoking Gun"• Part IV: Steve Ballmer, the Other Cuban and the $118 Million Infusion• Part V: Steve Ballmer's "Inconceivable" Donation, the $20 Million Guarantee and a Head on a Spike• Part VI: An IRL Showdown with Mark Cuban• Part VII: The Briefcase, Ballmer's Social Network and Aspiration's House of Cards• Part VIII: Uncle Dennis, Ballmer's $50 Million Sprint and the Side Deal That Wouldn't Die• Subscribe to Pablo's newsletter for exclusive access, documents and invites• Subscribe to "Nothing Personal with David Samson"• Subscribe to "Basketball Illuminati" with Amin Elhassan(Pablo Torre Finds Out is independently produced by Meadowlark Media and distributed by The Athletic. The views, research and reporting expressed in this episode are solely those of Pablo Torre Finds Out and do not reflect the work or editorial input of The Athletic or its journalists.) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

LA Clipper Fan REACTS To 3 Point Loss To Los Angeles Lakers  2/20/26 Also available on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/J8nmm7Pa1QA FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://x.com/DimeDropperPod Instagram & TikTok: @dimedropperpod

Clipper Fan REACTS To Kawhi Leonard & John Collins' RETURN vs New Orleans Pelicans 3/1/26 Orlando Magic @ LA Clippers: 0:00-3:58 New Orleans Pelicans @ LA Clippers: 3:58-End Also available on Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/Z3PSX_-w9Ck FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA Twitter: https://x.com/DimeDropperPod Instagram & TikTok: @dimedropperpod

The short-handed Golden State Warriors went to Houston and beat a full-strength Rockets team. Draymond Green set the tone guarding Kevin Durant a day after his 36th birthday. On "Dubs Talk," Dalton Johnson and Monte Poole break down the Warriors' huge team win as Golden State defeated the Rockets 115-113 in overtime on the road. (02:00) - Warriors get most improbable win of the season after beating the Rockets 115-113 in Houston (03:30) - Draymond Green gets up for big defensive challenges after taking on Kawhi Leonard and Kevin Durant (14:30) - "Active Al" Horford is making a huge impact on the Warriors. This is the type of player Golden State expected (17:45) - Brandin Podziemski has been reaffirming Steve Kerr's belief in him (20:15) - De'Anthony Melton showed a lot of balance in his game tonight (22:30) - LJ Cryer provided a crucial spark off the bench for Golden State (26:15) - Warriors showed they are not a tanking team tonight. This game mattered to them (29:00) - Kristaps Porziņģis traveled with Warriors and was getting shots up pregame (34:00) - Steve Kerr has some fond memories in Houston Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 2: Silver & JD react to reports that LeBron James may be interested in joining the Warriors this upcoming offseason, and also that the Warriors' front office explored the possibility of trading for Kawhi Leonard. How realistic and / or helpful would those additions be to an already aging roster? Plus, Matt Maiocco stops by for his weekly conversation ahead of the NFL's free agency frenzySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NATIONAL UNIVERSITY: Check out their flexible curriculum and program offerings at https://bit.ly/4owKKJJThe Sixers sit at 34-28 on the season, but things are not looking too good right now. After being out for the last 3 games, we received another huge Joel Embiid injury update today... and it looks like he is going to miss at least the next 4 games. Will Tyrese Maxey and the rest of the squad be able to survive? In other news, Quentin Grimes has lost himself a lot of money and Daryl Morey was reportedly star-hunting again at the trade deadline in pursuit of Kawhi Leonard. Lastly, RB breaks down some Sixers film revealing the same issues we have seen all season long. Today, we discuss it all!FOLLOW US ON ALL PLATFORMS: https://linktr.ee/phillytakewithrbCHECK OUT THE NEW MERCH: https://phillytakewithrb.com/Philly Take Discord: https://discord.gg/vEXh2AqpVenmo: https://venmo.com/phillytakewithrbCashApp: https://cash.app/$phillytakewithrbSubscribe to Philly Take with RB on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZ6xo8_BSzZJVYfWEqEt1GwINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/rbphillytake/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RBPhillyTake

Host Grant Mona breaks down a massive 24 hours for Los Angeles sports, from a clinical blowout at the Intuit Dome to a blockbuster trade that has the Rams officially back in "all-in" mode. Segment One: Clippers Coast Past the Pacers The Los Angeles Clippers secured their third straight win on Wednesday night, dismantling the Indiana Pacers 130–107. Grant dives into the postgame audio from Kawhi Leonard, who put up an efficient 29 points, and Darius Garland, who looked right at home in his first game in front of the LA crowd with 12 points and a handful of flashy assists. We also hear from Tyronn Lue on the team's defensive intensity and the historic moment for Norchad Omier, who became the first Nicaraguan to score in an NBA game. Segment Two: Before the McDuffie Megadeal In a look back at the calm before the storm, we revisit Rams GM Les Snead's comments from the NFL Combine regarding his offseason strategy. Snead discusses his "macro philosophy" of using free agency to fill roster holes so the team isn't "desperate in the draft." Grant analyzes these quotes in the context of Wednesday's shocking trade for All-Pro cornerback Trent McDuffie. How did Snead's hint about "addressing the secondary" turn into a blockbuster deal involving the No. 29 overall pick? We break down the masterplan to maximize Matthew Stafford's window. Produced by: Grant Mona Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Hour 1, Steiny and Guru break down the Golden State Warriors' CLUTCH overtime victory over the Houston Rockets on the road on Thursday night. They also lightly touch on the ESPN report that the organization was interested in Kawhi Leonard around the trading deadline.

Steiny and Guru's full show from Friday, March 6th. In Hour 1, Steiny and Guru break down the Golden State Warriors' CLUTCH overtime victory over the Houston Rockets on the road on Thursday night. They also lightly touch on the ESPN report that the organization was interested in Kawhi Leonard around the trading deadline. In Hour 2, the guys discuss Al Horford's impressive performance against the Houston Rockets last night, even going as far to praise the Warriors veteran center as the "best center the Warriors have had since Andrew Bogut." They're also joined by Marci Wiser from Live 105.3 to chit chat about... everything. They finish the hour discussing Russell Westbrook's postgame comments about the Sacramento media last night, and the back and forth that has made the rounds on social media. In Hour 3, Steiny and Guru continue to react to what Russell Westbrook told the Kings media last night, break down what's fair for a player to say to the media, debate Brandin Podziemski's performance last night, and wonder if the Warriors play faster without Steph Curry and Jimmy Butler. In Hour 4, the guys react to Guru's opinion that Kevin Durant is a 'paper champion,' debate if Russell Westbrook's frustration last night was warranted, and more.

Hour 2: Silver & JD react to reports that LeBron James may be interested in joining the Warriors this upcoming offseason, and also that the Warriors' front office explored the possibility of trading for Kawhi Leonard. How realistic and / or helpful would those additions be to an already aging roster? Plus, Matt Maiocco stops by for his weekly conversation ahead of the NFL's free agency frenzySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LA Clippers vs. San Antonio Spurs NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Clippers vs. Spurs Injuries Collins, Garland and Niederhauser are out for LA. Barnes, Ingram and Plumlee out for San Antonio. Recent Box Score Key Stats Clippers at Spurs 9:30PM ET— LA improved to 30-31 following their 130-107 home victory against Indiana. Clippers shot 55% with 38% from three. Kawhi Leonard led with 29 points with eight rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin contributed 23 points with eight rebounds off the bench. LA allowed 43% shooting with 28% from three. San Antonio is back-to-back after hosting Detroit on Thursday and winning 121-106.

Lucas and Shap get together to talk about these exciting new look Clippers, now with Darius Garland. The guys hand out some medals, talk about Yanic's unfortunate injury, and look ahead to the rest of this jam packed March that'll determine where LAC finishes in the pack out west.

On today's Goosies or No Goosies: - The A's still interested in Kyler Murray if he leaves football - Hockey romance, Matt Hughes win the gold and gal - 76ers interested in Kawhi Leonard in off-season

2-0 to start the hell-month, nice! Adam and Chuck talk Darius Garland's debut for the Clippers, starting March 2-0, and preview the Clippers vs Pacers game

The WIP Afternoon Show discusses a near blockbuster deal that almost went down before the trade deadline, plus reacts to comments from Tyrese Maxey regarding Jared McCain and what it could mean for the future of the Philadelphia 76ers.

Send a textWe rank the NBA's top 10 small forwards right now, explain who's eligible, and make tough calls on health, role, and impact. Kawhi leads the pack, Scottie and J-Dub surge, and we defend bold picks like Cooper Flagg and Deni Avdija with clear on-court logic.• Criteria based on current form and availability• No Tatum or Butler due to injury• MPJ's shooting gravity vs defensive concerns• Wiggins' scalable defense and playoff proof• Franz's balanced offense and decision-making• Cooper Flagg's tools and two-way ceiling• Deni Avdija's all-around leap and playmaking• Brandon Ingram's polished scoring and fit• Jalen Johnson's size, pace, and floor-raising• Scottie Barnes' strength, defense, and creation• Jalen Williams' switchability and efficiency• Kawhi Leonard's healthy dominance on both ends• honorable mentions and position clarificationsPlease make sure to like, subscribe, comment, tell anyone who's anyone about the showSupport the showhttps://linktr.ee/GetABucketShow for more content!!!

Indiana Pacers vs. LA Clippers NBA Pick Prediction by Tony T. Pacers vs. Clippers Injuries Zubac is out for Indiana with Nembhard, Nesmith and Siakam questionable. Toppin is probable. Collins is out for LA. Recent Box Score Key Stats Pacers at Clippers 10:30PM ET—Indiana drops to 15-46 following their 125-106 home defeat against Memphis. Pacers shot 49% with 38% from three. Jarace Walker led with 21 points with three rebounds. Micah Potter contributed 18 points with nine rebounds. Indiana allowed 51% shooting with 43% from three. LA improved to 29-31 with their 114-101 road victory against Golden ST. Clippers shot 49% with 29% from three. Kawhi Leonard led with 23 points with eight rebounds. Bennedict Mathurin chipped in with 17 points with seven rebounds. LA allowed 39% shooting with 35% from three.

The Golden State Warriors dropped two in a row to Los Angeles teams. On "Dubs Talk," Bonta Hill and Monte Poole break down the Warriors' loss to the Clippers before looking ahead to what Golden State should do with Steph Curry and Kristaps Porziņģis as a spot in the play-in tournament seems all but inevitable. (02:30) - The Warriors come up short to the Clippers 114-101 after a rough second half sees a 14-point halftime lead slip. (08:00) - Draymond Green has been unusually quiet in front of the media. (12:45) - The Clippers made their big third-quarter run once Draymond went to the bench. Should Steve Kerr have bumped up Draymond's minutes to defend Kawhi Leonard? (16:15) - De'Anthony Melton has been struggling as he moves up the scouting report. (23:00) - Curry will be re-evaluated for his runners knee injury in ten days. How should the Warriors handle his situation the rest of the season? (27:15) - The Warriors would still like to see Steph play with Porziņģis before the end of the season. (35:30) - How do you evaluate Porziņģis with the amount of games he has missed? (39:00) - Atlanta Hawks fans feel like Jonathan Kuminga could change their franchise, Porziņģis has struggled to get on the court. (43:30) - Nate Williams was a bright spot for the Warriors against the Clippers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Darius Garland debuts for the Clippers as they roll through the Golden State Warriors. The Forum talks about the youth movement on the squad and possibly changing the tune on Kawhi. 

Steiny & Guru discuss how the Warriors may be able to improve this summer and if an option is on the team they lost to last night, Kawhi Leonard.

The Warriors bring intensity in the first half and struggle in the second, Kawhi Leonard helps the Clippers return, Draymond Green performance and role changing, Nate Williams performance off the bench, Podziemski first half, Moody injury and performance, Steph Curry and more!

Steiny & Guru get through a difficult portion of the show and discuss what there is to do right now for the Warriors? Kawhi and the Clippers are in town...

Steiny & Guru discuss why the Western Conference is bending to the Warriors to keep them in the play-in and wonder if everything for Steph is still the strategy.

On a new episode of FnA, Kevin Figgers & Adam Auslund debate who the biggest problem on the Lakers is and whether Luka Doncic can win a championship in purple and gold. The guys then are joined by The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner to discuss the NFL Draft Combine before discussing how the 65-game threshold for NBA awards is ruining the NBA despite its intentions to combat load managing. The guys then discuss the biggest what ifs in sports history including Greg Oden, Kawhi Leonard, and Brandon Roy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

March is here and some of us are freaking out. Clips n Dip talk the upcoming schedule including the "easy" parts, and how the Clippers are playing heading into a brutal month.

The Athletic NBA reporter Sam Amick thoughts on taking and how Adam Silver can put an end to it. He also discusses the Kawhi Leonard situation with the Clippers, and if the Warriors can make a splash this summer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, we break down the idea of the league introducing a mini-tournament to determine the No. 1 overall draft pick — but would teams actually have enough incentive to buy in? With the Eastern Conference looking wide open, we decide which contender we trust most when it matters. Plus, after Kawhi Leonard suggested the Los Angeles Clippers are no longer true contenders this season, we ask the big question: Is it time for him to stick it out in L.A., or move on?

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3 games separated by 6 points…now THAT'S Clippers basketball! Adam, Will, and Chuck talk the Clippers almost-awesome 3-in-4, get hyped on Mathurin, hope for the best with Kawhi's ankle (and Aspiration stuff), and preview the Clippers vs Wolves game ahead of that month coming up.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by Zach Lowe LIVE on Netflix right after Celtics vs. Lakers to react to the game before recapping the NBA slate from the weekend (01:11). Then, they dive deep and go over Kawhi Leonard's 14-year career (01:09:13).Host: Bill SimmonsGuest: Zach LoweProducers: Chia Hao Tat, Eduardo Ocampo, and Chris Wohlers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Martin Weiss and Monse Bolaños open this week's edition of the show weighing in on the NBA's tanking problem... Is there really any way to fix it? Is it fair to penalize teams for it without warning? NBA insider Mark Medina joins the show to weigh in with his own thoughts and share what he's been hearing from around the Association. Then they react to Kevin Durant's alleged burner account, discussing the unique dynamic it creates before reacting to recent comments from Kawhi Leonard where he essentially said the Clippers' season is over. Later, Martin and Monse talk about Travis Kelce's looming retirement decision, reacting to Andy Reid implying the 36-year-old will likely be playing at least another year... Is that the right call? They also talk about the flack NBA draft prospect Darryn Peterson has taken for not playing at the end of games. Plus, more fun with a new edition of "The Sports Court"!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin discuss the narrative that Kawhi Leonard get the same level of smoke for his transgressions as other NBA superstars do. Plus, The Athletic Detroit Pistons beat writer Hunter Patterson swings by to discuss all the biggest headlines around the Pistons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Kawhi Leonard deserves to be punished alongside Steve Ballmer after the Los Angeles Clippers allegedly circumvented the NBA salary cap to sign him in 2019, tell us why Draymond Green is the wrong person to criticize Kevin Durant over his burner accounts, and debate whether Darryn Peterson’s propensity for missing games at Kansas should be enough to cost him the top spot in the upcoming NBA Draft. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Kawhi Leonard deserves to be punished alongside Steve Ballmer after the Los Angeles Clippers allegedly circumvented the NBA salary cap to sign him in 2019, share their thoughts on Cade Cunningham calling himself the best American player in the NBA, tell us why Rob owes everyone on the Odd Couple an apology, and take a trip out to Shekel City for Rob’s nightly bets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NBA is back, baby... We all needed a break, but 10 games on the slate last night and now we'll set break it all down now that we are into the home stretch of the season... And tonight on ESPN, fresh off his All Star MVP, Anthony Edwards in back in action. Then, the battle of LA. Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers have a chance to claw back to .500, but they'll have to contend with the Lakers... their big 3 are a go for just the 11th time all year. Since we're talking Luka and Ant: the latest MVP straw poll has been released. Who is closing the gap in the final sprint of the season. Cleveland is rolling... and it's powered by Mitchell and Harden. Why this new Big 2 might be the East's BIGGEST problem. And the latest MVP straw poll is out but the clear frontrunners might be racing the calendar more than the competition... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a fun episode of The Dunker Spot coming your way! Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones discuss Cade Cunningham's awesome performance against the Knicks (42 points, 8 rebounds, 13 assists, 1 steal, 2 blocks), as well as his status in the league. Is he gunning for MVP? Is he the best player in the league right now? From there, the guys open up the Dunker Spot mailbag. They talk through anti-tanking proposals sent in by the Dunkers, explore the Dallas Wings' ability to compete immediately with Paige Bueckers, share their favorite-looking jumpers in the NBA and much more! Finally, the guys preview the upcoming slate of Unrivaled games -- Angel Reese is back, y'all! -- with the playoffs rapidly approaching. If you ever have NBA or WNBA questions, email us at dunkerspot@yahoo.com. 2:27 Cade Cunningham is awesome 11:21 Anti-tanking rules are coming (plus proposals from the mailbag) 26:33 Appreciating Alanna Smith's defense 29:51 Deni Avdija's right-hand drives 33:25 Can Paige Bueckers and the Wings contend for a title next season? 37:05 Kawhi Leonard or Chelsea Gray shot-making? 39:17 Most aesthetically pleasing jump shots in the NBA 41:46 Why players are more willing to compete in the 3PT contest vs Dunk contest 44:36 Factors impacting the "Face of the League" selection 47:54 Ayo Dosunmu's 6th Man of the Year chances 50:22 What should Kings fans look forward to for the rest of the season? 53:12 The schematic balancing act of implementing new players + Nekias' basketball background 58:37 Who's the most rudderless team in the NBA? 01:00:10 Unrivaled preview Subscribe to the The Dunker Spot on your favorite podcast app:

Today's word of the day is ‘urgency' as in NBA as in All-Star Game as in what a game as in Kawhi Leonard as in Wemby as in Anthony Edwards. We finally got a great game. Team Stars won it. Team Stripes had a moment. Wemby wanted everyone to try and compete… and they did! But what about the rest of the weekend? Yikes! (15:20) LeBron James had his own media day on Sunday ahead of the All-Star Game. He was asked about Israel? Why? (21:42) Michael Jordan is a champion. For the first time in his career. A Daytona 500 champion. (25:00) Adam Silver met with the media over the weekend. He had a lot to say. Tanking, AI, prediction markets, new technology. The usual. (41:10) Review: The Secret Agent. (46:00) The NFL and NFLPA have a grievance solved over the weekend. No more report cards. The union lost and can no longer make them public. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin, Rob, and J. Kyle Mann share their thoughts on the new-look All-Star Game. They discuss Wemby's effort to make the game competitive, Kawhi's impressive performance, and more. They also discuss the lackluster All-Star Saturday and whether there are any solutions to fix it. They wrap up with a discussion about different solutions to tanking after Adam Silver hinted in a press conference that reform could be on the way.(00:00) Intro(0:24) All-Star Game(24:18) All-Star Saturday night(30:42) Adam Silver's press conference(39:47) Tanking reformHosts: Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and J. Kyle MannProducers: Victoria Valencia and Isaiah BlakelyProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: T. Cruz and Donald LoBiancoSocial: Isaiah Blakely and Keith Fujimoto The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit www.rg-help.com to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First Take is live with a new and improved All-Star game!! The US vs. World format proved successful as players tried, LeBron skied, and Kawhi turned the tide! Wemby and Ant led the way, and may have started a "face of the league" off. Is this All-Star game rendition here to stay? (0:00) Then, LeBron seems ready for life without the NBA, but is the NBA ready for life without LeBron? Who can we look at as the league's torch carrier after King James calls it quits? (34:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Logan, Howard, and The Ringer's own Tyler Parker conclude their two-part conversation with more left-field takes on the most-talked-about players in the NBA. Jomi Adineron then analyzes his favorite takes from each participant and crowns the winner of Take-a-Thon 2026.(0:00:00) Intro (3:33) LeBron James  (10:08) Chet Holmgren (12:06) Nikola Jokic  (16:51) Kawhi Leonard  (19:22) Devin Booker  (21:25) Victor Wembanyama  (28:36) Jalen Brunson  (32:21) Jalen Duren  (34:00) Denny Avdija (34:59) Steph Curry (44:06) Donovan Mitchell  (47:34) Alperen Şengün  (50:33) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander  (56:50)  Jomi announces Take-a-Thon winner Hosts: Logan Murdock and Howard BeckGuests: Tyler Parker and Jomi AdeniranProducers: Logan Murdock, Conor Nevins, Victoria Valencia, Ben Cruz, and John RichterVideo Producers: Victoria Valencia, Sarah Reddy, and Donald LoBiancoAudio Producer: Chris SuttonGraphics and Show Art: John RichterProduction Supervision: Ben Cruz and Conor NevinsAdditional Production Support: John Richter, T. Cruz, Nick Kosut, and Hannah Leikin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"The closest to a smoking gun..." After an update to the pizza crust debate from yesterday, Pablo joins us to discuss his new bombshell reporting surrounding the Clippers, Kawhi Leonard, tampering, and even, potentially, a mention of this financial deal to the federal government. In the process, Tony and Mike undercut Jeremy to the point that he lashes out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices