The Clippers currently hold their mid-level exception, as well as a traded player exception worth between $7-8M. Clipperblog spoke to a source inside the Clippers organization who offered the following: The Clippers are in no hurry to use their trade exception. They feel that the exception will only[...]

Those guided by superstition have traditionally characterized the Clippers’ misfortunes as preordained — as if management, a willingness to invest, talent evaluation, and coaching had nothing to do with a team’s performance during its first 25 years in Los Angeles. But even hard-bo[...]

In the last installment of the Clipperblogger summit, Steve Perrin got to the heart of the matter when he wrote … That’s a pretty astounding collection of talent on paper. So why did they only win 19 games last season? And why are expectations so low for this season? If the Clippers’ cur[...]

Previous entries: Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four Part Five Part Six To: Steve Perrin From: Kevin Arnovitz Date: June 17, 2009 I don’t want to belabor the Randolph trade debate, only to say that there are creative ways to clear minutes for a young player that don’t involve having [...]

Clips Nation and Clipperblog are intent on resurrecting the Clippers’ franchise, and today we discuss the process of rebuilding a team saddled with big veteran contracts, but also blessed with some intriguing young talent. Previous entries: Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four To: Steve Perr[...]

The Clippers’ dysfunction and bad chemistry have been well-documented, and the cultural issues that surround the club must be addressed before the 2009-10 season opener. But even if the Clippers return to training camp as a svelte, rededicated bunch, there are some fundamental weaknesses that [...]

Watching the postseason over the past couple of weeks has offered a reminder that the NBA, at its essence, is a game of exploiting mismatches in the halfcourt. Good teams do this effectively when their offenses are humming.  The standout defensive teams? They’re the ones who can recover from, [...]

For many years, being a Clippers fan meant that you lived a life devoid of expectations.  The Clippers never tempted you with promises of achievement and all the accoutrements that went with it — fun rivalries, meaningful games that were televised nationally, a guarantee that if you showed up [...]