The Los Angeles Clippers are 6–1 since Ivica Zubac went down with an injury, and Kawhi Leonard is playing at his best in that stretch. Is that just a coincidence — or has Zubac’s absence fundamentally changed how this team functions? Just when things ...

MINNEAPOLIS -- Even without D'Angelo Russell, the new era of the Minnesota Timberwolves is off to a flying start. Malik Beasley made his Minnesota debut with his first career double-double, Jordan McLaughlin scored a career-high 24 points, and the new-look ...

Grading the James Harden and Darius Garland swap for the Clippers and Cavs

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers host the Los Angeles Lakers trying to prolong a three-game home winning streak. The Clippers are 10-14 against Western Conference opponents. The Clippers have an 11-15 record in games decided by 10 or more points.

Name tags will be appropriate when the Los Angeles Clippers hit the road for a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday in Minneapolis. Two of the biggest movers at Thursday's trade deadline will meet, when introductions will be just as vital as ...