Kawhi Leonard is a full-go and is expected to play on both ends of the back-to-back. Clippers Continue to Be Severely Short-Handed in the Backcourt With Chris Paul sent home from the road trip, the Clippers will continue to be short-handed in the backcourt.

While Kendrick Perkins still wants Lawrence Frank to be gone from the Clippers, he explains why Chris Paul isn't totally innocent.

Chris Paul ’s sudden removal from the Los Angeles Clippers prompted a sharp response from Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. Paul learned he was being sent home during the team’s trip to Atlanta to face the Hawks on the road, sharing his reaction on an Instagram story at 2:40 a.m. ET before the Clippers confirmed the move in the morning.

"Agent Zero" also referenced the Buffalo Braves, since the Clippers were originally located in Buffalo before moving to San Diego in 1978 and eventually to Los Angeles in 1984. Though the franchise moved to a huge market city, they have only had one WCF appearance and remain miles behind the Lakers.

BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles aims to break its five-game skid with a victory over Memphis. The Grizzlies are 8-7 in conference games. Memphis is 1-10 against opponents over .500. The Clippers are 4-9 in Western Conference play. Los Angeles has a 3-11 record against teams over .500.

The 2025-26 NBA season was set to be Chris Paul’s retirement tour. The legendary point guard was back with the Los Angeles Clippers, the team he led during his prime. However, things took a terrible turn for him on Wednesday,

James Harden’s future in L.A. is uncertain, and Houston has emerged as a serious destination as trade buzz builds around a potential reunion.

The team was mired in controversy from the Donald Sterling days until recently, with Steve Ballmer's salary cap circumvention accusations. Moreover, head coach Tyronn Lue was linked to the gambling scandals that rocked the NBA, which involved a rigged poker game and whatnot.