May 2017 Los Angeles Clippers Wiretap

Blake Griffin Diagnosed With Sprained MCL

Nov 28, 2017 3:10 PM

Blake Griffin suffered a sprained MCL and could miss two months.

The Los Angeles Clippers are internally relieved Griffin didn't suffer a more serious injury.

There had been speculation that Griffin might have had meniscus damage due to the nature of the injury.

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Clippers Fear Extent Of Blake Griffin's Knee Injury

Nov 28, 2017 9:59 AM

Blake Griffin suffered a left knee injury during Monday's win by the Clippers over the Lakers.

Griffin became tangled with Lonzo Ball and Austin Rivers on a loose ball in which his knee moved in an awkward direction. Griffin initially remained in the game before quickly exiting.

"It didn't look good," Doc Rivers said. "But we'll just have to wait and see."

Griffin left the locker room without speaking to reporters.

"I knew immediately, I thought," Doc Rivers said. "But then Blake said he was OK. I just saw his leg go in, and then when they switched on back-to-back plays, he couldn't move so we had to get him out of the game."

According to Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times, the early indications are Griffin suffered a sprained MCL and will be out for an extended period.

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Clippers Discuss DeAndre Jordan In Trade Talks

Nov 24, 2017 1:57 PM

DeAndre Jordan has been discussed in trade talks between the Los Angeles Clippers and multiple teams.

Jordan can become a free agent this offseason and has been in extension talks with the Clippers. But the Clippers have been struggling after a fast start to the season. Jordan does not currently have an agent.

Lawrence Frank said last month that Jordan will be a “Clipper for life.”

The Clippers signed Blake Griffin to a five-year, $173 million deal this past offseason and may be reticent to committing additional long-term money if they begin a rebuild.

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Clippers Transfer C.J. Williams Back From G League

Nov 22, 2017 1:42 PM

The Los Angeles Clippers have transferred guard C.J. Williams to the L.A. Clippers from the Agua Caliente Clippers of Ontario. Williams will join the team in Atlanta for their game Wednesday, November 22, against the Hawks at Philips Arena.

Williams has appeared in four games for the L.A. Clippers, averaging 0.5 points and 1.0 rebounds in 3.3 minutes. He has appeared in five games for the AC Clippers, averaging 13.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists, while shooting 41.7% from three-point range.

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Patrick Beverley Undergoes Surgical Procedure On Knee

Nov 22, 2017 1:24 PM

Patrick Beverley underwent a surgical procedure on his right knee Wednesday.

Beverley is expected to miss a significant amount of time.

Beverley had already missed five straight games.

The Los Angeles Clippers acquired Beverley in the offseason in the Chris Paul trade.

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Austin Rivers: Dynamic Between Blake Griffin, Chris Paul Was Weird

Nov 7, 2017 4:08 PM

The Los Angeles Clippers never advanced out of the second round during the tenure of Chris Paul, and there were often concerns of whether their Big 3 brought out the best in each other.

When Paul left the Clippers, he talked about issues with the culture.

“The dynamic with Blake and Chris was weird," said Austin Rivers. "I don’t know why. It was just strange. No one knew who the leader was, and if you had something to say, it would turn into an argument. I think people were sometimes scared to say something to Blake, because you didn’t know how he’d react. [Now] he’s a whole different person, more approachable, and I think it’s because we’ve embraced him. We know who our leader is. We’re all-in with Blake Griffin.”

Paul left the Clippers in the offseason to sign with the Houston Rockets.

“We were front-runners,” Griffin said. “When things were going great, the ball was hopping around. But when we felt resistance in games, we splintered. I just want to make sure, even when we have down moments, we don’t splinter.” 

Three years ago, Griffin asked Tim Duncan for advice on dealing with Paul.

“He said, ‘The leader isn’t the guy yelling the loudest or talking the most,’” Griffin recounts. “It’s the guy everybody looks at in the end and knows, ‘I’m following him.’” 

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