Clips Nation: For Los Angeles Clippers Fans

Lucas, Rob, and Shap chat about Clippers basketball! Preseason hoops started and LAC looked good in the first half before fading behind their mostly 3rd unit, 101-96 against a closing squad led by Kris Dunn. Kawhi and PG looked good, but Bones got the start and brought up some interesting questions as far as his place in the rotation. Who should ultimately get that 5th start spot?

Rob and Shap deal with the fallout from all the discussion revolving around Jrue Holiday that wound up in LAC losing out in a bidding war to the Boston Celtics. What's left for the Clips to upgrade, or are they in a waiting game? What about Malcolm Brogdon who's the next guard that may be flipped? Plus the guys talk about the waiving of Jason Preston and the controversial Josh Primo 2way signing.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk all about the Damian Lillard trade that landed him in Milwaukee, and, possibly more importantly, what Jrue Holiday's availability means for the Clippers. Are James Harden talks back on? What about bypassing him entirely and trying to get Jrue? What of the reports that Malcolm Brogdon is actually healthy? LAC may not have been involved in this deal, but it feels like it has a lot of possible implications for their search for a talent upgrade.

Shap and Jag (@Mjags24) are rejoined by none other than Clippers Play-by-Play man Brian Sieman (@BSieman)! The guys talk about the bummer of a season that was while getting excited for the new year, filled with healthy players, a backup center, a vocal leader, and hopefully, a quiet eye. Brian talks about how he's learned from the years going from radio to television, memorable Clippers, and even a TV rec for Clipper fans waiting for basketball.

We've got a fun one for you today. Shap is joined by Bryan (@NachoAverageFinds on YouTube) to talk all things sneaker culture, highlighting Paul George's shoe line as well as talk on Terance Mann being a Skechers guy. Carl Tart and Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) also hang out to talk about their history with sneakers, which ones they hoop in, and generally just chop it up about basketball shoes.

Lucas and Shap are joined once again by Clipper Legend Ralph Lawler! Ralph comes by to discuss his book: Bingo! Forty Years in the NBA as well as recent discussion on the ceiling of Lob City, memories from the young Clippers of the early 2000s, and the new 213 era. He also talks a bit about his life coming up before the Clippers in radio and broadcasting. Come join us on this special episode, Oh Me Oh My!

Rob and Shap kick off the Player Preview series talking about Norman Powell, Amir Coffey, and a bunch of young Clipper guards, including the exciting Bones Hyland. The guys think about what Norm's role could be as a Clipper, assuming he stays a Clipper, and the upside for a guy like Bones Hyland. The duo also look at the edges of the roster when thinking about Amir and BBJR, and wonder if they've seen Jason Preston's last game with the Clippers.

Rob, Shap, and Cole (@colehoops) take your Twitter questions and chat about the newly released Clipper schedule. The guys take some questions dealing with a James Harden trade, the direction of these Clips, and options outside of a Harden deal. The trio also touch base on Nico Batum's next season with the Clippers likely being his last.

Rob and Shap are joined by the Ringer's Michael Pina (@MichaelVPina) to talk about the state of the Clippers in the midst of the James Harden limbo. Michael talks about why he's still so high on these Clippers with or without Harden, the margins the team is dealing with roster-wise, Russell Westbrook, and what might be in store for this Clipper season.

Lucas and Shap are joined by Steve Perrin, Clipper blogging godfather. The guys talk all things Clippers, from the pieces involved in potential James Harden deals, Terance Mann's value, Westbrook's affect on the Clippers, and the level of success the 213 era has had as of now.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap chat about the latest James Harden rumors, but also thought about alternatives to Harden in Zach Lavine and Pascal Siakam. The guys then talk about the decision to extend Jason Preston's contract guarantee date to October 1st, before giving some more thoughts on Summer League performances.

Shap, Justin (@laclippersfilm), and Jamal (@JamCristopher) get together to talk about the continued James Harden impasse, Offseason returns, and Summer League. The guys talk about the seemingly impending Harden addition, wax poetic about the needs brought by KJ Martin, before wrapping up with some final takeaways from Summer League, particularly on the impressive Kobe Brown and not so impressive Jason Preston.

Lucas and Shap chat about the latest Clippers Summer Win, 83-74 against a Memphis Grizzlies team with some good NBA prospects. The guys talk about strides from Kobe Brown, vets Xavier Moon & Brodric Thomas, a quiet game from Jordan Miller, and the conundrum that is Jason Preston.

Lucas and Shap chat about LAC's first Summer League win vs SAC, 80-70 in what was a pretty gross game closed by the veteran on the team. The guys talk a little about all the significant players on the team, the differences in the guard play, Kobe Brown's skill, Moussa's quiet strides, Jordan Miller's intangibles, Matt Morgan's upside, and what they're looking forward to the rest of Summer League play.

Clippers basketball is (sort of) back! Lucas, Rob, and Shap talk about the start of Summer League Basketball, as LAC lost 105-99 to a Jazz team with quite a bit of talent. The team was led by Xavier Moon, and all the starters, players the Clippers have invested interest in, all had their flashes. Which shined more than others? Plus the guys end the pod talking about the new In-Season Tournament

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk a little about the return of Mason Plumlee on a nice 1 year 5 million dollar deal. After that, the guys dive into the Summer League Roster with games just days away, ranging from recent Clipper draftees like Kobe Brown, Jordan Miller, Moussa Diabate, and Jason Preston to standout international players like Matt Morgan.

Rob and Shap give you another episode as the Clippers made some moves today, bringing back Russell Westbrook and trading two second rounders for athlete KJ Martin. What does Westbrook's return mean for the rotation and how could that change with James Harden possibly joining the team in the future? Should KJ Martin start on the Clippers as is?

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom discuss Damian Lillard's trade demand, potential landing spots for the future hall of fame guard, and three-team deals that could land the LA Clippers Lillard or James Harden.

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom discuss the explosion of rumors and reports connecting the Clippers to Sixers star guard James Harden, what trade packages could look like, who other suitors could be, and how the Clippers move forward with their off-season if they pull off the deal.

Lucas and Shap talk about the mildly surprising waiving of Eric Gordon, and the ripple effect it has to the Clippers' young guards. Plus, the guys chat about the James Harden rumors, and why it's a bit early to write off this offseason as a failure.