Los Angeles Clippers Rumors

Leonard isn't yet participating in 5-on-5 workouts as he recovers from right knee inflammation, but Clippers coach Tyronn Lue suggested Wednesday that the 32-year-old forward would be in the lineup when the team begins the postseason, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

George is not interested in trade rumors linking him to the 76ers and is keen on staying with the Clippers "for several more years," according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. "The belief coming from Los Angeles is that there is nothing to worry about, and George will be with the organization for several more years, sources said," Siegel wrote. "Even before he has to make a decision on his $48.8 million player option for the 2024-25 season, George can receive a four-year extension that will pay him upwards of $220 million, aligning him with Leonard's contract."

George appeared in his 65th contest in Monday's loss to Indiana, officially hitting the league's minimum game requirement.

Leonard logged his 65th appearance in Monday's loss to Indiana, making him eligible for regular-season awards and All-NBA selections.

Hyland is likely to see a larger role for the Clippers while Russell Westbrook is sidelined following surgery to repair a fracture in his left hand, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Westbrook underwent successful surgery on his left hand Monday, and the Clippers aren't ruling out getting him back in time for the beginning of the playoffs in April, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Hyland has been sent home by the Clippers due to apparent frustration with his lack of court time, but he's expected to rejoin the team after the All-Star break, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Tucker is away from the team and won't be with the Clippers for their final game before the All-Star break against the Warriors on Wednesday but is expected to rejoin the team following the All-Star festivities, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Harden's 1.6 percent steal rate matches his highest mark since his 2018-19 season in Houston, while his 1.3 percent block rate represents a career-high mark, per CleaningTheGlass.

George is keen on signing a contract extension with the Clippers, he acknowledged Saturday following the win over the Pistons, Janis Carr of The Orange Country Register reports. "That's the goal," he said.

Tucker could receive playing time down the stretch of the season for the Clippers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Hyland could be on the move at the trade deadline, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Harden has been selected for Team USA's roster consideration for the 2024 Olympics, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

George is featured among 41 finalists as candidates for the 2024 Olympic squad, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Leonard is among the players selected for Team USA's roster consideration for the 2024 Olympics, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

Tucker remains a trade candidate, and he could eventually wind up with the Bucks or Suns, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reports.

The Clippers are 16-2 across the last 18 games Leonard has played. The 32-year-old is averaging 26.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.8 steals on 56.4/49.4/92.5 percent shooting in 34.9 minutes per game over that span.

Powell is averaging 15.5 points while shooting 54.3 percent from the field, 53.5 percent from beyond the arc, and a perfect 13-for-13 clip at the free-throw line across his last eight games.

George is engaged in ongoing contract extension talks with the Clippers, and the three-year, $152.4 million extension signed by Kawhi Leonard on Wednesday likely establishes a floor for a potential George deal, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Plumlee has begun participating in drills as he recovers from a knee injury that has kept him sidelined since early November, and the center remains on track to return to the Clippers' lineup sometime in January, Janis Carr of the Orange County Register reports.

Leonard is shooting a staggering 87.7 percent from 0-to-3 feet away from the basket this season.

Tucker is a candidate to be moved ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline, Sam Vecenie of The Athletic reports.

Leonard is averaging 33.8 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists while shooting 64.8 percent from the field over his last five games.

Tucker has "expressed frustration about his current situation" with the Clippers, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Tucker, who has logged three consecutive DNP-CDs for the Clippers, stated that "there's not enough basketballs on the planet for this team," via Sam Amick of The Athletic.