The Los Angeles Clippers shot themselves in the foot in the Western Conference playoff race.

The Los Angeles Clippers may be without multiple key players in Thursday night’s game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

A quiet investigation has suddenly placed the Los Angeles Clippers’ long-term future under the spotlight. While the league continues reviewing the alleged Kawhi Leonard–Aspiration payment structure, new reporting suggests the punishment could target the franchise in the most damaging way possible.

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There is a distinct, undeniable electricity buzzing through the Smoothie King Center these days. Late-March basketball is where the pretenders fold, and the contenders forge their identity.

It is already a dream come true for the Clippers to even be in the playoff conversation, but they may as well take it further.

The Los Angeles Clippers come into this game at 34-35 and will play the New Orleans Pelicans, who are 24-46, at the Smoothie King Center. The differen.