We're back with Part 2 of Around the Beat, with beat writers Justin Russo and Tomer Azarly. Shap chats with the guys about expectations for the team, tangibles on the floor, and the all elusive "vibes." Regular season just around the corner!

It's the time between the Preseason and Regular Season so you know what that means, it's time for Around the Beat! Shap welcomes Adam Ausland and Law Murray back on the pod, to talk vibes, offense/defense, surprise players, and expectations for this Clipper team.

Rob, Shap, and Cole (@colehoops) get together to talk about their impressions of the Clippers Preseason results. Who's stood out for LAC? Then, the guys return to the Player Preview Series, talking about fan favorite Nico, featured Zu, and new players Mo Bamba and Kai Jones.

Rob and Shap get together to talk takeaways from LAC's 91-90 loss at the buzzer to the Golden State Warriors. The guys talk about the starters, takeaways from some of the new players, and positive signs. Then the guys touch on PJ Tucker agreeing to be away from the team, before wrapping up with Player Previews on Bones Hyland, Kris Dunn, Norm Powell, and Jordan Miller.

Rob and Shap get together to talk about a pretty eventful Clipper/NBA week, talking about the news about Kawhi having a knee procedure, the KAT trade, and Terance Mann's extension being put to paper. The guys close starting their 2024 Player Preview Series with Terance.

Clippers play-by-play announcer Brian Sieman joins Lucas Hann and Mike Jaglin to give his thoughts on the opening of the Intuit Dome, the Clippers' off-season, Kawhi Leonard's health, and expectations for the upcoming season.

Dallas Mavericks writer Tim Cato joins Lucas to discuss what Derrick Jones Jr brings to the Clippers and how he will fit into their starting lineup.  Also: Dallas' pivot to Naji Marshall to replaces Jones, and the Klay Thompson fit.

Shap welcomes back Michael Pina (@MichaelVPina) to talk about one of his favorite basketball subjects, the Los Angeles Clippers. The guys review what the Clippers have lost in Paul George, but talk about the new identity for the new look Clippers, and what pits them in the thick of the middle tier out West. Can the Clippers surprise based on their national expectation? The guys close going through the 10 man rotation and what they think of each player in that rotation.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about the new Zu extension, what it means for the Clippers future team building, and expectations for Zu. The trio also talk about when to expect a Terance extension, if to expect one at all. They then close talking about Amir Johnson joining the coaching staff and some chatter about the schedule recently being released.

Shap and Dan (@dan_olinger) from the Rights to Ricky Sanchez Podcast chat about former Sixers turned Clippers, Nicolas Batum abd Mo Bamba. Nico is a familiar face, but Dan talks about how he played as a Sixer and how he sees him fitting back with the Clippers, and the enigma that is Mo Bamba, a player that looks every bit a backup center but has multiple question marks.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about how the Clippers new rotation looks, now that much of the roster seems to be clearing up with July over. How do the guys feel about the roster, where are the weaknesses in the rotation? Then the guys close with their Tracks of the Week.

Shap, Justin (@laclippersfilm), and Jamal (@jamcristopher) get together to talk about their lasting impressions from a solid Clippers Summer League. What is translatable, what isn't, who surprised, who disappointed? Then the twins close with some of their favorite stories from a fun week in Vegas.

Lucas and Shap get together to talk about a tough loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, 99-98 in a game that featured quite of NBA experience on the other side, and one where Jordan Miller thrived but fouled out down the stretch. The guys break down the game, talk in detail about the team's major future players, and touch a bit on every player that played for the impressive Summer League Clips.

Lucas and Shap chat about the Clippers going 4-0 in a 115-88 W against the Jazz, and they know await tomorrow's results to see if they end up in the semifinals for a crack at the Summer League Championship. Jordan Miller continued his solid play, Elijah Harkless really popped on defense, Moussa played well, but the team was led by a particularly aggressive Kobe Brown in the second half. The guys also talked about the Kris Dunn sign and trade finally being complete, sending out Russell Westbrook, a future second round swap, and an old second rounder.

Lucas, Cole (@colehoops), and Shap get together to talk another Clippers Summer win, 112-97 behind a late flurry from Jordan Miller. The guys talked about his continued solid run, Kobe Brown showing out, and Moussa's best game of the Summer. Does it move the needle on any of their prospects going forward? Plus, other standouts, like that beautiful Cam Christie jumper, and Cole gives some thoughts on the offseason moves for the big league squad.

Lucas and Rob break down another Summer Clippers victory led by Jordan Miller.

Shap and Lucas discuss the recent rumor mill including Tyus Jones, before diving deep into the Clippers 88-78 Summer League win over the Denver Nuggets, led by Jordan Miller's effortless 36 points. The guys talk about Miller, the other notable Clipper draft picks, as well as some takes on some players on the edges of the roster.

Lucas and Rob discuss the Clippers' 2024 Las Vegas Summer League roster, discussing expectations for key prospects and introducing new additions.

Rob and Shap get together and chat about a string of promising additions to the team, including Clipper legend Nico Batum, interesting young big Mo Bamba, and the prodigal son Kris Dunn. The guys look at what the additions mean for the team as far as moves coming up, and touch on the Miles Bridges rumors before closing the pod.

Lucas and Shap get together to talk about the official news: Paul George is a Sixer. The guys also talk about Derrick Jones Jr. signing to a majority of the nontaxpayer Mid Level Exception and all the new ways the Clippers can improve the roster, including a real look at a big swing like Zach LaVine.

Rob and Shap get together after a very big start of Free Agency, with Paul George's departure impending, James Harden's return, Russell Westbrook likely to be traded, Mason Plumlee leaving for Phoenix, and Kevin Porter Jr. announcing a deal with the team as well. Now, comes big questions on how the front office can narrow the huge talent loss in the brilliant George.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap talk about the big Paul George opt out news, making him an unrestricted free agent. The guys also talk about Russell Westbrook opting in, and qualifying offers not being extended to Brandon Boston Jr. or Moussa Diabete. What are the avenues to roster building this team with and without Paul George? How restrictive is the second apron? How different will the team philosophy be with George vs. without him? That and Track of the Week!

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom break down a quiet 2024 NBA Draft for the Clippers, who added Cam Christie with the 46th overall pick before picking up Trentyn Flowers as an undrafted free agent.

Rob and Shap get together to talk about the very rampant week that was Paul George and his status on the Clippers. The guys talk about some other players linked to the Clippers before giving a draft preview, highlighting players projected to possibly land with LAC and their attributes.

Lucas and Rob discuss current news and rumors, and wrap up the 2024 exit interview series with Kawhi Leonard and Moussa Diabate.

Rob and Shap get together to continue the Exit Interview Series, focusing on the mercurial Russell Westbrook, intriguing Jordan Miller, and the ever popular Podcast P. Plus, due to popular(?) demand, the guys dip into friends Clipset to talk about their tracks of the week to close the pod!

Lucas, Rob, and Shap talk about Ty Lue's huge extension and what it might mean for the Clippers and these coming years, and the reaction people are having to Ty coming back. Then the guys go back into the Exit Interview Series, first starting with new Clipper James Harden. Then the guys talk about the center rotation in Ivica Zubac, Mason Plumlee, and Daniel Theis, before talking about some old Clippers in Robert Covington, KJ Martin, Nico Batum, and Marcus Morris.

Rob, Shap, and Tomer (@TomerAzarly) chat about the Paul George trade in retrospect, before continuing the Exit Interview Series. The guys talk some front office discussion before talking about the interesting seasons that were and futures that are coming for Norman Powell, PJ Tucker, and Amir Coffey.

Lucas is joined by Cole Huff and Joseph Raya-Ward to discuss the Clippers' elimination, the performance of Ty Lue and Lawrence Frank, and the team's future.  To wrap up, exit interview for fringe Clippers Josh Primo, Xavier Moon, and Kai Jones.

Rob, Shap, and Justin (@laclippersfilm) collect their thoughts a bit more after LAC's disappointing first round loss. After the guys reflect, they kick off the Off-Season Exit Interview Series! The guys start off with the often unused Brandon Boston Jr., move on to former first rounder Kobe Brown, before touching on Terance Mann's first full season as a starter, capped off by a memorable playoff run.

Clippers season ends in a thud 114-101, losing in 6 to the Dallas Mavericks. Lucas. Rob, and Shap get together to talk a bit about the game, the series, and some wider scope on this 213 era and what comes next for the Clippers. How did this series and season reframe questions about 213's core, the coaching staff, and the front office?

Shap and Jamal (@JamCristopher) vent after an atrocious performance against the Mavericks, 123-93 in a blowout loss in what could be the last home game at the Crypt. The guys let loose and the huge ups and downs of Paul George, the limits of James Harden, the ceiling of the team without Kawhi Leonard, and the roster mismanagement that has gotten the team to the brink of elimination.

Rob, Shap, and Tim (@tim_cato) get together to talk about a very interesting 2-2 series thus far. There are a ton of stories within the series to check out, and the guys touch on as many as possible. Tune in to hear about Luka's poor play, the big Kawhi absence, resurrected James Harden, which role players have impressed on both sides, and the remaining adjustments that could be made.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap recap what was another whirlwind of an update for the Clippers, losing Kawhi Leonard (again) and then showing out on the road (again) for a huge 116-111 in Dallas. Paul George was huge early, had a massive shot late, and James Harden dragged the Clippers across the finish line with a flurry of floaters. The guys talk about the stars, the role players, the end of the rotation, the Westbrook minutes, and the look for the rest of this series.

Lucas and Rob are joined by special guest Andrew Greif to discuss the Clippers' discouraging loss to the Dallas Mavericks in game 3 and what paths forward exist for the team in this series.

Shap and Law (@LawMurrayTheNU) get hyped as the series moves to Dallas all tied at 1-1. The guys talk about the vibe in Dallas with the Clippers, how small ball has affected the series, how the Clippers can react against a physical defense, and keys/predictions for a momentum swinging Game 3.

Shap, Cole (@colehoops), and Jag (@Mjags24) get together after the Clippers lose a tough one in Kawhi's return game, 96-93 to the Mavericks. A lot to talk about as the series gets tied at 1-1.. How did Kawhi look? Where was the game lost? What rotation mistakes were there? And how can the Clippers get better?

Shap, Justin (@laclippersfilm), and Mark Jones (@MarkJonesESPN) get together fresh off a huge Game 1 win from the Clippers against the Mavericks. The guys talk about some of Mark's excellent work calling basketball before diving into what went well in Game 1, and what adjustments may be made for Game 2. The guys then close with predictions for what could be a series defining game.

Rob and Lucas discuss the Clippers' fantastic Game 1 victory over the Dallas Mavericks even without the services of Kawhi Leonard. They chat about Ty Lue's rotations, give out medals to the top 3 Clippers, and deliberate on potential adjustments by both teams going forward.

Rob is joined by Cole Huff and Jackson Frank of Basktball Insiders to break down the potential x-factors in the Clippers-Mavs series, discuss the Clippers' options at backup center, and give predictions on the series.

Shap, Justin, and Tim Cato (@tim_cato) get together to dive deep into Mavs/Clippers having another trip down memory lane. The guys talk about the difference a few years make, how real the Mavs defense is, can the Clippers crack that defense, the importance of Zu, X-factors, predictions, and much, much more. Playoff basketball is back!

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom discuss the Clippers' final regular season game against the Houston Rockets, the Kai Jones addition, the team's first round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks, and a busy final day around the NBA as the league prepares for the postseason.

Rob and Cole are back to discuss the Clippers' meaningless loss to the Jazz on Friday night, talk about the play of the Clippers' youngsters, give early thoughts on Clippers-Mavs playoffs part 3, and look at the rest of the Western Conference playoff picture.

Shap, Jamal (@JamCristopher) and Shane Young (@YoungNBA) talk about a couple of games against the Suns, finished with a spirited loss in LA by the Clips backups and a wild first half in Phoenix without Kawhi or James Harden. The guys hand out medals for the win in Phoenix and generally think of some trends with the Clippers and what is going on with the Suns. Luka awaits, once again.

Rob does TLTJTP's first-ever solo pod on a momentous weekend that saw the Clippers tighten their hold on the 4 seed with a breezy win over the Jazz and a massive, stomach-clenching 26-point comeback victory over the Cavaliers. Rob dishes medals, discusses the updated standings, and looks ahead to the Clippers' final four games of the regular season.

Shap and Justin (@laclippersfilm) return to talk about a clutch 102-100 win against Denver in a war of attrition down the stretch, without Kawhi Leonard or Jamal Murray. The guys hand out medals, talk about PJ in the lineup, George's two-way game, hiding James Harden on defense, the bench minutes, and what this mean wins for a Clipper team that's had too few gritty wins recently.

Shap, Justin (@laclippersfilm), and Jamal (@JamCristopher) get together to talk about a miserable loss in Sacramento without Kawhi Leonard. The guys talk about what went wrong in the game, James Harden's recent decline, the lack of dynacism of late with the Clippers, and the choice between the Pelicans and the Mavericks.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap recap a wire to wire W against a hot shooting Hornets team, 130-118 on the back of a season high 41 points from Paul George. The guys talk medals, finishing a brutal March, feeling on the end of the rotaiton, Powell Rangers, and more.

The Clippers have won two games in a row after going into Orlando and beating the Magic 100-97. Rob is joined by Tomer Azarly of Clutchpoints to talk about the Clipper' gritty win, their potential playoff opponents, and rotation trends down the stretch of the season - as well as hand out medals to three worthy Clippers!

Rob and Dan (@dan_olinger) recap what was a wild game in Philly, 108-107 that saw the Clippers running out of time again down in the 4th before gutting out a win behind the play of their stars. The guys talk about new rotations, big plays down the stretch, and what this W might win to a team that's looked lifeless recently.

Shap and Cole (@colehoops) try to deconstruct another mess of a loss, a 133-116 blowout at the hands of the Indiana Pacers, at home. The Clippers are now in 5th place, and optimism is hard to be had with the healthy squad just not able to find its footing on either end, but the guys try to see what they might have left and why things have gone south so fast.

Rob and Shap talk about a successful couple of games in Portland, capped off by a great 3 quarters that ended in a 125-117 W. The guys talk about the end of the current rotation, why the team looks better even against inferior competiton, Paul George's current run, Kobe Brown, and medals.

Shap, Cole (@colehoops), and Jamal (@JamCristopher) get together to talk about a confident Clipper win in Portland, 116-103. The stars played up to their talent, the role players chipped in, but more importantly the Clippers looked locked in on both ends of the floor regardless of the competition. The guys hand out medals, talk about who stood out in the rotation and the effects it could have with the playoffs around the corner.

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom discuss the Clippers' increasingly perilous seeding situation as they lost to the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night after a Thursday win against the Chicago Bulls.

Shap and Justin (@laclippersfilm) break down a miserable game where the Clips experience the wrong end of a 40 point turnaround, 118-100 in a loss to the Wolves. Kawhi Leonard left with back spasms and his status for the upcoming road trip is up in the air, the stars behind him underperformed, and the role players followed suit. What can be made after what turned out to be a bad bad night?

Lucas and Shap chat about a great effort by an undermanned Clipper team against the Bucks that ended in a 124-117 loss. The guys take a look at the end of the roster that found some minutes today, as well as the efforts from some of the rotation guys and James Harden. They also hand out medals for the Clippers comeback win over the Bulls the day before.

Rob and Shap get together to talk about very different closes in Houston vs. Milwaukee. The guys talk about medals, Ty's penchant for small ball, the zone, how matchup dependent James Harden can be, and what the KAT injury means for the Western Conference.

Lucas and Shap are joined by Joseph Raya-Ward for one of LAC's best wins of the year, 89-88 in Minnesota. Kawhi led the team and Norm gave huge scoring streaks, and defense was the name of most of the game tonight in this playoff-esque slugfest. Who got medals in the first game without Russell Westbrook this season? How are the rotations looking, now with Bones Hyland?

Lucas and Shap chat after the Clipeprs blowout the Wizards 140-115 in a game that had mostly good process but featured a big injury to Russell Westbrook. The Big 3 all played well but Russell Westbrook was lost to a left hand fracture and figures to miss extended time. The guys talk about what that means for the rotation, Bones Hyland's opportunity, hand out medals, and more.

Shap, Justin (@laclippersfilm), and Jamal (@JamCristopher) chat after one of the worst collapses in recent Clippers memory, losing 116-112 against the Lakers after being up 21 in the 4th quarter. LeBron got rolling and Kawhi could not respond after LAL came back against a bad bench lineup. Where to go from here after the Clippers recent poor play?

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom attempt to diagnose the Clippers' continued struggles as the team fell at home to the Sacramento Kings.

Rob, Lucas, and Jag discuss the Clippers' miserable 101-95 win over the Grizzlies as well as their rout at the hands of the Thunder the night before. The trio hand out medals for the win, debate the re-introduction of PJ Tucker to the rotation, and ask Paul George to just play better.

Lucas and Shap get together after the Clippers pulled out a comeback victory, without Kawhi Leonard, in the Bay. The team looked dreadful in the first half but were able to respond after Coach Ty Lue got ejected, led by James Harden. The guys hand out medals, talk about Amir's rising play, strong performances in the 4th quarter, and LAC salvaging would was an uneasy day around the team.

The Clippers played the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 1 seed Monday night, and the road team crushed their hosts in Los Angeles. Lucas Hann and Justin Wilson discuss.

Lucas and Shap talk about a Clipper matinee win against a feisty Pistons team. The guys hand out medals then talk about the trade deadline, the move the Clippers made, the substantial moves around the West, and the team going forward.

Shap and Cole (@colehoops) recap a bummer of a loss 117-106 from a road weary Clippers team that could not get any exceptional performances out of the roster. The guys talk about the loss, the tough matchup against the Pelicans, concern of a letdown, and what the team could use in front of the looming trade deadline.

The Clippers concluded their Grammy's road trip with back to back wins over the Heat and Hawks to go 6-1 on the trip in total, a franchise record. Rob and Jag discuss the wins, hand out medals, and try to predict what the Clippers might do at the trade deadline.

Shap and Lucas chat about the Clippers' latest road win as they head toward the trade deadline.

Rob andn Shap talk about an easy win in DC without Paul George and hand out some medals in an easy blowout win, 125-109. The guys then talk about Kyle Kuzma and what a big swing move means to the Clippers, and how much it would change the team's makeup. How much would you swing for that last big wing starter?

Rob and Jag discuss the Clippers' 118-108 loss to the Cavs, who were just the superior team in this one. The guys chat about the Clippers' lack of size without Zu, debate whether Paul George should sit a couple games to rest his injury, and how much this game means to the larger picture of the season.

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom break down the Clippers' wins against Toronto and Boston to start their road trip.

Shap, Cole (@colehoops), and Jamal (@JamCristopher) get together after the Clippers get by the Lakers 127-116 as they were without LeBron James. LAC continues to roll, Kawhi had his second triple double, and the team clinches a winning record at Staples/Cypto in the Regular Season. The guys hand out medals, talk small ball, missing Zu, James Harden, and a ton of contributions from role players.

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom break down the Clippers' win over the Brooklyn Nets and take a peek at some potential trade deadline targets for the Clippers.

Shap is rejoined by Michael Pina (@MichaelVPina) to talk about the very different Clippers since the last time they chatted in the summer. The guys talk about how James Harden transformed this team, the Clippers 2way performace, needs the team might still have, and also rank Clipper players in terms of importance to the team.

Lucas Hann and Justin Wilson break down the Clippers' win over OKC as they continue to climb in the standings.

Rob and Law Murray (@LawMurrayTheNU) of The Athletic chat about an easy Clipper win over the short-handed Griz, 128-119. The guys talk about how good the Clippers have been nearing the midpoint of the season, how the rotation is shaping up, and preview two massive games coming up against the Wolves and the Thunder.

Shap, Justin (@laclippersfilm), and Jamal (@JamCristopher) get together to chat about the Clippers defeating an active Raptors team, 126-120 fresh off of extending Kawhi Leonard to a new 3 years on his contract. The guys hand out medals, talk about the new 213/Harden/Russ rotation stagger, talk about how to defend this potent offense, and is this the best time to be a Clipper fan ever?

Shap and Cole (@colehoops) chat about a quality win against the Suns, 138-111, after a tough loss to the Lakers. The guys talk about the well rounded performance from 213 and James Harden, as well as solid contributions up and down the roster. Big Zu continues to play well. Then, the guys touch on the Lakers loss last night.

Rob, Shap, and Jag (@Mjags24) discuss the Clippers FINALLY breaking through in New Orleans, and with ease, 111-95. The guys hand out a different gold each and go up and down a game filled with quality performances. What did the team do differently to finally break through in New Orleans?

Shap and Justin (@LAClippersFilm) get together after the Clippers win (mostly) easily in Phoenix, 131-122 against a Durantless Suns squad. The team continues to roll, jettisoning up the standings, stacking wins, and finding the rotations that hit. How can Paul George adjust to his adapting role, and what holes does this extremely good team have left?

Lucas and Shap recap Kawhi Leonard's return to the lineup, and a full Clipper squad starting off a bit rusty before closing the door on a short-handed Miami Heat team, 121-104. Kawhi had an efficient 24 and the team got contributions across the board from their rotation players. The guys hand out medals and consider some questions for the rotation with every player healthy.

The Clippers took down Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies in their final game of 2023 as Kawhi Leonard remained sidelined.

Lucas Hann and Justin Wilson break down the Clippers' win over the Charlotte Hornets, with James Harden leading the way and Kawhi Leonard remaining out with a hip injury.

Lucas Hann and Jamal Christopher break down the Clippers' 37-point pre-Christmas loss.

Rob and Shap get together to talk about what felt like a tough schedule loss in OKC, 134-115 to Shai and the Thunder. While there wasn't too much to make out of an undermanned team losing without their best player, there was plenty to talk about with a great W in Dallas that pushed the Clips season high win streak to 9. The guys hand out medals, talk about Terance's struggles, Amir's emergence in the rotation, Russ's intangibles, and just how importance Norm now is to this Clipper team.

Rob is joined by Clippers' beat writer Tomer Azarly of Clutchpoints to discuss the Clippers' 151-127 thrashing of the Pacers, their 8th win in a row, highlighted by an absurd scoring performance by James Harden in the 4th quarter.

Rob and Cole are back to discuss the Clippers' 7th consecutive victory, this time at home against the New York Knicks. They dish out medals to the Clippers' three best players, celebrate Amir Coffey's return to the rotation, and look forward to a tough upcoming schedule.

Shap and Cole (@colehoops) talk about a big 121-113 win vs GSW in a game where the team was missing Paul George in a 3 games in 4 nights stretch. James Harden was fantastic, Kawhi kept up his hot stretch, and LAC got big contributions from Amir Coffey (!) and Norm Powell. What does this mean for Amir's spot in the rotation? How urgent is the size upgrade for this Clipper team that felt lack of it with their second unit? Good times are here again.

Shap and Justin (@LAClippersFilm) are feeling pretty good about the Clippers again, as the team gets a big W vs. the Kings 119-99 led by more dominance by Kawhi Leonard. A lot has happened since the Denver meltdown to Reggie and friends, as the Clippers seem to be finding their footing. What's turned around both sides of the squad? How has the hieracy sorted itself? What news do we have on the Paul George injury? The guys also talk about the Blazers win.

Shap and Jag (@Mjags24) get together to talk about the now rolling Clippers, who finally snap their more than half a decade (Regular Season) losing streak in Utah 117-103 behind a special Kawhi Leonard performance. While Kawhi shined, Zu continued his strong play, and Clippers across the board chipped in. The guys touch on what went right, the few things that went wrong, and LAC's continued momentum.

Shap and Dan (@dan_olinger) recap the Clippers at long last getting over the Nuggets, 111-102 in a comeback win that featured good performances up and down the roster. The guys hand out medals, talk about improved Ty rotations, the brilliant passing of James Harden, tough shot making PG, and just a ton of good bench production.

Rob and Shap talk about a huge comeback win the Clippers had against the Warriors, down 20+ in the 2nd half to get another much needed W. What brought the Clippers back? Are these the vibes that were promised? What to make a few games into some big rotation changes?

Lucas Hann, Cole Huff, and Jamal Cristopher break down the Clippers' back-to-back--their best win of the year against the Sacramento Kings, and a frustrating loss to the Golden State Warriors where Ty Lue fell back into bad habits.

Shap and Justin (@laclippersfilm) chat about the worst loss of the season, 113-104 against the Jokic-less, Murray-less, Gordon-less Nuggets. Kawhi got touches, but Paul George was awful and James Harden was pretty invisible. The Clippers have problems, but where does the blame lie? Can they right the ship?

Lucas, Rob, and Shap chat after an impressive win against the Mavericks. The guys highlight another solid Paul George game, the blueprint Russ off the bench performance, and more solid signs for Zu. How does the rotation look after the starting lineup adjustment? The guys also talk about the loss to New Orleans and another win against the Spurs from Wednesday.

The Clippers beat the Spurs 124-99 in a game that was never really close. Rob and Dan hand out medals to the three best Clippers, including a surprise finisher, and discuss some of Ty Lue's rotations as the Clippers continue to integrate James Harden onto their team.

Lucas Hann and Mike Jaglin discuss the Clippers finally breaking their losing streak with a win on Friday night against the Houston Rockets, with a new starting lineup that didn't include Russell Westbrook and freshly-signed backup center Daniel Theis.

Lucas Hann and Cole Huff break down the Clippers' sixth straight loss, with some notes for optimism as the team continues to integrate James Harden and looks towards a light upcoming schedule where they'll try to right the ship.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap chat about another loss in a disappointing start for the James Harden era. Ty Lue has been making rotation adjustments, but a deficiency in personnel as well as poor chemistry have left the Clips trying to find answers. Are there any quick remedies to what has felt like a dreadful start? Was there promise in that fourth quarter run?

Lucas Hann is joined by Joseph Raya-Ward to discuss the Clippers' crushing defeat to the Dallas Mavericks as they fall to 0-3 in the James Harden era. They break down the loss, the direction of this team, challenging rotation decisions, options for bench bigs, and the franchise's long-term trajectory in a marathon podcast.

Rob and Shap recap some deja vu in Brooklyn as the Clippers lost to an extremely undermanned Nets team 100-93 in a game where virtually no one stood out for LAC. Terance Mann is back and Mason Plumlee is out but may have avoided the worst, but is it time to panick about the struggling Harden Clippers?

James Harden made his awaited Clippers debut and had some nice moments, but the Clippers played badly as a team and were run out of the gym by the Knicks on the road. Even worse, backup center Mason Plumlee went down with a serious-looking knee injury. Rob and Dan are back to discuss Harden's play, the overall rotations, and potential replacements for Plumlee.

With James Harden's Clippers' debut tomorrow, we decided to get a Sixers' perspective on Harden and PJ Tucker and their fit on the Clippers. Rob was joined by special guest Trill Bro Dude of the You Know Ball Podcast to discuss the trade, the strengths and weaknesses of the players involved, and how they'll fit on the Clips.

Lucas Hann discuss the Clippers' 11-game winning streak against the Lakers ending in OT tonight. They break down PJ Tucker's debut, look ahead at James Harden's impending introduction next Monday, and hand out medals for Tuesday's win against Orlando.

Lucas, Shap, and Dan (@dan_olinger) talk about the James Harden deal that FINALLY happened, and still isn't even quite finished. The Clippers dealt expirings, including RoCo, Nico, Mook, and KJ for Harden, PJ Tucker, and Filip Petrusev. LAC are also dealing a first, a couple seconds, a pick swap, and another first involved with a third team that we couldn't stay up longer to wait for! Let's talk about the deal and what it means for the Clippers!

Shap and Cole (@colehoops) jump on the pod to talk about a heartbreaking loss in Utah, 120-118. Paul George and Kawhi Leonard had moments of brilliance, and Norm/Bones had their flashes, but the Clippers ran out of gas while Utah kept up their shotmaking. What to make of Russ's second game this season? How about the increase in Wingstop minutes? Wemby awaits.

Lucas, Shap, and Justin (@laclippersfilm) are back to talk Regular Season hoops! The trio hand out medals, give their early impressions of solid Clipper play, while digesting some killer highlights that happened all night. Basketball is back!

NBA Basketball is back! With the Regular Season finally just days away, Shap welcomes Andrew Greif (@AndrewGreif) of the LA Times, Law Murray (@LawMurraytheNU) of the Athletic, and Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) of Clutch Points to talk all things Clippers. The guys talk about the vibes through training camp, what they felt about the Clippers play during the Preseason, X-factors for the season, and if this team can really contend for a title as is.

Lucas, Shap, and Dan (@dan_olinger) get together and chat about another Clipper preseason win, this time against the starter-less Nuggets. Nico Batum started in the carousel at PF, but Paul George shined early and Bones Hyland and Zu also had their moments in the first half. Did we learn much more about who should start, and, maybe, who shouldn't play at all?

Rob and Shap continue their Player Preview series, going through quite a few names today. From co-star of the team in Paul George, to assigned leader in Russell Wesbtrook, role players in Zu/KJ/Nico, as well as the two G-League designated rookies in Kobe Brown and Jordan Miller, the guys go through a variety of roles on the pod today. Join in as the regular season approaches just days away!

Shap and Cole (@colehoops) recap the Clippers' first win of the preseason against the Utah Jazz that featured Robert Covington starting and thriving at the PF spot. Kawhi Leonard shot well from deep in his stint, Amir Coffey played well late, and RoCo's quality play leaves another answer to the 5th starter question. The guys think about the ripple affects of who starts, talk about the debuts of Russ and Nico, and talk other notables from this game in Seattle.

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.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk a bit about those continued Paul George rumors, and where we are on his future with the Clippers. The guys also talk about Option deadlines involving Eric Gordon, Brandon Boston Jr, and Jason Preston, and how minute allocation and the mentality behind it has affected these players and players beyond it.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap talk about the Clippers Draft, selecting Kobe Brown at 30 and then Jordan Miller at 48. What do the guys think about these possibly ready-made rookies and their ability to contribute to the 213 era? Will that era even totally last with these Paul George rumors? Where does this tricky roster construction go next to improve?

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom discuss the seemingly-impending 3-team trade to bring Malcolm Brogdon to Los Angeles, as the NBA Draft looms tomorrow.

Robert Flom and Cole Huff are back to talk about the 2023 NBA Draft and some prospects they like... but midway through the pod, a breaking report from Marc Stein on Paul George trade rumors becomes the focus of discussion.

Rob and Shap talk about the pending Bradley Beal to the Suns deal and how it might affect the Clippers, particularly with the possibility of a Chris Paul reunion to the Clippers as a third team. Would it be a good move for LAC? How does it affect Russell Westbrook? Can LAC get other players as well from the Wizards? The guys then close reminiscing about the now retired Lou Williams, a Clipper great.

Rob and Shap chat about the Finals and how it reflects on the Clippers, Chris Paul and his possible fit, and then finish up the Exit Interview Series. Today the guys focus on a mostly encouraging Kawhi Leonard season, a Paul George year filled with as much off court stuff as on, and finish up touching a little bit on Moussa Diabete's potential.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap chat about all the changes in coaching around the league and how it could affect the Clippers. Then, the trio return to their Exit Interview Series, focusing on steady Ivica Zubac, quality backup Mason Plumlee, potential-filled Bones Hyland, slow-footed Moses Brown, and shoot-first Brandon Boston Jr.

Rob and Shap chat about the incredible Game 6 between Boston and Miami, before continuing their Exit Interview series. Today they chat about the mercurial Russell Westbrook, do-it-all utility player Nicolas Batum, and underused Amir Coffey.

Rob, Shap, and Justin (@laclippersfilm) talk a bit about the trade pieces in Phoenix and Portland and how it might pertain to the Clippers. Then the fellas get back to the Exit Interview Series, this time detailing crucial Clipper Terance Mann and PF logjam participants Marcus Morris Sr. and Robert Covington.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to talk about the Suns' pursuit of Ty Lue before talking in depth about a couple of very similar role players in the Exit Interview Series: Norman Powell and Eric Gordon. How valuable is Norm to the Clippers present and future. Should Eric Gordon be a Clipper next season, and what to do about guaranteeing his money in July?

Lucas, Rob, and Shap start their Exit Interview Series with a bunch of guards. The guys first talk a little bit about the ongoing playoffs before diving in their thoughts about guards that are no longer on the team in fan favorite Reggie Jackson, sniper Luke Kennard, and bust John Wall. The guys then finish off talking about the futures of G-League standouts Xavier Moon and Jason Preston.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap have had a little bit of time to take in the Clippers' first round loss to the Phoenix Suns, and now are left to process the offseason. The guys also talk about Lawrence Frank's presser with the media, Kawhi's meniscus injury reveal, and start to piece together what the team needs to do next going into a summer with a lot of questions.

Lucas, Shap, and Justin (@laclippersfilm) get together after the Clippers' season comes to an end 136-130 to a brilliant Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns. The Clippers got solid performances up and down the roster, but could not overcome Phoenix's top end talent without their superstar, and another season ends with a wonder of what could have been and questions looming this summer. How did the guys feel about the game, the playoffs, and briefly, the whole season?

Dave King from Bright Side of the Sun joins Lucas Hann to discuss the Suns perspective on their first round series against the LA Clippers.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap chat after the Clippers lost 112-100 to the Phoenix Suns without Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. Russell Westbrook did with 37/6/4, but the talent disadvantage as well as some questionable rotations left the Clips in a hole they could not get out of. What to do before Game 5?

Lucas, Shap, and Cole (@colehoops) recap another traumatic day for Clipper fans, first talking about the sudden scratch of Kawhi Leonard due to a knee sprain, then talk about a game that was just out of reach despite the talent gap to Phoenix, and despite a massive free throw disparity in the second half. Norman Powell did all he could and Russell Westbrook shined in the second half, but the game was never quite there. The guys then look at some adjustments before thinking about the rest of this series.

Rob is back with Law Murray of the Athletic to discuss the Clippers-Suns series after two games - what the rotations have looked like, what the Clippers need to be better at, and potential adjustments going forward.

Lucas, Shap, and Jamal (@JamCristopher) chat after a valiant effort from the Clippers comes up short 123-109. Kawhi Leonard and Russell Westbrook both played well but had little support offensively while Devin Booker had himself a night with 38 points. Still, there were generally encouraging signs coming out of Phoenix, as the Clips take homecourt to LA with a chance to do some real damage, even without the recovering Paul George.

Rob, Jag, and Justin (LA Clippers Film on Twitter) are back to unpack more insights from the Clippers' Game 1 victory over the Suns, discuss potential adjustments for Game 2, and debate paths for the Clippers to win the series.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together to chat about a huge opening win as the Clippers upset the Suns 115-110 in a game that featured what felt like everything the Clippers had in their bag. The defense was crisp, the Suns tried to figure out their rotations in real time, Kawhi was brilliant, Zu was steady, and Russ came up big late. There's so much to talk about in this crucial W, and so much to look forward to the rest of this series.

Shap, Justin (@laclippersfilm), & Jamal (@JamCristopher) have one more pod of previewing before we get the show on the road. The crew talk about Kawhi Leonard's tough road to success, the Clippers "bench advantage," the difficulty guarding the dynamic Suns, and the margins that need to click to keep the Clippers in this series.

213Hoops' Lucas Hann is joined by Phoenix Suns beat writer Gerald Bourquet of PHNX and Clippers beat writer Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints to preview the key storylines and themes heading into the first round playoff series between the two teams.

Rob, Shap, and Cole (@colehoops) get together to finally look ahead at the big opponent coming up: The Phoenix Suns. The Clippers have a rematch with the Valley a couple years after a heartbreaking series loss, and the Suns have reinforcements. How do the crew think the offense, already missing Paul George (for now) will hold up against a solid defense? Can LAC slow down the Midrange Mafia? Who's the X-Factor? Will Paul George return? And of course, predictions.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together after a stressful few hours scoreboard watching and Clippers watching, as the Clips close out a ragtag Suns bunch 119-114 to finish in 5th, to setup a matchup with the Suns. The guys hand out medals, talk about the experience with watching the standings, and touch on the some expectations with the Suns based on how this Clipper season has gone so far.

The Clippers secured a crucial victory over their local rivals, the LA Lakers--their 11th straight victory head-to-head, breaking a tie in the standings that sees the Clippers well on their way to a playoff berth. Lucas Hann, Jamal Christopher, and Cole Huff discuss.

Lucas, Rob, & Shap get together on an off day to take a look at the wild standings out West with only 3 games left in the Clipper season. The trio talk about preferred seedings, predictions, and also spend a bit of time talking about the new CBA that's been talked about recently.

Rob and Shap chat over another huge standings loss, as LAC loses to Brandon Ingram and the Pels 122-114 in New Orleans. Kawhi had 40, and Russ had 19 of his 24 in the first half, but the Clips could not keep up in the 4th quarter to go blow for blow with NOP. Next up is a long look at the standings.

Rob and Shap discuss the Clippers' 141-132 win over the Grizzlies without Kawhi Leonard or Paul George, one of their best, most fun, and most important wins of the season. The guys give out their medals, discuss how Ty Lue might balance a still-crowded rotation, and heap praise on the player of the game, Russell Westbrook, who had 36 points and 10 assists.

Lucas Hann, Jamal Christopher, and Justin Wilson discuss Nico Batum replacing Marcus Morris in the starting lineup, other Clipper rotation questions, a big win over the Chicago Bulls, and the Western Conference playoff race in this episode of The Lob, The Jam, The Podcast.

Rob, Shap, and Cole (@colehoops) talk about another bad loss in the books, 131-110 where the Clippers did not really have any standout performances, and Kawhi finished the game in the locker room after a facial contusion. The Clippers continue their disappointing year with befuddling rotations, but are the guys still finding reasons to be positive about a possible run to close the year going into the playoffs?

Lucas and Shap talk about a big win 127-105 vs. OKC behind hot shooting for the Clips, lead by their leader Kawhi Leonard and closed by the bench. The guys hand out some medals, talk about how the rotations have hampered the Clippers, and also talk a bit about the Paul George MRI update with some thoughts on his possible return.

The Clippers lost their game to the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight, but worse, they lost Paul George to a knee injury of unknown severity. Lucas Hann, Cole Huff, and Justin Wilson discuss.

Rob, Shap, and Jag (@Mjags24) recap a breezy win in Portland against a bad Blazers team missing their best defender. The crew hand out some medals, talk about some weird rotation trends, discuss the Russ numbers and Paul George's recent second half aggression. To close the guys look at the standings and huge games coming up against the not-so-far-behind Thunder.

In Episode 500, Shap, Justin (@laclippersfilm), & Jamal (@JamCristopher) chop it up after arguably the biggest win of the season. The Clippers survived 50 points from Steph Curry, thanks to great contributions across their roster, highlighted by Kawhi, Zu, Paul George, & all the small guards. With the team taking more control of the 5th seed, is it time to wonder if they're getting it together for a real run?

Lucas, Rob, and Shap get together during this long off period for the Clippers to take a look at the squad after some wins. Is LAC fixing their internal issues while every other Western Conference team seems to be adding them? Have the rotations been making more sense? What about all those Advanced Stats skewing towards Russell Westbrook rather than away from him? Basketball never sleeps and neither does the crew!

The LA Clippers ground out a home win against the shorthanded New York Knicks to win their third straight game. Lucas Hann and Cole Huff discuss.

Shap, Justin (@laclippersfilm), & Jamal (@JamCristopher) chop up a second Clipper win in a row against the Raptors, in a game where the defense held a team to only 100 points. The guys hand out medals, talk about the closing unit that ended the game, Westbrook's impact on the team, & why Kawhi Leonard makes it tough to count this team out.

Lucas, Shap, & Jag (@Mjags24) talk about just a strange game, where the Clippers fell behind by 15 to start the 4th to a depleted Memphis team, but stormed back behind the superstar efforts of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. The win streak is over, but did we learn much new about the team? Does it make the challenge ahead seem lighter? Come join us recapping just a weird game in a weird season.

It's officially a 5-game losing streak, and Lucas Hann and Robert Flom try to pick up the pieces and figure out where the LA Clippers go from here.

Lucas Hann and Mike Jaglin break down the Clippers' third consecutive loss out of the All-Star Break.

Lucas & Shap get together after another deflating OT loss, this time to the West's best Denver Nuggets 134-124. There were some adjustments in the rotation, some good, some not so good, as LAC did well catching stride in the 4th only to run out of gas in the extra session. What did we think about the minutes with the role players. And how about how the stars have played between a surging Kawhi Leonard and an up-and-down Paul George?

The Clippers lost to the Kings 176-175 in double overtime in Russell Westbrooks' Clippers' debut in one of the most fun NBA regular season games you will ever see. Shap and Rob are here to discuss Russ's encouraging play, Ty's immediate overplaying of him at the expense of Terance Mann, and the continued reliance on ineffective small-ball units, as well as lavish praise on Kawhi Leonard.