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Clippers Lose in Harden Debut Nov 07, 2023

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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.

Sixers Perspective on Harden Trade Nov 06, 2023

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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.

Clippers' Streak vs Lakers Falls in Overtime Thriller Nov 02, 2023

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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.

Trick or Treat? James Harden is a Clipper! Oct 31, 2023

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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!

Comeback Falls Short to Jazz Hero Triples in SLC Oct 28, 2023

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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.

Clippers Break the Paint, Beat the Blazers 123-111 Oct 26, 2023

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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!

2023 Around the Beat w/ Andrew Greif, Law Murray, and Tomer Azarly Oct 23, 2023

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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.

PG Shines, Clips Beat Nuggets 116-103 Oct 18, 2023

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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?

2023 Player Previews: PG, Russ, Zu, KJ, Nico, Miller, & Kobe Oct 15, 2023

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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!

RoCo Finally Starts, Clips Win 103-98 Oct 11, 2023

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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.