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Team USA's Kawhi Leonard withdraws from Olympics

Team USA forward Kawhi Leonard will not compete in the Paris Olympics, USA Basketball announced Wednesday. The Los Angeles Clippers star withdrew in order to spend the summer preparing for the 2024-25 NBA season.

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Paris Olympics: NBA Champion Withdraws From Team USA

USA Basketball will be missing one of its best players during the Paris Olympics, as Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has withdrawn from Team USA, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania and Joe Vardon.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 10

Kawhi Leonard withdraws from Team USA ahead of Olympics

Leonard has battled chronic knee injuries over the last several seasons.

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Six-time NBA All-Star withdraws from Team USA roster

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Los Angeles Clippers News / Hardwood Heroics / July 10

Los Angeles Clippers Owner Urged By Stephen A. Smith To Try Drastic Kawhi Leonard Measure

Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard is undeniably a great player — one of the best of his generation. However, he’s always been limited by injuries.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / July 10

Paul George Reveals Conversation With Kawhi Leonard About Los Angeles Clippers Exit

Back in 2019, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George joined forces to make the Los Angeles Clippers a relevant team in the league. But after years of disappointment, the former has now left for the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason.

Los Angeles Clippers News / ClutchPoints / July 9

Stephen A. Smith wants Clippers’ Steve Ballmer to make desperate Kawhi Leonard move

With the Los Angeles Clippers having lost star Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency this offseason, Kawhi Leonard and James Harden are under even more pressure to produce.

Los Angeles Clippers News / Los Angeles Clippers on SI / July 9

16-Year NBA Veteran Breaks Silence on Signing With Clippers

While the LA Clippers have only officially announced one signing this summer (free agent center Mo Bamba), they have several reported transactions, including a free agency agreement with Nicolas Batum.

NBA News / ClutchPoints / July 9

Clippers’ Paul George contract fumble hit with Rachel Nichols truth bomb

Recently, the Los Angeles Clippers found themselves on the wrong side of the NBA news media cycle when they lost free agent wing Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers after they were unable to come to terms with him on a new long term contract with the franchise.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / July 9

Paul George Reveals His Conversation With Kawhi Leonard Before Leaving The Clippers

Paul George ended his five-year partnership with Kawhi Leonard when he chose to join the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency. Such splits often lead to some bad blood between parties, but that doesn't appear to be the case here.

Ivica Zubac News / Hardwood Heroics / July 8

Los Angeles Clippers: Disturbing Footage of Ivica Zubac Bar Fight Gets Leaked

Los Angeles Clippers big man Ivica Zubac is currently in Greece after taking part in the recently-concluded Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Unfortunately, Zubac and the Croatian national squad lost out to Greece in the Final as the Croatians had to settle for second place.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 8

Former Clippers center signs with this Western rival

Another member of last season’s Los Angeles Clippers team is headed off for greener pastures.

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George shared his side of his failed negotiations with the Clippers.

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Los Angeles Clippers Re-Signing Controversial Big Man

According to The Athletic’s Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Clippers have re-signed big man Kai Jones to a non-guaranteed contract. News of Jones re-signing with the Clippers comes less than a week after the team declined his team option.