Andrew Greif: Lawrence Frank said the team will continue to look for upgrades on the roster as free agency approaches. They haven’t had a chance to see what their core group looks like playing together bc of injuries; he said their job is to make decisions by projecting.
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The team does have a trade exception …
The team does have a trade exception that expires in July, so that could be a factor. Even beyond this current front office led by president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank, the last time the Clippers did not have an offseason trade was 2007.
The LA Clippers have agreed to a …
The LA Clippers have agreed to a contract extension with Robert Covington, it was announced today by president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank. Per team policy, terms of the agreement were not released. “When we acquired Cov in February, we thought he would be a great fit for our team, and the past few months confirmed our belief,” said Frank. “He is an active, intelligent defender, and an excellent shooter who flourished in our system. We wanted to extend our relationship with Cov and are thrilled he wanted the same.”
Law Murray: Lawrence Frank on Clippers …
Law Murray: Lawrence Frank on Clippers status as potential title favorites: “The reality is we haven’t achieved anything. We’re never the favorite, so to speak, because we haven’t done any — we haven’t won a championship. We haven’t been to the NBA Finals.”
Law Murray: Frank on Lue: “Great thing …
Law Murray: Frank on Lue: “Great thing about Ty, his loyalty is to winning that game. Meaning whoever gives us the best chance to win a certain game, plays. It’s not based on salary, it’s not based on years in the league, it’s not based on anything other than can you help us win the game.”
Clippers won’t say if Kawhi Leonard will be ready for opening night next season
Mark Medina: Lawrence Frank on if Kawhi Leonard will be ready opening night next season: “I’m not going to get into timetables in the middle of April.” Frank added that he’s encouraged with Kawhi’s progress Source: Twitter @MarkG_Medina What’s the …
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Lawrence Frank on his experience with players who’ve suffered torn an ACL: “The great thing about it, they can come back and be 100%.”
Also, in Kawhi’s case, 82 fewer treads on the tire. – 1:53 PM
Lawrence Frank on his experience with players who’ve suffered torn an ACL: “The great thing about it, they can come back and be 100%.”
Also, in Kawhi’s case, 82 fewer treads on the tire. – 1:53 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Lawrence Frank on managing expectations for Kawhi’s return: “One, you have data and science to be able to tell you. And then realize, literally, everyone’s different.” – 1:52 PM
Lawrence Frank on managing expectations for Kawhi’s return: “One, you have data and science to be able to tell you. And then realize, literally, everyone’s different.” – 1:52 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lawrence Frank on Kawhi Leonard’s leadership behind the scenes: “He’s here early and still here late. They see what he does and the process. That matters. The best players, in my experience, always ignite and inspire by what they do & not with what they say. It’s your actions.” – 1:32 PM
Lawrence Frank on Kawhi Leonard’s leadership behind the scenes: “He’s here early and still here late. They see what he does and the process. That matters. The best players, in my experience, always ignite and inspire by what they do & not with what they say. It’s your actions.” – 1:32 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Lawrence Frank on Kawhi’s contributions: “He’ll be in coaches meetings and circles and he shares what he sees, with the players, what he says to them, texts to them. He’s got a great, great, great brain and mind for the game.” – 1:30 PM
Lawrence Frank on Kawhi’s contributions: “He’ll be in coaches meetings and circles and he shares what he sees, with the players, what he says to them, texts to them. He’s got a great, great, great brain and mind for the game.” – 1:30 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Lawrence Frank again mentioning the flukiness of Paul George’s injury in Portland and Kawhi Leonard’s injury in transition vs Jazz in terms of hoping that is out of the way.
“We’re looking forward to good health.” – 1:27 PM
Lawrence Frank again mentioning the flukiness of Paul George’s injury in Portland and Kawhi Leonard’s injury in transition vs Jazz in terms of hoping that is out of the way.
“We’re looking forward to good health.” – 1:27 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lawrence Frank on level of concern that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George haven’t been consistently healthy: “We’ve gotten the injuries out of the way, and we’re looking forward to good health.” Lawrence conceded “you examine everything,” but he’s bullish they’ll will be healthy – 1:27 PM
Lawrence Frank on level of concern that Kawhi Leonard and Paul George haven’t been consistently healthy: “We’ve gotten the injuries out of the way, and we’re looking forward to good health.” Lawrence conceded “you examine everything,” but he’s bullish they’ll will be healthy – 1:27 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Frank on his stars’ health: “We’ve gotten the injuries out of the way; I’m looking forward to good health! The flukiness of (PG’s injury), there’s not anything preventative you can do.” Similar re: Kawhi. “Examine everything, but I have good faith we’re gonna get great health.” – 1:27 PM
Frank on his stars’ health: “We’ve gotten the injuries out of the way; I’m looking forward to good health! The flukiness of (PG’s injury), there’s not anything preventative you can do.” Similar re: Kawhi. “Examine everything, but I have good faith we’re gonna get great health.” – 1:27 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
L: “For us to have the eighth-best defense in the league” without PG and Kawhi “you have to give credit to Zu and Isaiah.” – 1:12 PM
L: “For us to have the eighth-best defense in the league” without PG and Kawhi “you have to give credit to Zu and Isaiah.” – 1:12 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Lawrence Frank says that Clippers are encouraged by progress Kawhi Leonard has made. Adds that his ability to stay locked in to his rehab has mirrored his on-court focus.
Frank says he won’t get into timetables, of course. Opening night 2022 would be 15 months after knee surgery – 1:10 PM
Lawrence Frank says that Clippers are encouraged by progress Kawhi Leonard has made. Adds that his ability to stay locked in to his rehab has mirrored his on-court focus.
Frank says he won’t get into timetables, of course. Opening night 2022 would be 15 months after knee surgery – 1:10 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Lawrence Frank on if Kawhi Leonard will be ready opening night next season: “I’m not going to get into timetables in the middle of April.” Frank added that he’s encouraged with Kawhi’s progress – 1:10 PM
Lawrence Frank on if Kawhi Leonard will be ready opening night next season: “I’m not going to get into timetables in the middle of April.” Frank added that he’s encouraged with Kawhi’s progress – 1:10 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Tyrese Maxey said he was watching Sixers-Raptors in 2019 as a senior in high school. Says he remembered watching Kawhi Leonard’s shot and the aftermath of it, and that he saw how much winning meant to Joel Embiid. – 12:19 PM
Tyrese Maxey said he was watching Sixers-Raptors in 2019 as a senior in high school. Says he remembered watching Kawhi Leonard’s shot and the aftermath of it, and that he saw how much winning meant to Joel Embiid. – 12:19 PM
Peter Vecsey @PeterVecsey1
Brandon Ingram is Kawhi Leonard. Supremely skilled! Contentiously competitive! Unwaveringly unflappable! – 12:11 PM
Brandon Ingram is Kawhi Leonard. Supremely skilled! Contentiously competitive! Unwaveringly unflappable! – 12:11 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
3-point shooting through 147 career games:
Rui Hachimura – 125/347 (36%)
Kawhi Leonard – 125/347 (36%)
Chauncey Billups was right with his draft night comparison in one very specific way. – 11:07 AM
3-point shooting through 147 career games:
Rui Hachimura – 125/347 (36%)
Kawhi Leonard – 125/347 (36%)
Chauncey Billups was right with his draft night comparison in one very specific way. – 11:07 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
605 players appeared in an NBA game this past regular season.
They did NOT include:
– Ben Simmons
– TJ Warren
– Jonathan Isaac
– Jamal Murray
– James Wiseman
– Kawhi Leonard
– Jason Preston
– Kendrick Nunn
– Dario Saric
– John Wall
– Zion Williamson – 6:37 PM
605 players appeared in an NBA game this past regular season.
They did NOT include:
– Ben Simmons
– TJ Warren
– Jonathan Isaac
– Jamal Murray
– James Wiseman
– Kawhi Leonard
– Jason Preston
– Kendrick Nunn
– Dario Saric
– John Wall
– Zion Williamson – 6:37 PM
More on this storyline
Mark Medina: Lawrence Frank says Kawhi Leonard “continues to make progress” and “we’re encouraged by the progress he’s making.” -via Twitter @MarkG_Medina / April 20, 2022
Law Murray: Lawrence Frank says that Kawhi Leonard is progressing in his recovery, but there is still no timetable for his return. -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / April 15, 2022
Clippers won’t say if Kawhi Leonard will be ready for opening night next season
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Mirjam Swanson: Lawrence Frank on Kawhi’s contributions: “He’ll be in coaches meetings and circles and he shares what he sees, with the players, what he says to them, texts to them. He’s got a great, great, great brain and mind for the game.”