Clip City: A Podcast about the Los Angeles Clippers
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsThe Athletic's Los Angeles Clippers beat reporter, Jovan Buha, hosts Clip City a podcast all about the Clippers. Jovan is joined by Clippers players, coaches and a rotating cast of basketball reporters and analysts, diving deep on the latest about the team.
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Episodes
An announcement from Jovan Buha
December 22, 2020 18:57 - 4 minutesJovan will be leaving the Clippers beat for the Lakers beat and with that he will be moving to a new podcast. Stay subscribed to the feed for future updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking down Serge Ibaka's fit with the Clippers
November 27, 2020 12:00 - 34 minutesJovan Buha and Blake Murphy discuss what Serge Ibaka brings to the Clippers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NBA Draft night reaction for the Clippers
November 19, 2020 23:08 - 33 minutesJovan Buha and Justin Russo analyze the Clippers' three-team trade for Luke Kennard. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clippers hire Ty Lue and Chauncey Billups
October 15, 2020 22:46 - 32 minutesJovan Buha and Mo Dakhil discuss the hiring of Ty Lue and Chauncey Billups to the Clippers coaching staff. How will they fair with this roster? Can they help them achieve a championship? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reacting to the shocking news of Doc Rivers' departure
September 29, 2020 00:35 - 34 minutesJovan Buha and Mo Dakhil analyze the Clippers' decision to move on from Doc Rivers and what's next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Analyzing what the Clippers should do with their roster
September 24, 2020 15:52 - 30 minutesJovan Buha and Justin Russo discuss how the Clippers should approach the offseason with Montrezl Harrell, Lou Williams and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clippers complete one of the worst collapses in NBA history
September 16, 2020 16:14 - 46 minutesJovan Buha and Justin Russo analyze where things went wrong for the Clippers and how they can improve for the 2020-21 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's time to panic after Clippers' Game 6 loss
September 14, 2020 04:00 - 30 minutesJovan Buha and Mo Dakhil dissect the Clippers' consecutive collapses vs. the Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How the Clippers flipped the switch in Game 3
September 08, 2020 18:19 - 25 minutesJovan Buha and Dave DuFour analyze the Clippers' fourth-quarter comeback vs. Denver in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clippers-Nuggets Game 1 reaction
September 04, 2020 21:47 - 23 minutesJovan Buha and Justin Russo share their opening series thoughts after Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clippers-Nuggets Series Preview
September 03, 2020 04:00 - 31 minutesJovan Buha and Kendra Andrews break down questions and matchups and offer a prediction on Clippers-Nuggets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Takeaways from Clippers' series win over Mavericks
August 31, 2020 16:53 - 27 minutesJovan Buha and Mo Dakhil discuss the Clippers' six-game series with the Mavericks and preview the next round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why the Clippers lost Game 4
August 24, 2020 19:25 - 29 minutesJovan Buha and Justin Russo break down the Clippers' 135-133 overtime loss in Game 4. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking down Clippers' poor defense in Game 2
August 20, 2020 18:38 - 20 minutesJovan Buha and Mo Dakhil go over the Clippers' defensive issues vs. Dallas and how L.A. can adjust and bounce back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Reacting to the Clippers' Game 1 win
August 18, 2020 12:14 - 41 minutesJovan Buha and Justin Russo dissect the Clippers' nail-biting 118-110 in Game 1 over Dallas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clippers vs. Mavericks Round 1 Preview
August 14, 2020 05:59 - 30 minutesJovan Buha is joined by Mavericks beat writer for the Athletic, Tim Cato. They discuss the first round matchup between the Clippers and the Mavericks. Where do the Clippers have the advantage? How do they guard Luka.... and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Identifying early Clipper trends in the bubble with Justin Wilson
August 06, 2020 02:08 - 38 minutesJovan is joined by Justin Wilson (LA Clippers Film) to discuss the loss to the Suns and 3-point uptick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clippers Lose Close One to the Lakers
July 31, 2020 20:43 - 27 minutesJovan Buha and Mo Dakhil discuss the Clippers first game of the revamped season in the bubble against the Lakers. How did the role players look? PG and Kawhi? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clippers vs. Lakers Preview
July 29, 2020 14:00 - 1 hourJovan Buha is joined by Anthony Slater and Bill Oram today to discuss Clippers vs. Lakers. What is the matchup in the first seeding game? How do the match up down the road in the Playoffs? Who is available for the Clippers? All that and more on today's crossover episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
First Impressions of LA Clippers First Scrimmage
July 23, 2020 17:22 - 39 minutesJovan is joined by Justin Russo to dive into their biggest takeaways from the LA Clippers first scrimmage in Orlando, including the eye-opening contributions of Joakim Noah and what that may mean for the Clippers in the Playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How can Montrezl Harrell and Marcus Morris help the Clippers win a ring?
July 15, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutesOn today's show Jovan Buha and Mo Dakhil discuss the questions surrounding Montrezl Harrell and Marcus Morris heading into the 8 seeding games and the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Questions Facing the Clippers Players
July 09, 2020 12:48 - 20 minutesJovan Buha and Mo Dakhil discuss questions that the Clippers players are facing heading into the Walt Disney World return to play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Breaking Down the Clippers Schedule
July 01, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutesThe Clippers were one of the winners of the NBA's resumption. Here's why they're in the driver's seat for the No. 2 seed out West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ranking the Clippers Playoff Matchups
June 26, 2020 10:00 - 31 minutesWith so much uncertainty regarding the seedings and matchups in the West, what are the best and worst matchups for the Clippers? Here is a 1-12 ranking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Best 5 Man Lineup for the Clippers
June 16, 2020 14:10 - 34 minutesJustin Russo joins the podcast to discuss the Clippers' best closing lineup in the playoffs. Aside from Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, who else should be out there? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Clippers Chasing A Title In Disney World
June 10, 2020 15:51 - 51 minutesJovan Buha and Mo Dahkil discuss how the 22 team format in Orlando will affect the Clippers and their chase for the NBA title. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ryan Hollins on the Donald Sterling Saga and Nationwide Protests Against Police Brutality
June 03, 2020 07:00 - 43 minutesFormer Clipper and current ESPN and CBS Sports NBA analyst Ryan Hollins joins Jovan to talk about his experience during the Donald Sterling saga and the nationwide protests against police brutality in the wake of George Floyd's murder at the hands of the Minneapolis police. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/clipcity to get 40% off an annual subscription. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Jovan's latest: https://theathletic.com/1847393/2020/06/01/pro...
How the Clippers Fit into Proposed NBA Return Formats with Brett Dawson
May 28, 2020 21:15 - 44 minutesJovan is joined by Brett Dawson to discuss how the Clippers would fare in each of the many proposed NBA return formats, and what they think is the best path forward. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/clipcity to get 40% off an annual subscription and to read all of Jovan and Brett's articles. Please rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Jovan's latest: https://theathletic.com/1840382/2020/05/28/projecting-the-clippers-future-with-former-nba-executive-john-holl...
A Conversation with 'Blackballed' Producers Chris Gary and Sam Widdoes
May 21, 2020 17:53 - 42 minutesJovan is joined by Chris Gary and Sam Widdoes, producers of the Quibi series 'Blackballed', which focuses on the Donald Sterling saga and includes interviews from Chris Paul, Doc Rivers, DeAndre Jordan, Matt Barnes, and more. Subscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/clipcity to get 40% off an annual subscription. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe to read Jovan's interview with 'Blackballed' director Michael Jacobs here: https://theathl...
Clippers All Time One-On-One Tournament with Wos Lambre and Mo Dakhil
May 14, 2020 18:33 - 52 minutesSubscribe to The Athletic at theathletic.com/clipcity to get 40% off an annual subscription. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Do Over: How The Clippers Blew Game 6 against the Rockets in 2015
May 08, 2020 15:19 - 1 hourJovan is joined by Mo Dakhil, Former NBA Video Coordinator for Clippers, to discuss all the crazy/wild/still unbelievable moments from the Clippers Game 6 loss against the Houston Rockets in 2015. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The best Clippers players to wear every number
May 01, 2020 00:13 - 1 hourJovan is joined by Justin Russo to run through which Clippers players were the best to wear certain numbers. Some obvious (Chris Paul #3). And the obscure (#00)? And the debatable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Pt. 2 Progress or Regress: Revisiting Clippers player’s preseason predictions
April 20, 2020 19:00 - 49 minutesJovan is joined by The Athletic's Mo Dakhil to look back at Jovan's preseason questions surrounding each Clippers' player and then evaluate how each player lived up to that prediction. This is part two of a two-part episode. Part two looks at Ivica Zubac, Montrezl Harrell, Lou Williams, Landry Shamet and more. Part one, released Friday, focused on Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and JaMychal Green. To get 40% off on an annual subscription to the Athletic, go to theathletic.com/clipcity Learn mo...
Pt. 1 Progress or Regress: Revisiting Clippers player’s preseason predictions
April 17, 2020 21:37 - 44 minutesJovan is joined by The Athletic's Mo Dakhil to look back at Jovan's preseason questions surrounding each Clippers' player and then evaluate how each player lived up to that prediction. This is part one of a two-part episode. Part one focuses on Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and JaMychal Green. Part two (to be released Monday) focuses on the rest of the Clippers. To get more Clip City PLUS all that The Athletic has to offer, go to theathletic.com/clipcity to get 40% off an annual subscription...
Top 10 Clippers Moments from the Season (So Far)
April 06, 2020 15:13 - 1 hourJovan is joined by Justin Wilson (@LAClippersFilm on Twitter) to run through the top Clippers moments from this season including Kawhi's home debut win against the Lakers, the demolition of the Denver Nuggets, and more. A feast for the ears for any Clippers' fan. To help support the show and get 40% off an annual subscription to The Athletic, go to theathletic.com/clipcity Subscribe on iTunes Read Jovan’s latest reporting on the LA Clippers on The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. V...
The Impact of Suspended Play for the Clippers
April 02, 2020 01:13 - 49 minutesJovan is joined by The Athletic's Mike Smeltz to discuss the impact of the NBA's suspension of play on the Clippers' title chances, Kawhi Leonard's MVP chances, and is this the best season ever in Clippers' history. To get more Clip City PLUS all that The Athletic has to offer, go to theathletic.com/clipcity to get 40% off an annual subscription Subscribe on iTunes Read Jovan’s latest reporting on the LA Clippers on The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Paul Scheer Interview: On being a Clippers fan, acting with Larry David and Blake Griffin's comedy talents
March 25, 2020 17:42 - 52 minutesComedian and Actor Paul Scheer, from Showtime's Black Monday, joins Jovan to talk about the origins of Paul's Clippers fandom, getting in fights with opposing team's fans online, and Blake Griffin's unusual comedy talents. To get more Clip City PLUS all that The Athletic has to offer, go to theathletic.com/clipcity to get 40% off an annual subscription Subscribe on iTunes Read Jovan’s latest reporting on the LA Clippers on The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Clippers-Mavericks Theoretical Playoff Preview
March 20, 2020 02:24 - 49 minutesIf the NBA season restarted right into the playoffs, the LA Clippers would take on Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks. In this episode of Clip City, Jovan is joined by The Athletic's Mo Dakhil and The Athletic's Mavericks reporter Tim Cato to discuss that theoretical 1st round matchup. Subscribe on iTunes Read Jovan’s latest reporting on the LA Clippers on The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Biggest Takeaways from the Clippers Lakers Game
March 10, 2020 13:19 - 52 minutesJovan is joined by The Athletic's Mo Dakhil to dig into the latest Clippers-Lakers game: the Lou Williams defense problem, the defending Anthony Davis problem, and some encouraging signs for a possible Battle for LA playoff matchup. To get more Clip City PLUS all that The Athletic has to offer, go to theathletic.com/clipcity to get 40% off an annual subscription Subscribe on iTunes Read Jovan’s latest reporting on the LA Clippers on The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
Listener Mailbag: The Forum Acquisition, Clippers Playoff Lineups, and Pressure on Doc
March 04, 2020 03:55 - 1 hourJovan is joined by The Athletic's Mike Smeltz to dive into the listener mailbag, addressing questions from Steve Ballmer's possibly purchasing The Forum, LA Clippers final roster spot slot, how much pressure is on Doc Rivers and much more. If you have a few seconds, please fill out this listener survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25VZGGQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Everything Doesn't Look Right with the Clippers
February 26, 2020 15:43 - 1 hourJovan is joined by Justin Russo to dive DEEP into the Clippers: how Reggie Jackson and Marcus Morris are fitting in, what impact they may have and why the Clippers are receiving significant criticism from national basketball analysts. To get more Clip City PLUS all that The Athletic has to offer, go to theathletic.com/clipcity to get 40% off an annual subscription Subscribe on iTunes Read Jovan’s latest reporting on the LA Clippers on The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...
All About Reggie Jackson with James Edwards III
February 20, 2020 01:04 - 38 minutesJovan is joined by The Athletic's Detroit Pistons reporter James Edwards III to talk about Reggie Jackson joining up with the LA Clippers: What Reggie Jackson offers as a PG, how he might fit into the Clippers rotation, and how much does the addition of Reggie Jackson helps the Clippers achieve their goal of winning a championship. To get more Clip City PLUS all that The Athletic has to offer, go to theathletic.com/clipcity to get 40% off an annual subscription Subscribe on iTunes Read Jovan’...
Marcus Morris Breakdown with Mike Vorkunov
February 11, 2020 19:44 - 26 minutesJovan is joined by The Athletic's Knicks reporter Mike Vorkunov to breakdown what Marcus Morris can provide the LA Clippers: his biggest strengths/weaknesses, best lineup possibilities and how much Morris increases the Clippers championship odds. To get 40% off an annual subscription to The Athletic, which comes with even more Hoops and Howls, go to theathletic.com/hoopsandhowls Subscribe on iTunes Read the latest on the Minnesota Timberwolves on The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices...
Analyzing Clippers Trade Deadline Targets
February 04, 2020 01:33 - 1 hourJovan is joined by Justin Russo (@FlyByKnite) to break down all the LA Clippers trade deadline rumors, possible team targets and what certain trades would mean for the Clippers outlook this season. To get more Clip City PLUS all that The Athletic has to offer, go to theathletic.com/clipcity to get 40% off an annual subscription Subscribe on iTunes Read Jovan’s latest reporting on the LA Clippers on The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Clippers Pre-Trade Deadline Thoughts
January 31, 2020 13:56 - 51 minutesJovan is joined by Mo Dakhil to talk about the Clippers week following Kobe Bryant's death, the team's struggles continue this time against the Kings, and run through all the possible trades the Clippers could make at the deadline. To get more Clip City PLUS all that The Athletic has to offer, go to theathletic.com/clipcity to get 40% off an annual subscription Subscribe on iTunes Read Jovan’s latest reporting on the LA Clippers on The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Chemistry setting: Kawhi and the Clippers merging culture
January 24, 2020 20:32 - 24 minutesJovan is joined by The Athletic's Mike Smeltz to go behind Jovan and Sam Amick's story about the chemistry struggles inside the Clippers locker room. Jovan addresses the sources of the problem, how Kawhi Leonard's injury management is being handled and the most surprising thing he learned through his reporting. To get more Clip City PLUS all that The Athletic has to offer, go to theathletic.com/clipcity to get 40% off an annual subscription Subscribe on iTunes Read Jovan’s latest reporting o...
Clippers Midseason Grades Part Two
January 20, 2020 20:13 - 1 hourNow at the midseason point of an historic season for the Clippers - Jovan is joined by Clippers writer Justin Russo to hand out grades for each and every Clippers player. This is Part 2 of Clippers Midseason Grades. Check out Part 1 if you haven't yet! To get more Clip City PLUS all that The Athletic has to offer, go to theathletic.com/clipcity to get 40% off an annual subscription Subscribe on iTunes Read Jovan’s latest reporting on the LA Clippers on The Athletic Learn more about your ad c...
Clippers Midseason Grades Part One
January 17, 2020 18:00 - 1 hourNow at the midseason point of an historic season for the Clippers - Jovan is joined by Clippers writer Justin Russo to hand out grades for each and every Clippers player. This is Part 1 of Clippers Midseason Grades. Part 2 will drop next week. To get more Clip City PLUS all that The Athletic has to offer, go to theathletic.com/clipcity to get 40% off an annual subscription Subscribe on iTunes Read Jovan’s latest reporting on the LA Clippers on The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices....
Analyzing the Clippers' disastrous weekend with Mo Dakhil
January 06, 2020 15:42 - 49 minutesThe Clippers confidence has cratered since beating the Lakers on Christmas. Jovan is joined by the Athletic's Mo Dakhil to talk about what exactly is off about the Clippers, what is working, and what needs to happen with the team moving forward if they're going to compete for a championship. To get more Clip City PLUS all that The Athletic has to offer, go to theathletic.com/clipcity to get 40% off an annual subscription Subscribe on iTunes Read Jovan’s latest reporting on the LA Clippers on...
Necessary improvements for the LA Clippers
January 03, 2020 16:18 - 45 minutesDebating the 2010s and potential positional upgrades the Clippers can make this season with Joe Morgan and Sabreena Merchant. To get more Clip City PLUS all that The Athletic has to offer, go to theathletic.com/clipcity to get 40% off an annual subscription Subscribe on iTunes Read Jovan’s latest reporting on the LA Clippers on The Athletic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices