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Locked On Clippers - Daily Podcast On The LA Clippers

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Locked On Clippers podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Clippers and the NBA. Die-hard Clippers fan Darian Vaziri provides expert, local analysis. Locked On Clippers takes you beyond the scoreboard for the inside scoops on the biggest stories from within the Clippers locker room and all over the NBA. The Locked On Clippers podcast is part of the Locked On Podcast Network. Your Team. Every Day.

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Why The LA Clippers Will Be A More Athletic Team In 2023-24

August 01, 2023 07:24 - 23 minutes - 13.8 MB

One of, if not the biggest weakness for the Los Angeles Clippers in the Paul George and Kawhi Leonard era has been their lack of athleticism and rim pressure. They just haven't been able to get two feet in the paint consistently so they went out and signed John Wall last Summer. When that didn't work out, they replaced him with Russell Westbrook, who is one of the most athletic Point Guards in NBA History.  In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks down why he ...

What Ty Lue Said To Kawhi Leonard And Paul George About Next Season

July 28, 2023 02:28 - 25 minutes - 14.6 MB

LA Clippers Coach Tyronn Lue was recently on former Clippers Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson's Podcast "All The Smoke". They talked about a bunch of interesting topics including the past season and what Ty told Kawhi Leonard and Paul George about the next one. In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about what Ty said to Paul George and Kawhi Leonard, what it means for next season, and also analyzes what stood out to him from the conversation includin...

Why The LA Clippers Are Resistant To Trade Terance Mann For James Harden

July 26, 2023 08:47 - 22 minutes - 13.2 MB

The LA Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers are at a stand still with their trade talks involving James Harden.  With several rumors indicating that the Los Angeles Clippers’ unwillingness to deal Terance Mann has really halted the trade talks and makes people wonder why a player averaging only eight points would be so tightly held on for a guy who is a future Hall of Famer and just averaged 20 points and 10 assists a game.  In this episode die hard LA Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks ...

What Was The Best LA Clippers Team Ever?

July 25, 2023 09:02 - 24 minutes - 14.1 MB

The LA Clippers have had some great teams over the last 13 years but all of them have fallen short of the ultimate goal, an NBA championship.  From the 05-06 team that won the Los Angeles Clippers’ first ever series, to Lob City, to 213 breaking the 2nd round curse, which team was the best of them all?  In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri goes through his Top 5 teams in Clipper history and ranks them 1-5. Who did he choose as his winner and why? And what is the...

Do The LA Clippers Need To Enter The Intuit Dome With Stars?

July 24, 2023 08:43 - 21 minutes - 12.6 MB

The LA Clippers have one big question looming over Steve Ballmer's head going into the 2024-25 season. Does he need to open up his billion dollar, brand-new arena with stars on the roster? Can he risk going into Intuit with a re-building team of no stars? Given the Los Angeles Clippers are the secondary team in their market, how bad of a look would it be if they were a losing team to open up this arena? In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri uses his 19 year experi...

The Latest On James Harden & The Los Angeles Clippers

July 20, 2023 09:01 - 21 minutes - 16.9 MB

James Harden has made it clear that he wants to play for the LA Clippers and only the LA Clippers. With the Los Angeles Clippers' offers not satisfying Darryl Morey and the Philadelphia 76ers, Harden and the team are at a stand-off. What will happen next and what is the latest news? In this episode, die hard LA Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri discusses the latest on James Harden and what to expect going forward.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs Go to birddogs.com/lock...

What Moussa Diabate Getting A Two-Way Contract Means For The LA Clippers

July 19, 2023 18:58 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

The LA Clippers have announced that Moussa Diabate will be given another two-way contract this season. What does that mean for the team and him? With 16 players on the roster and only 15 available spots, who gets cut? How can they go about it? In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks down what Moussa getting another 2-way contract means for the team, who they should cut from the 16 man squad, and what the alternatives are instead of cutting a guy outr...

How The LA Clippers Summer League Campaign Ended + Kobe Brown Injury

July 18, 2023 07:34 - 21 minutes - 17 MB

The LA Clippers Summer League Campaign Is Over and the final game was the most exciting one. Fitting that it came against their hallway neighbors, the Los Angeles Lakers.  Kobe Brown sadly went down early with an ankle injury but the game proceeded and was neck and neck the whole way. The ending was controversial and eventful as the Los Angeles Lakers edged out the Los Angeles Clippers by a score of 104-103.  In this episode, die hard LA Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about the ...

How Kobe Brown Went OFF For The Comeback Clips

July 17, 2023 09:03 - 24 minutes - 19.5 MB

The LA Clippers made it 3 in a row in the 2023 NBA Summer League with a huge comeback win over the Philadelphia 76ers after trailing by as many as 21 points!  Kobe Brown was an absolute standout with 35 points on 7/10 from 3!! The Los Angeles Clippers showed they could also be the Comeback Clips in Summer League! In this episode, die hard LA Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks down how the Clippers went down by so much and how they recovered and came back. He also breaks down how Ko...

How The LA Clippers Summer League Team Made It Two In A Row

July 14, 2023 10:09 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

The LA Clippers got their 2nd straight win in the 2023 NBA Summer League with an 83-74 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite the early dominance of Kenneth Lofton Jr. of Memphis, the Moussa Diabate-less Los Angeles Clippers held strong defensively throughout the game.  In this episode, die hard LA Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about what he thinks the main reason the Clippers have won 2 in a row. Then he talks about the performances of Xavier Moon and Jason Preston. In the end...

The LA Clippers In-Season Tournament Explained

July 13, 2023 00:16 - 27 minutes

The NBA has officially announced their rules for their inaugural in-season tournament. It will take place in November and December. The LA Clippers had their group announced along with the rest of the league and it features some fierce competition. The Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, Houston Rockets, and NBA champion Denver Nuggets join them in the group. How does it work? What does that even mean? Does it count towards the regular season? What's the incentive? In this episode, die h...

The LA Clippers In-Season Tournament Explained

July 13, 2023 00:16 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

The NBA has officially announced their rules for their inaugural in-season tournament. It will take place in November and December. The LA Clippers had their group announced along with the rest of the league and it features some fierce competition. The Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, Houston Rockets, and NBA champion Denver Nuggets join them in the group. How does it work? What does that even mean? Does it count towards the regular season? What's the incentive? In this episode, die...

How Moussa Diabate's Defense Spearheaded An LA Clippers Win

July 11, 2023 23:54 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MB

The LA Clippers bounced back in their 2nd game of the 2023 NBA Summer League by defeating the Sacramento Kings by a score of 80-70. It was a dominant performance by the Los Angeles Clippers having led for basically the entire game, including a dominant 2nd quarter in which they only allowed 9 points.  In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about why he thinks Moussa Diabate's defense spearheaded the victory. He also evaluates the performances of the Point Gua...

Jason Preston Is The LA Clippers' 2nd Best Passer; Summer League Opener

July 10, 2023 22:08 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

The LA Clippers opened up their 2023 NBA Summer League campaign against the Utah Jazz. Only Jason Preston, Moussa Diabate, & Xavier Moon played actual minutes in the regular season last year and they all started in the opener. The Los Angeles Clippers would fall 99-105 but it wasn't without some eye catching performances.  In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks down the game and talks about why Jason Preston is the 2nd best passer on the team with the double...

All Things Kenyon Martin Jr. feat. Locked On Rockets Host Jackson Gatlin

July 07, 2023 21:26 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers recently acquired Kenyon Martin Jr. from the Houston Rockets in exchange for a couple of 2nd Round Picks. The highflying son of former Clipper Kenyon Martin Sr. was brought in to add some youth and athleticism to the LA Clippers.  In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri is joined by Host of Locked On Rockets Jackson Gatlin to talk all things K.J. Martin. They discuss wether he is a 3 or a 4, what his offensive ceiling is, and what the Clips shou...

Can Kawhi Leonard Start At Power Forward For The LA Clippers?

July 06, 2023 21:37 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MB

The LA Clippers' weakest position in their starting lineup last season was the Power Forward spot. With Marcus Morris Senior, Robert Covington, & Nicolas Batum all over 31 years old, the team went out and acquired Kenyon Martin Jr. to add some more youth and athleticism at that forward spot. But who will start? Are any of those guys good enough to start on a championship contending team at this stage of their careers? In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri...

The Curious Case of James Harden As An LA Clipper + Plumlee Re-Signs!

July 04, 2023 19:19 - 24 minutes - 17 MB

James Harden has been heavily linked with the LA Clippers in the last couple of weeks. With Russell Westbrook, Kawhi Leonard, and Paul George already set to return, do the Clippers need to add some more fire power in the form of another former MVP?  In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri assesses the pros and cons of bringing James Harden over to the Los Angeles Clippers in a trade. He also reacts to the re-signing of Mason Plumlee. Support Us By Supporting Our Spons...

Russell Westbrook Returns, KJ Martin Enters, & James Harden Joining?

July 03, 2023 17:33 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

The LA Clippers have re-signed Russell Westbrook to a 2 year, 7.8 million dollar deal. Having been a huge topic and priority for the Los Angeles Clippers off-season, the polarizing future first ballot Hall of Famer Westbrook will now resume his role as the teams' Starting Point Guard. In addition, the Clippers traded 2 future 2nd round picks for Kenyon Martin Jr. ,who will add much needed youth and athleticism to the front court.  In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vazir...

Howard Beck Joins Show To Talk Eric Gordon Being Waived, Russell Westbrook, & More!

June 30, 2023 21:35 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MB

The LA Clippers announced that Eric Gordon would not be brought back and his 20 million dollar contract would be off the books.  Why did they let him go? Could they have used him? What does this mean for the other guards?  In this episode, NBA Media Member and Locked On Podcast Network Contributor Howard Beck re-joins the show to talk about Eric Gordon being waived, the latest in the Russell Westbrook situation, and if Paul George for Scoot Henderson was actually discussed.  Support Us By...

Should the LA Clippers Consider Offering Paul George & Kawhi Leonard An Extension?

June 28, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MB

Paul George and Kawhi Leonard are soon to be extension eligible and with rumors that the LA Clippers are not likely to extend them, what could that mean?  In this episode, die hard LA Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri examines all possible scenarios involving PG and Kawhi Leonard in regards to their potential asking for extensions. He also talks about what the consequences of hard ball can be and what could happen if they left for free.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Birddogs ...

What Is The Likelihood Of Paul George Actually Getting Moved? Feat. Locked On Knicks

June 27, 2023 16:18 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MB

Paul George's name has been floating around in potential trade rumors thr last couple of weeks but none have actually gained steam. One of the teams that was rumored to be after the perennial All-Star was the New York Knicks.  In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri is joined by Host of Locked On Knicks Gavin Schall to discuss the actual likelihood of Paul George being traded to the New York Knicks and what the potential package would look like. They also talk about...

LA Clippers Beat Writer Joey Linn Joins LOC To Talk 3 Ways To Improve Regular Season Process

June 26, 2023 07:50 - 33 minutes - 19.1 MB

All season long, the LA Clippers downplayed regular season results in favor of prioritizing health in the Playoffs. After getting neither in the long run, LAwrence Frank addressed the media after the elimination at the hands of the Phoenix Suns in the 1st Round of the Playoffs. He emphasized that they had to prioritize the regular season more going forward.  In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers fan Darian Vaziri is joined by fellow Die hard Clippers fan and Beat Writer for SI Now,...

How The LA Clippers Had Malcolm Brogdon & Then Didn't + Draft Reaction!

June 23, 2023 09:48 - 24 minutes - 19.4 MB

The LA Clippers and their fans have had a roller-coaster of a last 48 hours. Early on Wednesday they were said to be finalizing a 3 team deal with the Boston Celtics and Washington Wizards. Going out the door to D.C. were Marcus Morris, Amir Coffey, & the 30th pick in Thursday's Draft. Coming to the Los Angeles Clippers was 2023 6th Man of the Year Malcolm Brogdon. But later that night, the Clippers were said to be pulling out of the trade for fear of Malcolm Brogdon's health and potential f...

Rumor: LA Clippers Gauging Paul George's Trade Value + Malcolm Brogdon Trade LIVE

June 22, 2023 09:09 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Recent reports have recently surfaced that the LA Clippers may in fact be looking to explore their options for Paul George. Lawrence Frank said that they believe in the duo of he and Kawhi Leonard but with the new CBA making the teams' financial flexibility tough, the Intuit Dome opening up, and the constant injuries, the Clippers may look to listen to potential deals for their star man from Fresno State.  In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers fan Darian Vaziri talked about why the...

Who Can The LA Clippers Take With the 30th Pick?

June 20, 2023 06:46 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

The LA Clippers are set to pick at 30 on Thursday's NBA Draft. But who will they pick? Who can they pick? Will they even play?  On today's episode, Los Angeles Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri is joined by former Locked On Badgers Host and Pepperdine Waves Public Address Announcer Asher Low to talk 4 potential West Coast prospects that could potentially fall to the Clippers at 30. They start with Santa Clara Lefty Guard Brandin Podziemski, also nicknamed "Podz". Next, they look at Pac-12...

How Does Bradley Beal To Phoenix Affect The LA Clippers?

June 19, 2023 17:26 - 25 minutes - 20.7 MB

Shocking news in the NBA world as Washington Wizards Franchise Player Bradley Beal was finally traded after 10 years. But the team he was traded to was not expected a week ago. The Phoenix Suns have agreed to trade former LA Clippers Chris Paul and Landry Shamet for Beal. How does this affect the Los Angeles Clippers?  In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan Darian Vaziri reacts to how Bradley Beal's move to Phoenix affects the West and the Clippers. With Chris Paul expected not to suit u...

BREAKING: Ty Lue Won't Be Extended By LA Clippers

June 17, 2023 03:04 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MB

The LA Clippers offseason has officially begun and the rumors are already in full force. On Friday, several were mentioned by NBA media members Chris Haynes & Zach Lowe.  Haynes reported that Ty Lue will not be getting an extension with the Los Angeles Clippers and will coach out his contract. He officially becomes a Free Agent after the 2024-25 season but there is a team option after this upcoming season, meaning he can become one as soon as next Summer.  Lowe reported that the Clippers w...

BONUS EPISODE: 2023 NBA Mock Draft Picks 26-30: Clippers land versatile shooter!

June 15, 2023 15:00 - 1 hour - 62 MB

After selecting more players than expected the Utah Jazz and Brooklyn Nets each look to have won the draft. How did other teams like the San Antonio Spurs, who selected Victor Wembanyama and the Orlando Magic who left everyone scratching their heads do in this first-round NBA mock draft? Locked On's NBA Mock Draft Special is here and it's bigger than ever! Led by the dynamic trio of NBA expert Kylen Mills, NBA Draft expert Rafael Barlowe, and College Basketball expert Isaac Schade at the an...

What Does Denver Winning Mean For The LA Clippers Next Year?

June 15, 2023 06:31 - 21 minutes - 17 MB

The Denver Nuggets have won the NBA championship. The team that gives the LA Clippers the most problems in the league has won it all. What does that mean for their roster next year? Every year, the championship team sets the tone for the rest of the league. Teams construct their rosters with the idea of being able to combat the current champion.  In this episode, die hard LA Clippers Fan and Host Darian Vaziri talks about the 3 aspects a team needs to compete with Denver next year. To comba...

How Confident Are You In Paul George As The #2 Option On A Championship Team?

June 14, 2023 05:47 - 22 minutes - 18 MB

Paul George has led teams to the Conference Finals as a #1 option but according to the majority of people, including himself, he is not a #1 option on a championship team. Kawhi Leonard is that guy for the LA Clippers and Paul George is the #2. But can Paul George be the #2 option on a championship team?  Andre Iguodala recently said that Paul George was the 2nd most talented player in the NBA after Kevin Durant given his skillset at his size. Which beckons the though, what are PG's flaws? ...

Can Any Of The LA Clippers' Youngsters Break Into The Rotation Next Season?

June 12, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MB

The LA Clippers aren’t necessarily known as a team with a ton of young talent but there are some pieces with potential deep within the depths of the bench. With one of the flaws in the aging Clippers being that they were one of the slower, more unathletic teams in the league, could any of these young players actually be a mainstay in the rotation in the 2023-24 season? That’s assuming the Los Angeles Clippers run it back like they say they’re going to.  In this episode, die hard Clipper Fan...

Should The LA Clippers Try To Bring CP3 Back Home?

June 09, 2023 08:19 - 20 minutes - 16.2 MB

With former LA Clippers, All Star Point Guard, Chris Paul, being waived by the Phoenix Suns, and rumors swirling that he could land back in Los Angeles, what do we think of Chris Paul returning to the Clippers?  In this episode die hard Los Angeles Clippers Fan and host Darian Vaziri talks about if the Clippers need Chris Paul, if he would rather have him over Russell Westbrook, and talks about the likelihood of him actually landing back with the Clippers.  Support Us By Supporting Our Spo...

Could Paul George Actually Be Traded Feat. Howard Beck

June 08, 2023 09:23 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MB

In this episode, LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri is joined by long time NBA media member & Locked On NBA contributor Howard Beck to talk Clippers offseason.  Howard re-visits the rebuilding conversation and gives some interesting insight on the potential future of 213. They also talk about the possibility of Kawhi Leonard sliding up to the 4 spot in the starting lineup.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors and look for the gre...

Was The Luke Kennard Trade A Mistake For The LA Clippers?

June 07, 2023 09:22 - 21 minutes - 15.2 MB

One of the many trades the Los Angeles Clippers made at the trade deadline was trading sharpshooter Luke Kennard for 34-year-old Eric Gordon. The move included moving John Wall to Houston and acquiring 3 2nd round picks in exchange for their a pick swap for their 1st rounder from this upcoming draft. Now that the season has concluded, was the Luke Kennard trade a mistake? In this episode, diehard Clipper fan and host Darian Vaziri discusses the case for trading Luke Kennard, why it may have...

LA Clippers Name Trent Redden As New General Manager

June 06, 2023 09:11 - 20 minutes - 16.6 MB

The wait is over and the LA Clippers have replaced Michael Winger with their new General Manager, Trent Redden. Redden has been with the Los Angeles Clippers for 6 years, serving as the assistant GM to Michael Winger & Lawrence Frank. Now he will become the General Manager & fellow assistant General Manager Kim Hughes will be promoted to VP.  In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri reacts to the promotion of Redden, what it means for the direction of the team, gives som...

Did Terance Mann Improve This Season?

June 05, 2023 09:56 - 20 minutes - 16.7 MB

LA Clippers fan favorite Terance Mann is one of the more versatile players on the roster. With many fans upset throughout the season about his lack of minutes from Coach Ty Lue, just how good was Terrence Mann this season for the Los Angeles Clippers? Some of his stats say he was better than ever before and some say he might have regressed. In this episode, diehard Clippers fan and host Darian Vaziri answers how he feels about Terance Mann’s development this season. He talks about his effic...

3 Reasons The LA Clippers Should Bring Russell Westbrook

June 02, 2023 07:29 - 20 minutes - 16.4 MB

The LA Clippers have a decision to make about Russell Westbrook this Summer. Or should I say Russell Westbrook has a decision to make about the LA Clippers this Summer. After being bought out of his 46 million dollar contract by the Utah Jazz, Russ was forced to show people how good he could still be when his stock was believed to be at an all time low. And that he did.  In this episode, Die hard Los Angeles Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri discusses why it will be tough to retain him an...

Was This The Most Disappointing Season In LA Clippers History?

May 31, 2023 07:37 - 23 minutes - 19.2 MB

The Los Angeles Clippers have had tons of disappointing seasons in their history but was this one the most? They came into the season with championship expectations and hope, picked by many to win the title and in the end, were bounced out in the 1st round after another injury plagued season. In this episode, die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri reflects on the 2022-23 season and compares it to 4 other candidates before deciding which Clippers season was the most disappointing in...

How Do The NBA's Recent Events Impact The LA Clippers?

May 30, 2023 17:47 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MB

The offseason is still not here yet but there are moves being made that affect the Los Angeles Clippers nonetheless. The first domino was Michael Winger stepping down as Clippers General Manager and accepting a job with the Washington Wizards. Who replaces him? Bob Meyers name has been mentioned and he is set to have a press conference on his future on Tuesday afternoon. Nick Nurse was also hired by the Philadelphia 76ers. Given the rumor mill having Ty Lue's name linked to other franchises,...

The LA Clippers Revolving Point Guard Door

May 26, 2023 09:26 - 23 minutes - 18.9 MB

The LA Clippers experimented with many different Point Guards this season. Ever since the 2020 bubble, the LA Clippers have been criticized for not having a true pass first Point Guard. They used Reggie Jackson in 2021 as a catch and shoot player around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George and it got them to the Conference Finals. Going into the season, the Los Angeles Clippers signed John Wall to alleviate some of their alleged issues. Reggie Jackson started in place of the former All-Star and it ...

What Does General Manager Michael Winger Leaving Mean For The LA Clippers?

May 25, 2023 08:56 - 20 minutes - 16.1 MB

On Wednesday, LA Clippers General Manager Michael Winger accepted an offer to be the President of Monumental Basketball for the Washington Wizards, Mystics, & Go-Go. That means there is a vacancy at GM for the Clippers.  In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri reacts to Winger leaving, what it means going forward, if Bob Meyers will replace him, and what it's going to take to get him. He also clarifies the difference between General Manager and President of...

Was Norman Powell The 6th Man Of The Year?

May 24, 2023 11:02 - 20 minutes - 16.6 MB

Norman Powell just finished his first full season with the LA Clippers. He led the league in bench scoring and was the 3rd leading scorer for the team behind Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. He emerged as one of the leading candidates for 6th man of the year. In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri looks at Norman Powell's season, grades it, and talks about his role for the team going forward. In addition, he talks about if he should have won 6th man of the year.  Suppor...

LA Clippers Mailbag (Ty Lue Future, Terance Mann Role, Future of Team + Intuit Dome)

May 23, 2023 10:51 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MB

The LA Clippers have some major decisions to make this summer. In this episode, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri does his first ever mailbag episode!  Several twitter subscribers to @lockedonclips asked questions relating to Ty Lue’s future with the team, Terance Mann’s role, and the direction of the Clippers in the near and not so distant future. Darian answers several questions on them all.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay ...

Were The LA Clippers Really The Deepest Team In The League?

May 22, 2023 09:33 - 20 minutes - 16.2 MB

Throughout the NBA Season, the LA Clippers were believed to have the deepest team in the league. Even with different iterations of their bench and roster, it always seemed like they had quality options to slide in. But now that the season is over, were they really the best team in the league? In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers fan Darian Vaziri looks deeply into the question of wether or not they were the deepest team in the league by contextualizing the roster, the 11-19 record...

Can LA Clippers Lure Bob Myers of the Golden State Warriors?

May 18, 2023 09:33 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MB

With Golden State Warriors General Manager Bob Myers finishing the last year of his contract, many wonder if the Warriors will offer him a new deal. On Wednesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reported that it is very likely that Bob Myers does not return to Golden State. With rumors of his departure having gone on for months now, there has also been speculation that the LA Clippers could be in pursuit of the former UCLA Bruin if he becomes available. The Clippers getting Bob Myers would me...

The LA Clippers Power Forward Conundrum

May 17, 2023 08:52 - 28 minutes

The LA Clippers weakest position is the Power Forward Spot. With 3 guys over the age of 30, all of whom had underwhelming seasons, what do the Los Angeles Clippers need out of that spot next season? In this position, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri assesses and grades the seasons of Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum, & Robert Covington. Did Nicolas Batum drop off? Should Marcus Morris and/or Nicolas Batum be on the team next season? Why did Robert Covington not get time? What players ...

The LA Clippers Power Forward Conundrum

May 17, 2023 08:52 - 25 minutes - 20.2 MB

The LA Clippers weakest position is the Power Forward Spot. With 3 guys over the age of 30, all of whom had underwhelming seasons, what do the Los Angeles Clippers need out of that spot next season? In this position, die hard Clipper fan and Host Darian Vaziri assesses and grades the seasons of Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum, & Robert Covington. Did Nicolas Batum drop off? Should Marcus Morris and/or Nicolas Batum be on the team next season? Why did Robert Covington not get time? What players...

Can Ivica Zubac Start On A Championship Team?

May 16, 2023 10:35 - 23 minutes - 18.6 MB

The LA Clippers longest tenured player is their youngest starter, Ivica Zubac. Zu is just 26 years old and hasn't reached his peak yet but is he ready to have this big of a role on a championship team? In this episode, die hard Los Angeles Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri assesses Zu's season, his strengths, weaknesses, and whether he believes he can be the starting Center on this Clippers team. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! eBay Motors For parts that fit, head to eBay Motors...

Is Lawrence Frank The Right Guy To Lead The LA Clippers Front Office?

May 15, 2023 17:34 - 21 minutes - 17.6 MB

The LA Clippers have major decisions to make this Summer and one of those is the future of Lawrence Frank. He's been the President of Basketball Operations for a while now and the Los Angeles Clippers have made several major moves in his tenure. But with the presumed rift between he and Ty Lue this season, will he be back, especially if Ty Lue is? In this episode, die hard Clipper Fan and Host Darian Vaziri breaks down the moves Lawrence Frank has made, why he should be back, why he shouldn...

Is Ty Lue The Right Head Coach For The LA Clippers Next Season?

May 13, 2023 00:56 - 20 minutes - 16.1 MB

The LA Clippers have a lot of big decisions to make this Summer. One of which involves Ty Lue's future with the team. Given the mid-season report that he could part ways with the team this summer, his many disgruntled and frustrated postgame pressers, and another disappointment, could he be out the door? He is still under contract and Lawrence Frank said he would be back in the team's exit interview. What about the rumored rift between Ty and the Front Office this year? In this episode, die...

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