Report: Clippers Looking to Improve Roster Before Trade Deadline

Cover.Metalnation.org November 30, 2022 By Ramya Learn more

What happened to LA Clippers?

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What was Clippers trade?

[{"selector":"#anim-89294481-74db-4380-998b-90b7e5823fed [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Cover.Metalnation.org LA Clippers acquire Norman Powell from Portland Trail Blazers in 5-player trade. The LA Clippers acquired Portland Trail Blazers veterans Norman Powell and Robert Covington in a trade that sent Eric Bledsoe, Justise Winslow, Keon Johnson and a 2025 second-round draft pick to Portland , the teams announced Friday.

Will the Clippers ever move?

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Why did the Clippers trade Darius Miles?

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What did the Clippers give up for John Wall?

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Why did the Clippers get sold?

[{"selector":"#anim-deb02b67-7892-4395-b5d1-7c5074137c52 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-6.985294083839571%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":5000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Cover.Metalnation.org 1 Clippers co-owner Shelly Sterling decided to sell the team last week rather than fight to maintain half ownership in part because of a novel arrangement that will make her “owner emeritus” and fund a major foundation to serve the poor, minorities and battered spouses , according to people familiar with the $2-billion .