The LA Clippers started the 2025-26 NBA season on a rather controversial note. The Aspiration-Kawhi Leonard saga was all anybody could talk about, even during media days.

Tyronn Lue, on using Darius Garland like Kyrie Irving: “That’s what I told him. He went back and watched a whole bunch of film from those days. We’re gonna put the ball in his hands, he’s got to be able to make plays for himself and his teammates. He has the ability to do that.” pic.twitter.com/r0Imhz5KLH

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue and forward Kawhi Leonard addressed the James Harden trade rumors on Monday night.

Darius Garland says he wasn’t caught off guard when the Cavaliers traded him to the Clippers. Garland, 26, was dealt along with a second-round pick in exchange for James Harden, and he told reporters that the move didn’t come as a surprise.

The Clippers have win 17 of their last 21 games since December 20th, but it wasn't enough to get Kawhi Leonard named to the NBA All-Star Game.

LA Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and James Harden were not selected as All-Stars this year, despite the game being hosted at the Intuit Dome.

I can’t comment on rumors. Sorry,” Lue said in his postgame presser, via Swish Cultures on X (formerly Twitter). The Clippers have engaged in discussions surrounding veteran guard James Harden. As he prepares to play in the Super Bowl for the rival Patriots,

Darius Garland talks about joining the Clippers at halftime of their game with Cleveland, which they lost.

CLEVELAND -- As the Cavaliers prepare to face the Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the playoffs, head coach Tyronn Lue continues to guide the team without having signed a new contract since he took over for David Blatt, multiple sources said this week.

For an NBA head coach, trades are usually part of the job. For Tyronn Lue, this one felt different. When the LA Clippers decided to move longtime center Ivica Zubac at the trade deadline, it wasn’t just another roster adjustment.