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Kawhi Leonard is back, and even though he's still rounding into form, his return has been transformative for the Los Angeles Clippers. It's been a small sample size, but early signs indicate the presence of the two-time Finals MVP entrenches the team among the Western Conference elites.

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Los Angeles Lakers (21-17, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (23-17, fifth in the Western Conference) BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Clippers host the Los Angeles Lakers ...

Lakers head coach J.J. Redick expects Anthony Davis to return to action after dealing with plantar fasciitis. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Since the 2020-21 season, the Clippers have lost just three of their 17 games against their city rivals. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Paul George had to exit the game against the Bulls after appearing to injure his left pinky finger. The injury occurred in the second quarter after he had played just 13 minutes, putting up 9 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist before ending up on the sidelines.

If players are concerned about their future, they should go directly to the front office, the 39-year-old former union leader said.

The Chicago Bulls are a team to monitor as the 2025 trade deadline approaches. Several of their players have come up in speculative trade scenarios in recent weeks. Bulls guard Lonzo Ball is one of those players.

Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis will miss at least one week of play time after straining his abdomen during Tuesday’s game at Philadelphia. The Lakers announced that Davis suffered the abdomi