“Communication is unbelievable,” said Harden. “[Lue] allows me to just be free, be who I am. And like I said previously, that’s not just scoring, with me reading defenses, seeing the different games, and putting Kawhi and PG in better positions, in the pick-and-roll with Zu or DT getting easy layups. It’s everything I thought it would be.”
Source: Seerat Sohi @ The Ringer
Source: Seerat Sohi @ The Ringer
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue downplayed third string unit that lost 11 points tonight in Memphis — but as for first half, did mention that he wants more attention on getting back on defense.
Clippers know teams want to cook their legs instead of face a set defense. Clear area of improvement pic.twitter.com/6ZNmhAhUZg – 2:01 AM
Tyronn Lue downplayed third string unit that lost 11 points tonight in Memphis — but as for first half, did mention that he wants more attention on getting back on defense.
Clippers know teams want to cook their legs instead of face a set defense. Clear area of improvement pic.twitter.com/6ZNmhAhUZg – 2:01 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Here’s Tyronn Lue on Paul George being “in a great rhythm right now” and wanting him to take more than the 10 3s he attempted
FWIW
PG has not attempted more than 12 3s in a game all season. Had only 2 games with 13+ attempted 3s last season. pic.twitter.com/BPGREp0lJl – 1:54 AM
Here’s Tyronn Lue on Paul George being “in a great rhythm right now” and wanting him to take more than the 10 3s he attempted
FWIW
PG has not attempted more than 12 3s in a game all season. Had only 2 games with 13+ attempted 3s last season. pic.twitter.com/BPGREp0lJl – 1:54 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Well let’s try this again Law 🥴
Harden does media in earshot of Zu and jokes that “we got guys who don’t work” 😆 but then praises Zu for how they have developed a PnR connection 🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊 pic.twitter.com/GEu2DSMlRQ – 1:32 AM
Well let’s try this again Law 🥴
Harden does media in earshot of Zu and jokes that “we got guys who don’t work” 😆 but then praises Zu for how they have developed a PnR connection 🔊🔊🔊🔊🔊 pic.twitter.com/GEu2DSMlRQ – 1:32 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Harden has jokes 😆
… but also had praise for Ivica Zubac on how they have worked on their PnR connection and how they are progressing with every new defense they see. pic.twitter.com/TulaknpyuF – 1:25 AM
Harden has jokes 😆
… but also had praise for Ivica Zubac on how they have worked on their PnR connection and how they are progressing with every new defense they see. pic.twitter.com/TulaknpyuF – 1:25 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George, continuing to be locked in.
He does say that his favorite play/set right now is any time James Harden is in a pick-and-roll pic.twitter.com/iR2yswaToo – 11:19 PM
Paul George, continuing to be locked in.
He does say that his favorite play/set right now is any time James Harden is in a pick-and-roll pic.twitter.com/iR2yswaToo – 11:19 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden says he is happy for Kawhi getting his new deal, says hopefully Paul George is next soon, and that he is simply happy to be playing at home right now and not worried about more than the big goal. Control what you can control.
“I’m in my safe space.” pic.twitter.com/EZrEe16Jsw – 11:07 PM
James Harden says he is happy for Kawhi getting his new deal, says hopefully Paul George is next soon, and that he is simply happy to be playing at home right now and not worried about more than the big goal. Control what you can control.
“I’m in my safe space.” pic.twitter.com/EZrEe16Jsw – 11:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George took 10 3s tonight.
T Lue wants MORE attempts from 3 from him – 10:37 PM
Paul George took 10 3s tonight.
T Lue wants MORE attempts from 3 from him – 10:37 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Heavy praise for Amir Coffey tonight from T Lue. Coffey went 100% FGs tonight, T Lue called him a glue guy who he is happy has earned a rotation spot – 10:36 PM
Heavy praise for Amir Coffey tonight from T Lue. Coffey went 100% FGs tonight, T Lue called him a glue guy who he is happy has earned a rotation spot – 10:36 PM
J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Banchero proves the myth about experience is just that … a myth. You either have the gene or you don’t. Harden could be in his 50th season and I’m still taking Banchero in Year 2 without hesitation – 10:32 PM
Banchero proves the myth about experience is just that … a myth. You either have the gene or you don’t. Harden could be in his 50th season and I’m still taking Banchero in Year 2 without hesitation – 10:32 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Back-to-back perimeter stops for Xavier Tillman defending Harden and George – 10:00 PM
Back-to-back perimeter stops for Xavier Tillman defending Harden and George – 10:00 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers going back to the Harden/Powell/George/Coffey/Theis lineup that blew this game open in 2nd quarter — Westbrook subs out – 9:58 PM
Clippers going back to the Harden/Powell/George/Coffey/Theis lineup that blew this game open in 2nd quarter — Westbrook subs out – 9:58 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Memphis hanging around, and let’s just say this is not going to be one of those games that T Lue is thrilled with from an execution and consistency standpoint.
Clippers timeout with 9:12 left to play, holding on to 104-88 lead. – 9:57 PM
Memphis hanging around, and let’s just say this is not going to be one of those games that T Lue is thrilled with from an execution and consistency standpoint.
Clippers timeout with 9:12 left to play, holding on to 104-88 lead. – 9:57 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
lol the way Dahntay and Jeremy yelled at T Lue to NOT challenge that Paul George foul on X Tillman 🤣 – 9:06 PM
lol the way Dahntay and Jeremy yelled at T Lue to NOT challenge that Paul George foul on X Tillman 🤣 – 9:06 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue calls timeout to get Leonard, Zubac, Mann back into the game
Clippers lead down to 51-44 with 4:41 left in 1st half – 8:58 PM
Tyronn Lue calls timeout to get Leonard, Zubac, Mann back into the game
Clippers lead down to 51-44 with 4:41 left in 1st half – 8:58 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Strong minutes from the Harden/Powell/George/Coffey/Theis lineup. Another 6-0 run capped by a PG leak out to give Clippers first double-digit lead of the game at 47-37 with 6:35 left in 1st half
Theis has had an interesting quarter. Active hands defensively, made a WIDE open 3 – 8:54 PM
Strong minutes from the Harden/Powell/George/Coffey/Theis lineup. Another 6-0 run capped by a PG leak out to give Clippers first double-digit lead of the game at 47-37 with 6:35 left in 1st half
Theis has had an interesting quarter. Active hands defensively, made a WIDE open 3 – 8:54 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
James Harden with the 4-point play 🔥
(via @BallySportWest)
pic.twitter.com/3TehJNwvEY – 8:50 PM
James Harden with the 4-point play 🔥
(via @BallySportWest)
pic.twitter.com/3TehJNwvEY – 8:50 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
James Harden can complete a 4-point play on the other side of this ice attempt timeout from Taylor Jenkins
Clippers on a 10-0 run that has flipped the game and put Clippers in front 35-29 with 9:37 left in 1st half, pending free throw – 8:44 PM
James Harden can complete a 4-point play on the other side of this ice attempt timeout from Taylor Jenkins
Clippers on a 10-0 run that has flipped the game and put Clippers in front 35-29 with 9:37 left in 1st half, pending free throw – 8:44 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George took an awkward 3 expecting a call.
He didn’t get it, missed the shot, complained to the ref all the way to the paint
Bane took advantage and hit a fast break 3… right in front of an irate Tyronn Lue
Timeout Clippers, Memphis leads 8-5 with 8:01 left in 1st – 8:17 PM
Paul George took an awkward 3 expecting a call.
He didn’t get it, missed the shot, complained to the ref all the way to the paint
Bane took advantage and hit a fast break 3… right in front of an irate Tyronn Lue
Timeout Clippers, Memphis leads 8-5 with 8:01 left in 1st – 8:17 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Memphis welcomes James Harden and the LA Clippers pic.twitter.com/BkWCkofsX7 – 8:06 PM
Memphis welcomes James Harden and the LA Clippers pic.twitter.com/BkWCkofsX7 – 8:06 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
I’d expect Clippers to start:
TMann on Bane
PG on Luke
Harden on Vince
Kawhi on Trip
Zu on Tillman pic.twitter.com/QYrC3rE3TH – 7:55 PM
I’d expect Clippers to start:
TMann on Bane
PG on Luke
Harden on Vince
Kawhi on Trip
Zu on Tillman pic.twitter.com/QYrC3rE3TH – 7:55 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 1/12
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MEM
Vince Williams Jr.
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Xavier Tillman
Luke Kennard
Desmond Bane – 7:47 PM
STARTERS 1/12
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
MEM
Vince Williams Jr.
Jaren Jackson Jr.
Xavier Tillman
Luke Kennard
Desmond Bane – 7:47 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
In 15 years we’re going to look back at the 2024 Western Conference All-Stars as one of the great rosters ever:
Lebron
KD
Jokic
Doncic
Steph
Kawhi
AD
Plus some combo of Ant, SGA, Harden, Zion, Domas, Kyrie, Book, Lauri, Chet, Wemby, PG and others on the backend. – 7:41 PM
In 15 years we’re going to look back at the 2024 Western Conference All-Stars as one of the great rosters ever:
Lebron
KD
Jokic
Doncic
Steph
Kawhi
AD
Plus some combo of Ant, SGA, Harden, Zion, Domas, Kyrie, Book, Lauri, Chet, Wemby, PG and others on the backend. – 7:41 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Diving into the Clippers’ surge, Kawhi extension, Harden, what the Clippers might be looking for to enhance this team before the deadline with @ZachLowe_NBA on The Lowe Post youtu.be/xovv31uP8xs?t=… – 7:05 PM
Diving into the Clippers’ surge, Kawhi extension, Harden, what the Clippers might be looking for to enhance this team before the deadline with @ZachLowe_NBA on The Lowe Post youtu.be/xovv31uP8xs?t=… – 7:05 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Pregame in Memphis, Tyronn Lue recalled the November game in LA where Grizzlies upset Clippers despite missing Ja Morant, says he expects Desmond Bane and Luke Kennard to get plenty of looks and touches
Also wants Clippers to avoid homerun plays in order to limit turnovers. pic.twitter.com/GCXZB0PwQK – 6:48 PM
Pregame in Memphis, Tyronn Lue recalled the November game in LA where Grizzlies upset Clippers despite missing Ja Morant, says he expects Desmond Bane and Luke Kennard to get plenty of looks and touches
Also wants Clippers to avoid homerun plays in order to limit turnovers. pic.twitter.com/GCXZB0PwQK – 6:48 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
🆕 @TheAthletic
How does Kawhi Leonard’s extension with the LA Clippers set the timeline for decisions on Paul George, James Harden, and others’ next transactions?
theathletic.com/5198419/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/baw5xLsjra – 1:22 PM
🆕 @TheAthletic
How does Kawhi Leonard’s extension with the LA Clippers set the timeline for decisions on Paul George, James Harden, and others’ next transactions?
theathletic.com/5198419/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/baw5xLsjra – 1:22 PM
Todd Whitehead @CrumpledJumper
Leftie James Harden drives to his left more than most of his peers. pic.twitter.com/dyLpYLYHD5 – 11:58 AM
Leftie James Harden drives to his left more than most of his peers. pic.twitter.com/dyLpYLYHD5 – 11:58 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Joe Mazzulla did that same thing on TNT tonight at halftime in terms of pulling his starters that Tyronn Lue did last January in Denver on TNT
My birthday was over as soon as that game started lol – 12:45 AM
Joe Mazzulla did that same thing on TNT tonight at halftime in terms of pulling his starters that Tyronn Lue did last January in Denver on TNT
My birthday was over as soon as that game started lol – 12:45 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Clippers aren’t a great assist-TO team, but their stars were tonight. Here’s Tyronn Lue on how James Harden helped Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combine for 13 assists without a turnover tonight despite Kawhi and PG combining for 40 field goal attempts pic.twitter.com/13UHx81jGB – 2:40 AM
The Clippers aren’t a great assist-TO team, but their stars were tonight. Here’s Tyronn Lue on how James Harden helped Kawhi Leonard and Paul George combine for 13 assists without a turnover tonight despite Kawhi and PG combining for 40 field goal attempts pic.twitter.com/13UHx81jGB – 2:40 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
T Lue says Clippers have a ways to go in terms of optimal execution – 1:11 AM
T Lue says Clippers have a ways to go in terms of optimal execution – 1:11 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Not T Lue walking in here saying “Spo doing good…” when asked if he was doing good 😆😆😆 – 1:07 AM
Not T Lue walking in here saying “Spo doing good…” when asked if he was doing good 😆😆😆 – 1:07 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue has not been pleased by some of the defensive breakdowns tonight. The Chris Boucher roll dunk through Daniel Theis being the latest. Didn’t even wait for the FT to get Zubac back in.
LA leading 111-104 with 6:31 left after Boucher’s free throw – 12:32 AM
Tyronn Lue has not been pleased by some of the defensive breakdowns tonight. The Chris Boucher roll dunk through Daniel Theis being the latest. Didn’t even wait for the FT to get Zubac back in.
LA leading 111-104 with 6:31 left after Boucher’s free throw – 12:32 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue not pleased with Clippers defense. Raptors up to 60% FGs and 30 points in the paint. And that’s with ZERO free throw attempts for Raptors. Maybe Raptors don’t get FTs because they pass and cut so well?
Raptors lead 52-51 with 2:51 left in 1st half – 11:25 PM
Tyronn Lue not pleased with Clippers defense. Raptors up to 60% FGs and 30 points in the paint. And that’s with ZERO free throw attempts for Raptors. Maybe Raptors don’t get FTs because they pass and cut so well?
Raptors lead 52-51 with 2:51 left in 1st half – 11:25 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue takes a timeout after Barrett hits a catch 3 from Barnes
LA leads 12-11 with 6:43 left in 1st quarter
Multiple buckets from Zu and Mann already, who are being guarded by Young and Quickley. – 10:48 PM
Tyronn Lue takes a timeout after Barrett hits a catch 3 from Barnes
LA leads 12-11 with 6:43 left in 1st quarter
Multiple buckets from Zu and Mann already, who are being guarded by Young and Quickley. – 10:48 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers coach Ty Lue on Kawhi Leonard signing a long-term extension pic.twitter.com/wt6BtewI6l – 8:48 PM
Clippers coach Ty Lue on Kawhi Leonard signing a long-term extension pic.twitter.com/wt6BtewI6l – 8:48 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mase just sent a left-handed left corner 3 to the side of the backboard in front of T Lue, so there’s an update on that… – 2:45 PM
Mase just sent a left-handed left corner 3 to the side of the backboard in front of T Lue, so there’s an update on that… – 2:45 PM
More on this storyline
Kawhi Leonard said he hopes taking less than what he was eligible for in a contract extension with the LA Clippers will keep Paul George and James Harden with the team as well. The Clippers announced Leonard’s deal Wednesday but did not disclose terms. He signed a three-year, $153 million extension, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. “With the conversation that I have with them about it, I think for the most part everybody is coming back,” Leonard said after the Clippers beat the Toronto Raptors 126-120 on Wednesday night. “So with me signing an extension, I think it gives us a chance to sign both of those players.” -via ESPN / January 11, 2024
Tomer Azarly: Kawhi Leonard on his extension impacting Paul George and James Harden’s futures: “I think for the most part, everybody is coming back, so with me signing the extension, it gives us a chance to sign both players.” -via Twitter / January 11, 2024
Law Murray: Kawhi/PG/Russ: 16 assists, 0 turnovers tonight Harden: 11 assists, 3 turnovers tonight -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / January 11, 2024
Law Murray: Tyronn Lue congratulates Erik Spoelstra on his contract extension, suggests that Steve Kerr is next, while shouting out Gregg Popovich and Monty Williams. Lue has one year left on his deal after this season. pic.twitter.com/bZozPrSE4F -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / January 10, 2024
Law Murray: T Lue on Kawhi: When you can get a top ten player to sign back, it’s a great day for the organization -via Twitter @LawMurrayTheNU / January 10, 2024