Los Angeles Clippers
Mentioned in 27 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
An NBA franchise that has been a focal point of recent trade activity, notably acquiring and later trading away James Harden around the deadline while maintaining competitive performance. The team has drawn podcast scrutiny for alleged salary cap management practices and front office decisions under owner Steve Ballmer. Podcasters discuss the Clippers as a significant market player in NBA roster construction and playoff positioning.
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Episode Mentions
First Take · Apr 16, 2026
Hour 2: What Does Kawhi Leonard's Future Hold?
“Central focus of discussion regarding Kawhi Leonard's future and recent play-in tournament loss to Warriors”
First Take · Apr 16, 2026
Hour 1: Who was More Impressive in Win: Steph or Draymond?
“Discussed extensively regarding Kawhi Leonard's contract value, injury history, and franchise underperformance despite investments”
First Take · Apr 15, 2026
Hour 2: What's the Lakers Recipe to Take Down the Rockets?
“NBA team with Kawhi Leonard facing Warriors in play-in game despite disappointing season and traded draft picks”
First Take · Apr 13, 2026
Hour 1: How Costly is the Spurs Loss to the Nuggets?
“NBA team in play-in tournament with Kawhi Leonard; analyzed for health and playoff viability”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Apr 10, 2026
Rock Bottom For Tanking? + Major Playoff Seeding Drama In Final Weekend & A Special Guest
“NBA team competing for playoff seeding against Trail Blazers”
First Take · Apr 7, 2026
Hour 2: Is This Michigan's Best Basketball Team Ever?
“NBA team with playoff positioning advantage over Spurs if Wembanayama misses extended time”
Becker Private Equity & Business Podcast · Apr 2, 2026
Turning Around Teams in Business and Sports with David Pivnick of McGuireWoods LLP 4-2-26
“NBA team that overpaid for Paul George; example of asset management and trade strategy”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Mar 10, 2026
How Billionaires Call the Shots in the NBA (and America), with TrueHoop's Henry Abbott
“NBA team owned by Steve Ballmer; subject of salary cap violation investigation involving Aspiration sponsorship deal”
DOUBL3 COVERAGE PODCAST · Mar 7, 2026
Lamar Odom on Kobe's Message From the Afterlife, Khloe Kardashian & Why the Lakers Are Losing
“Discussed as Odom's early NBA team where he developed skills before joining Lakers; owner Donald Sterling criticized”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Mar 7, 2026
Ballmer's Tree-Money, the Whistle-Blowers and the Document You've Been Waiting For: Kawhi-Gate, Part IX
“Central subject of investigation for alleged $32M salary cap circumvention scheme involving Kawhi Leonard payments”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Feb 16, 2026
Reaction: Wemby Leads Competition In NBA All-Star Game + Adam Silver On Tanking & Much More
“Team facing organizational crossroads with Kawhi Leonard's expiring contract and recent James Harden trade creating uncertainty”
The Dan Patrick Show · Feb 12, 2026
Hour 3 – NBA’s Small Market Revolution, Big Ben Triggering Players in Pittsburgh
“NBA team hosting All-Star Weekend; discussed regarding Kawhi Leonard's summer job compensation investigation”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · Feb 12, 2026
The Big Suey: Vocal Masturbation (feat. David Samson)
“Subject of Pablo Reyes' multi-part investigative series examining Steve Ballmer's alleged salary cap circumvention and tampering”
Throwbacks with Matt Leinart & Jerry Ferrara · Feb 12, 2026
Timberwolves Assistant Micah Nori On What Makes Anthony Edwards and Kobe Special, Coaching Rookie Jokic and His Coaching Journey
“Referenced for three-point volume ranking and playoff matchup considerations”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · Feb 11, 2026
Postgame Show: THE ALIENS ARE HERE! (feat. JuJu Gotti)
“Mentioned as context for investigative reporters working in potentially hostile territory”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · Feb 11, 2026
Hour 2: HIT IT, BRUCE! (feat. Walmart Austin Butler)
“Discussed Steve Ballmer's ownership, Kawhi Leonard acquisition, and organizational dysfunction resulting from wealthy owner overreach”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · Feb 11, 2026
Hour 1: Just The Tip (feat. Pablo Torre)
“Subject of investigation for alleged systematic salary cap violations and undisclosed side deals with Kawhi Leonard spanning 2017-2024”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Feb 10, 2026
Uncle Dennis, Ballmer's $50 Million Sprint and the Side Deal That Wouldn't Die: Kawhi-Gate, Part VIII
“Central subject of investigation for alleged salary cap circumvention through side deals with Kawhi Leonard”
The Zach Lowe Show · Feb 9, 2026
Harden’s Last Chance for a Title? Plus, Who’s on Notice After the Trade Deadline.
“Traded James Harden and Zubac for Darius Garland and picks; pursuing play-in positioning despite subtractions”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · Feb 9, 2026
The Big Suey: The "How Is This Okay?" Hour
“NBA team with protected draft pick interest in Utah Jazz's performance”
Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective · Feb 6, 2026
Full NBA Trade Deadline Reaction
“Traded Vitzslav Zubac to Pacers, dealing James Harden, facing salary cap circumvention investigation”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Feb 4, 2026
From "Reveal": Bad Bunny, Billionaires and the Business of Sports
“NBA team owned by Steve Ballmer under investigation for circumventing salary cap rules through hidden payments”
Pardon My Take · Feb 4, 2026
Draymond Green, SB Talk With Scott Zolak, NBA Trades + Guys On Hank
“James Harden trade rumors and potential departure amid team dysfunction”
The Mismatch · Feb 3, 2026
James Harden on the Move Again, Giannis’s Bidding War, and the Trade Deadline Outlook
“Team involved in James Harden trade discussions; recently won 17 of 21 games before deadline”
The Zach Lowe Show · Jan 1, 2026
How Will the Nuggets Survive Without Nikola Jokic?
“Identified as desperation team that could pursue Anthony Davis or other star players”
The Zach Lowe Show · Dec 18, 2025
Under-the-Radar Trade Candidates With Wosny Lambre. Plus, Alperen Sengun and Jalen Duren on Their Teams' Successes.
“Discussed as 6-20 team that should consider trading Zubac and Harden to recoup assets for future rebuild”
The Zach Lowe Show · Dec 4, 2025
Finding Potential Giannis Trades With Kirk Goldsberry. Plus, Sean Fennessey Joins for Mets Corner.
“Analyzed for Chris Paul's departure, organizational dysfunction, and draft pick positioning”