The Kawhi Leonard and Paul George era has been defined by injuries and disappointment.

After one WCF appearance, a playoff absence, a 2nd round collapse, and two 1st round exits, the Clippers enter year six with the hope this time it will be different. si.com/nba/clippers/h…

Lawrence Frank acknowledged the rising young talent in this league, but still believes Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Paul George can keep getting better even at their age.

He believes those three can improve enough this offseason to make the Clippers a top seed next season.

Lawrence Frank said the Clippers are big believers their championship window is still open.

Asked Lawrence Frank about Russell Westbrook, his statement, and future with the Clippers.

Here’s his full response:

Lawrence Frank said if the Clippers had a game today Kawhi Leonard would still be out.

Lawrence Frank says the intent this summer is to bring back both Paul George and James Harden.

Lawrence Frank says the Clippers are not naive to think they can simply run it back and be all good.

Said they’re optimistic they can put together a team that will be better than the team they just finished with.

I’ve had a 1,500 word article on the Clippers sitting in the drafts for two days while I wait for Drake and Kendrick to chill

I can’t ask people to read about the Clippers while the TL is like this

Russell Westbrook shares his thoughts on this season and addresses recent reports about him

Year 2.

Beyond thankful for everyone who followed along and supported throughout the season. You guys make an already cool job a lot more fun.

See you at Intuit.

Does Paul George view himself being with the Clippers long term alongside Kawhi Leonard and James Harden?

PG: “Yeah. If it works that way, absolutely.”

James Harden on the potential of this Clippers roster if healthy:

“With our roster we have enough to compete and be the last team standing, but health is a huge part of it. The best ability is availability... For somebody like [Kawhi], he wants to be out there. He did everything…

Ty Lue was asked about the Lakers rumors, and said it’s good to be wanted but he wants to stay with the Clippers long term.

The Clippers will not be holding exit interviews with players.

Tonight is the last night this year we will hear from whoever ends up speaking.

Every year of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George with the Clippers:

2020: second round exit
2021: conference finals loss
2022: missed playoffs
2023: first round exit
2024: first round exit

The last four seasons have ended with one or both of Kawhi and PG injured.

The Clippers are down 20 points.

Paul George has 18 points on 6/17 shooting. James Harden has 13 points on 4/13 shooting.

No matter what else they bring to the game, that won’t cut it without Kawhi Leonard.

The Clippers trail the Mavericks 87-72 entering the fourth quarter.

The offense is a mess. The defense isn’t much better. This could be it.

I’m really surprised Ty Lue stuck with PJ Tucker to start the second half. Was expected Norman Powell to get the nod.

Tucker now -18 in just 9 minutes.

The Clippers erased a 13-point deficit to enter halftime tied 52-52.

On one hand, you feel good about the team’s fight to come back. On another hand, it’s a tie game with Kyrie Irving having just one made basket.

Massive half of basketball on the way.

Clippers starters for Game 6:

James Harden
Terance Mann
Paul George
PJ Tucker
Ivica Zubac