Steve Ballmer excited for new era for the Clippers in Intuit Dome (3:36)

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Kawhi, PG not entertained by Fitz and the Tantrums at Clippers' ceremony (1:00)

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3dRamona Shelburne

Ballmer: Clips forging 'own identity' with arena

The new home of the LA Clippers, which is slated to open in Inglewood for the 2024-25 season, will provide "our own presence, identity," owner Steve Ballmer said. "We needed to say, 'We're our own guys. We don't play in the same place as the other guys.'"

Will new arena help Clippers build their own identity? (1:00)

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HR 2: Not Worried, But Intrigued

The Clippers broke ground on their new arena in Inglewood this morning, so the guys reacted. Travis and Sli are not threated as Lakers fans but are generally "intrigued" by the new Clippers' home. The guys took calls on the topic, especially lots of Lakers fans. Also, "Fact Or Cap" with the question: Are Baseball movies the best sports movies?

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5dNBA Insiders

NBA predictions: Why our West forecast has the Lakers and Clippers headed in opposite directions

Are the Lakers locks for the No. 1 seed? Are the Clippers headed for the play-in? Our NBA Summer Forecast continues with win-loss projections for every West team.

Perk: 76ers, Clippers and Pelicans should pursue John Wall (1:23)

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7dMike Schmitz

The most likely NBA rookie superstars lurking outside the top 10

Which players are likely to make us ask why they weren't drafted higher? Mike Schmitz identifies five who have star potential.

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20dKevin Pelton

NBA offseason grades: Marks for the Lakers' remodel and every West team's summer

In case you missed it, the Lakers made some moves. But are LeBron & Co. any closer to a title? Kevin Pelton grades L.A.'s batch of deals and the offseasons of all 15 West teams.

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NBA Power Rankings: Who are the league's best teams now?

Where do the Bucks, Nets, Lakers and every contender stand? We're taking stock of all 30 teams after the draft and free agency shook up the league's hierarchy.

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31dTim Bontemps

Full NBA schedule drops for 2021-22 season

A trio of return games for All-Star point guards Russell Westbrook, Kyle Lowry and Kemba Walker highlighted the NBA's full schedule release Friday afternoon.

Stephen A. discusses the intangibles Patrick Beverley brings (1:50)

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36dKevin Pelton

Trade grades: How Eric Bledsoe helps the Clippers now and in the future

Bledsoe returns to his first NBA team, but can he be a difference-maker for the Clippers? Kevin Pelton breaks down the deal.

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36dAdrian Wojnarowski

Clips get Bledsoe from Grizz for Beverley, Rondo

The Grizzlies have traded Eric Bledsoe to the Clippers in exchange for Patrick Beverley, Rajon Rondo and Daniel Oturu.

Adrian Wojnarowski Senior NBA Insider

The Los Angeles Clippers are trading Patrick Beverley, Rajon Rondo and Daniel Oturu to the Memphis Grizzlies for guard Eric Bledsoe, sources tell ESPN.

Keon Johnson, Trent Forrest wow the crowd with back-to-back dunks (0:44)

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Jason Preston shakes and bakes for and-1 bucket (0:19)

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Mac McClung sets up Devontae Cacok for a hammer dunk (0:22)

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HR 2: Moving Out The House

Kawhi Leonard signing the huge extension means that the Clippers will have high expectaions for the next few years, so Sli and Kirk wondered what this means for the Clips and what it really means for the Lakers. Also, will the city of LA cheer for their former heros like Jared Goff and Kyle Kuzma? And, do we have to worry about the Dodgers since its August? Plus, "The Dump."

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HR 1: Back Really?

With Travis still out, Kirk Morrison thinks "Football is back!" with this weekend being the first NFL Preseason games. Sliwa thinks "not so much" because it is still the Preseason. Plus, why do the Dodgers lose so many close games? The Dodgers are 13-21 in One Run games this season, so the fellas wondered if Dodger Fans need to worry about their team in close games. And, talk on the Clippers giving Kawhi Leonard a big extension, despite his injury. Then, a Friday edition of "Ask Sli!"