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EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 32 MIN

Why This Season Has Been An Absolute Nightmare For The LA Clippers

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Los Angeles Clippers face their most disappointing season yet—is it time for a complete reset? Kawhi Leonard’s minutes restriction, James Harden’s unexpected workload, and Ivica Zubac’s regression spark tough questions about roster construction and team direction. Offseason moves for veterans like Brook Lopez and Chris Paul backfire, while Norman Powell’s departure leaves a gap in three-point shooting and depth. Darian Vaziri breaks down the Clippers’ aging core, culture concerns, plummeting defensive rating, and off-target signings. With John Collins struggling from beyond the arc and rebounding, Chris Dunn’s gambling defense exposes weaknesses, and poor transition play haunts the squad. Can the Clippers overcome a four-game deficit to reach the play-in, or will Lawrence Frank’s offseason decisions define a failed campaign? Fans weigh in—should the franchise blow it up or fight for a turnaround? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!DoorDashNext time someone goes off for 50, use promo code  NBA50  the next day to get 50% off on DoorDash with DashPass — plus your shot at the Bag Drop.DashPass members only. 50% off up to $10 the day after a 50-point game with promo code. Terms apply.No Purchase Necessary. Ends April 13th. Open to U.S. residents 21 or older. Visit DoorDashInYourBag.com for full details.DoorDash — In your bag all season long. BILTTurn your rent into rewards and start earning points around your neighborhood by going to https://joinbilt.com/lockedonnba. DripDropStock up now before the heat hits hard — and keep your body and mind performing at their best with DripDrop.Right now, DripDrop is offering podcast listeners 20% off your first order.Go to dripdrop.com and use promo code LOCKEDONNBA. WayfairDon’t miss out on early Black Friday deals.Head to Wayfair.com now to shop Wayfair’s Black Friday sale for up to 70% off. Mint MobileReady to say yes to saying no? Make the switch at https://MintMobile.com/LOCKEDONNBA Upfront payment of $45 required (equivalent to $15/mo). Limited-time new customer offer for first 3 months only. Speeds may slow above 35GB on Unlimited plan. Taxes and fees extra. See Mint Mobile for details. RobinhoodYou expect more from yourself. Expect more from your money. Get started today at robinhood.com/yourmoney. Your money. Your move. All investments involve risk, including loss of principal. Options, futures, and crypto trading carry significant risk and may not suit all investors. Securities offered through Robinhood Financial LLC, member SIPC. Futures trading is offered by Robinhood Derivatives, LLC and not SPIC or FDIC protected. Crypto offered through Robinhood Crypto, LLC (NMLS ID 1702840), not FDIC or SIPC protected. Portfolio management offered by Robinhood Strategies, an SEC-registered advisor. GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app. Download the FanDuel app now by visiting https://FanDuel.com to get started FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Los Angeles Clippers face their most disappointing season yet—is it time for a complete reset? Kawhi Leonard’s minutes restriction, James Harden’s unexpected workload, and Ivica Zubac’s regression spark tough questions about roster construction and team direction. Offseason moves for veterans like Brook Lopez and Chris Paul backfire, while Norman Powell’s departure leaves a gap in three-point shooting and depth. Darian Vaziri breaks down the Clippers’ aging core, culture concerns, plummeting defensive rating, and off-target signings. With John Collins struggling from beyond the arc and rebounding, Chris Dunn’s gambling defense exposes weaknesses, and poor transition play haunts the squad. Can the Clippers overcome a four-game deficit to reach the play-in, or will Lawrence Frank’s offseason decisions define a failed campaign? Fans weigh in—should the franchise blow it up or fight for a turnaround?

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