213Hoops: The Lob, The Jam, The Podcast

Lucas and Shap chat about the Clippers going 4-0 in a 115-88 W against the Jazz, and they know await tomorrow's results to see if they end up in the semifinals for a crack at the Summer League Championship. Jordan Miller continued his solid play, Elijah Harkless really popped on defense, Moussa played well, but the team was led by a particularly aggressive Kobe Brown in the second half. The guys a...

Lucas, Cole (@colehoops), and Shap get together to talk another Clippers Summer win, 112-97 behind a late flurry from Jordan Miller. The guys talked about his continued solid run, Kobe Brown showing out, and Moussa's best game of the Summer. Does it move the needle on any of their prospects going forward? Plus, other standouts, like that beautiful Cam Christie jumper, and Cole gives some thoughts...

Lucas and Rob break down another Summer Clippers victory led by Jordan Miller.

Shap and Lucas discuss the recent rumor mill including Tyus Jones, before diving deep into the Clippers 88-78 Summer League win over the Denver Nuggets, led by Jordan Miller's effortless 36 points. The guys talk about Miller, the other notable Clipper draft picks, as well as some takes on some players on the edges of the roster.

Lucas and Rob discuss the Clippers' 2024 Las Vegas Summer League roster, discussing expectations for key prospects and introducing new additions.

Rob and Shap get together and chat about a string of promising additions to the team, including Clipper legend Nico Batum, interesting young big Mo Bamba, and the prodigal son Kris Dunn. The guys look at what the additions mean for the team as far as moves coming up, and touch on the Miles Bridges rumors before closing the pod.

Lucas and Shap get together to talk about the official news: Paul George is a Sixer. The guys also talk about Derrick Jones Jr. signing to a majority of the nontaxpayer Mid Level Exception and all the new ways the Clippers can improve the roster, including a real look at a big swing like Zach LaVine.

Rob and Shap get together after a very big start of Free Agency, with Paul George's departure impending, James Harden's return, Russell Westbrook likely to be traded, Mason Plumlee leaving for Phoenix, and Kevin Porter Jr. announcing a deal with the team as well. Now, comes big questions on how the front office can narrow the huge talent loss in the brilliant George.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap talk about the big Paul George opt out news, making him an unrestricted free agent. The guys also talk about Russell Westbrook opting in, and qualifying offers not being extended to Brandon Boston Jr. or Moussa Diabete. What are the avenues to roster building this team with and without Paul George? How restrictive is the second apron? How different will the team philosophy be...

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom break down a quiet 2024 NBA Draft for the Clippers, who added Cam Christie with the 46th overall pick before picking up Trentyn Flowers as an undrafted free agent.

Rob and Shap get together to talk about the very rampant week that was Paul George and his status on the Clippers. The guys talk about some other players linked to the Clippers before giving a draft preview, highlighting players projected to possibly land with LAC and their attributes.

Lucas and Rob discuss current news and rumors, and wrap up the 2024 exit interview series with Kawhi Leonard and Moussa Diabate.

Rob and Shap get together to continue the Exit Interview Series, focusing on the mercurial Russell Westbrook, intriguing Jordan Miller, and the ever popular Podcast P. Plus, due to popular(?) demand, the guys dip into friends Clipset to talk about their tracks of the week to close the pod!

Lucas, Rob, and Shap talk about Ty Lue's huge extension and what it might mean for the Clippers and these coming years, and the reaction people are having to Ty coming back. Then the guys go back into the Exit Interview Series, first starting with new Clipper James Harden. Then the guys talk about the center rotation in Ivica Zubac, Mason Plumlee, and Daniel Theis, before talking about some old Cl...

Rob, Shap, and Tomer (@TomerAzarly) chat about the Paul George trade in retrospect, before continuing the Exit Interview Series. The guys talk some front office discussion before talking about the interesting seasons that were and futures that are coming for Norman Powell, PJ Tucker, and Amir Coffey.

Lucas is joined by Cole Huff and Joseph Raya-Ward to discuss the Clippers' elimination, the performance of Ty Lue and Lawrence Frank, and the team's future.  To wrap up, exit interview for fringe Clippers Josh Primo, Xavier Moon, and Kai Jones.

Rob, Shap, and Justin (@laclippersfilm) collect their thoughts a bit more after LAC's disappointing first round loss. After the guys reflect, they kick off the Off-Season Exit Interview Series! The guys start off with the often unused Brandon Boston Jr., move on to former first rounder Kobe Brown, before touching on Terance Mann's first full season as a starter, capped off by a memorable playoff r...

Clippers season ends in a thud 114-101, losing in 6 to the Dallas Mavericks. Lucas. Rob, and Shap get together to talk a bit about the game, the series, and some wider scope on this 213 era and what comes next for the Clippers. How did this series and season reframe questions about 213's core, the coaching staff, and the front office?

Shap and Jamal (@JamCristopher) vent after an atrocious performance against the Mavericks, 123-93 in a blowout loss in what could be the last home game at the Crypt. The guys let loose and the huge ups and downs of Paul George, the limits of James Harden, the ceiling of the team without Kawhi Leonard, and the roster mismanagement that has gotten the team to the brink of elimination.

Rob, Shap, and Tim (@tim_cato) get together to talk about a very interesting 2-2 series thus far. There are a ton of stories within the series to check out, and the guys touch on as many as possible. Tune in to hear about Luka's poor play, the big Kawhi absence, resurrected James Harden, which role players have impressed on both sides, and the remaining adjustments that could be made.

Lucas, Rob, and Shap recap what was another whirlwind of an update for the Clippers, losing Kawhi Leonard (again) and then showing out on the road (again) for a huge 116-111 in Dallas. Paul George was huge early, had a massive shot late, and James Harden dragged the Clippers across the finish line with a flurry of floaters. The guys talk about the stars, the role players, the end of the rotation,...

Lucas and Rob are joined by special guest Andrew Greif to discuss the Clippers' discouraging loss to the Dallas Mavericks in game 3 and what paths forward exist for the team in this series.

Shap and Law (@LawMurrayTheNU) get hyped as the series moves to Dallas all tied at 1-1. The guys talk about the vibe in Dallas with the Clippers, how small ball has affected the series, how the Clippers can react against a physical defense, and keys/predictions for a momentum swinging Game 3.

Shap, Cole (@colehoops), and Jag (@Mjags24) get together after the Clippers lose a tough one in Kawhi's return game, 96-93 to the Mavericks. A lot to talk about as the series gets tied at 1-1.. How did Kawhi look? Where was the game lost? What rotation mistakes were there? And how can the Clippers get better?

Shap, Justin (@laclippersfilm), and Mark Jones (@MarkJonesESPN) get together fresh off a huge Game 1 win from the Clippers against the Mavericks. The guys talk about some of Mark's excellent work calling basketball before diving into what went well in Game 1, and what adjustments may be made for Game 2. The guys then close with predictions for what could be a series defining game.