Nicolas Batum is Back, and a Look Around the First Day of Free Agency

Lucas and Shap are joined by Joseph Raya-Ward for one of LAC's best wins of the year, 89-88 in Minnesota. Kawhi led the team and Norm gave huge scoring streaks, and defense was the name of most of the game tonight in this playoff-esque slugfest. Who got medals in the first game without Russell Westbrook this season? How are the rotations looking, now with Bones Hyland?

Lucas and Shap chat after the Clipeprs blowout the Wizards 140-115 in a game that had mostly good process but featured a big injury to Russell Westbrook. The Big 3 all played well but Russell Westbrook was lost to a left hand fracture and figures to miss extended time. The guys talk about what that means for the rotation, Bones Hyland's opportunity, hand out medals, and more.

Shap, Justin (@laclippersfilm), and Jamal (@JamCristopher) chat after one of the worst collapses in recent Clippers memory, losing 116-112 against the Lakers after being up 21 in the 4th quarter. LeBron got rolling and Kawhi could not respond after LAL came back against a bad bench lineup. Where to go from here after the Clippers recent poor play?

Lucas Hann and Robert Flom attempt to diagnose the Clippers' continued struggles as the team fell at home to the Sacramento Kings.

Rob, Lucas, and Jag discuss the Clippers' miserable 101-95 win over the Grizzlies as well as their rout at the hands of the Thunder the night before. The trio hand out medals for the win, debate the re-introduction of PJ Tucker to the rotation, and ask Paul George to just play better.

Lucas and Shap get together after the Clippers pulled out a comeback victory, without Kawhi Leonard, in the Bay. The team looked dreadful in the first half but were able to respond after Coach Ty Lue got ejected, led by James Harden. The guys hand out medals, talk about Amir's rising play, strong performances in the 4th quarter, and LAC salvaging would was an uneasy day around the team.

The Clippers played the Minnesota Timberwolves for the 1 seed Monday night, and the road team crushed their hosts in Los Angeles. Lucas Hann and Justin Wilson discuss.

Lucas and Shap talk about a Clipper matinee win against a feisty Pistons team. The guys hand out medals then talk about the trade deadline, the move the Clippers made, the substantial moves around the West, and the team going forward.

Shap and Cole (@colehoops) recap a bummer of a loss 117-106 from a road weary Clippers team that could not get any exceptional performances out of the roster. The guys talk about the loss, the tough matchup against the Pelicans, concern of a letdown, and what the team could use in front of the looming trade deadline.

The Clippers concluded their Grammy's road trip with back to back wins over the Heat and Hawks to go 6-1 on the trip in total, a franchise record. Rob and Jag discuss the wins, hand out medals, and try to predict what the Clippers might do at the trade deadline.