NBA writer reveals James Harden, Kawhi Leonard trade odds amid Clippers' nose dive originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Clippers ' 2025-26 campaign has been nightmare-ish from the outset.

Even though they wouldn't enjoy the full fruits of a rebuild right away, some NBA team officials believe the Los Angeles Clippers should begin looking toward the future, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.

All-Star Homecourt Hoops is a signature community initiative leading into NBA All-Star 2026, the first-ever NBA All-Star hosted at the Clippers’ new home, Intuit Dome. The league’s annual midseason showcase features an all-new U.S. vs. the World format, taking place on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. PT/5 p.m. ET on NBC.

NBA executives urges Los Angeles Clippers to prioritize long-term rebuild over wins as 2026 first-round pick risk grows.

With the Clippers sitting at 6-18 and facing uncertainty on multiple fronts, NBA observers are already wondering whether Los Angeles will be forced into major roster decisions sooner than expected.