The Clippers are favored by 5 points in the latest Clippers vs. Pacers odds via SportsLine consensus, and the over/under is 229.5 points. Before entering any Pacers vs. Clippers p

While it’s not worth looking at Powell’s numbers against the Indiana Pacers last season because he started just three games, it is important to note that Indiana is 20th in defensive rating and allows 24.9 points per contest to point guards. Their perimeter defense is nothing to write home about.

Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets are working on a potential contract buyout, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported after the NBA’s trade deadline on Thursday afternoon. It’s unclear when that buyout will be finalized, but the three-time All-Star is expected to be a free agent in the near future.

The Nets are working on a buyout agreement with Ben Simmons, and the Clippers and Cavaliers are among the potential landing spots, sources told ESPN.

Despite being heavy underdogs against the Clippers, the Lakers came out and dominated to end their Grammy road trip on a very strong note.

LeBron James had 26 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, and Luka Doncic watched approvingly from the bench while the Los Angeles Lakers thrashed the Los Angeles Clippers 122-97 Tuesday night. Doncic clapped and occasionally fist-pumped during the Lakers’ outstanding performance in their first game since they made the seismic trade to acquire the All-NBA scoring champion in exchange for star big man Anthony Davis.