Among those, one of the most significant ones is Brook Lopez. The veteran center has not been giving anything to the Clippers all season, and things hit a new low on Friday. Lopez played a season-low nine minutes and 48 seconds against the Mavericks. The Clippers lost those minutes by 13, highlighting once again how big a problem this has been.

Los Angeles Clippers head coach and friend of Nico Harrison Ty Lue reacted to the Mavericks' decision to fire the ex-GM.

Bradley Beal is out for the season, but the Clippers can get their season back on track. It lies on Tyronn Lue's shoulders.

Amid a disappointing 3-8 start, there is reportedly a belief among some in the NBA that the Los Angeles Clippers are in trouble.

In the 2025 offseason, the Los Angeles Clippers signed Brook Lopez to a two-year, $18 million deal in free agency. The 37-year-old was supposed to be the best backup Ivica Zubac had in recent years. His unique combination of rim protection and shooting was an intriguing addition, but so far the Clippers' bet on the veteran center hasn't worked out.

The Los Angeles Clippers (3-8) travel to American Airlines Center to face the Dallas Mavericks (3-9) in this Friday night NBA matchup.

The game started rough for the Mavericks as they fell into an early 26-12 deficit. Naji Marshall and Cooper Flagg lead the way early in scoring with a couple of jumpers before some bad defense and Brandon Williams’ poor decisions made the Mavs fall out of the game early.