# INSIDE The LA Clippers Turnaround & Direction With Beat Writer Joey Linn

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Podcast: [Locked On Clippers - Daily Podcast On The LA Clippers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-clippers-daily-podcast-on-the-la-clippers-1027483)
Published: 2026-05-21T01:52:59+00:00
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## Resource

Los Angeles Clippers face a franchise crossroads as the Kawhi Leonard era hangs in the balance. Can the team recapture its peak, or is it time for a new direction? Die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Darian Vaziri is joined by Clippers beat writer Joey Linn to break down major shifts, including the future of Bradley Beal, the significance of the fifth overall draft pick, and the impact of the trades involving James Harden and Ivica Zubac. The episode explores Chris Paul's complicated legacy with the Clippers, Lawrence Frank's strategy in reshaping the roster, and the pressing challenge of building around Darius Garland. Key questions: Should LA prioritize the best available guard or target a prospect who fits Garland’s style? With Kawhi’s future uncertain and the Western Conference getting tougher, listeners get unique insider perspectives on roster options, organizational philosophy, and the Clippers’ chances of staying competitive in a rapidly evolving NBA landscape.

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