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Los Angeles and Oceanside, CA – The LA Clippers have announced that their G League team will relocate to Oceanside, Calif. and rebrand as the San Diego Clippers, starting play at the brand new Frontwave Arena for the 2024-25 season. The Clippers organization returns to the San Diego area, where the NBA team played from 1978-1984. The announcement was made at a press event at Frontwave Arena, where the new G League San Diego Clippers logo was unveiled.The currently named Ontario Clippers will complete the 2023-24 G League season in Ontario, Calif.“We are proud to re-introduce the San Diego Clippers into this passionate sports market,” said Halo Sports and Entertainment CEO Gillian Zucker. “Our G League team is a critical part of our business and basketball operation, and we are thrilled to be relocating to the new Frontwave Arena next season.”

The LA Clippers and Halo Sports and Entertainment - the new umbrella brand encompassing the Clippers and their G League team, the Kia Forum, and Intuit Dome - will partner with Frontwave Arena to run the business operations of the G League San Diego Clippers. LA Clippers President, Basketball Operations Lawrence Frank will continue to oversee basketball operations for both teams.

“We are excited to show off our new home Frontwave Arena and welcome the San Diego Clippers next season,” said Co-Founder and CEO of Frontwave Arena Josh Elias. “Working with a world class organization like the Clippers and people like Steve Ballmer and Gillian Zucker to create a new home to showcase their commitment both on and off the basketball court is a slam dunk.”

Expected to open this summer, Frontwave Arena will hold entertainment and sporting events including concerts, comedy shows, community events, and games for the San Diego Sockers professional indoor soccer team. The 7,500 capacity arena, located in Oceanside, California, will also have an outdoor plaza for additional performances, activities and, community gatherings.

The LA Clippers and their G League team maintain a close relationship between players and staff to maximize growth and resources. Twelve of the 18 players on the LA Clippers’ current roster have spent time in the G League during their career.&nbsp;

“I’m thrilled to welcome fans in San Diego and the Oceanside community to the G League, which has truly never been more impactful to NBA teams than it is today” said NBA G League President Shareef Abdur-Rahim.  “Bringing the Clippers G League team to Frontwave Arena through this unique partnership is exciting not only for the basketball diehards in the area, but for the players and coaches who will be able to develop their NBA-caliber skills each day.”

Fans can purchase San Diego Clippers merchandise for a limited time only at sdclippershq.com

About the G League ClippersThe LA Clippers’ NBA G League team began play for the 2017-18 season. The currently-named Ontario Clippers will complete the 2023-24 G League season in Ontario, Calif. before relocating to Oceanside, Calif. and rebranding as the G League San Diego Clippers for the 2024-25 season at Frontwave Arena. 

About the NBA G LeagueThe NBA’s official minor league, the NBA G League prepares players, coaches, officials, training and front-office staff for the NBA while acting as the league’s research and development laboratory.  Featuring 31 teams, 29 with direct affiliations to NBA franchises for 2023-24, the league offers elite professional basketball at an affordable price in a fun, family-friendly atmosphere.  55 percent of all players on end-of-season 2022-23 NBA rosters boasted NBA G League experience.  In fostering the league’s connection to the community, its teams, players and staff promote health and wellness, support local needs and interests, and assist in educational development through NBA Cares programs.

About Frontwave ArenaFrontwave Arena will be a gateway to world-class sports and entertainment in North County San Diego. Located in Oceanside, California, the 7,500-capacity arena will showcase the best and brightest names in music of all genres, headline comedy, family shows, and community events. In addition to 16-time champion San Diego Sockers of the Major Arena Soccer League and the newly announced NBA G League San Diego Clippers, the venue will host a growing roster of sports teams, tournaments, and athletic events. Frontwave Arena sets new standards for premium fan experiences with 16 luxury suites, VIP viewing decks, exclusive lounges, and an open-air patio. An expansive outdoor plaza will host performances, activities, and more. Frontwave Arena is expected to open in the summer of 2024. www.frontwavearena.com.

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LA Clippers G League Team to Relocate and Rebrand as the San Diego Clippers for 2024-2025 Season

LOS ANGELES, CA –&nbsp;The LA Clippers have unveiled their new brand look, establishing a set of marks that blend the team’s past, present, and focus on the future in a familiar but elevated colorway of naval blue, ember red, and Pacific blue. The refreshed look includes a modernized version of the classic Clippers script that will adorn the front of the Icon and Association Edition jerseys next season. The new primary logo features a Clippers “C” that surrounds the points of a compass and an oncoming ship with basketball seams on the hull, a nod to the organization’s maritime roots and a symbol of its direction.

The team will wear uniforms and merchandise displaying the new logo and colors in the 2024-25 NBA season as the Clippers begin play in their new home, Intuit Dome.

“We have been on a long journey, gathering feedback and insights from across Clipper Nation," said Gillian Zucker, President of Business Operations, LA Clippers and Intuit Dome. "We listened to as many voices as we could and then engaged specialists to arrive at a timeless design that blends bedrocks of our past and our future. Our new marks are meaningful and strong, capturing our roots and our aspirations.”&nbsp;

The new uniforms connect all of Clipper Nation in one steadfast direction and illustrate the team's new look.&nbsp;

A limited-edition merchandise collection featuring the new logos, wordmarks, and colors will only be available online at&nbsp;www.ClippersHQ.com&nbsp;and at The Grove (10:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.) for two days, today and Tuesday. This is the only chance fans will have to buy merchandise with the new brand look before the Summer.&nbsp;

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LA Clippers Unveil New Uniforms, Logo, and Brand Look

Exclusive Lexus Courtside Lounge at Clippers’ new arena is designed byrenowned interior designer Rita Konig

LOS ANGELES, CA – As the LA Clippers prepare to open their new home Intuit Dome in August, the team has announced luxury automotive brand, Lexus, as an Intuit Dome Founding Partner. As one of its longest-tenured partners, Lexus will be named “the official luxury vehicle of the LA Clippers and Intuit Dome,” receiving entitlement of the Lexus Courtside Lounge at the new arena.“As a longstanding partner of the LA Clippers, Lexus is proud to support the team as it moves into its new home Intuit Dome,” said Marcus Williams, general manager, Lexus Western Area. “We look forward to elevating the fan experience of Clipper Nation and concertgoers at the Lexus Courtside Lounge, delivering a premium destination only Lexus could offer.” The Lexus Courtside Lounge will provide an exclusive, high-end hospitality experience for floor seat holders at all Intuit Dome events, including Clippers games and concerts. It is designed by internationally renowned interior designer Rita Konig, whose expertise has earned her AD100, House & Garden Top 100, and ELLE DECOR A-List honors. Konig’s custom concept for the space includes the unique, layered finishes she is known for, such as fabric walling and using mirrors and brass finishes to reflect light around the space and create intrigue and glamor. “We look for partners who share our priorities and our vision, and there’s none better than Lexus, with its emphasis on creativity, innovation, and customer interaction. At Intuit Dome, the Lexus Courtside Lounge will deliver an extraordinary hospitality experience in a space created by Rita Konig, one of the most creative designers in the world. We’re excited to align with Rita and with Lexus to bring their expertise to Intuit Dome and deliver an experience that could not be picked up and placed in any other arena,” said Gillian Zucker, President of Business Operations, LA Clippers and Intuit Dome.  The lounge features an all-inclusive premium food and beverage program, plus a pathway through the center of the space that Clippers players will use to take the floor. “For many years the Clippers have facilitated connections between dedicated, passionate members of Clipper Nation and Lexus through successful high-touch-point events and activations,” said Scott Sonnenberg, Chief Commercial Officer, LA Clippers and Intuit Dome. “Lexus is one of our longest-tenured partners and we’re thrilled to expand our relationship with them as an Intuit Dome Founding Partner to create the Lexus Courtside Lounge.”Lexus will receive prominent presence in other areas of Intuit Dome as well, including a vehicle display in the Main Lobby and entitlement of the South VIP Entrance. Integrations continue across the team and arena’s digital and broadcast outlets though popular partnership elements like Lexus Looks player fashion content, the Lexus Dinner Series, and premium hospitality experiences.Lexus joins naming rights partner Intuit and AT&T, Pechanga, and Ticketmaster as Intuit Dome Founding Partners. Intuit Dome’s key features include five basketball courts, an outdoor Plaza, 51 uninterrupted rows of seats near the visitor’s bench called The Wall, and the largest-ever double-sided Halo Board ever in an arena. Additional information about the arena and tickets to Clippers games and events there starting in August is available at www.intuitdome.com. 

About&nbsp;LexusLexus' passion for brave design, imaginative technology, and exhilarating performance enables the luxury lifestyle brand to create amazing experiences for its customers.&nbsp;Lexus&nbsp;began its journey in 1989 with two luxury sedans and a commitment to pursue perfection. Since then,&nbsp;Lexus&nbsp;has developed its lineup to meet the needs of global luxury customers in more than 90 countries. In the United States,&nbsp;Lexus&nbsp;vehicles are sold through 245 dealers offering a full lineup of luxury vehicles. With eight models incorporating&nbsp;Lexus&nbsp;Hybrid Drive,&nbsp;Lexus&nbsp;is the luxury hybrid leader.&nbsp;Lexus&nbsp;also offers nine F SPORT models, one F performance model and one F model.&nbsp;Lexus&nbsp;is committed to being a visionary brand that anticipates the future for luxury customers.www.facebook.com/lexuswww.twitter.com/lexuswww.youtube.com/LexusVehicleswww.instagram.com/lexususahttps://www.pinterest.com/lexususa&nbsp;About Intuit DomeOpening in August 2024, Intuit Dome is the new home of the LA Clippers and will host hundreds of sporting events and concerts each year. Located in Inglewood, Calif., Intuit Dome is built different -- it will redefine fans’ expectations for live experiences and change the music landscape in Los Angeles. Media information about Intuit Dome is available at&nbsp;www.intuitdome.com/press.&nbsp;To sign up to receive all Intuit Dome press releases and updates, email&nbsp;intuitdomepr@intuitdome.com&nbsp;and follow&nbsp;@IntuitDomePR.&nbsp;

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LA CLIPPERS ANNOUNCE LEXUS AS A FOUNDING PARTNER OF INTUIT DOME 

The NBA announced today that LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has been named Western Conference Player of Week for games played from Monday, January 29, through Sunday, February 4. This is Leonard’s ninth Player of the Week Award, and his third time winning with the Clippers.

During the week, Leonard led the Clippers to a 3-1 record, behind averages of 29.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.0 steals, while shooting 56.6% from the field, 48.0% from the three-point range and 100% from the free-throw line.&nbsp;It’s the first time in Leonard’s career he has averaged at least 29.0 points and 8.0 rebounds while shooting 100% from the free-throw line over a four-game span. It’s also the first time any player in franchise history has hit those three marks over a four-game span.

The six-time All-Star recorded three 30-plus point games last week, and has shot at least 50% from the field in eight of his last nine games for the Clippers. On Wednesday, January 31 against Washington, Leonard led the Clippers to a win with 31 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four steals. On Friday, February 2 against Detroit, Leonard finished with 33 points on 12-of-17 shooting with four rebounds and three assists.&nbsp;

In his 12th NBA season, the five-time All-NBA player has appeared in 44 games for the Clippers, averaging 24.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.7 steals per game, while shooting 53.0% from the field, 45.1% from the three-point line and 89.0% from the free-throw line. The Clippers have won eight of their last nine games and&nbsp;hold a 33-15 record on the season.

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Kawhi Leonard Named Western Conference Player of The Week

Clippers fans can get their Chuckmark and unlock Wall access at&nbsp;www.clippers.com/chuckmark.

Los Angeles, CA – Intuit Dome, the new home of the LA Clippers, will open this summer in Inglewood and season memberships for The Wall and the rest of the arena are now available for sale. The Wall is on the baseline adjacent to the visitor’s bench, and its 51 uninterrupted rows will build Clippers home court advantage.

The Wall is built for Clippers fans only and fans in the section will follow The Wall Code, which includes guidelines for ticket resale and restricting opposing team gear.

Clippers fans can join The Wall by purchasing season memberships now, or by registering for a Chuckmark to gain access to single-game tickets. It takes 30 seconds or less to get Chuckmark-certified at www.clippers.com/chuckmark. A Chuckmark gives fans early access to merchandise drops, sweepstakes, and special ticket offers starting this season. Next season at Intuit Dome, a Chuckmark will also earn fans access to The Wall, discounted concessions, and more.

More information about The Wall is available at www.clippers.com/thewall, and Intuit Dome season memberships are on sale at www.clippers.com/seasontickets.

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CLIPPERS SEASON MEMBERSHIPS, LED BY THE WALL,ON SALE NOW FOR INTUIT DOME

Clippers return to Hawai‘i for Training Camp in partnership with The Hawaiian Islands

LOS ANGELES – The LA Clippers have announced that the team will return to Hawai‘i to tip off the 2023-24 season, in partnership with The Hawaiian Islands. Following Media Day on Mon., Oct. 2 in Los Angeles, the Clippers will travel to Hawai‘i for training camp, which will be held from Tues., Oct. 3 through Mon., Oct. 9 at the Stan Sheriff Center on the campus of the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. In addition, the Clippers will host a preseason game against the Utah Jazz on Sun., Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. HT at SimpliFi Arena.&nbsp;The Clippers and Jazz will donate all proceeds from the game to the Hawaiʻi Community Foundation’s&nbsp;Maui Strong Fund&nbsp;to benefit wildfire relief in Lahaina, Maui.

This marks the Clippers’ fourth training camp in the islands since 2017. During this preseason trip, the LA Clippers Foundation and the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) will assist with wildfire recovery efforts and renovate facilities at a local school.

“The Clippers organization, under Steve Ballmer, has always prioritized making a positive impact beyond the basketball court, and HTA is proud to work alongside them to mālama Hawai‘i – to care for our beloved home,” said Kalani Ka‘anā‘anā, HTA’s Chief Brand Officer.&nbsp;

Tickets for the Clippers’ Hawai‘i preseason game, presented by The Hawaiian Islands, will be available at&nbsp;www.clippers.com/singlegametickets. For a detailed training camp schedule or to apply for credentials for the game, please email&nbsp;credentialreq@clippers.com.&nbsp;

Led by Chairman Steve Ballmer, the LA Clippers have posted 12 consecutive winning seasons, the longest active streak in the NBA. The Clippers are committed to the City of Los Angeles, and through the LA Clippers Foundation, provide resources and opportunities that help level the playing field for youth in Southern California. Visit the Clippers online at&nbsp;www.clippers.com&nbsp;or follow them on social media&nbsp;@LAClippers.

The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority is the state agency that works to welcome visitors from around the world to The Hawaiian Islands, and to holistically manage tourism in its communities. HTA’s message and mission is to mālama Hawai‘i – to care for our beloved home, advancing a regenerative model of tourism that balances the needs of residents and natural resources while sustaining Hawaiʻi’s economic engine. For more information about HTA, visit&nbsp;www.hawaiitourismauthority.org&nbsp;or follow&nbsp;@HawaiiHTA&nbsp;on social media.&nbsp;

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LA Clippers and Utah Jazz to Donate Proceeds From Hawai‘i Preseason Game to Maui Strong Fund

Tickets go on sale today at&nbsp;www.clippers.com/singlegametickets

LOS ANGELES – The LA Clippers have unveiled their schedule for the 2023-24 regular season. The team will tip off on Wednesday, October 25, against the Portland Trail Blazers at home.&nbsp;Individual game tickets go on sale today at 2:30 p.m. at&nbsp;www.clippers.com/singlegametickets, and Clippers season ticket members will have access to an exclusive early presale. The Clippers unveiled the 2023-24 schedule with a video (LINK) following a basketball stamped with an oversized handprint on its journey to the start of the season. The basketball rolls across Los Angeles, starting at a scale sandcastle model of the Clippers’ new home opening in the fall of 2024, Intuit Dome, and making several stops along the way before joining new Clipper Kenyon Martin Jr. on his drive to the Honey Training Center to prepare for the season.Marquee home matchups for the Clippers this season include facing the Lakers on January 23 and February 28, the Golden State Warriors on December 2 and 14, and the Denver Nuggets on November 27 and April 4. LA also hosts the Dallas Mavericks on November 25, the Boston Celtics on December 23, and Phoenix Suns on January 8. The 2023-24 schedule features 15&nbsp;back-to-back games and 22 games on national TV, which include playing the Oklahoma City Thunder on January 16 on TNT, the New Orleans Pelicans on February 7 on ESPN, and the Atlanta Hawks on March 17 on NBA TV.The Clippers will start group play for the inaugural In-Season Tournament on Friday, November 10, against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. The group play schedule also includes the Denver Nuggets on November 14, the Houston Rockets on November 17, and the New Orleans Pelicans on November 24. Following Group Play, eight teams will advance to the Knockout Rounds, beginning Monday, Dec. 4, and consisting of single-elimination games in the Quarterfinals, Semifinals and Championship.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Clippers’ 2023-24 regular season schedule is available&nbsp;HERE&nbsp;and will be posted on&nbsp;www.clippers.com/schedule.About the LA ClippersLed by Chairman Steve Ballmer, the LA Clippers have competed in 53 NBA seasons and appeared in the Playoffs in 10 of the past 12 seasons. They have 12-straight winning seasons, the longest active streak in the NBA. The Clippers are committed to the City of Los Angeles and through the LA Clippers Foundation, provide resources and opportunities that make a positive difference toward leveling the playing field for youth in Southern California. Visit the Clippers online at&nbsp;www.clippers.com&nbsp;or follow them on social media&nbsp;@LAClippers.

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Clippers Release 2023-24 Schedule

– ESPN and TNT to Televise Group Play Games on Tuesdays and Fridays in November –

NEW YORK,&nbsp;Aug. 15, 2023 – The NBA today released its&nbsp;complete game schedule&nbsp;and&nbsp;national television matchups&nbsp;for Group Play of the inaugural&nbsp;NBA In-Season Tournament, which will tip off on Friday, Nov. 3 during the 2023-24 regular season.

The complete game schedule and national broadcast schedule for the 2023-24 regular season will be announced on Thursday, Aug. 17.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Group Play games, the first of two stages in the In-Season Tournament, will take place on Tuesdays and Fridays in November.&nbsp; On these “Tournament Nights,” the only NBA games scheduled will be Group Play games.&nbsp;&nbsp;

ESPN and TNT will combine to air 14 games during Group Play.&nbsp; The first Tournament Night (Nov. 3) will feature a doubleheader on ESPN as the New York Knicks visit the Milwaukee Bucks (7:30 p.m. ET) and the defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets host the Dallas Mavericks (10 p.m. ET).&nbsp; TNT will begin its Group Play broadcasts on Tuesday, Nov. 14, when the San Antonio Spurs visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (7:30 p.m. ET) and the Nuggets take on the LA Clippers in Denver (10 p.m. ET).&nbsp;&nbsp;

The national television schedule for Group Play includes three rematches from the 2023 NBA Playoffs.&nbsp; The reigning Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat will visit the Knicks on Friday, Nov. 24 (7:30 p.m. ET/ESPN) and host the Bucks on Tuesday, Nov. 28 (7:30 p.m. ET/TNT), and the Golden State Warriors will visit the Sacramento Kings on Nov. 28 (10 p.m. ET/TNT).

NBA TV’s live game coverage of Group Play will consist of a doubleheader on Friday, Nov. 24, with the Orlando Magic hosting the Boston Celtics (2:30 p.m. ET) and the Phoenix Suns visiting the Memphis Grizzlies (5 p.m. ET).&nbsp;

Each team will play four designated Group Play games from Nov. 3-28 – one game against each opponent in its group, with two games at home and two games on the road.&nbsp; As&nbsp;previously announced, all 30 teams have been randomly drawn into groups of five within their conference based on win-loss records from the 2022-23 regular season.&nbsp; The groups are below:

Eight teams (four per conference) will advance from Group Play into the second stage of the In-Season Tournament, the Knockout Rounds.&nbsp; The advancing teams will be the six group winners and two “wild cards” (the team from each conference with the best record in Group Play games that finished second in its group).&nbsp; The tiebreaker procedures are available&nbsp;here.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Knockout Rounds will consist of single-elimination games in the Quarterfinals (Monday, Dec. 4 and Tuesday, Dec. 5), Semifinals (Thursday, Dec. 7) and Championship (Saturday, Dec. 9).&nbsp; The national broadcast schedule for the Knockout Rounds will be announced at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Quarterfinals will be played in NBA team markets.&nbsp; The Semifinals and Championship will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, with tickets on sale now at&nbsp;NBAEvents.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The 67 games across both stages of the In-Season Tournament will count toward the regular-season standings except the Championship.&nbsp; Each team will continue to play 82 regular-season games in the 2023-24 season, including those games that are part of Group Play and the Knockout Rounds.

Each of the 22 teams that do not advance to the Quarterfinals of the In-Season Tournament will be assigned two regular-season games (one home game and one away game) that will be played on Wednesday, Dec. 6 and Friday, Dec. 8.&nbsp; A formulaic approach will determine the matchups for these 22 games using the Group Play standings in each conference (fifth through 15th).

Two of the 22 games will be scheduled cross-conference because there will be an odd number of teams in each conference that do not advance to the Quarterfinals.&nbsp; These cross-conference games will be scheduled between bottom-finishing teams in Group Play subject to travel constraints, and no team will play more than one of its two games cross-conference.&nbsp; The other 20 games will be scheduled within conference featuring teams that are otherwise scheduled to play each other three times over the course of the season wherever possible.

The losing teams in the Quarterfinals in each conference will play each other in a regular-season game on Dec. 8.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;