The Athletic NBA Daily Clippers Perpetual Chaos + Tanking is Good | Slam N Jam
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Feb 14, 2026 Law Murray, NBA reporter for The Athletic, gives a concise look into the Clippers' on- and off-court chaos. They break down recent trades, Kawhi’s impact, and rookie development. The conversation also touches on league drama, tanking debates, and All-Star weekend build-up.
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Deadline Shifts Team Trajectories
- James Harden's move to Cleveland immediately improved the Cavs' results and altered seeding dynamics.
- The trade deadline reshaped multiple teams' trajectories and created fresh playoff implications.
Nikola Topić's Emotional Return
- Andrew described Nikola Topic's long recovery from ACL surgery and cancer before his OKC debut.
- Topic received a standing ovation and logged brief, emotional minutes in his first game back.
Draft Class Drives Current Tanking Wave
- Many hosts view this tanking wave as driven chiefly by a singular elite draft class.
- They expect the intensity to ease next season as draft quality and protections change.