How The LA Clippers MISSED The Playoffs With Radio Host Adam Auslund
From Locked On Clippers - Daily Podcast On The LA Clippers by Locked On Podcast Network, Darian Vaziri
April 22, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 2071
About this episode
The episode discusses the LA Clippers' missed playoff opportunity and explores potential offseason strategies with guest Adam Auslund.
Los Angeles Clippers fans face a tough offseason as playoff hopes vanish after key losses and lingering questions loom about the team’s direction. Kawhi Leonard’s future hangs in the balance—should the Clippers run it back, explore a blockbuster trade, or start a full rebuild? Darius Garland’s ability to anchor the backcourt and stand up to defensive pressure comes under scrutiny, with concerns mounting over his fit as a second option on a true contender. Die hard LA Clippers fan and Host Dime Dropper (Darian Vaziri) and Clipper radio host Adam Auslund break down pivotal moments like the devastating Portland defeats, evaluate Brook Lopez’s role, and debate whether John Collins and Ben Mathurin should remain part of the core. The conversation covers lottery pick odds, trade rumors involving stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the organization's broader strategy under pressure from the Lawrence Frank front office. Can the Los Angeles Clippers reshape their roster and revive championship aspirations this summer?
People in this episode
Host: Darian Vaziri
Guest: Adam Auslund
Topics covered
- LA Clippers
- playoffs
- offseason strategy
- trade rumors
- roster evaluation
- Kawhi Leonard future
Keywords
- LA Clippers
- playoffs
- Kawhi Leonard
- Darius Garland
- trade rumors
- roster changes
- Brook Lopez
- John Collins
- Ben Mathurin
- Giannis Antetokounmpo
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Lawrence Frank, Los Angeles Clippers
Places: Portland
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