The Clippers had a successful season with key players like James Harden and Kawhi Leonard healthy, leading to a 50-win finish and a new home at the Intuit Dome, despite being eliminated in the first round of the playoffs for the third consecutive year. Although some fans call for a rebuild, the franchise is likely to retain its core, focusing on adding talent rather than subtracting, while keeping future flexibility for 2026. Clippers president Lawrence Frank emphasized confidence in Harden and Leonard’s potential for improvement and the importance of building on this season’s foundation.



