Patty Mills and Kawhi Leonard reunite in Los Angeles, joining the Clippers after Mills was traded from the Utah Jazz alongside Drew Eubanks. Mills, who won an NBA championship with Leonard in San Antonio, is eager to contribute to the Clippers' title hopes. He described the bond formed through their championship experience and expressed gratitude for their reuniting after a decade. On the court, the Clippers, currently ranked sixth in the Western Conference, are looking to bolster their roster with Eubanks, who aims to be a physical presence and support fellow stars like James Harden and Norman Powell.

Mills, a 36-year-old guard with a noteworthy career, averaged 4.4 points this season but has a history of 8.8 points and a 38.5% shooting rate from three-point range. He emphasized the importance of purpose in competition, hoping to inspire others through his identity as an Indigenous Australian. As he joins a competitive team, Mills is inspired by both past achievements and the pursuit of another championship.