Where is the Clippers home court?

Crypto.com Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Downtown Los Angeles. Adjacent to the L.A. Live development, it is located next to the Los Angeles Convention Center complex along Figueroa Street. The arena opened on October 17, 1999, and was known as Staples Center until 2021.

Where is the new Clippers home?

Intuit Dome is the Clippers' proposed home arena. The first look was released by the franchise in July 2019. Located on West Century Boulevard between South Prairie Avenue and South Yukon Avenue, the new arena was named Intuit Dome after a 23-year naming rights deal with Intuit reportedly worth over $500 million.

Where do the LA Clippers play home games?

The Clippers play their home games at Crypto.com Arena, which they share with NBA team Los Angeles Lakers, the Los Angeles Sparks of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA), and the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Do Lakers and Clippers share the same court?

The Staples Center was the home of the Lakers and Clippers from 1999-2021, but it officially ended its run as the teams' home venue after Thursday's game between the Lakers and Spurs. Starting on Christmas Day, the building in downtown Los Angeles will be known as Crypto.com Arena.

Do the Clippers have their own court?

"They actually go out, and they physically choose and pick the wood," Montoya says. "So when you get a new court, you have to tell them way ahead of time because it takes a while for them to actually pick and choose which [pieces to use]." The Clippers turn to Horner Sports Flooring for their home court.

Inside Clippers New Arena – NBA Is Back To Inglewood

Why are the Clippers moving to Inglewood?

The reason is simple: Ballmer wants fans watching the game from their seat and being part of a home-court advantage. “It's about the game of basketball … and we're trying to get you back in your seat as quickly as we can,” Ballmer said.

Do LA Clippers and Lakers play in the same arena?

The Lakers–Clippers rivalry is a National Basketball Association (NBA) rivalry between the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers. The two Pacific Division teams both play their home games at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, inspiring their matchups to sometimes be called the "Hallway Series" or "Battle of L.A.".

Why did they change the name of the Staples Center?

In November, AEG, the owner of the iconic downtown LA venue previously called Staples Center, announced that its building would be changing its name. It revealed that it would be called Crypto.com Arena starting on Christmas Day. Like everything else in the world, the change has to do with money.

Why does LA have 2 basketball teams?

Until 1960, the city didn't have a team. They only became a two-team city in 1984 when the Clips moved up the road from San Diego—in large part because Sterling grew up in LA. Sterling was a polarizing figure who has had articles and books written about his time running the team (poorly, I might add).

What is Staples Center called now?

Staples Center, the downtown Los Angeles home to several local pro sports teams, will be renamed Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers christened the then-brand new arena by winning the NBA title in its first season.

Where did the Clippers play before Staples?

From 1994 to 1998, the Clippers played several games at Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, sharing the venue with the NHL's Mighty Ducks and the Splash indoor soccer team. In 1999, the Clippers joined the Lakers and Los Angeles Kings in the new Staples Center in Downtown Los Angeles.

What is the newest NBA stadium?

Chase Center, the newest arena in the NBA, opened in 2019. It is the home of the Golden State Warriors.

Where are the LA Clippers building their new arena?

Intuit Dome is an indoor arena under construction in Inglewood, California. Located south of SoFi Stadium, it will be the future home of the Los Angeles Clippers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), moving from Crypto.com Arena—which is currently shared as their home arena with the Los Angeles Lakers.

What happened to the Forum in Inglewood?

On March 24, 2020, Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer purchased The Forum from MSG for $400 million. The Forum has previously been known as the Great Western Forum, and was nicknamed "the Fabulous Forum" by long-time Lakers play-by-play announcer Chick Hearn.

Which state has more NBA teams?

California contains the most NBA teams (4) out of any state.

Why are the Chargers in LA?

Louis Rams owner Stan Kroenke announced in January 2015 his intention to build a new stadium in Inglewood, California, the Chargers felt pressured to announce their own Los Angeles plan to preserve what they claimed was "25 percent of their fan base" in the affluent Los Angeles and Orange County areas.

How much did staples pay for the Staples Center?

It reportedly purchased the naming rights to Staples Arena for a whopping $700 million, one of the largest amounts ever paid in such a deal.

Are the Lakers moving out of the Staples Center?

LOS ANGELES (CNS) — After 22 years, the Lakers will play their last game at Staples Center Thursday night — two days before the venerable downtown venue officially becomes "Crypto.com Arena" on Christmas Day.

Do Lakers own Staples Center?

The deal, announced Tuesday night, links Crypto.com with Anschutz Entertainment Group, which owns the Staples Center and surrounding complex, L.A. Live. The downtown arena is the home court to the Lakers, Clippers and National Hockey League's Kings franchise.

Are there Clippers fans?

Study: LA Clippers Fans are More Supportive Than Los Angeles Lakers Fans. While there is no denying the fact that the Los Angeles Lakers have a larger fanbase than the LA Clippers do, a recently study by WSN concludes that fans of the Clippers are more supportive than fans of the Lakers.