Los Angeles Clippers connection expanded this week as LA added the three-time NBA All-Star, Ben Simmons. Just as the Clippers parted ways

James Harden explained why he's excited to play with former Philadelphia 76ers star Ben Simmons on the Los Angeles Clippers.

With their latest acquisition, the Los Angeles Clippers have heightened expectations from their fanbase. Weighing in on the move, James Harden and Kawhi Leonard shared their thoughts on the newcomer’s arrival.

On Thursday night, the LA Clippers played the Utah Jazz (in Salt Lake City). The Clippers won (in overtime) by a score of 120-116. Ben Simmons made his debut for LA, finishing with 12 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block while shooting 4/5 from the field in 27 minutes of playing time.

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One day following a double-digit romp against the Los Angeles Lakers, the Utah Jazz welcomed a second team from the City of Angels into the Delta Center. James Harden and the Clippers took the floor in Salt Lake City Thursday night with the hope of collecting an easy win from the bottom-feeding Jazz.