From Bill Walton's feet to DeAndre Jordan's free throws, something always seems to go wrong for the LA Clippers.

Beginning with the highly unusual birth of the franchise, the Clippers' legacy has always carried with it the haunting suspicion that the team is cursed. Author Mick Minas goes behind the scenes- interviewing players, coaches, and front office personnel-to create the first in-depth look at the history of the Clippers.

The Curse is filled with drama: the unauthorized relocation of the franchise that led to the NBA filing a multi-million dollar lawsuit against...