http://www.hoopsworld.com Basketball News & NBA Rumors Wed, 22 May 2013 16:00:40 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.hoopsworld.com/l-a-clippers-wont-bring-back-vinny-del-negro?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=l-a-clippers-wont-bring-back-vinny-del-negro http://www.hoopsworld.com/l-a-clippers-wont-bring-back-vinny-del-negro#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 19:30:43 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=135359 The Los Angeles Clippers, determined to keep free agent Chris Paul, won't bring back Coach Vinny Del Negro.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/l-a-clippers-wont-bring-back-vinny-del-negro/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/where-do-the-suns-go-from-here-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=where-do-the-suns-go-from-here-2 http://www.hoopsworld.com/where-do-the-suns-go-from-here-2#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 16:00:36 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=134598 The Phoenix Suns are going through a full-scale rebuild after finishing the season as the last place team in the Western Conference.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/where-do-the-suns-go-from-here-2/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/the-big-clipper-questions?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-big-clipper-questions http://www.hoopsworld.com/the-big-clipper-questions#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 16:00:19 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=133061 The contracts of Chris Paul and Coach Vinny Del Negro are running out. What direction will the L.A. Clippers go in the coming weeks?]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/the-big-clipper-questions/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/griffins-ankle-sprain-a-danger-to-clippers?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=griffins-ankle-sprain-a-danger-to-clippers http://www.hoopsworld.com/griffins-ankle-sprain-a-danger-to-clippers#comments Thu, 02 May 2013 16:00:46 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=132333 Blake Griffin's status in the elimination game against the Memphis Grizzlies is in doubt, which is a big problem for the L.A. Clippers]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/griffins-ankle-sprain-a-danger-to-clippers/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-playoff-edition?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-power-rankings-playoff-edition http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-playoff-edition#comments Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:00:41 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=131797 Two teams have already advanced. Can the Golden State Warriors upset the Denver Nuggets? NBA Rankings, playoff edition.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-playoff-edition/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/clippers-are-deep-but-its-about-chris-paul?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clippers-are-deep-but-its-about-chris-paul http://www.hoopsworld.com/clippers-are-deep-but-its-about-chris-paul#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:00:33 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=130757 On a Clippers team built around its depth, Chris Paul is the hero in Los Angeles against the Memphis Grizzlies.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/clippers-are-deep-but-its-about-chris-paul/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-coaches-on-the-way-out?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-coaches-on-the-way-out http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-coaches-on-the-way-out#comments Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:00:35 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=129859 Now that the regular season has ended, which coaches and executives may be on the way out?]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-coaches-on-the-way-out/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-24-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-power-rankings-week-24-2 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-24-2#comments Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:00:08 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=129236 Fifteen teams have locked in playoff berths. Will the LA Lakers or Utah Jazz make it sixteen? The NBA , 24 weeks in . . . ]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-24-2/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/whats-wrong-with-the-clippers?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-wrong-with-the-clippers http://www.hoopsworld.com/whats-wrong-with-the-clippers#comments Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:00:12 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=127939 The Clippers haven't been quite the same since their 17-game win streak. Are they at their best heading into the postseason?]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/whats-wrong-with-the-clippers/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-23-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-power-rankings-week-23-2 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-23-2#comments Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:00:19 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=127666 Thirteen teams have clinched including all eight in the Eastern Conference - the NBA Power Rankings 23 weeks in . . . ]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-23-2/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/can-the-clippers-best-the-grizz-defense?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-the-clippers-best-the-grizz-defense http://www.hoopsworld.com/can-the-clippers-best-the-grizz-defense#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 16:00:03 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=126186 If the Memphis Grizzlies host the Los Angeles Clippers in a first-round rematch, can the Clippers overcome the Grizzlies' stiffing defense?]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/can-the-clippers-best-the-grizz-defense/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-22-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-power-rankings-week-22-2 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-22-2#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2013 18:00:28 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=125911 After a lengthy slump, the N.Y. Knicks are suddenly hot, winners of eight straight - now sixth in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 22]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-22-2/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-21-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-power-rankings-week-21-2 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-21-2#comments Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:00:27 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=124336 The Houston Rockets are climbing up the NBA Power Rankings while the Boston Celtics are starting to fade. The NBA 21 weeks in . . . ]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-21-2/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/if-the-nba-playoffs-started-today-west?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=if-the-nba-playoffs-started-today-west http://www.hoopsworld.com/if-the-nba-playoffs-started-today-west#comments Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:00:14 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=123572 Whoever survives the West to make the NBA Finals will be seriously tested. What are the matchups based on the current standings?]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/if-the-nba-playoffs-started-today-west/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-20-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-power-rankings-week-20-2 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-20-2#comments Mon, 18 Mar 2013 19:00:59 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=122624 The Denver Nuggets are the hottest team in the NBA, climbing to four in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 20.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-20-2/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-19-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-power-rankings-week-19-2 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-19-2#comments Mon, 11 Mar 2013 18:00:31 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=120752 The Miami HEAT continue to dominate. The LA Lakers step into the West's top eight & 15 overall in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 19]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-19-2/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/the-obtainable-2013-nba-free-agents?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-obtainable-2013-nba-free-agents http://www.hoopsworld.com/the-obtainable-2013-nba-free-agents#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2013 17:00:00 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=120503 Chris Paul is more likely than not to return to the L.A. Clippers this summer. Which big-name free agents are actually attainable?]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/the-obtainable-2013-nba-free-agents/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-18-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-power-rankings-week-18-2 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-18-2#comments Mon, 04 Mar 2013 17:00:59 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=119660 The Golden State Warriors take a sizable dip in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 18]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-18-2/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/the-dead-money-dilemma?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-dead-money-dilemma http://www.hoopsworld.com/the-dead-money-dilemma#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 18:30:03 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=118669 The NBA has done its best to institutionalize away dead-money contracts, but a number of bad deals are still on the books.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/the-dead-money-dilemma/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-17-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-power-rankings-week-17-2 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-17-2#comments Mon, 25 Feb 2013 19:00:38 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=118227 Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-17-2/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nine-trade-exceptions-to-expire-if-unused?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nine-trade-exceptions-to-expire-if-unused http://www.hoopsworld.com/nine-trade-exceptions-to-expire-if-unused#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 17:32:10 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=117238 Nine trade exceptions will functionally expire if unused by Thursday's NBA trade deadline.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nine-trade-exceptions-to-expire-if-unused/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/los-angeles-clippers-do-not-expect-to-make-a-deal?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=los-angeles-clippers-do-not-expect-to-make-a-deal http://www.hoopsworld.com/los-angeles-clippers-do-not-expect-to-make-a-deal#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:59:21 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=117129 http://www.hoopsworld.com/los-angeles-clippers-do-not-expect-to-make-a-deal/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/clippers-in-position-of-strength-at-deadline?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clippers-in-position-of-strength-at-deadline http://www.hoopsworld.com/clippers-in-position-of-strength-at-deadline#comments Tue, 19 Feb 2013 21:40:18 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=116716 http://www.hoopsworld.com/clippers-in-position-of-strength-at-deadline/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-16-2?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nba-power-rankings-week-16-2 http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-16-2#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2013 19:00:41 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=116315 Where do all 30 teams stand as they head into the NBA trade deadline? The NBA Power Rankings, 16 weeks in . . . ]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/nba-power-rankings-week-16-2/feed 0 http://www.hoopsworld.com/andre-drummond-believes-he-could-be-great?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=andre-drummond-believes-he-could-be-great http://www.hoopsworld.com/andre-drummond-believes-he-could-be-great#comments Sat, 16 Feb 2013 18:23:28 +0000 Eric Pincus http://www.hoopsworld.com/?p=115992 Despite a back injury, Detroit Pistons rookie Andre Drummond is confident he will develop into high-impact NBA player.]]> http://www.hoopsworld.com/andre-drummond-believes-he-could-be-great/feed 0