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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 9/25/12

September 25, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

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NBA PM: Team Salaries Averaging $67.1 Million

September 20, 2012

The average team salary is currently about $67.1 million with eight tax teams and six remaining franchises under the salary cap. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 9/18/12

September 18, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 9/11/12

September 11, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

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NBA PM: Lakers, LeBron After Kobe?

September 6, 2012

The LA Lakers stand to have significant spending power in 2014 when LeBron James may be free (if they move on from Kobe Bryant). »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 9/4/12

September 4, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

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NBA PM: Available Options & Extensions

August 30, 2012

Teams must decide on rookie contract extensions and options by Halloween. In a class headlined by James Harden, who else is eligible? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 8/28/12

August 28, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

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NBA PM: Spending Power Dwindling

August 23, 2012

Very few NBA teams have significant spending power left this summer, a comprehensive look at remaining cap room and exceptions. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 8/21/12

August 21, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

How Exactly Was Dwight Howard Traded?

August 15, 2012

The Orlando Magic somehow traded Howard while generating a massive trade exception. How was it done? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 8/14/12

August 14, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

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Baron Davis Hoping to Return this Season

August 14, 2012

Source says Baron Davis hopes to return this season from the knee injury. DeAndre Jordan likes Clipper moves. Craig Smith to Jerusalem »Read More

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Kupchak on Howard: “We got the best”

August 11, 2012

Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak talks Dwight Howard and putting together a powerhouse team. »Read More

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NBA PM: Dwight Howard to the Lakers?

August 9, 2012

Have the Los Angeles Lakers found another path to Dwight Howard? Is it worth giving up Andrew Bynum and Pau Gasol? »Read More

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NBA@2: Chicago Bulls Right at Hard Cap

August 7, 2012

After signing Marquis Teague, the Chicago Bulls are perilously close to the new hard cap. ... Utah Jazz add a new general manager ... Ivan Johnson still a restricted free agent ... One on... »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 8/7/12

August 5, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

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NBA PM: Trade Veto Power

August 2, 2012

Which NBA players have trade veto power? Only three have explicit no-trade clauses but the list is far longer than that . . .  »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 8/7/12

July 31, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 7/31/12

July 31, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

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NBA@2: Blazers’ Core Coming Together

July 31, 2012

Portland Trail Blazers General Manager Neil Olshey is happy with how his team's core is coming together, especially Damian Lillard. »Read More

LA Clippers Trade for Willie Green

July 30, 2012

The Los Angeles Clippers executed a trade for Willie Green, sending the rights to Sofocles Schortsianitis to the Atlanta Hawks. »Read More

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NBA PM: Rockets Have Flexibility for Howard

July 26, 2012

The Houston Rockets still has the flexibility to trade for Dwight Howard along with Orlando's unwanted contracts. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 7/24/12

July 24, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

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NBA@2: Time for Carl Landry to Get Paid

July 24, 2012

As the top-remaining free agent, forward Carl Landry is looking to get paid. Also Brandon Rush, Grant Hill & Ronnie Brewer. »Read More

Las Vegas Summer League Day 10: Studs, Duds

July 22, 2012

The Las Vegas Summer League comes to a close. John Henson of the Milwaukee Bucks shined . . . who struggled? »Read More

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Las Vegas Summer League Day 8: Studs, Duds

July 21, 2012

Who shined in Day 8 of Las Vegas Summer League? Who struggled? »Read More

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Report: Lakers Agree to Terms With Hill

July 20, 2012

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly agreed to terms with free agent forward/center Jordan Hill »Read More

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NBA PM: Jordan Expects CP3 to Re-Sign

July 19, 2012

Los Angeles Clipper center DeAndre Jordan expects Chris Paul to stay long-term. Is Cleveland on Andrew Bynum's list? »Read More

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Report: Howard Willing to Extend with Lakers

July 19, 2012

According to a report, Dwight Howard is willing to commit long-term with the Los Angeles Lakers if traded by the Orlando Magic. »Read More

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NBA PM: Clippers Add Another Veteran

July 17, 2012

The LA Clippers continue to improve with the likely addition of Grant Hill and the return of Chauncey Billups. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 7/17/12

July 17, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

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Clippers Make Billups Re-Signing Official

July 13, 2012

Chauncey Billups officially re-signs with the Los Angeles Clippers »Read More

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Amnesty Claim on Scola May Be Prohibitive

July 12, 2012

Due to a technicality, Luis Scola, of the Houston Rockets, may be more expensive to claim off amnesty waivers. »Read More

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NBA PM: Players Give Back $57 million

July 12, 2012

The NBA will keep $57 million of player salaries held in escrow during the season. Also Griffin's knee, Nash trade kicker, etc. »Read More

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Chris Kaman Near Deal with Mavericks

July 11, 2012

Chris Kaman near a one-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks »Read More

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Can Lakers, Rockets, Magic Make a Deal?

July 10, 2012

The Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers and Orlando Magic have had preliminary discussions on a Howard deal. »Read More

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NBA@2: Clippers/Griffin Agree on Extension

July 10, 2012

The Clippers and Blake Griffin agree on a mammoth extension. Howard/Nets negotiation in a crucial stage. Also Brandon Knight . . .  »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 7/10/12

July 8, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

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NBA PM: Lakers Afraid of Howard’s Back

July 5, 2012

The Lakers are interested in Dwight Howard, even without an extension, but the primary concern is his recovery from back surgery. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 7/3/12

July 3, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

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NBA@2: Odom Ready for a Second Chance

July 3, 2012

Back with the Los Angeles Clippers, a team he once spurned, Lamar Odom is seeking redemption after an awful season with the Dallas Mavericks. »Read More

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Lamar Odom May Skip Olympics

July 2, 2012

Lamar Odom may skip the Olympics to prepare for the upcoming NBA 2012/3 Season with the Los Angeles Clippers »Read More

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Clippers/Mavericks/Jazz/Rockets Execute Trade

June 29, 2012

Lamar Odom returns to the LA Clippers. Mo Odom back to the Utah Jazz in a rare four-team deal with the Rockets and Mavericks. »Read More

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#30: Festus Ezeli

June 28, 2012

The Golden State Warriors select Festus Ezeli with the 30th pick in the NBA Draft. »Read More

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#7: Harrison Barnes

June 28, 2012

The Golden State Warriors take Harrison Barnes with the #7 pick in the 2012 NBA Draft. »Read More

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NBA@2: Value in Draft is in Teens

June 26, 2012

The true value of this puzzling NBA Draft is in the teens where a number of valuable player can be had for the right dollar. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 6/26/12

June 25, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

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NBA PM: Lakers Looking at First Round?

June 21, 2012

Lakers executive Jim Buss recently changed his position on the NBA Draft. Is a changed stance on Pau Gasol next? Also Sefolosha talks Finals. »Read More

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NBA@2: Can Thunder Afford to Stay Together?

June 19, 2012

Can the Oklahoma City Thunder keep their roster together long-term in the face of prohibitive luxury taxes? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 6/19/12

June 16, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

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NBA PM: Is This an Impact Draft?

June 14, 2012

After Anthony Davis, will the 2012 NBA Draft really make an impact? One executive isn't impressed.  »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 6/12/12

June 12, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

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NBA@2: Messina Leaving Lakers for CSKA

June 12, 2012

Lakers consultant Ettore Messina is leaving the team to return to CSKA Moscow as head coach. Also, Jeremy Lamb vs. Doron Lamb. »Read More

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Kobe Readying for Another Knee Procedure

June 8, 2012

Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers is readying for a return to Germany for another knee procedure. »Read More

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NBA PM: Finding the Fit for Harrison Barnes

June 7, 2012

What's the right fit for North Carolina rookie Harrison Barnes? Also UCLA's Lazeric Jones. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 6/5/12

June 5, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

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NBA@2: Chris Bosh a Game-time Decision

June 5, 2012

After two-straight losses to Boston, Miami may get Chris Bosh back from an abdominal strain. Also, Andrew Bynum option with the Lakers »Read More

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Clippers: Olshey Out, Blazers Next

June 4, 2012

The Los Angeles Clippers announced on Monday that they have parted ways with Vice President of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey. On Friday the Los Angeles Clippers sent out a release stating the team had... »Read More

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Where Do the Clippers Go From Here?

June 4, 2012

Can the L.A. Clippers build upon one of the best season in franchise history? Also, Playoff Power Rankings. »Read More

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Where Do The Lakers Go From Here?

May 31, 2012

It's time for the Los Angeles Lakers to move Pau Gasol, not just for finances but to improve the roster. »Read More

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Clippers Retain Vinny Del Negro

May 29, 2012

The Los Angeles Clippers will return Vinny Del Negro as head coach. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 5/29/12

May 29, 2012

HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More

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NBA@2: Decisions on Partial/Non-Guarantees

May 29, 2012

Orlando Magic guard Von Wafer is among the first of many partial/non-guaranteed contracts to be decided on this offseason. »Read More

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Source: Mike Malone on Paul’s Short List

May 25, 2012

Should the LA Clippers chose not to retain Coach Vinny Del Negro, a source tells HOOPSWORLD Mike Malone is on Chris Paul's short list. »Read More

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