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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 5/22/12

May 22, 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: Clippers Weighing Options

May 22, 2012

The LA Clippers have a number of offseason issues to resolve. Do they stick with Coach Del Negro? How can they improve on their core? »Read More

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Lakers: It’s Complicated

May 21, 2012

Two years in a row, the LA Lakers haven't risen to the occasion in the second round. Is there a solution? Also Power Rankings. »Read More

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Clippers’ Season Comes to a Close

May 21, 2012

The Los Angeles Clippers were swept by the San Antonio Spurs. What now? »Read More

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Lakers Get on the Board Against Thunder

May 19, 2012

The LA Lakers played a grind-it-out game against the OK City Thunder & still barely hung on for the win to edge series to 2-1 Thunder. »Read More

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NBA PM: Lakers Look Like Last Year’s Lakers

May 17, 2012

The Los Angeles Lakers took a gut punch on Wednesday night in a game they had won – or thought they won.  Forty-six minutes of championship-level basketball can be trumped by two minutes of... »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 5/15/12

May 15, 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: Irving a Deserving Rookie of the Year

May 15, 2012

Cavaliers Kyrie Irving is officially named Rookie of the Year. The Denver Nuggets show heart in defeat. How much for JaVale McGee? »Read More

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NBA Playoff Power Rankings Week Three

May 14, 2012

The second round of the playoffs are finally here. Could the Boston Celtics have a window all the way to the NBA Finals? »Read More

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NBA PM: Kobe Ill, Can Lakers Close?

May 10, 2012

With Kobe Bryant ill with a stomach ailment, can the Los Angeles Lakers close out the Denver Nuggets in Game 6? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 5/8/12

May 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 @ 2: Clippers Look to Advance

May 8, 2012

The Clippers/Grizzlies series has been the best of the first round. Can Los Angeles close out and advance to the Western Conference Semi-Finals? »Read More

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NBA Playoff Power Rankings Week Two

May 7, 2012

The 2011/12 NBA Postseason has yet to surprise, except on the injury front starting with Derrick Rose and the depleted Chicago Bulls. »Read More

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NBA PM: Paying Jordan Hill

May 3, 2012

Now that Jordan Hill has become a significant part of the rotation, do the Los Angeles Lakers have the means to pay him this summer? »Read More

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NBA @ 2: Time to Judge LA Coach Mike Brown

May 1, 2012

The Lakers are judged by championships. Can Coach Mike Brown live up to the standard? Also a look at the Lakers/Nuggets series. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 5/1/12

May 1, 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 Playoff Power Rankings Week One

April 30, 2012

The first weekend of the 2011/12 NBA Postseason - filled with comebacks, letdowns, records, injuries & a possible suspension. »Read More

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Caron Butler Breaks Hand

April 30, 2012

Clippers forward Caron Butler fractured his left hand in Game 1 against the Grizzlies. »Read More

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NBA PM: Kobe Cedes Scoring Title to Durant

April 26, 2012

Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is not expected to play Thursday, ceding the scoring title to Kevin Durant. Also, old friends & playoff foes. »Read More

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Metta World Peace Suspended Seven Games

April 24, 2012

The NBA has suspended Metta World Peace of the Los Angeles Lakers for seven games for his violent elbowing of James Harden. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 4/24/12

April 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: Final Regular Season Predictions

April 24, 2012

The 2011/12 NBA Regular Season ends on Thursday and yet the playoffs and lottery are still up in the air. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 17

April 23, 2012

The 76ers are about to make it 15 teams locked into the NBA playoffs. Will the Jazz or Suns make it 16? »Read More

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NBA PM: Clippers, Lakers & Spurs Near Ready

April 19, 2012

The Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs are almost ready for what could be a monumental NBA postseason. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 4/17/12

April 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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NBA @ 2: Nuggets Rebuilding and Winning

April 17, 2012

The Denver Nuggets, rebuilding and winning despite injuries, are nearing a playoff berth. Also, Coach Kobe & Coach Chauncey in LA. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 16

April 16, 2012

After a dip, the Chicago Bulls are back on top of the Power Rankings. Sixteen weeks in, the playoff picture is coming into focus. »Read More

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NBA PM: Blazers Lose LaMarcus Aldridge

April 12, 2012

Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge will miss the rest of the season with a hip injury. Andrew Bynum nearing Dwight Howard? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 4/10/12

April 10, 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: Predicting the Final 16

April 10, 2012

A look ahead at the final stretch of the 2011/12 NBA Regular Season. Who will make the playoffs? »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 15

April 9, 2012

Slow and steady wins the race. The San Antonio Spurs are the proverbial tortoise. The NBA, 15 weeks in . . . »Read More

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NBA PM: Lakers All-But Clinch Pacific

April 5, 2012

The LA Lakers all but clinched the Pacific Division and third seed in the Western Conference with their victory over the LA Clippers »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 4/3/12

April 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: Clippers Winning Without Williams

April 3, 2012

The LA Clippers are 8-1 when playing without Mo Williams this season. Is that more than a coincidence? "Silk" to the Hall. Raja out. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 14

April 2, 2012

At what point do the Oklahoma City Thunder become more than just the favorite in the Western Conference? The NBA 14 weeks in . . .  »Read More

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Lakers Not Quite Measuring Up

March 30, 2012

The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling to mesh through complicated year's worth of changes. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 3/27/12

March 27, 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: Monty Williams Can’t Complain

March 27, 2012

New Orleans Coach Monty Williams has dealt with rebuilding, losing and injuries in stride. Clippers Mo Williams Out; Bucks may be in. ... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 13

March 26, 2012

The Atlanta Hawks make a sizable jump in a relatively static NBA Power Rankings for Week 13. »Read More

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Portland Trail Blazers Not Willing to Tank

March 24, 2012

The Trail Blazers changed their roster and coach but the players are still thinking playoffs, not lottery. Also, L.A. Clippers update. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 3/20/12

March 20, 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: Can Suns Make a Push into Top Eight?

March 20, 2012

The Phoenix Suns are back in the postseason race. The L.A. Clippers may still keep Bobby Simmons. Danilo Gallinari breaks his thumb. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 12

March 19, 2012

The NBA Trade Deadline is gone and the league is gearing for the final run to the postseason . . . or the lottery. »Read More

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Clippers Air Out Issues, Wait for Young

March 16, 2012

Before guard Nick Young had a chance to join the L.A. Clippers, the team held a long meeting on meeting Thursday to air out some issues. »Read More

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Clippers Score at Deadline with Nick Young

March 15, 2012

The Los Angeles Clippers fill their shooting guard void with Nick Young in a steal for VP of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey. »Read More

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Lakers Continue Transition with Fisher Deal

March 15, 2012

The Los Angeles Lakers continue their push to put the Phi Jackson/triangle era behind them by trading Derek Fisher to the Houston Rockets. »Read More

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Lakers Steal Sessions from Cavaliers

March 15, 2012

The Los Angeles Lakers get Ramon Sessions AND dump Luke Walton? A strong play by General Manager Mitch Kupchak. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 3/13/12

March 13, 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: World Peace Researching Retirement

March 13, 2012

LA Lakers forward Metta World Peace is looking at retirement options. The Boston Celtics & LA Clippers at the trade deadline. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 11

March 12, 2012

How do the 30 NBA teams stack up heading into the trade deadline? A special edition of the Power Rankings. »Read More

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Ricky Rubio Out for Season with Torn ACL

March 10, 2012

Minnesota Timberwolves exciting young point guard Ricky Rubio will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL. »Read More

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NBA PM: Could Josh Smith be the First Domino?

March 8, 2012

Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks wants out. Can he be the first domino to get trade season started? Who else is likely to be traded? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 3/6/12

March 6, 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: Boris Diaw as Trade Pawn?

March 6, 2012

Boris Diaw of the Charlotte Bobcats may be traded or bought out. Could he be used a pawn in a multi-trade deal? Fran Vazquez coming? »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 10

March 5, 2012

The Chicago Bulls retake the top spot in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 10. In Los Angeles, the Lakers catch the Clippers. »Read More

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NBA PM: Can Lakers Get Beasley Another Way?

March 1, 2012

Can Lakers get forward Michael Beasley without giving up their trade exception? Also Wolves balling; Clippers return Bobby Simmons »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 2/28/12

February 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 @ 2: Deron Williams Questions New Jersey

February 28, 2012

With Dwight Howard's situation up in the air, the New Jersey Nets are in danger of losing Deron Williams. Also, Wilson Chandler update .. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week Nine

February 27, 2012

NBA All-Star Weekend has come and gone. Sixteen teams are in playoff position but a few still have designs on a postseason spot. »Read More

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Are HEAT and Thunder on a Collision Course?

February 26, 2012

With the best records at the All-Star Break, will Dwyane Wade and the HEAT face Kevin Durant and the Thunder in the NBA Finals? »Read More

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NBA @ 2: Why Griffin Won’t Defend Slam Title

February 24, 2012

Los Angeles Clippers All-Los Angeles Clippers All-Star Blake Griffin explains why he’s skipping the Slam Dunk Contest. Denver Nuggets confident despite record. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 2/21/12

February 21, 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: Kupchak Can’t Deny Gasol Rumors

February 21, 2012

Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak refuses to speak out against the Pau Gasol rumors. Also, Atlanta Hawks; Greg Oden . . .  »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week Eight

February 20, 2012

The San Antonio Spurs continue to surge with 10-straight wins. The NBA Power Rankings, eight weeks in . . .  »Read More

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NBA PM: Wolves Linked Again to Lakers’ Gasol

February 16, 2012

Do the Wolves have enough to offer the Lakers for Pau Gasol without including Kevin Love + Ricky Rubio? Also JR Smith & Blake Griffin. »Read More

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