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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 5/22/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA@2: Clippers Weighing Options
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
Lakers: It’s Complicated
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
Clippers’ Season Comes to a Close
The Los Angeles Clippers were swept by the San Antonio Spurs. What now? »Read More
Lakers Get on the Board Against Thunder
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
NBA PM: Lakers Look Like Last Year’s Lakers
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
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 5/15/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA@2: Irving a Deserving Rookie of the Year
Cavaliers Kyrie Irving is officially named Rookie of the Year. The Denver Nuggets show heart in defeat. How much for JaVale McGee? »Read More
NBA Playoff Power Rankings Week Three
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
NBA PM: Kobe Ill, Can Lakers Close?
With Kobe Bryant ill with a stomach ailment, can the Los Angeles Lakers close out the Denver Nuggets in Game 6? »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 5/8/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA @ 2: Clippers Look to Advance
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
NBA Playoff Power Rankings Week Two
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
NBA PM: Paying Jordan Hill
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
NBA @ 2: Time to Judge LA Coach Mike Brown
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
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 5/1/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA Playoff Power Rankings Week One
The first weekend of the 2011/12 NBA Postseason - filled with comebacks, letdowns, records, injuries & a possible suspension. »Read More
Caron Butler Breaks Hand
Clippers forward Caron Butler fractured his left hand in Game 1 against the Grizzlies. »Read More
NBA PM: Kobe Cedes Scoring Title to Durant
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is not expected to play Thursday, ceding the scoring title to Kevin Durant. Also, old friends & playoff foes. »Read More
Metta World Peace Suspended Seven Games
The NBA has suspended Metta World Peace of the Los Angeles Lakers for seven games for his violent elbowing of James Harden. »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 4/24/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA @ 2: Final Regular Season Predictions
The 2011/12 NBA Regular Season ends on Thursday and yet the playoffs and lottery are still up in the air. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 17
The 76ers are about to make it 15 teams locked into the NBA playoffs. Will the Jazz or Suns make it 16? »Read More
NBA PM: Clippers, Lakers & Spurs Near Ready
The Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs are almost ready for what could be a monumental NBA postseason. »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 4/17/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA @ 2: Nuggets Rebuilding and Winning
The Denver Nuggets, rebuilding and winning despite injuries, are nearing a playoff berth. Also, Coach Kobe & Coach Chauncey in LA. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 16
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
NBA PM: Blazers Lose LaMarcus Aldridge
Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge will miss the rest of the season with a hip injury. Andrew Bynum nearing Dwight Howard? »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 4/10/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA @ 2: Predicting the Final 16
A look ahead at the final stretch of the 2011/12 NBA Regular Season. Who will make the playoffs? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 15
Slow and steady wins the race. The San Antonio Spurs are the proverbial tortoise. The NBA, 15 weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA PM: Lakers All-But Clinch Pacific
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
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 4/3/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large »Read More
NBA @ 2: Clippers Winning Without Williams
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
NBA Power Rankings Week 14
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
Lakers Not Quite Measuring Up
The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling to mesh through complicated year's worth of changes. »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 3/27/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA @ 2: Monty Williams Can’t Complain
New Orleans Coach Monty Williams has dealt with rebuilding, losing and injuries in stride. Clippers Mo Williams Out; Bucks may be in. ... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 13
The Atlanta Hawks make a sizable jump in a relatively static NBA Power Rankings for Week 13. »Read More
Portland Trail Blazers Not Willing to Tank
The Trail Blazers changed their roster and coach but the players are still thinking playoffs, not lottery. Also, L.A. Clippers update. »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 3/20/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA @ 2: Can Suns Make a Push into Top Eight?
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
NBA Power Rankings Week 12
The NBA Trade Deadline is gone and the league is gearing for the final run to the postseason . . . or the lottery. »Read More
Clippers Air Out Issues, Wait for Young
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
Clippers Score at Deadline with Nick Young
The Los Angeles Clippers fill their shooting guard void with Nick Young in a steal for VP of Basketball Operations Neil Olshey. »Read More
Lakers Continue Transition with Fisher Deal
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
Lakers Steal Sessions from Cavaliers
The Los Angeles Lakers get Ramon Sessions AND dump Luke Walton? A strong play by General Manager Mitch Kupchak. »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 3/13/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA @ 2: World Peace Researching Retirement
LA Lakers forward Metta World Peace is looking at retirement options. The Boston Celtics & LA Clippers at the trade deadline. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 11
How do the 30 NBA teams stack up heading into the trade deadline? A special edition of the Power Rankings. »Read More
Ricky Rubio Out for Season with Torn ACL
Minnesota Timberwolves exciting young point guard Ricky Rubio will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL. »Read More
NBA PM: Could Josh Smith be the First Domino?
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
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 3/6/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA @ 2: Boris Diaw as Trade Pawn?
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
NBA Power Rankings Week 10
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
NBA PM: Can Lakers Get Beasley Another Way?
Can Lakers get forward Michael Beasley without giving up their trade exception? Also Wolves balling; Clippers return Bobby Simmons »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 2/28/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA @ 2: Deron Williams Questions New Jersey
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
NBA Power Rankings Week Nine
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
Are HEAT and Thunder on a Collision Course?
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
NBA @ 2: Why Griffin Won’t Defend Slam Title
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
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 2/21/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA @ 2: Kupchak Can’t Deny Gasol Rumors
Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Mitch Kupchak refuses to speak out against the Pau Gasol rumors. Also, Atlanta Hawks; Greg Oden . . . »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Eight
The San Antonio Spurs continue to surge with 10-straight wins. The NBA Power Rankings, eight weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA PM: Wolves Linked Again to Lakers’ Gasol
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




























































