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NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 2/14/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA @ 2: Magic a Favorite for J.R. Smith?
The Orlando Magic may have the most to offer J.R. Smith. Also, fascinating basketball documentary "Elevate." San Antonio Spurs rising. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Seven
The New York Knicks climb five spots, driven by sensation Jeremy Lin. Meanwhile the San Antonio Spurs are surging through the ranks. »Read More
NBA PM: Clippers Want to Add a Piece
The Los Angeles Clippers would like to add in a guard to replace injury Chauncey Billups but aren't willing to give up much to get it, including Mo Williams. Steve Blake readying a... »Read More
NBA PM: Rondo for Gasol a Possibility?
The Los Angeles Lakers need a point guard and may turn to the rival Boston Celtics for aid in an All-Star swap of Pau Gasol for Rajon Rondo. Also Dwight Howard, Kobe Bryant... »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 2/7/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Six
The Miami HEAT regain top position but the Los Angeles Clippers have made a sizable jump to the top three. NBA Power Rankings six weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA PM: Kenyon Martin Nears a Decision
Kenyon Martin has been released from his obligations to China and will pick an NBA team in the next couple of days. The LA Lakers are finding a rotation. The Charlotte Bobcats... »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 1/31/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA @ 2: Are Thunder the Elite Team in the West?
The Oklahoma Thunder have improved dramatically over the past few years. Are they the elite team in the Western Conference? Also, Thunder have respect for Clippers. »Read More
Kendrick Perkins Talks Blake Griffin Dunk
Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins talks about being on the receiving end of a Blake Griffin highlight dunk. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Five
The Oklahoma City Thunder just keep winning, whether they play at home or on the road. With the Chicago Bulls taking a slight dip, the Thunder climb to the top of the NBA... »Read More
NBA PM: Lakers Searching for Identity
The Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to figure out how to play in this lockout-shortened season with a brand new coach, new personnel and little to no practice time. Kobe Bryant on... »Read More
Could Lakers, Rockets Reignite Trade Talks?
Should the Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets revisit the scuttled Pau Gasol trade? Would Kyle Lowry and Luis Scola be enough to make a deal? »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 1/24/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA @ 2: Wizards “Flip” Saunders, Coach Out
The Washington Wizards have fired Coach Flip Saunders. Los Angeles Clippers Reggie Evans a fan-favorite. Shannon Brown Happy in Phoenix. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Four
The Indiana Pacers show they're deserving of their top-three ranking while the L.A. Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, San Antonino Spurs and Boston Celtics don't even hit the top ten. Strange season . . .... »Read More
NBA PM: Redd “At Least Another Five Years”
Michael Redd, newly of the Phoenix Suns, is back in action, healthy and hoping to play at least another five seasons. Metta World Peace talks struggles, depression and the LA Lakers. »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 1/17/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA @ 2: Lakers Turn to Rookie PG Morris
Despite Derek Fisher's reminder Monday night, the Los Angeles Lakers need a point guard. Can they get enough help in the meantime from rookie Darius Morris? Also Shane Battier will help the... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Three
The Chicago Bulls climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings while the Miami HEAT dip, losing their #1 spot after a difficult week. »Read More
NBA PM: Al Horford/Kwame Brown Out for Year?
Expect both Atlanta Hawks center/forward Al Horford and Golden State Warriors center Kwame Brown to miss the remainder of the season, both with torn pectoral muscles. Also, initial All-Star Ballots are in .... »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 1/10/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA @ 2: Howard Free Agency Dark Horses
It may make the most sense for both the Orlando Magic and Dwight Howard to implement a trade before the deadline as a number of unexpected suitors may line up if he ever hits... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Two
The NBA landscape is starting to take shape but the obvious few remain on top (Miami Heat, Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder). Are the Portland Trail Blazers, Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers... »Read More
NBA PM: Lowry Emerging in Houston
Point guard Kyle Lowry, of the Houston Rockets, has emerged as one of the best at his position in the league. Westphal felled. McHale missed the competition. Goudelock signed longer than... »Read More
Brown: Kobe Deserves Freedom
Coach Brown of the Los Angeles Lakers says star guard Kobe Bryant deserves the freedom to play his game, for better or for worse. »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 1/3/12
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA @ 2: Los Angeles Clippers Adding Size
The Los Angeles Clippers are signing Solomon Jones to a make-good contract. Joakim Noah of the Bulls is finding his way. Knicks Jeremy Lin humbled. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week One
Three of the four teams to make the Conference Finals last year remain atop the NBA with a combined 14-1 record. What of the reigning NBA Champions, the Dallas Mavericks, who are 1-4?... »Read More
NBA PM: Can Redd Fix Suns at Two-Guard?
The Phoenix Suns have been anemic thus far at shooting guard. Can the signing of veteran shooter Michael Redd be the answer? Also, the Denver Nuggets want to run, run, run. ... »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 12/27/11
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA @ 2: DeAndre Jordan’s Goal – D.P.O.Y.
Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan has the goal of winning Defensive Player of the Year multiple times over his career. Also Jeremy Lin claimed by New York Knicks, Josh McRoberts happy to... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week Zero
12/24/11 – It took a little bit longer than anyone hoped, and perhaps it’s here ahead of schedule, but the 2011/12 NBA Season finally kicks off on Christmas Day. In what was an interesting... »Read More
NBA PM: Lopez Injury Impacts Howard Situation?
New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez will miss time with a foot injury. How long he's out may impact the Orlando Magic and their decision on what to do with Dwight Howard. ... »Read More
Kobe Day-to-Day with Torn Wrist Ligament
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers has been diagnosed with a torn ligament in his right wrist. While he's listed as day-to-day, his long term prognosis is unclear. »Read More
Clippers Agree to Terms with Reggie Evans
The Los Angeles Clippers have added what will likely be their final offseason acquisition in rebounding forward Reggie Evans. »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 12/20/11
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA @ 2: Lakers Behind the Curve
The L.A. Lakers were badly outclassed by the L.A. Clippers in their preseason debut. It's too early to jump to conclusions but Coach Mike Brown readily admitted his Laker squad is behind the... »Read More
Chauncey Billups: “I’m In”
New Los Angeles Clipper Chauncey Billups is ready to embrace his new situation in LA after some initial trepidation after getting waived by the New York Knicks. »Read More
NBA PM: Chris Kaman Talks Trade
HOOPSWORLD has an exclusive interview with former L.A. Clipper Chris Kaman, moved to the New Orleans Hornets in the blockbuster Chris Paul deal. Also James Harden on the advantage of a small market. »Read More
Clippers Get Paul from Hornets
Reports have the Los Angeles Clippers trading both Eric Gordon and their Minnesota 2012 pick to New Orleans for Chris Paul. »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 12/13/11
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
Clippers Nearing Deal for Chris Paul
The Los Angeles Clippers may be nearing a deal with the New Orleans Hornets for All-Star point guard Chris Paul. »Read More
Chris Paul Veto: Commissioner Power or Collusion?
Did David Stern's veto of the LA Lakers/New Orleans Hornets/Houston Rockets deal fit within his power as commissioner or was this an illegal case of collusion? If so, does Chris Paul, LA or... »Read More
Chris Paul To Lakers In 3-Way Trade?
Will the Houston Rockets participate in a three-team deal with the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Hornets to land Chris Paul in LA? »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 12/6/11
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
Six Moves the L.A. Clippers Should Make
Now that the Los Angeles Clippers have a franchise player in forward Blake Griffin, can they build a power-house around him? »Read More
Six Moves the L.A. Lakers Should Make
Can the L.A. Lakers actually land Dwight Howard in trade? If so, what then? Do they have an ace in the hole that will help land a key free agent? »Read More
Davis Hosts End of Lockout Charity Game
Baron Davis hosted a charity basketball game over the weekend that turned into a lockout send-off. Thoughts from Davis, Matt Barnes, Arron Afflalo, Nick Young, DeMar DeRozan and Amir Johnson. »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 11/29/11
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
The Window for NBA Peace is Open
The NBA can get labor peace, Christmas-day games and a 66-game season if both the owners and players recognize, and take advantage of, the opportunity before them. »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 11/22/11
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA: Looking Ahead
What are the next steps for the owners and players now that the NBA labor negotiations have ground to a halt? If a compromise is reached, where would each team stand in potential... »Read More
Durant Taking Flak for NBA Lockout
Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant represents the ideal for the NBA. He's the young, personable superstar, happy to play on a small-market team - but even Kevin is dealing with flak from... »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 11/15/11
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
NBA Side-Steps Forward in Offer to Players
The NBA and NBPA are closing in on a deal but will the union accept the league's overtures, given some serious misgivings in the latest proposal? »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 11/8/11
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
CBA Scenarios: The New Luxury Tax
Once the NBA and NBPA get back to work, the new system will likely carry a punitive Supertax that may keep teams from overspending. »Read More
CBA Scenarios: The Amnesty Cut
The Amnesty Clause expected to go into the new Collective Bargaining Agreement, once the lockout finally ends, may change the dramatically landscape of the NBA. A team-by-team breakdown. »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 11/1/11
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
Getting the Magic Under the Tax
The lockout may be nearing an end. How, under the new rules, can the Orlando Magic get their payroll under control and get out from under the luxury tax? »Read More
Getting the Lakers Under the Tax
The L.A. Lakers seem to be the "what's wrong with the NBA" argument when it comes to parity. What tools can the team use once the lockout is over to try and reduce... »Read More
NBA Chat With Eric Pincus 10/25/11
HOOPSWORLD Senior Writer Eric Pincus answers your questions on the L.A. Lakers, Clippers and NBA at large. »Read More
Let’s Trade Chris Paul
Once (and if) the NBA gets past the lockout, the New Orleans Hornets may need to entertain trading Chris Paul before facing the possibility that he leaves in 2012 as an unrestricted free agent.... »Read More
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