Los Angeles Clippers
Del Negro Mum on Future with Clippers
(Clippers coach Vinny) Del Negro was asked by a member of the media in front of the group about his coaching future with the Clippers. “Our focus is on tonight’s game and on this... »Read More
Chris Paul Hopes to Play Against Mavericks
Chris Paul said after practice Monday that there was “a little bit” of swelling in the left knee he bumped during Saturday night’s game but that “I should be all right.” Clippers Coach Vinny... »Read More
Clippers Sign Summers to 2nd Ten-Day
The Los Angeles Clippers announced today that they have signed forward DaJuan Summers to a second 10-day contract. Summers has appeared in two games for the Clippers, averaging 1.0 points and 1.0 rebounds in 3.5... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 21
The Houston Rockets are climbing up the NBA Power Rankings while the Boston Celtics are starting to fade. The NBA 21 weeks in . . . »Read More
DeAndre Jordan Wants to Closeout Games
A smile crept over DeAndre Jordan’s face as the question was asked, and you knew exactly what he was thinking. When Jordan was asked if he thought he could put up similar numbers if given... »Read More
Billups, Bledsoe Game-Time Decision for LAC
Clippers guards Chauncey Billups and Eric Bledsoe returned to practice on Friday and will be game-time decisions for Saturday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. Billups missed Wednesday’s game against the Philadelhia 76ers after suffering a right groin strain on Tuesday... »Read More
Blake Griffin, Coach Del Negro Disagree
Los Angeles Clippers coach Vinny Del Negro believes his team’s defense will get better over the final 13 games of the season, although his reasoning is based largely on how poor their defense has been... »Read More
If the NBA Playoffs Started Today: West
Whoever survives the West to make the NBA Finals will be seriously tested. What are the matchups based on the current standings? »Read More
NBA AM: Free Agency Stock On The Decline
Which NBA players have seen their stock decline the most heading into free agency? Let’s take a look … »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: March 21st
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 20 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More
Paul: Clippers Lack Defensive Confidence
This was perhaps the worst loss of the season for the Clippers, and it could hardly have come at a worse time. A 116-101 loss to the Sacramento Kings in which they were outscored... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 20
The Denver Nuggets are the hottest team in the NBA, climbing to four in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 20. »Read More
NBA Sunday: The Walking Wounded
The postseason is rapidly approaching, but there are plenty of playoff bound squads battling the injury bug ... Andray Blatche seeking new deal with the Brooklyn Nets. »Read More
Both Anthony, Chandler Out Versus Clippers
The New York Knicks are planning to take the floor without forward Carmelo Anthony and center Tyson Chandler on Sunday, according to multiple reports. Both Anthony and Chandler are officially listed as questionable due to... »Read More
Clippers Without Bledsoe; Butler Returns
Los Angeles Clippers forward Caron Butler practiced Saturday for the second time since he suffered a left elbow strain last week and will start Sunday when the Clippers play the New York Knicks. Butler... »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Centers
Seemingly a dying position in today's NBA, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the top centers in the game for the 2012-13 season. »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Power Forwards
With young power forwards like Blake Griffin and LaMarcus Aldridge owning the top six, can a veteran like Tim Duncan crack the list? »Read More
NBA AM: Teams Stuck In The Basement
Some teams boast a handful of former lottery picks but remain stuck in the league’s basement. Let’s take a look at the residents »Read More
Clippers See Plenty of Room for Improvement
The Clippers are 6-4 since the All-Star break — not bad, but not up to their expectations. They recognize that there has been some slippage in their play, offensively and defensively. But the Clippers... »Read More
Source: Clippers to Sign DaJuan Summers
The Los Angeles Clippers will sign DaJuan Summers, source close to the situation confirms. via Alex Kennedy via Twitter »Read More
Clippers Waive Trey Thompkins
The Los Angeles Clippers today waived forward Trey Thompkins. The 37th overall selection of the 2011 NBA Draft by the Clippers out of Georgia, Thompkins averaged 2.4 points and 1.0 rebounds in 24 games... »Read More
NBA AM: The Dented Can NBA Draft Class?
Some have labeled the 2013 NBA Draft as weak, which might not be the right way to say it. Its a draft with talent, but lots of questions surrounding it... Maalik Wayns talks about... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: March 14th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 19 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Shooting Guards
With the 2012-13 season nearly complete, HOOPSWORLD ranks the top shooting guards based on their play this year. »Read More
Clippers’ Butler to Miss Week From Injury
Los Angeles Clippers forward Caron Butler suffered a left elbow strain Sunday in the team’s 129-97 win over the Detroit Pistons and will be out approximately one week. Clippers Head Coach Vinny Del Negro... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 19
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 »Read More
Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Point Guards
Kyrie Irving and Russell Westbrook have been among the best point guards in the league this year, but neither cracks the top two of this list. »Read More
Clippers Sign Maalik Wayns for 10 Days
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed guard Maalik Wayns to a 10-day contract. Wayns averaged 12.4 points and 3.0 assists in nine games for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers of the D-League this season.... »Read More
The Obtainable 2013 NBA Free Agents
Chris Paul is more likely than not to return to the L.A. Clippers this summer. Which big-name free agents are actually attainable? »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: March 7th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 18 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 18
The Golden State Warriors take a sizable dip in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 18 »Read More
Ibaka Facing Suspension for Hit on Griffin?
The officials hit (Serge) Ibaka with just a Flagrant 1, though, allowing him to stay in the game. He then drew a foul on (Blake) Griffin, scored on an and-one — and blocked a... »Read More
Chris Paul Sees Wake Forest Jersey Retired
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul says he got goosebumps when he learned Wake Forest wanted to retire his jersey No. 3. The school honored the point guard and NBA All-Star Game MVP... »Read More
Matt Barnes Doesn’t Mind Being the “Villain”
The Clippers' Matt Barnes opens up about being the "villain", coming from the D-League and how the Clippers unity continues to grow stronger. »Read More
K-Mart: Season with Clippers “Humbled Me”
Kenyon Martin played on Nets teams that took pleasure out of beating the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Now he’s trying to help the Knicks stay ahead of the Nets in the standings while proving he can still play.... »Read More
Clippers’ Billups Beginning to Wear off Rust
Don’t expect to hear Chauncey Billups get down on himself when his game is not quite up to par. At 36, Billups is just happy to be back playing basketball for the Clippers after... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: February 28th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 17 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More
NBA PM: Are Playoff Teams Already Set?
It seems there will be a lot less drama down the stretch this season in the NBA ... Jason Kidd's impact on Carmelo Anthony ... The annual trade deadline hangover »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 17
Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17. »Read More
NBA PM: Top Five Deadline Trades Not Made
A look at the top five trades that were discussed, but never happened ... Klay Thompson diagnoses the Warriors' woes ... The most anticipated post-deadline debut? »Read More
Chris Paul Mum on Re-Signing With Clippers
Yahoo.com’s Adrian Wojnarowski recently reported inaccurately that (Chris) Paul is “planning to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, punctuating his pick-and-roll partnership with (Blake) Griffin with a maximum contract extension and final say about... »Read More
Nine Trade Exceptions to Expire if Unused
Nine trade exceptions will functionally expire if unused by Thursday's NBA trade deadline. »Read More
Clippers Expect to Stand Pat at Deadline
The Clippers indicated Wednesday that they have no plans to make any trades before the NBA’s deadline Thursday at noon PST. Even Coach Vinny Del Negro said after practice that the team is not looking to make moves because... »Read More
Clippers Do Not Expect to Make a Deal
The Los Angeles Clippers do not expect to make any deals before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, coach Vinny Del Negro said Wednesday. “We feel good with our team right now,” Del Negro said. “Nothing’s... »Read More
10 Dream Trades We’d Love To See
As we approach the NBA trade deadline, there are dream trades we'd really love to see happen. Here's our top 10. »Read More
Source: Clippers End Garnett Talks
For now, the Los Angeles Clippers have terminated talks with the Boston Celtics on a Kevin Garnett for Eric Bledsoe and DeAndre Jordan trade, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. The Celtics have been eager... »Read More
The 10 Most Untouchable NBA Players
Either because of productivity, promise, contract or all of the above, these 10 NBA players likely aren't going anywhere anytime soon. »Read More
Clippers in Position of Strength at Deadline
The Los Angeles Clippers have survived injuries to Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Jamal Crawford, Grant Hill, Chauncey Billups and Lamar Odom. Winning four straight, the Clippers are in third place in the Western Conference... »Read More
The Psychology of the NBA Trade Deadline
Dr. Travis Heath looks at the stressors that impact a player's performance as the NBA's trade deadline approaches. »Read More
NBA Teams One Player Away From Contending
Which NBA teams are just one player away from becoming legitimate contenders to appear in the Finals this season? »Read More
Opposite Futures For Paul, Howard?
It’s two tales of one city as the NBA trade deadline quickly approaches and the Lakers and Clippers appear to be headed in two different directions in Los Angeles. The Lakers have a star-studded... »Read More
The Worst Trade Deadline Deals of All-Time
The L.A. Clippers turned out fine without Kyrie Irving, but they probably didn't have to just give him away to the Cleveland Cavaliers either. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 16
Where do all 30 teams stand as they head into the NBA trade deadline? The NBA Power Rankings, 16 weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA AM: All About The Upcoming Trade Deadline
The trade deadline is February 21. There are plenty of names in play. We have it all covered here. »Read More
West Wins All-Star Game; Paul Named MVP
Like virtually every other NBA All-Star Game you’ve watched in recent years, the 2013 edition of the greatest players in the world participating in a glorified pick-up game was a high scoring affair on... »Read More
NBA All-Star Sunday Wrap-Up
A high-scoring affair once again in 2013, Sunday's NBA All-Star Game once again showcased the biggest NBA stars in the game today. »Read More
NBA Sunday: Parker Unheralded MVP Candidate
Once again the San Antonio Spurs are at the top of the league and Tony Parker has been a driving force. Is he a true MVP candidate? »Read More
Clippers Aren’t Shopping Bledsoe, Jordan
The Clippers say they are not calling around the NBA shopping point guard Eric Bledsoe and center DeAndre Jordan. But for the second time this month reports have circulated connecting the two Clippers with speculation about a trade involving Boston star Kevin... »Read More
Paul Not Pushing Clippers to Make Trades
Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chis Paul was asked on Saturday if his team needed to upgrade their roster for the short term while possibly compromising the long-term outlook. “I don’t think we need... »Read More
Sources: Celtics, Clippers Talk Garnett Trade
The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Clippers have been discussing a deal to trade forward Kevin Garnett for guard Eric Bledsoe and center DeAndre Jordan, league sources told Yahoo! Sports. There are differing factions within the Celtics and Clippers on the prudence of... »Read More
Del Negro Hopes to Find Clippers’ Identity
Chauncey Billups and Caron Butler, who both scored 19 points Wednesday despite battling sore lower backs, were back in the starting lineup for the Clippers. “We have to stay together now,” (coach Vinny) Del... »Read More
Clippers Becoming Marquee Team in L.A.
Kobe Bryant can’t lose to the Clippers again. Or he’d be subjected to days of ribbing from Chris Paul and Blake Griffin at All-Star weekend, right? “I’m not worried about that. They can’t tell me nothing, anyway,” Bryant said. But the... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: February 14th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after fifteen weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More
Clippers Need Scoring From Odom
Everyone, it seems, wants Lamar Odom to score more. His Clippers teammates encourage Odom to be more aggressive on offense. Fans, the media and his critics want Odom to stop being so passive on... »Read More
Clippers Hope for More Offense from Odom
Everyone, it seems, wants Lamar Odom to score more. His Clippers teammates encourage Odom to be more aggressive on offense. Fans, the media and his critics want Odom to stop being so passive on offense. But Coach Vinny Del... »Read More
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