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Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Centers

March 15, 2013

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

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Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Power Forwards

March 15, 2013

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

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NBA AM: Teams Stuck In The Basement

March 15, 2013

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

March 15, 2013

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

March 15, 2013

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

March 14, 2013

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

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NBA AM: The Dented Can NBA Draft Class?

March 14, 2013

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

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NBA MVP Watch: March 14th

March 14, 2013

HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 19 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More

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Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Shooting Guards

March 12, 2013

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

March 11, 2013

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

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NBA Power Rankings Week 19

March 11, 2013

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

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Ranking the 2012-13 NBA Point Guards

March 11, 2013

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

March 10, 2013

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

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The Obtainable 2013 NBA Free Agents

March 9, 2013

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

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NBA MVP Watch: March 7th

March 7, 2013

HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 18 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 18

March 4, 2013

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?

March 4, 2013

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

March 2, 2013

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

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Matt Barnes Doesn’t Mind Being the “Villain”

March 2, 2013

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”

February 28, 2013

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

February 28, 2013

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

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NBA MVP Watch: February 28th

February 28, 2013

HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after 17 weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More

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NBA PM: Are Playoff Teams Already Set?

February 25, 2013

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

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NBA Power Rankings Week 17

February 25, 2013

Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17. »Read More

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NBA PM: Top Five Deadline Trades Not Made

February 22, 2013

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

February 22, 2013

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

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Nine Trade Exceptions to Expire if Unused

February 21, 2013

Nine trade exceptions will functionally expire if unused by Thursday's NBA trade deadline. »Read More

Clippers Expect to Stand Pat at Deadline

February 21, 2013

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

February 20, 2013

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

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10 Dream Trades We’d Love To See

February 20, 2013

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

February 20, 2013

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

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The 10 Most Untouchable NBA Players

February 20, 2013

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

February 19, 2013

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

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The Psychology of the NBA Trade Deadline

February 19, 2013

Dr. Travis Heath looks at the stressors that impact a player's performance as the NBA's trade deadline approaches. »Read More

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NBA Teams One Player Away From Contending

February 19, 2013

Which NBA teams are just one player away from becoming legitimate contenders to appear in the Finals this season? »Read More

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Opposite Futures For Paul, Howard?

February 19, 2013

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

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The Worst Trade Deadline Deals of All-Time

February 19, 2013

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

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NBA Power Rankings Week 16

February 18, 2013

Where do all 30 teams stand as they head into the NBA trade deadline? The NBA Power Rankings, 16 weeks in . . .  »Read More

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NBA AM: All About The Upcoming Trade Deadline

February 18, 2013

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

February 18, 2013

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

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NBA All-Star Sunday Wrap-Up

February 18, 2013

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

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NBA Sunday: Parker Unheralded MVP Candidate

February 17, 2013

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

February 17, 2013

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

February 17, 2013

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

February 16, 2013

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

February 15, 2013

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.

February 14, 2013

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

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NBA MVP Watch: February 14th

February 14, 2013

HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after fifteen weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More

Clippers Need Scoring From Odom

February 12, 2013

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

February 12, 2013

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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NBA Power Rankings Week 15

February 11, 2013

The Boston Celtics say, 'Don't bury us yet' as they jump up the NBA Power Rankings for Week 15 »Read More

Clippers Confident in Re-Signing Chris Paul

February 9, 2013

With the Feb. 21 trade deadline fast approaching, the Los Angeles Clippers that pretty much no one bothered to talk about in trade rumors until point guard Chris Paul went down has to take... »Read More

Clippers’ Chris Paul Set to Return Tonight?

February 8, 2013

(Chris) Paul has been a whirlwind of activity for someone sidelined more than two weeks by a bruised right kneecap, prodding his teammates to keep a healthy outlook even though fellow starters Blake Griffin... »Read More

Jamal Crawford out with Shoulder Injury

February 7, 2013

Jamal Crawford tried to play, even shooting the basketball with his non-shooting left hand before the Clippers played the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night. But the pain in his right shoulder was too intense, so Crawford was... »Read More

Clippers Expect More Tenacity from Odom

February 7, 2013

The Clippers’ biggest sweetheart needs to get nastier. Drive to the basket as if his defender has just made a Kardashian joke. Use his superior length to bury teams under a flurry of floaters. Stop... »Read More

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NBA MVP Watch: February 7th

February 7, 2013

HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 MVP race after fourteen weeks of NBA basketball. »Read More

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NBA Trade Watch – West

February 6, 2013

As the February 21 NBA trade deadline nears, which Western Conference teams are looking to make a deal? »Read More

Clippers Don’t Want to Trade Away Chemistry

February 5, 2013

Clippers sources profess that everyone in the organization is thrilled with how things are working and that the idea of a change, even a minor one, is not on the table. The Clippers have... »Read More

Injuries Becoming Concern for Clippers

February 5, 2013

A trip that already was already shaping up as a major challenge for the Clippers only got more difficult Monday night when Blake Griffin didn’t play because of a strained left hamstring. And so as the Clippers continue... »Read More

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NBA Power Rankings Week 14

February 4, 2013

The New York Knicks are getting healthy, playing well and climbing in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 14 »Read More

Clippers Interested in Kevin Garnett Trade?

February 3, 2013

Multiple sources tell Sporting News the Los Angeles Clippers are making a push to acquire center Kevin Garnett from the Boston Celtics. Team officials have been talking ahead of Sunday’s game in Boston. Interest... »Read More

Crawford Hopes to Play Despite Broken Nose

February 3, 2013

The Clippers got hit by another injury. This time it was super-sub guard Jamal Crawford suffering a slightlybroken nose. Crawford said he was injured in the fourth quarter of the Toronto Raptors’ game Friday night when he was hit... »Read More

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NBA Saturday: Getting Trade Deadline Stars

February 2, 2013

Several teams have plans for getting star players into their lineups before the trade deadline, but not in the way you think... Rudy Gay and Tayshaun Prince both shine in their debuts... Seven teams... »Read More

Matt Barnes Suspended 1 Game

February 1, 2013

Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes has been suspended one game without pay for striking the neck of Minnesota Timberwolves center Greg Stiemsma during the second quarter of Wednesday night’s game, the NBA announced... »Read More

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Fantasy: MVP and Other Mid-Season Awards

February 1, 2013

With half the 2012-2013 campaign in the books, HOOPSWORLD is here to hand out the hardware…  »Read More

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