Los Angeles Clippers
Clippers’ Billups out for an Extended Period
Chauncey Billups got therapy Wednesday for what the Clippers said is peroneal tendonitis in his left foot. Billups said there is no timetable for his return to playing again. “I’m not really practicing on the court yet,”... »Read More
NBA MVP Watch: December 20th
HOOPSWORLD looks at the 2012-13 NBA MVP race after seven weeks of basketball. »Read More
Eric Bledsoe Fighting Through Injuries
The entire left side of Eric Bledsoe’s body ached from a fall he took in the fourth quarter of Saturday night’s game, leaving the muscular guard admitting that he was “banged up on my whole... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Seven
The Oklahoma City Thunder have rolled off 10-straight victories to climb to best in the NBA. The NBA Power Rankings at seven weeks in. »Read More
Billups on Pistons Trade: ‘Still don’t get it’
Even though he’s played for his hometown Nuggets, the New York Knicks and now, the Los Angeles Clippers in that short span, (Chauncey) Billups still talks as if the Pistons hold the biggest piece... »Read More
Grading The NBA’s Pacific Division
Times have changed in the Pacific Division where the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors are on top »Read More
Smith, Griffin Named NBA Players Of Week
The Atlanta Hawks’ Josh Smith and the Los Angeles Clippers’ Blake Griffin today were named Eastern and Western Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for games played Monday, Dec. 3, through Sunday, Dec. 9.... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week Six
The San Antonio Spurs climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings, six weeks into the season. »Read More
Clippers’ Chauncey Billups Sidelined Again
A week after making a surprise return to the starting lineup, Chauncey Billups is back on the bench. Billups is suffering from peroneal tendinitis in his left foot. The injury is not related to... »Read More
Lamar Odom Says Dallas Stint ‘A Blur’
Odom stood in a doorway leading into the players’ lounge and for a few seconds pondered how he felt about facing the Maverickson Wednesday night at Staples Centerfor the first time since Dallas sent... »Read More
Lakers Not Looking to Add Point Guard
Once thought to have too many point guards, the Lakers suddenly could use at least one high-quality backup. They aren’t expected to add any to their holiday shopping list, despite announcing Monday that Steve Blake would require surgery... »Read More
Del Negro Shows Trust in Lamar Odom
Slowly, Lamar Odom is beginning to show signs of his old self. He scored a season-high seven points on three-for-five shooting and had six rebounds, four of them on offense, in the Clippers’ 105-104 victory over the Utah... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week Five
The Memphis Grizzlies stay on top but the Eastern Conference has gained significantly on the West. »Read More
Clippers Confident in Jordan’s Offense
His teammates constantly encourage him, doing all they can to keep Clippers center DeAndre Jordan engaged. They have all seen Jordan’s development on offense, so now the idea is to get him the ball more than the Clippers... »Read More
Billups Happy to Be Back with Clippers
Even Chauncey Billups had to admit that he has “accomplished every single thing” that any NBA player would want during a 15-year career. And yet Billups still pushed himself through the pain of 10 months of rehabilitation on... »Read More
Chauncey Billups Makes Triumphant Return
The Los Angeles Clippers get their leader back, just in time. Chauncey Billups makes his season debut. »Read More
Zone Defense Affecting Jamal Crawford
(Larry) Drew coached (Jamal) Crawford in Atlanta two seasons ago and made sure his former player would not beat him on this night by implementing a zone defense as soon as Crawford and the... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Four
The Memphis Grizzlies climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with a league-best 9-2 record. »Read More
Blake Griffin Encouraged to Take Shots
Blake Griffin is frequently given jump shots by opposing defenses as they attempt to prevent him from attacking the basket. Griffin is being encouraged by his teammates and coaches to take open jumpers. “If... »Read More
Chauncey Billups to Return in December?
A person with knowledge of Billups’ recovery said he’s progressed to the point where he could be back in the lineup “any time,” but the Clippers have not put a timetable on his return.... »Read More
Team-by-Team Payroll Breakdown
The L.A. Lakers easily have the biggest payroll in the NBA. How do the remaining 29 teams compare? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Three
The L.A. Clippers rise to the top of the rankings, edging out the powerful Memphis Grizzlies. »Read More
NBA Fantasy Focus: Best Of The Bench
When analyzing your fantasy basketball team, don’t forget to give due consideration to bench players; perhaps it’s time to recheck the waiver wire or propose a trade. »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Eric Bledsoe
Los Angeles Clippers guard Eric Bledsoe talks to HOOPSWORLD TV after yet another impressive performance against the Miami HEAT. »Read More
Jamal Crawford a Steal for Clippers?
After some heavy recruiting during the offseason, Jamal Crawford was convinced that the Clippers were the team for him. “I haven’t felt this comfortable,” Crawford said. “Knowing I worked on my game and knowing... »Read More
Clippers Bench Keeping Griffin Healthy
Having such a deep bench has not only benefited the Clippers in wearing down their opponents, but it also has allowed the team to cut down its starters’ minutes. Blake Griffin, for one, already has seen... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Two
The San Antonio Spurs still top the NBA Power Rankings although the N.Y. Knicks are close behind. »Read More
Del Negro Being Patient with Lamar Odom
The numbers are worse than they’ve ever been. Lamar Odom is playing only 10.8 minutes a game, grabbing 2.2 rebounds and scoring 1.8 points a game. But seven games into the Clippers’ season, those... »Read More
Chauncey Billups Leading from Bench
When the Clippers lost those back-to-back games to the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers, it didn’t sit well with Chauncey Billups. Though Billups is recovering from surgery to repair a torn left Achilles’ tendon, the 15-year veteran let his... »Read More
DeAndre Jordan Finally Getting It?
“When DeAndre is on his game, he’s tough,” Blake Griffin. “He can score. He can catch anything four feet above the rim, no matter where it is. He can alter, block shots and just... »Read More
Jamal Crawford: Clippers Are Buying In
The Clippers are receiving huge contributions from Jamal Crawford, who is enjoying the family atmosphere in Los Angeles. »Read More
NBA AM: Changing The Culture In Houston
The James Harden trade has excited the Houston Rockets’ fan base and the players believe they can make a playoff run this season »Read More
Del Negro: Griffin’s Injuries a ‘Concern’
Besides having a burst bursa sac in his right elbow, Clippers power forward Blake Griffin is also dealing with a neck strain after a hit in practice Tuesday. But despite the injuries, Clippers Coach... »Read More
Chris Paul Takes Responsibility for Losses
There’s a word to describe the Clippers’ feelings after lookalike defeats Saturday to the Golden State Warriors and Monday to the Cleveland Cavaliers, inferior teams that won with a good deal more grit and... »Read More
Paul to Scott: Take Alonzo Gee Off Me
Chris Paul asked Byron Scott to stop using Alonzo Gee on him defensively. Scott made that shocking revelation today after practice. He has been calling Gee one of the league’s best defenders for a... »Read More
NBA AM: Who’s The Sixth Man So Far?
With one week of NBA games in the books, a few players are emerging as frontrunners for Sixth Man of the Year... The Orlando Magic weren't built to lose games... It's tough being a... »Read More
Blake Griffin Playing Through Injury
Clippers forward Blake Griffin is playing through a burst bursa sac in his right elbow, Griffin said after Monday’s loss to Cleveland. Griffin said the problem happens nearly every year, though “never this bad.”... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week One
The 2012/13 NBA Regular Season is finally underway and the standings are already all over the map. »Read More
Los Angeles Clippers’ Depth a Major Asset
The Los Angeles Clippers are one of the deepest teams in the league, which means Vinny Del Negro can manage his players' minutes. »Read More
50 NBA Predictions for 2012-13 (Part 2)
Joel Brigham makes his predictions about the postseason, rookies and potential transactions in the second half of his annual 50 NBA predictions. »Read More
NBA PM: Chris Paul’s Time To Shine
Chris Paul and his Los Angeles Clippers need to make a statement tonight ... Kemba Walker much better prepared this time around ... Can Troy Murphy revive his career with the Dallas Mavericks? »Read More
Future Howard, Paul Pairing Not Likely
Chris Paul didn’t want to go to Orlando. Dwight Howard didn’t want to go to New Orleans. But Paul and Howard knew this much: A little more than a year ago, they wanted to... »Read More
DeAndre Jordan Finds Lakers Talk ‘Boring’
Since the beginning of training camp, reporters have peppered players such as DeAndre Jordan with questions about “the other team,” and while no one avoids it, Jordan admits he’d rather talk about something else.... »Read More
Ray Allen Considered Joining Clippers
“I believe they thought I was using them as leverage,” Allen said. “But I spoke with (coach) Vinny (Del Negro) and their people before I came down (to Miami). I said we’ll set up... »Read More
LA Clippers Waive Leslie
The Los Angeles Clippers today waived guard Travis Leslie. Leslie, who averaged 3.0 points and 1.8 rebounds in four preseason games played, tallied 1.4 points in 10 contests played for the Clippers last season.... »Read More
Matt Barnes Suspended by NBA
Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes has been suspended by the NBA for a game for an off-season legal incident. »Read More
Ranking the Western Conference
With the preseason in the books, HOOPSWORLD ranks the NBA's Western Conference teams. »Read More
Lamar Odom: “I Want To Win”
Odom said he didn’t feel he had to prove anything to anyone when he returned to the court after the season he had with the Dallas Mavericks where he only played in 50 games... »Read More
Fantasy Hoops: The Uncertain List
HOOPSWORLD wants to lend a helping hand by breaking down players who present uncertain numbers. Fantasy owners need to take a good, long look at the risks before drafting these players. »Read More
How Long Will Grant Hill be Sidelined?
Veteran forward Grant Hill will likely miss opening night on Oct. 31, and it could be weeks into the regular season until he returns. An MRI performed on Hill’s right knee showed a bone... »Read More
Lamar Odom: ‘My focus is a lot stronger’
Lamar Odom leaned forward at lunch, his eyes bright, a smile on his face, as he explained his thoughts about the inner peace he has found. Odom said it took some “spiritual and psychological counseling”... »Read More
Chris Paul Struggling to Regain Confidence
Although Clippers guard Chris Paul has been back on the court with the team for more than a week, he’s still dealing with the aftereffects of surgery on his right thumb. While Paul is... »Read More
Crawford: First Time for Summer Practice
After 12 NBA seasons and with a firm reputation as a pure shooter, Clippers guard Jamal Crawford tried something during the off-season he had never done before. He practiced shooting. It’s astonishing to think... »Read More
NBA PM: Who Survives the Cut?
NBA Teams can carry up to 15 players into the regular season. Who will make it past training camp to opening night? »Read More
Lamar Odom Battling Weight Issues
It really wasn’t a surprise to see the Clippers play such an uneven exhibition game against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night at Staples Center. The Clippers spent last week in China playing two games against the Miami Heat,... »Read More
Battle for Los Angeles: Lakers vs. Clippers
Could there finally be a legitimate rivalry brewing within the confines of the Staples Center in Los Angeles? »Read More
Chris Paul Resumes Full-Contact Practice
Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul participated in full-contact practice Tuesday morning in Beijing for the first time since undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb in August, according to the team’s official... »Read More
NBA PM: “High-Spirited” Rivalry In Los Angeles
Chauncey Billups says this year's LA Clippers team will make some noise ... Mark Jackson not guaranteeing playoffs for Warriors ... Roy Hibbert ready for the next challenge ... »Read More
NBA AM: Extending Manu Ginobili?
Don't be surprised if Manu Ginobili gets extended by the Spurs this season... Dwight Howard brushes off Shaq... Matt Barnes' career comes full circle and more! »Read More
Billups, Paul Increasing Practice Time
Chauncey Billups’ participation in Thursday’s drills wasn’t much, but it was more than the day before. Coach Vinny Del Negro said the veteran guard again went through a few contact drills for the first... »Read More
NBA PM: Blake Griffin’s Knee Strong
Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin is clearly recovered from offseason knee surgery, showing signature explosion in the team's scrimmage. »Read More
Chris Paul Not Thinking About Next Summer
It has become tradition. The Dwightmare in 2011-12. The ‘Melo-drama the season before. The season before that, several months were handed over to a single guy: The Summer of LeBron. Chris Paul insists he... »Read More
DeAndre Jordan Poised For Breakout Year?
DeAndre Jordan’s presence is undeniable. It is evident when he spins off the rim after an alley-oop; the ones where he catches the ball with two hands, more than 4-feet above the rim before... »Read More
Can Odom Revitalize Career With Clippers?
After a miserable season with the Dallas Mavericks, Lamar Odom hopes to revitalize his career with the Los Angeles Clippers and compete for his third championship. »Read More
NBA Preseason Power Rankings
The Miami HEAT, current NBA reigning champions, stay atop the preseason rankings but repeating will be no easy task. »Read More
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