Just announced in a press release, stemming from an incident in Manhattan Beach this summer: “Clippers guard Matt Barnes has been suspended without pay for one game for pleading nolo contendre, in California state court, to resisting, delaying or obstructing an officer in the discharge of his duties, the NBA anno[...]
Across the league, NBA head coaches are facing tough choices as they go to fill out their lineup cards for opening night. Candidates have campaigned for spots since the start of training camp, hoping to show they have what it takes to get the job done. Some races were over before they began, the incumbent’s hold [...]
In the trade that shocked the NBA, the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled the plug on its young core and traded James Harden, Cole Aldrich, Daequan Cook and Lazar Hayward to the Houston Rockets for Kevin Martin, Jeremy Lamb, two first-round draft picks (Dallas and Toronto) and a second-round pick (Charlotte). There’s plenty [...]
With a 5-3 preseason in the books, it’s time to ask the tough questions and find out what it all means for the regular season… How did the new additions fare? The word was that these guys genuinely enjoyed playing with each other, and that was most evident in the way they shared the ball during the preseaso[...]
Eric Bledsoe’s stat line in 43 minutes: 22 points, 11 assists, 9 steals, 5 rebounds. His victims, in particular: 2-time league MVP Steve Nash and NBA veteran Steve Blake. Video proof: Further video proof, in GIF form. His reaction, courtesy of Clippers TV. That’s it, folks. That’s all you need to know[...]
Traditionally in basketball, the big man has a disproportionate amount of influence on the complexion of a game. There are exceptions, to be sure, but anyone who has played at any level knows the feeling of taking the court, only to see the opposing team trot out some overgrown behemoth with the power to alter every s[...]
Here’s some video from today’s practice: Matt Barnes Matt Barnes talks about the upcoming preseason match-up with the Lakers, trash-talking his former teammates and the Clippers’ depth. Blake Griffin Blake Griffin discusses his thoughts on the preseason, the Clippers’ depth and improved defense,[...]