The bad dream will soon be a memory: Clearing the way for No. 1 pick Blake Griffin, the Clippers have agreed to trade power forward Zach Randolph to Memphis for former Clipper Quentin Richardson, The Times learned today. Because of salary-cap rules, the deal can’t be completed until next week.[...]

In the last installment of the Clipperblogger summit, Steve Perrin got to the heart of the matter when he wrote … That’s a pretty astounding collection of talent on paper. So why did they only win 19 games last season? And why are expectations so low for this season? If the Clippers’ cur[...]

From the Philadelphia Inquirer: An NBA source has confirmed that Stefanski has shopped power forward Elton Brand, last off-season’s blockbuster acquisition. That same source indicated Brand is unlikely to be traded because he has four years and $65 million left on his deal and has health conce[...]

Clips Nation and Clipperblog are intent on resurrecting the Clippers’ franchise, and today we discuss the process of rebuilding a team saddled with big veteran contracts, but also blessed with some intriguing young talent. Previous entries: Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four To: Steve Perr[...]

Clips Nation and Clipperblog are exchanging a series of thoughts about the Clippers in a cyber-dialogue.  Clipperblog lobbed the first volley here. Steve Perrin’s rejoinder can be found at Clips Nation here.  Below is the third installment: To:  Steve Perrin From: Kevin Arnovitz Date: June 7, 2009 L[...]

ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” revisits the circumstances surrounding Cuttino Mobley’s retirement due to a heart condition. What seems evident at this point is that [a] Mobley has been aware of his condition, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, since he was 23. [b] Each of the four team[...]

The Clippers’ dysfunction and bad chemistry have been well-documented, and the cultural issues that surround the club must be addressed before the 2009-10 season opener. But even if the Clippers return to training camp as a svelte, rededicated bunch, there are some fundamental weaknesses that [...]

Watching the postseason over the past couple of weeks has offered a reminder that the NBA, at its essence, is a game of exploiting mismatches in the halfcourt. Good teams do this effectively when their offenses are humming.  The standout defensive teams? They’re the ones who can recover from, [...]