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Los Angeles Clippers’ forward Lamar Odom doesn’t sound remorseful following his actions while in a Dallas Mavericks uniform last season. Odom was traded to Dallas by the Los Angeles Lakers last season after their attempt at acquiring Chris Paul from New Orleans was met with a veto by NBA commissioner David Stern. Once Odom found out that not only was ... Read More »

“The Outcasts of Poker Flat” by Francis Bret Harte tells the story of misfits forced into exile by the general populace.  Despite their societal shortcomings, the group shows an inherent goodness and selflessness when brought together in the face of adversity.  The story sounds a bit like former Los Angeles Lakers Lamar Odom, Ronny Turiaf and Matt Barnes.  No longer ... Read More »

According to Isaac Lowenkron of FOX Sports Radio, Los Angeles Clippers small forward Grant Hill will make his season debut against the Orlando Magic.  In an announcement made by head coach Vinny Del Negro before Saturday’s tipoff, he stated that the 40-year-old veteran will have a limited role in the afternoon game. Missing the entire season thus far with a ... Read More »

Los Angeles Clippers veteran Lamar Odom got a little weird last night in Golden State when he and Carl Landry got tangled up during the second quarter of the Clips’ 115-94 loss.  There was no malicious intent, just gamesmanship — and that was obvious to anyone who saw the play on the court. But clearly, it was awkward. Right on ... Read More »

The NBA’s Pacific Division is going to be top-heavy in 2012-2013 with three legitimate playoff contenders having a shot at postseason play. The two Los Angeles teams alone make this the division to watch league-wide, but there figure to be a lot of intense battles among these teams from top to bottom. From the Sacramento Kings’ youthful talent to the ... Read More »