Los Angeles Clippers forwards Blake Griffin and Matt Barnes are the team’s latest injuries with Griffin suffering from a swollen left calf and Barnes from a sprained left ankle, as reported by the LA Times. Griffin was hampered by the calf injury during last Friday’s 104-102 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. However, he played 38 minutes and scored 18 ... 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 »
Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes has been suspended one game for hitting Minnesota Timberwolves center Greg Stiemsma, according to Yahoo! Sports NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski. The play in question happened during the Clippers’ 96-90 win at Minnesotaon Wednesday in the second quarter when Barnes attempted to run through a Stiemsma screen. The players got tangled up and Barnes retaliated ... 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 forward Grant Hill is nearing a return to the court, as reported by Arash Markazi of ESPN Los Angeles. Hill went through a full practice for the first time in nearly three months and will be a game-time decision for the Clippers’ game on Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks. Hill, 40, was sidelined with bone bruises in ... 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 »
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