First impressions of Clippers may last
ESPN
Even though it was only one preseason game, the Clippers made a pretty strong statement in Monday's 114-95 win over the Lakers. Click on the photo for 11 reasons why they will end up being the best in LA by season's end. 50% off! It took about three and a half minutes for the Los [...]
Read MoreDefense was lacking in Lakers' loss to Clippers
Los Angeles
Chris Paul and Chauncey Billups lead the new-look Clippers over Kobe Bryant and the Lakers, Kemba Walker shines while helping the Bobcats over the Hawks, and the Trail Blazers top the Jazz. After a lengthy lockout that delayed the start of the NBA season, the Clippers opened up their exhibition season by beating the Lakers [...]
Read MoreChris Paul, Clippers open preseason with win over Lakers
USA TODAY
DeAndre Jordan said that since the Clippers have acquired four-time all-star point guard Chris Paul, he hasn't paid attention to the whispers that his team could be as good — or better — than the Lakers. He's not phased by the "Lob city" T-shirts LOS ANGELES (AP) – Chris Paul had 17 points, nine assists [...]
Read MoreKobe Bryant's Wife Files for Divorce
ABC News
Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa, filed for divorce on Friday from the Los Angeles Lakers star, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split from her husband of more than 10 years. She signed the papers on Dec. 1. Kobe Bryant signed his Kobe Bryant's wife, Vanessa, filed for divorce on Friday from the Los [...]
Read MoreTrail Blazers introduce Jamal Crawford and Craig Smith, who will look to …
OregonLive.c
By Mike Tokito, The Oregonian Mike Tokito/The OregonianBlazers coach Nate McMillan and acting GM Chad Buchanan pose with signees Craig Smith and Jamal Crawford. After a week filled with uncertainty, the Trail Blazers are starting to feel a lot better 2009: Guard Quentin Richardson to the Minnesota Timberwolves for guard Sebastian Telfair, and forwards Mark [...]
Read MoreClippers get Chris Paul but was it a good deal?
CBS News
To put it in a pop-cultural perspective, the Clippers' acquisition of Paul is like The CW suddenly being the home of, say, “Modern Family.” Chris Paul will soon be making alley-oop lobs to a young star famous for dunking over a car. The New Orleans Hornets agreed Wednesday to send Paul to the Los Angeles [...]
Read MoreRichard Hamilton gives Bulls, Derrick Rose more firepower
Washington P
Former Detroit Pistons stalwart Richard Hamilton has a new home: he'll join the Chicago Bulls, thanks to a 2-year, $10 million contract that includes a team option for a third season. Hamilton is expected to take over for Keith Bogans as the team's By Justin Rogers | MLive.com Note: I wrote this back in January [...]
Read MoreChris Paul trade makes Blake Griffin, Clippers a worthy rival for Kobe Bryant …
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Namely, DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin. So when the high-flying frontcourt duo learned the news, needless to say, they were rather excited. And thanks to the person who caught their reaction on film, the new-look Clippers The two most-cherished NBA players ever outside of Thunderville are Chris Paul and Blake Griffin. And now both are [...]
Read MoreGovernment shutdown fear hijacks US payroll tax row
BBC News
The federal government has begun preparing again for a government shutdown as stalled negotiations over a payroll tax holiday prevent a spending bill from advancing in Congress. Among the items held up in the end-of-year negotiations is the Medicare physician reimbursement fix, which would prevent a 27 percent cut in doctors' payments from taking effect. [...]
Read MoreRichard Hamilton gives Bulls, Derrick Rose more firepower
Washington P
On Wednesday night the Bulls announced the signing of recently-waived shooting guard Richard Hamilton — a move that won't steal any headlines away from Chris Paul's move to LA, but one that significantly upgrades the offensive prowess of Chicago's [Pistons.com] Lawrence Frank says he won't be rushed by the schedule when installing his offense with [...]
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