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Minnesota Timberwolves “luck” might be turning around?

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I know the last few years have been down-right dreadful for fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves. Our last few draft picks (Wes Johnson and Derrick Williams) haven't panned-out, so far or yet. But, Ricky Rubio brought a spark this season before his ACL injury. He lit-up Target Center with his maestro passing skills and non-matador-esque defensive ability that most of his … [Read more...] about Minnesota Timberwolves “luck” might be turning around?

L.A. Clippers “Lob City” Ascension Comes Slowly

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The Los Angeles Clippers will always be defined as the second team in the nation's second largest market. They share a home (Staples Center) with their NBA brethren Lakers and the Kings of the NHL. Take a look at the banners and retired numbers displayed in the upper reaches of Staples: Lots of Lakers and Kings stuff, no Clippers stuff. Or go through the statue plaza at the … [Read more...] about L.A. Clippers “Lob City” Ascension Comes Slowly

Chris Paul Traded to L.A. Clippers for Gordon, Kaman, Aminu and Draft Pick

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The NBA has reached an agreement, in principle, to end the Chris Paul drama. Just ten days and change to the start of the season and CP3 didn't even know what team he was going to be on. Yes, the Los Angeles Clippers will get to keep Blake Griffin, and still have one of the best point guards in the league. According to the sources of Yahoo! Sports: The league-owned New … [Read more...] about Chris Paul Traded to L.A. Clippers for Gordon, Kaman, Aminu and Draft Pick

Clippers Look to Build Around Blake Griffin this Off-Season

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Like we are currently seeing in the NFL, the 2011 NBA off-season is up in the air with a lockout looming.  Free agency could be delayed and completely restructured depending on the new agreement reached by the owners and players.  Still, The Sports Bank continues to break down all thirty NBA teams to see what areas they need to address in the off-season. One player can … [Read more...] about Clippers Look to Build Around Blake Griffin this Off-Season

Yes We Kahn: Timberwolves Continue Dealing

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By Andy Weise Recently appointed Minnesota Timberwolves President of Basketball Operations David Kahn continued his summer of making headlines as he packaged Mark Madsen, Sebastian Telfair and Craig Smith to the Los Angeles Clippers for Quentin Richardson. Richardson has now had four homes this off-season after he was dealt from New York to Memphis and then from Memphis to … [Read more...] about Yes We Kahn: Timberwolves Continue Dealing

How Dominating Can Blake Griffin Become?

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By Paul M. Banks and David Kay The word “domination” doesn't do justice to the level of damage Blake Griffin inflicted upon opposing teams this past season.  The National Player of the Year averaged 22.7 points and 14.4 rebounds per game while shooting a ridiculous 65% from the field, most of those baskets coming on dunks, lay-ups, or putbacks since few defenders matched his … [Read more...] about How Dominating Can Blake Griffin Become?