Fantasy Update
Sep 19, 2017
Hoops Hype
The Houston Rockets had a busy offseason that featured plenty of splashy moves. Chris Paul was acquired in a blockbuster trade with the L.A. Clippers, PJ Tucker was signed away from the Toronto Raptors and a number of quality role players were added to provide depth such as Luc Mbah a Moute, Zhou Qi and Tarik Black among others. Lost in the shuffle is a player Houston acquired in late June, who could end up being a surprise contributor: Shawn Long. The 24-year-old, who went undrafted in 2016, is coming off of a rookie year in which he made significant strides with the Philadelphia 76ers and...
Orange County Register Sep 23, 2017
Clippers: 5 burning questions going into training camp
There are new faces on the court and in the executive suite. There also are new roles for players, coaches and management. With so much change so quickly, what should we expect in the post-Chris Paul Era?
Sports Illustrated Sep 23, 2017
Chris Paul, President of NBA Players Association, Hammers Donald Trump on Twitter
Paul responded to Trump's tweets about Steph Curry and his comments on NFL players who protest the national anthem.
Los Angeles Times Sep 23, 2017
Chris Paul's departure leaves the Clippers with a new look and uncertain future
The transition began on a fateful day in late June when Chris Paul told the Clippers he wanted to leave in the worst possible way. The Clippers were forced to immediately change course, having been pushed in an unsure direction after six consecutive years of regular-season success and playoff...
Clips Nation Sep 15, 2017
LA Clippers 2017-2018 Player Previews: DeAndre Liggins
One of the many pieces in the complicated Chris Paul trade with a singular but impressive skill-set, what can we expect from DeAndre Liggins in the 2017-2018 season? DeAndre Liggins: Height: 6’6” Weight: 209 pounds Age: 29 NBA Experience: 4 seasons (in 6 years) Position: SG Key Stats: 62 games played, averaged 2.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.8 steals, in 12.5 minutes per game in 2016-17 with the Cavaliers (including 1 game with the Mavericks) Contract Status: Partially guaranteed ($26,773) for 2017-2018 season Expectations: DeAndre Liggins’ path to the Clippers was...
The Dream Shake Sep 13, 2017
Carmelo Anthony joins James Harden and Chris Paul for a pickup game
It’s been a little dry on the Melo rumor front. Not anymore. Ready for the Melo rumors to heat up again? Well, they’re about to, because James Harden, Chris Paul, and Camelo Anthony appeared this past Monday in a pickup game in NYC, and clips and photos were posted to social media afterward, dropping a little tease to Rockets fans, who have been waiting patiently since early summer to see Melo donning a Rockets jersey. The trio were joined by slew of other NBA stars, including Russell Westbrook, Enes Kanter, Joakim Noah, Tim Hardway Jr., Victor Oladipo, Serge Ibaka, David Lee, Iman...
Clips Nation Sep 8, 2017
Locked on Clippers, 9/8/2017: The New Offense
What will the offense look like without Chris Paul? In today’s episode of the Locked on Clippers podcast, I took a look at some recent players invited to training camp, as well as discuss how the Clippers’ new offense will look next season without Chris Paul.
Clips Nation Sep 1, 2017
Where Are They Now: Craig Smith
Craig “Rhino” Smith was a role player for the Clippers right before the Chris Paul era began. Where did his career go from there? Clippers’ Career: Craig Smith arrived in LA in the summer of 2009, traded to the Clippers as part of the Quentin Richardson trade. He then spent two years on the team, playing in over 120 games as a key reserve. Craig became a fan favorite due to his hustle, energy, and scoring ability around the basket. Nicknamed the Rhino, Craig was a fun player to watch, and was quite effective for what he was—a backup power forward with little positional versatility....
Fox Sports Fantasy Baseball Sep 1, 2017
Convicted killer of NBA star's grandfather parole-eligible
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) A North Carolina man convicted in the death of NBA star Chris Paul's grandfather has become eligible for parole after a judge's ruling.
CBS Sports Fantasy Basketball Aug 27, 2017
Kevin Durant on Clippers' offseason shakeup: 'They needed some new energy'
The Clippers' busy offseason included trading away Chris Paul and brining in swingman Danilo Gallinari
