Dallas Mavericks Blog | ESPN Dallas ESPNDallas.com will compare the Mavericks and Clippers in five facets -- other than money -- that could play a role in Chris Paul's free agency decision in a one-per-day series: owners/front office, coaches, co-stars, supporting casts and franchise tradition. We'll focus on Dwight Howard next week. There’s one reason why Chris Paul might consider leaving millions of dollars on the table to say farewell to a 56-win team with a lot of young talent.
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Peachtree Hoops I discussed the Hawks upcoming offseason and the potential coaching and roster changes that could be on the horizon on the Mike Sammond show on 92.9 The Game. We discussed the coaching search, possible free agents, Jeff Teague and Josh Smith's future, and the possibilities of Dwight Howard and/or Chris Paul coming to Atlanta. You can listen here to my appearance here. Exit Question: What coach and free agents do you think will be/want to be on the Hawks' bench next season?
Atlanta Hawks May 18, 2013Dallas Mavericks Blog | ESPN Dallas Want a reason to feel a little bit better about the Mavericks’ long shot of landing Chris Paul this summer? Here you go: The Clippers are seriously considering keeping head coach Vinny Del Negro, sources told ESPN.com’s Marc Stein and Ramona Shelburne. This would be a classic Donald Sterling decision. He’d rather pinch pennies than put his team in the best possible position to win. Why not part ways with a clearly overmatched head coach and grant Paul the right commonly given to franchise players to help pick an upgrade?
Dallas Mavericks May 16, 2013
Clips Nation It is hard to say how much of this is true but you just never know. But one thing is for sure: Rumors will start flying all over the place. But with Chris Paul looking less and less likely to leave the Los Angeles Clippers, Howard is the singular target in free agency that the Mavericks can take a big swing at. And they will do so. There is new competition, by the way. A few executives around the league have learned since the Clippers' season ended with a first-round playoff loss to Memphis that they are probing ways to dump enough salary to make a run at Howard. Other personnel exec...
Los Angeles Clippers May 14, 2013Los Angeles Times Paul led the NBA in steals per game (2.4) for the fifth time in six years.Clippers guard Chris Paul was selected Monday to the NBA All-Defensive team, and Lakers guard Kobe Bryant failed to make the list for the first time since 2005.
Los Angeles Clippers May 13, 2013NBA Blog | Houston Chronicle LeBron James and Grizzlies forward Tony Allen received the most first-place votes with 25 apiece. Rounding out the first team is Knicks center Tyson Chandler, Bulls big man Joakim Noah, Serge Ibaka of the Thunder and Clippers point guard Chris Paul. The first team had six players because Chandler and Noah tied with 24 points. [...]
Houston Rockets May 13, 2013Lakers Now | Los Angeles Times The 2012 NBA all-defensive first team was announced Monday, with six players being named: Chris Paul, LeBron James, Serge Ibaka, Tony Allen and a tie at center between Tyson Chandler and Joakim Noah.
Los Angeles Lakers May 13, 2013
Clips Nation Chris Paul was named to the NBA's All Defense first team for the second consecutive year today. It is the fifth time in his eight year NBA career that Paul has been named to the first or second team All Defense. Joining Paul on the first team this season were guard Tony Allen (who led all players with 53 points in the tallying system), forwards LeBron James (who tied with Allen for most first team votes at 25) and Serge Ibaka and centers Tyson Chandler and Joakim Noah. Sharp-eyed observers may notice at least two things about that list. For one, there are six players and two centers on...
Los Angeles Clippers May 13, 2013
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Los Angeles Clippers May 11, 2013
Clips Nation I do not know if this has been posted before. If it has, I apologize.
Los Angeles Clippers May 11, 2013
Silver Screen and Roll Lakers News Player Capsule: Pau Gasol | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS Pau Gasol Undergoes Successful FAST Technique Procedure | THE OFFICIAL SITE OF THE LOS ANGELES LAKERS Decision time for Dwight Howard and Chris Paul: It's all about business - ESPNLA Lakers season wrap: Kobe Bryant in uncharted territory with injury - LA Times Lakers season wrap: Darius Morris played bigger role than expected - LA Times Mitch Kupchak snubbed with no votes for Executive of the Year - LA Times Kobe Bryant says mom not told she could sell basketball memorabilia - LA Times Lakers' P...
Los Angeles Lakers May 10, 2013
Peachtree Hoops Although questions remain regarding who the head coach of the Atlanta Hawks might be and preparations for the NBA Draft will ramp up next week it is never too early to take an early look at free agency. Having built significant cap room thanks to the offseason trades of Joe Johnson and Marvin Williams, Danny Ferry and the Atlanta Hawks figure to be major players in free agency if they desire. Depending on how they play it, the Hawks could have somewhere in the neighborhood of $30-40 million which will put them among the teams with the most to spend this offseason. Barring a trade, the ...
Atlanta Hawks May 10, 2013Dallas Mavericks Blog | ESPN Dallas All indications continue to suggest that Dwight Howard is far more likely to give serious thought to leaving Hollywood than Chris Paul. One source close to the situation said this week that there are just "too many positives" for CP3 in L.A. even in the face of a hugely disappointing Round 1 exit when it seemed that the Clips had a clear path to the Western Conference finals thanks to their 2-0 series lead over Memphis and OKC's loss of Russell Westbrook.
Dallas Mavericks May 7, 2013
Mavs Moneyball It seems Chris Paul has won the title of number one off season target, ahead of Laker center Dwight Howard Yesterday, Tim MacMahon of ESPN Dallas wrote an interesting piece, where he suggests that the Mavericks need to frame the discussion in choosing between Mark Cuban and Clipper owner Donald Sterling. Read the whole thing, as it's worth your time. This prompted a day long discussion with the Mavs Moneyball crew and I wanted to share our thoughts with the rest of you. What follows is an edited transcript of our thoughts. Kirk: I don't know how to feel about the line of reasoning MacM...
Dallas Mavericks May 7, 2013
Clips Nation How does it make Clipper fans feel to see this moment? CP3 and his teammates celebrating his birthday.Point God Ain't Leaving #RepLAC Clippers">#Clippers #Chemisty twitter.com/Gr818tion/stat…— Gr(818)tion LLC (@Gr818tion) May 7, 2013
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