There is an unlikely NBA rivalry developing in California. And it doesn’t include the Lakers. The Lakers are too busy battling the unrealistic expectations of their spoiled fans to immerse themselves in a full-fledged rivalry such as one with their neighbors down the hall at Staples Center. No, the developing rivalry is between the Clippers and the Warriors, which went to a new level Saturday night. [Read more…]
Sheridan: Clippers, Warriors will be even better with Hill, Bogut
Our focus today is on California, with barely a mention of the Lakers or DeMarcus Cousins. Yep, that is how thoroughly the Clippers and Warriors have taken over the basketball landscape. [Read more…]
Rosen: A closer look at the upstart Golden State Warriors
As the NBA season slowly unwinds, there have been several unexpected developments: The resurgence of the Knicks. The Clippers winning streak. The Lakers’ no-ring circus. But one of the biggest surprises has been the success of the Golden State Warriors. [Read more…]
Tweet of the Day: Pau & Marc Gasol
Tuesday ushered in a new year: 2013. For most people, new years means new resolutions, new goals. [Bauman: Eight NBA New Years Resolutions] LA Lakers power forward Pau Gasol and his brother, Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol have set their goals for the new year.
My goal for the 2013, even though we had a rough start, is to win back the NBA title with the Lakers! #makeitcount
@paugasol
Pau Gasol
My challenge for 2013 is to work even harder and lead the Grizzlies toa historic season. What's yours? #makeitcount #teamnike
@MarcGasol
Marc Gasol
Sheridan Hoops Sixth Man Award Rankings: Week Nine
In almost every other sport, being marked as a bench player is a designation that no player wants. Basketball does not have that issue. Some players, as talented as they may be, simply have a knack for giving their best production to a club by coming off the bench. [Read more…]
Bernucca: Are red-hot Clippers too flawed for NBA Finals?
After the Los Angeles Clippers demolished the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night for their franchise-record 13th straight win, there were two telling quotes coming out of the losing locker room. The first came from Suns coach Alvin Gentry, who was very impressed. “That is the best team we’ve played,” said Gentry, whose club has faced Miami, Memphis, New York and Golden State but has yet to play Oklahoma City or San Antonio. [Read more…]
Tweet of the Day: John Hollinger
Less than five hours remaining in the day, yet it just goes on like any other. Seems silly to think that the ancient Mayan civilization had predicted the world to end on Friday, four days from Christmas no less. In the midst of the all of the hoopla, basketball rolls on. John Hollinger, now working for the Memphis Grizzlies as the Vice President of Basketball Operations, had an astute observation today. No longer an employee of ESPN, he is now just like the rest
Most Improved Player Rankings: Week Seven
The race for this season’s Most Improved Player reminds me of one of those computer-simulated races that take place on the jumbotrons at arenas throughout the country. You know what I’m talking about. They’ve got the cute characters and cool animation, but they end up with more twists and turns than an M. Night Shyamalan movie. Most races go something like this: [Read more…]
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