May 21, 2013

Chris and Jada Paul Expecting Baby No. 2

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*Another star baby will be born in a few months. Los Angeles Clippers All Star Chris Paul and wife Jada just found out they’re expecting their second child together. “Chris, Lil’ Chris and I are excited about the new addition to our family that is coming this summer,” Jada confirmed with Essence. “Lil’ Chris is [...]




Photos: Chris Paul Buys Big Bel Air Mansion from Avril Lavigne

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*Newly adopted Los Angeles Clipper point guard Chris Paul is beginning to settle into his new town. The All Star is getting ready to drop a little pocket change on a Bel Air mansion he’s buying for oh… $8.5 million from singer Avril Lavigne. Sources tell TMZ that he’s very much in love with the [...]




Michael Jordan Could Be Fined for Golf Tourney with Locked-Out Players

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*Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan could face a fine of $1 million dollars this week at the American Century Classic golf tournament, thanks to an NBA rule regarding communication with players during a lock out, reports Yahoo Sports’ blog Ball Don’t Lie. Because the NBA has locked out its players, and prohibited any sort of [...]




Elgin Baylor’s Age Discrimination Suit Rejected by LA Jury

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*Wednesday morning a Los Angeles County jury decided against awarding damages to NBA great Elgin Baylor, rejecting his lawsuit against the Clippers for unlawful termination based on age discrimination. By a 12-0 vote, the seven-man, five-woman jury informed Judge Kenneth R. Freeman that neither the team nor owner Donald T. Sterling or President Andy Roeser [...]




NBA Trade: Baron Davis and Mo Williams Switch Teams

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*It’s adios Clippers and Cavaliers for Baron Davis and Mo Williams respectively. That’s because the two point guards are switching teams in a last minute NBA trade announced today. Specifically the Los Angeles Clippers traded point guard Baron Davis (pictured) to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Mo Williams, Jamario Moon, and draft picks. The deal will [...]




Video: Blake Griffin Wins NBA Dunk Contest by Leaping over Car

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*With a gospel choir at midcourt encouraging him to fly, Blake Griffin soared over a car and threw down a two-handed dunk. The rookie’s remarkable leap won the slam-dunk contest, and it also drove home the clear point of all-star Saturday: The Los Angeles Clippers’ rising star is just at the beginning of one thrilling [...]




LeBron: Karma Tweet ‘Wasn’t From Me’; Wasn’t Meant for Cavs

Miami Heat's LeBron James points at a teammate during their NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles, California, January 12, 2011.

*LeBron James’ infamous tweet Tuesday night that appeared to target his former owner and teammates was not what it seemed, the NBA star told reporters Wednesday. Speaking before the Heat took on the Clippers at Staples Center, where the Cavs suffered a historic 112-57 loss to the Lakers the night before, James backtracked on the [...]




With Wade and Bosh in Miami, Speculation Over LeBron Grows

ESPN's Michael Wilbon (left) interviews Dwyane Wade (middle) and Chris Bosh about signing with the Miami Heat - July 7, 2010

*With Chris Bosh joining the returning Dwyane Wade on the Miami Heat next season (see video below), the chatter on blogs, Twitter and sports radio has centered on what this means for LeBron James, who will announce his chosen team Thursday at 9 p.m. on ESPN. ESPN’s Inside the NBA blogger Ian Thomsen wrote: “Will [...]




LeBron to Announce Decision Live on ESPN; Joins Twitter

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*In just six hours after New Orleans Hornets point guard Chris Paul tweeted that LeBron James had joined Twitter under the username @KingJames, the account had surpassed 150,000 followers, outpacing the growth of other celeb Twitter users, according to the New York Times. There is speculation that the NBA’s most famous free agent joined Twitter [...]