CLIPPERS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Chris Paul reportedly wanted a different coach for Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers decided not to bring back Vinny Del Negro as their head coach, and the upcoming free agency situation with Chris Paul may have a lot to do with it. Paul, who completed his second season with the Clippers and finished fourth in league MVP voting, will be a free agent this summer. He reportedly supported a coaching change. Yahoo! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski...
Via Larry Brown Sports Verified_ybn
2 hours ago  |  Discuss

Top 10 reasons why the Clippers aren't bringing back Vinny del Negro

Oh, The Pain, The Pain 10) Just realized there were, in fact, employing Vinny del Negro9) Have to make sure that we continue to distract the world from the fact that Blake Griffin, despite being a very well-paid commercial spokesmodel and well-known superstar with hops for days, does not get rebounds or block shots8) del Negro failed to give Chauncey Billups the memo that he'...
Via Five Tool Tool Verified_ybn
3 hours ago  |  Discuss

Clippers fire Vinny Del Negro

The Los Angeles Clippers have fired coach Vinny Del Negro, NBA sources tell Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski, ending an embattled tenure that saw Del Negro lead the Clippers to new heights for the franchise, yet still not climb over the top to championship contention. The Clippers have fired Vinny Del Negro, source tells Y! — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojYahooNBA) May 21...
Via Bloguin Best
11 hours ago  |  Discuss

Clippers to go after David West

Could David West be playing with the Clippers next season? The Los Angeles Clippers appear poised to make moves this offseason in order to keep superstar point guard Chris Paul from leaving. They have already dumped coach, Vinny Del Negro and now there are whispers in NBA circles that Clippers management will make and aggressive run at Indiana Pacers power forward, David West. The...
Via Pass The Pill Verified_ybn
11 hours ago  |  Discuss

Report: Los Angeles Clippers Fire Vinny Del Negro

Coming off of an early first-round exit, it seemed like the next step for the Los Angeles Clippers would be to fire their coach, Vinny Del Negro. According to Y! Sports’ Adrian Wojnarowski, that moment has finally came. The Clippers have fired Vinny Del Negro, source tells Y! 17 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhoneReplyRetweetFavorite [...]The post Report: Los Angeles Clippers Fire...
Via The NBA Mistress Verified_ybn
14 hours ago  |  Discuss
PINK-SLIPPED

Clippers, Del Negro part ways

The Los Angeles Clippers reportedly have decided to part ways with team's head coach, firing Vinny Del Negro after just three seasons.

Via Larry Brown Sports Verified_ybn
14 hours ago  |  Discuss

ESPN’s Charissa Thompson gets dunked on by DeAndre Jordan

Since the NBA playoffs had a night off, the only dunks that we will be seeing until tomorrow’s Spurs/Grizzlies game two is this one from Clippers center DeAndre Jordan. Jordan stopped by the ESPN studios in Los Angeles for a guest appearance on their hit show “SportsNation” and well, he decided to throw down a trash can dunk over SportsNation co-host Charissa Thompson when...
Via That NBA Lottery Pick Verified_ybn
1 day ago  |  Discuss

Vinny Del Negro's Status a Question Mark

It was reported on Friday that Vinny Del Negro and Clippers owner Donald Sterling were set to meet this past weekend to discuss his future with the club. Monday has come and yet there is still no word.  The Clippers won 56 games and the Pacific Division title for the first time in franchise history. They held home court-advantage in their first round series for the first time...
Via FanIQ Verified_ybn
1 day ago  |  Discuss

Clippers Have No Interest In Pursuing Dwight Howard

The Los Angeles Clippers have no interest in pursuing Dwight Howard this offseason, according to sources. The Clippers have been reported as a possible destination, albeit a longshot, to end up with Howard. The Clippers do not have cap space to sign Howard while also re-signing Chris Paul, which would have forced them to complete several complicated deals in order to acquire him.
Via RealGM Verified_ybn
1 day ago  |  Discuss

Tiger Woods, Chris Paul and Kid Rock tee it up on the golf course

Tiger Woods, Chris Paul and Kid Rock recently hit the golf links in Vegas for some quality bro time (and to support Woods' foundation).
Via Gamedayr Verified_ybn
2 days ago  |  Discuss

Can the Clippers Get Dwight Howard And Chris Paul?

via 5thquartermag.com Recently, I have been wondering how the Clippers are going to improve their roster to appease Chris Paul. I think if they got Dwight Howard to join with him and Blake, then the Clippers big 3 would be on par with the Miami Heat. Yet is this possible? Eddie Sefko brought up that the Clippers are trying to do it, but how would they? Lets look at the salaries...
Via Taking Bad Schotz Verified_ybn
2 days ago  |  Discuss

Blake Griffin and Friends Hit the San Diego Beach

I brought plenty of sunscreen T… Los Angeles Clippers star Blake Griffin and his best friend DeAndre Jordan are having one hell of a time in San Diego. We spotted Blake eating out, hitting the clubs, and as you can see above, enjoying the wonderful Pacific Ocean. Looks like Blake has found a new accessory that he just won’t take off.-TO Jordan and Blake Griffin Hit the Clubs...
Via Terez Owens Verified_ybn
6 days ago  |  Discuss

DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin Hit the Clubs

Let the off season begin T… Who knows how much longer Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan will be teammates. In the meantime, the Clippers big men hit the clubs last night in San Diego — Blake Griffin and Deandre Jordan were spotted at the Firehouse Pacific Beach. Not sure what’s up with Blake’s chain?-TO The evolution of Blake Griffin Funny Blake Griffin Meme
Via Terez Owens Verified_ybn
7 days ago  |  Discuss
FUTURE PLANS

Chris Paul hopes to re-sign with Clips

I believe 95% of the time these guys are just trying to get away from TMZ, so I wouldn’t make too much of this.   Definitely no guarantee that CP3 re-signs with the Clippers, but they are still the frontrunner at this point.
Via BlackSportsOnline Verified_ybn
10 days ago  |  Discuss
TELLING IT LIKE IT IS

Randolph on Griffin: 'It's a big-boy game'

Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph isn't feeling any sympathy for the ankle injury suffered by Clippers star Blake Griffin during the team's playoff series.

Via Sports-Glory Verified_ybn
18 days ago  |  Discuss
MORE STORIES >>
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money.

Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.