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A nuanced look at Russell Westbrook’s fit with Clippers

Russell Westbrook goes past Terance Mann to get to the rim, but will he do the same in the Clippers’ rotation? | Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Fans on both sides are deciding they already know how this one will go, so what should we expect from Russell Westbrook with the Clippers? A clip of Anthony Edwards describing the one thing he’d change about the NBA went viral this All-Star weekend. Yeah he is not 21 This guy is the smartest 21 y/o ever pic.twitter.com/xtUJK...

From Clips Nation | almost 3 years ago | 2 reads

BREAKING: Russell Westbrook to sign with Clippers

Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images The Clippers take yet another shot at addressing their lack of a play-making point guard. After finalizing a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, 11-year veteran Russell Westbrook is joining the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. Prior to the end of the trade deadline, the nine-time All-Star guard was dealt from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Utah Jazz and will now suit up for the Lakers’ crosstown counterparts. After fi...

From Clips Nation | almost 3 years ago | 1 read

Norman Powell is most deserving of the Sixth Man of the Year Award

Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images There’s no doubt about it. In the Los Angeles Clippers history, there isn’t much lifting trophies and hanging banners. In fact, there’s none. Even after half a decade, three different cities, the Clippers have still yet to make a mark on the NBA’s history book. But what they did do is produce the greatest line of off-the-bench scorers. The players that take over and entirely shift the momentum game. The players that check in on the co...

From Clips Nation | almost 3 years ago | 1 read

“We got everything we need”: Three takeaways from Clippers-Suns

Paul George looks on as Clippers point guard Terance Mann takes over against the Suns. | Photo by Kate Frese/NBAE via Getty Images Paul George acknowledges the Clippers are stacked as they see off their Western Conference rivals. In what could be a huge result when the NBA’s regular season seeding is locked in ahead of the playoffs, the Los Angeles Clippers took down the Phoenix Suns 116-107. Tyronn Lue’s team rushed out to an early lead and kept their new-look opponents relatively quie...

From Clips Nation | almost 3 years ago | 2 reads

Full schedule for 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend 

Clippers star Paul George on Team LeBron James during the 2021 All-Star Game. | Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images Paul George and Bones Hyland will be the sole representatives of the Los Angeles Clippers at the 2023 edition of NBA All-Star Weekend, live from Salt Lake City in Utah. Paul George and Bones Hyland will be the sole representatives of the Los Angeles Clippers at the 2023 edition of NBA All-Star Weekend , live from Salt Lake City in Utah. However, safe in the ...

From Clips Nation | almost 3 years ago | 2 reads

You will be missed, Luke Kennard

Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images 168 games later, the sharpshooter leaves L.A., having won the hearts of Clippers fans for good and all. When I walk around the vast gothic campus of Duke University, remnants of Luke Kennard greet my gaze. Hung on one of the door rooms of Duke’s Trinity Residence Hall is a whiteboard that reads, “Who is your favorite Duke basketball player of all time?” Above the obvious fan favorites — the likes of Paolo Banchero, Jayson Tatum, and Zio...

From Clips Nation | almost 3 years ago | 2 reads

Game 59: Magic vs. Raptors GameThread

Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images Who: Orlando Magic at Toronto Raptors When: Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. TV: Bally Sports Florida GAME 59 TONIGHT RAPTORS Toronto, Ontario ⏰7:30 P.M. @BallySportsFL @BallyMagic (‘Magic Live’ starts at 7 P.M.) Bally Sports App; Bally Sports+ @969thegame https://t.co/j9Hljw5O2X #MagicTogether What are they wearing? pic.twitter.com/23rdROTZDD — Orlando Magic PR (@Magic_PR) February 14, 2023

From Orlando Pinstriped Post | almost 3 years ago | 0 reads

30-year Orlandoversary: Magic outlast Knicks in first-ever triple-overtime game

Photo credit should read DAVID MILLS/AFP via Getty Images For the Orlando Magic, Valentine’s Day has had its quirks over the years. In 1990, Chicago Bulls star Michael Jordan was infamously forced to wear a nameless No. 12 jersey after his came up missing at Orlando Arena. On this day 30 years ago, the Magic played their first triple-overtime game. Shaquille O’Neal bounced back from a poor offensive start with several key defensive plays down the stretch as the Magic topped the New York...

From Orlando Pinstriped Post | almost 3 years ago | 1 read

Kings at Blues GameDay Thread

Can the Blues turn around a sinking ship? To say that the Blues’ play as of late has been uninspiring is being very generous. Mired in their longest regulation losing streak since Craig Berube took over as coach, the pressure is on for this team to play as well as they did during the first three games. Brandon Saad is still out for tonight, but the team has options, and they’ve chosen to exercise them. From stlblues.com, here’re tonight’s lines: Forwards Schenn - O’Reilly - Kyrou Buchn...

From St. Louis Game Time | about 3 years ago | 2 reads

Kings at Blues preview: Struggling Blues need some consistent effort

Photo by Joe Puetz/NHLI via Getty Images What is going on with this team? It’s been a while since Blues fans have been treated to a stretch of play this putrid. What began as a good effort loss to the Winnipeg Jets last week has slid into an absolute dumpster fire in which it looks like the Blues are actively trying to lose games. Their 6-2 loss against the Nashville Predators was bad, but their 7-4 loss on Saturday night against the Montreal Canadiens was atrocious. A blown 3-1 lead sl...

From St. Louis Game Time | about 3 years ago | 3 reads

Canadiens at Blues GameDay Thread

Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images What lines will we see tonight against the Habs? If you saw the news that Pavel Buchnevich was activated from the IR and got very happy about the prospects for tonight’s game, well... Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but it doesn’t look like he’ll be in. He’s getting one more game’s worth of rest before returning Monday night against the Los Angeles Kings, and honestly, a healthy Buchnevich is worth one more game out. Will that make a win again...

From St. Louis Game Time | about 3 years ago | 0 reads

Celtic 0-3 Real Madrid - Review

Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images Long time no speak! The latest instalment of GIGPOD is live and it’s covering the home defeat to Real Madrid at Celtic Park on matchday 1 of the Champions League. NEW PODCAST ⚪️ 1️⃣GIGPOD EP 129: CL REVIEW: REAL MADRID(H)1️⃣ Stevie and Reidzo review Celtic’s return to the CL, post match chat with players and the ovation for Ange Spotify: https://t.co/Y7QX5yyNpD itunes: https://t.co/UoL2ngx13Y And everywhere else as per pic.twitter.c...

From The Jersey Doesn't Shrink | over 3 years ago | 0 reads

Celtic’s CL opponents - past games

Photo by Craig Foy/SNS Group via Getty Images If you were under a rock yesterday, or asleep listening to the latest GIGPOD, you’ll no doubt have seen our draw for the Champions League. ⭐ We have been drawn in Group F of the @ChampionsLeague - Fixtures TBC #CelticFC | #UCLdraw pic.twitter.com/IfDpVHtog2 — Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) August 25, 2022 The manager gave his thoughts on the group earlier Ange Postecoglou gives his thoughts on our Champions League Group...

From The Jersey Doesn't Shrink | over 3 years ago | 0 reads

More reaction to Celtic 2-0 Hearts & goodbye Chris Jullien

Photo by Steve Welsh/PA Images via Getty Images As promised the latest GIGPOD is now out and live everywhere. You can get it on iTunes, Spotify or anywhere else you listen to your podcasts! NEW PODCAST ⚪️ GIGPOD EP 125: CELTIC CHEERS, HEARTS TEARS Reidzo & Stevie discuss: John’s PROTEST, JJ back to his best, Neilson’s whining and a MOCK champions league draw Spotify: https://t.co/nSPxAo4jFg & everywhere else! pic.twitter.com/zzGPxLDN4p — GIGPOD ⚪️ (@gigpod) August 23, 2022 C...

From The Jersey Doesn't Shrink | over 3 years ago | 0 reads

Celtic signing this Haksabanovic boy - reports

Photo by Filip Filipovic/Getty Images Sead Haksabanovic, never heard of him mate, and never have you, don’t act it. Maybe the Sorare enthusiasts have, but that’s it. Anyway the Daily Record are reporting we’re signing him and he is YET another attacking player which provides us with even more depth in those areas. Sead Haksabanovic sets heart on Celtic transfer as Ange Postecoglou poised to trump FOUR clubs for Rubin Kazan star | @ScottBurns75 & Craig Swan https://t.co/K8jBFPzFB...

From The Jersey Doesn't Shrink | over 3 years ago | 1 read

NBA DFS: Best Plays for Thursday, March 24th

Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images A battle between two of the best rookies in Evan Mobley and Scottie Barnes makes both of them viable options on Thursday. Time is running out for certain players to make their cases in the respective award races they are involved in. Joel Embiid, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo are the three favorites to win the MVP award. Evan Mobley, Scottie Barnes, and Cade Cunningham are vying for the top spot in the Rookie of the Year race. Ja Morant...

From Fake Teams | over 3 years ago | 0 reads

NBA DFS: Best Plays for Wednesday, March 23rd

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images With Ja Morant ruled out on Wednesday, the guards on the Grizzlies give us plenty of value to choose from. The NBA has been largely unpredictable this season and blowouts have become even more abundant recently. Weird things have been happening across the association as of late and it’s made things difficult to predict, whether you are playing NBA DFS or sports betting. For example, on Monday night, the Miami Heat were easily defeated by the Philadelphia ...

From Fake Teams | over 3 years ago | 3 reads

Fantasy Basketball: Players to Pick Up by Position

Photo by Stephen Gosling/NBAE via Getty Images Natty talks fantasy basketball waiver wire adds for the coming week. For those in weekly leagues, please be aware that the following teams only play TWO games this week (March 21st to 27th): the LA Clippers, the Sacramento Kings , and the San Antonio Spurs . Try to avoid streaming fringe fantasy players on those teams as you probably won’t accumulate much volume this week. The following are widely available players (by position) in ESPN l...

From Fake Teams | over 3 years ago | 4 reads

The Long 2 Podcast: Intriguing Playoff Matchup Possibilities & Adds By Position

Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images In this episode of The Long 2, it’s playoff prognostication and player adds by position! This week Brandon and Natty discuss four possible playoff scenarios: the Denver Nuggets vs the Dallas Mavericks , the Toronto Raptors vs the Chicago Bulls , the Minnesota Timberwolves vs the Memphis Grizzlies , and the Brooklyn Nets vs the Philadelphia 76ers . Then, Brandon and Natty suggest adds for the upcoming week, a player per position each, all avai...

From Fake Teams | over 3 years ago | 2 reads

Ridiculous Upside comes to a close

A man on a horse rides off into the sunset | Photo by Sameh Rahmi/NurPhoto via Getty Images In May 2008 and little known basketball blogger named Matt Moore signed on to this site with the promise of covering “ the NBA Draft, the D-League, the CBA, the PBL ( I know, I know, what the holy crapola is the PBL. No, it’s not bowling. We’ll get to it. Hang in there.), European competition, and some of the processes about personnel decisions. ” As you can see by that mission statement, a lot h...

From Ridiculous Upside | almost 4 years ago | 0 reads

Eleven Players To Keep An Eye On In The Central Region Of The 2021-22 G League Showcase Cup: Part Two

Photo by Bart Young/NBAE via Getty Images In a new piece, Dakota Schmidt breaks down the likes of Petr Cornelie, McKinnley Wright, Matt Lewis, DeJon Jarreau, Jamorko Pickett, and Dru Smith Note: this is the second part in an ongoing series breaking down the interesting players to keep an eye on for the upcoming 2021-22 G League season. Go here to read part one, which examined some prospects from the Central Hub, Petr Cornelie, Grand Rapids Gold A half-decade after the N...

From Ridiculous Upside | about 4 years ago | 0 reads

Eleven Players To Keep An Eye On In The Central Region Of The 2021-22 G League Showcase Cup: Part One

Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images Dakota Schmidt breaks down some players for fans to keep an eye on within the central region of the 2021-22 G League Showcase Cup. On November 5th, the 2021-22 G League season will tip off with an exciting nine-game slate, which will feature the league debuts of Mexico City Capitanes and Birmingham Squadron. Along with that night reintroducing the league to fans that haven’t seen any action since March11th, it will also bring the brand new G League Showcas...

From Ridiculous Upside | about 4 years ago | 1 read

Revisiting The 2021 NBA Draft: One-and-Dones

Photo by Melanie Fidler/NBAE via Getty Images With the 2021 NBA Draft in the rear-view mirror, it is time to get a look at the 247Sports Composite Rankings to see how scouts and talent finders fare back in 2020 in relation to where college freshmen were ultimately selected this summer. If you are an avid reader of Ridiculous Upside, you probably know what the 247Sports Composite Rankings are and how they have been more or less reliable in order to predict where players are picked in the d...

From Ridiculous Upside | about 4 years ago | 0 reads