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The first time Chris Paul referenced something his old coach in New Orleans, Monty Williams, used to say, we smiled. The second time, we took note. After that, well, you kind of got the message. Paul had a good experience with his coaching staff i...

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 t...

Although Alvin Gentry has a standing offer on Mike D'Antoni's Lakers staff as an assistant coach, he'd prefer to return to Los Angeles as head coach of the Clippers.

LeBron James was a unanimous pick for the All-NBA team and Kobe Bryant earned his record-tying 11th first-team selection.

Chris Broussard empties the notebook and examines a potential power play by Phil Jackson in Detroit as summer coaching rumors start to stir in Brooklyn and Los Angeles.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2013

The long game in the NBA is fickle. Luck intertwines with talent to determine long-term success in a 30-team league in which having at least one of the top 20 players (and preferably one of the top 10) is required for championship contention. The luc...

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 t...

Mike Wells of The Indianapolis Star: So you think Indiana Pacers coach Frank Vogel had a difficult time getting over taking Roy Hibbert out in the third quarter of Game 2 against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals? What he did i...

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The Los Angeles Clippers lost the most successful coach by winning percentage in the franchise's history when they dismissed Vinny Del Negro, whose contract was due to expire June 30. Del Negro compiled a 128-102 record during his three seasons with ...

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 t...

Expectations seemed to finally catch up with Vinny Del Negro, who was fired by the Clippers.

Rocky Widner/NBAE/Getty ImagesVinny Del Negro: When affability isn't enough. The Los Angeles Clippers lost the most successful coach by winning percentage in the franchise's history when they dismissed Vinny Del Negro, whose contract was due to expi...

There will be a lot to say about Vinny Del Negro's time with the Clippers, and his exit from the Clippers. But for now, let's celebrate the man. Here we have the greatest moment in Italian basketball history, Vinny Del Negro subcategory. It's footage...

Bradford Doolittle examines the Clippers' options for replacing fired head coach Vinny Del Negro.

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2013

Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after their first-round playoff exit.