We love Sam Cassell, and it's not just because he's unafraid to slip in a "Coming to America" reference while addressing 19,000 people. The guy's a winner. (A winner who closed his thank-you address to the Staples Center fans before the final regular-season game by saying "Sexual Chocolate!") In... Link
Can the Kings make it 13 straight wins against the Clippers? Let's hope so, for the sake of early-April takeovers. The line sits at +4.5, which is a line I would most definitely buy a cosmo for. It's as yet unclear whether Sam Cassell or Shaun Livingston will start... Link
Last week, Glenn Robinson took another small step in the most unnoticed retirement in the history of sport . If the absence of fanfare seems unfair, it is also unsurprising. Despite being physically present for over 10 seasons, Robinson’s moral significance was exhausted in just three. His 1999-2002 seasons... Link
Orlando, FL - Elton Brand poured in a game-high 35 points and Sam Cassell added 26, leading the Los Angeles Clippers to a 106-94 win over the Orlando Magic at TD Waterhouse Centre.... Link
Guest Columnist Joe Newell was nice enough to write this piece summarizing the start of Bob Hill’s tenure: Since taking over as head coach after the loss at Indiana, Bob Hill has had 13 games to put his stamp on this team, and its quest to right the ship.... Link
Three Situations to Pay Attention To (Because Five Just Makes This Column Too Damn Long) Denver Earl Watson was one of my favorite guys to write about when doing this column last year. The Memphis rotation prevented him from having consistent fantasy value, but whenever Jason Williams was out,... Link
With all of the snow and cold making it’s way across the country the past couple days, there’s no better way to spend your weekend holed up at home watching basketball. So for today’s weekend preview we’re gonna give you not one but THREE games of the week, one... Link
Elton Brand scored a season-high 37 points and added 12 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Clippers pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 99-89 victory over the Miami Heat in a matchup of division leaders Monday night. Sam Cassell added 18 points and 13 assists for the Clippers,... Link
Elton Brand scored 23 points and Sam Cassell added 21 as the Los Angeles Clippers beat the winless Atlanta Hawks 102-95 Thursday night for their best start after six games in 20 years.... Link
Joining the action with 1:34 left in the first and the score tied at 23. Somehow, this is the only NBA game on tonight. Which is, of course, the only reason I'm watching it. Heck, it was either this or the end of "Superman II." And I know what... Link
1 to 30 31 to 60 61 to 90 91. Jamaal Tinsley – The ultimate tease; few can match his 3s/steals/assists combo, but he plain cannot shoot or stay healthy. 92. Eddie Jones – Certainly on the downside of his career, but can handle lots of minutes and hit... Link
Knowing who to draft, obviously, is important. Equally important is to know who (whom?) NOT to draft. The guys listed below are guys that we feel might be over-valued, which isn’t to say that they shouldn’t be drafted, but you should let them slide past their “projected” spots for... Link
What a bummer, huh? Pegged by many to be right at the top of the West with the Spurs and Kings, the Timberwolves didn’t even make the playoffs. Why? Well, for one, Latrell Sprewell returned to his former self – off the court, not on it – and Sam... Link
The aftershocks continue on to Minnesota as the Timberwolves are rumored to look to sign Gary Payton after being snubbed by Michael Finley. The team will hope Payton can spark the same competitive fire that Sam Cassell brought two years...... Link
One meeting with Coach Mike Dunleavy was all it took for Sam Cassell to embrace the Clippers, who were also upbeat Wednesday on welcoming the point guard. The 12-year veteran reported as scheduled for his physical, and Cassell's opening session...... Link
A little birdie says the Timberwolves' $20 million man, Kevin Garnett, right, was livid when he learned that pal Sam Cassell had been traded to the Clippers for Marko Jaric....... Link
The Star Tribune's venerable Sid Hartman has lots of good NBA news, including Sam Cassell jeopardizing his trade to the Clippers, and Fred Hoiberg pining to play or possibly coach despite his heart condition....... Link
The Los Angeles Clippers today re-signed guard Marko Jaric and traded him and guard Lionel Chalmers to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for point guard Sam Cassell and a lottery protected first round selection in the 2006 NBA Draft, it was announced by Vice President of Basketball Operations Elgin... Link
'Sam I Am' to bring playoff experience to Clippers by Associated PressMINNEAPOLIS -- The Minnesota Timberwolves traded aging point guard Sam Cassell and a conditional first-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night for guards Marko Jaric and Lionel Chalmers. The deal ends a two-year, up-and-down...... Link
For picks 1 through 13, check out Friday's post. 14. Minnesota Timberwolves Who they will take: Antoine Wright Who they should take: Francisco Garcia Minnesota is a team that needs to draft based on attitude. They way under-performed last year, and they need to plan for a future without... Link
Though the Minnesota Timberwolves' payroll is well above the NBA's salary cap, vice president Kevin McHale said Thursday that the team will actively look for free-agent talent this summer. "We plan on doing a lot in free agency," McHale said. With players like Kevin Garnett, Wally Szczerbiak and Sam... Link
Link: Sights are set on successor to Saunders. "Trade rumors begin. One purported deal floating around Thursday has the Wolves dealing point guard Sam Cassell to Memphis for guard Jason Williams. Cassell, 35, averaged 13.5 points in an injury-riddled season and can be a free agent after next season.... Link
