Rasual Butler leads Clippers to first preseason win, 97-85 over Trail BlazersOctober 10th, 2009 Butler leads Clippers to first preseason winLOS ANGELES — Rasual Butler scored 14 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to their first preseason victory, 97-85 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. After Portland took a 5-4 lead, the Clippers never trailed again.
Dominic Randolph throws 5 TDs to lead Holy Cross in an easy 42-21 win over NortheasternOctober 3rd, 2009 Holy Cross beats Northeastern 42-21BROOKLINE, Mass. — Dominic Randolph threw five touchdown passes to lead Holy Cross to a 42-21 win over Northeastern on Saturday.
Preseason NBA StandingsSeptember 30th, 2009 Preseason NBA Standings
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Atlantic Division
W L Pct GB Philadelphia 3 0 1.000 — Boston 2 1 .667 1 Toronto 2 2 .500 1½New York 1 1 .500 1½New Jersey 0 3 .000 3 Southeast DivisionW L Pct GB Orlando 3 0 1.000 — Atlanta 1 1 .500 1½Charlotte 1 2 .333 2 Washington 1 2 .333 2 Miami 0 3 .000 3 Central DivisionW L Pct GB Detroit 3 0 1.000 — Cleveland 2 0 1.000 ½Chicago 2 1 .667 1 Indiana 1 2 .333 2 Milwaukee 1 2 .333 2 WESTERN CONFERENCESouthwest DivisionW L Pct GB Dallas 2 1 .667 — Houston 2 1 .667 — San Antonio 1 1 .500 ½Memphis 1 2 .333 1 New Orleans 1 2 .333 1 Northwest DivisionW L Pct GB Portland 2 1 .667 — Denver 2 2 .500 ½Minnesota 1 1 .500 ½Utah 1 1 .500 ½Oklahoma City 0 2 .000 1½Pacific DivisionW L Pct GB Golden State 3 1 .750 — L.A. Clippers 1 1 .500 1 L.A.
Ex-NBA player "Pooh" Richardson testifies about call from officer-friend before 2005 drug raidSeptember 21st, 2009 Ex-NBA player "Pooh" Richardson testifies in Pa.PHILADELPHIA — Former NBA player Jerome "Pooh" Richardson reluctantly testified Monday that his close friend, a Philadelphia police officer, tipped him about an imminent drug raid involving his half-sister. Richardson, 43, testified under a grant of immunity about two phone calls around 3 a.m.
Ex-NBA player testifies against officer-friend who tipped him off to raid on his sister's homeSeptember 21st, 2009 Ex-NBA player testifies against Pa. officer-friendPHILADELPHIA — Former NBA player Jerome "Pooh" Richardson has testified in the trial of a police-officer friend charged with tipping off a drug kingpin about a raid.
Randolph throws for 2 TDs, runs for another to lead Holy Cross to 27-20 win over HarvardSeptember 19th, 2009 Holy Cross beats Harvard 27-20 to stay unbeatenWORCESTER, Mass. — Dominic Randolph accounted for three touchdowns to lead Holy Cross to a 27-20 win over Harvard on Saturday.
Dominic Randolph scores four touchdowns in Sacred Heart's 52-21 win against Holy CrossSeptember 12th, 2009 Holy Cross beats Sacred Heart 52-21WORCESTER, Mass. — Dominic Randolph rushed for two touchdowns and passed for two more in Holy Cross's 52-21 win over Sacred Heart on Saturday.
Memphis says guard Elliot Williams eligible to play for Tigers this seasonAugust 22nd, 2009 Guard Williams to play for Memphis this seasonMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Guard Elliot Williams has been granted a transfer waiver by the NCAA and is eligible to play for Memphis this coming season.
Heat swing deal, getting well-traveled Quentin Richardson from Timberwolves for Mark BlountAugust 14th, 2009 Heat acquire Richardson for BlountMIAMI — Quentin Richardson and Dwyane Wade are regular workout partners during the offseason. They're about to get a chance to play together all year long.
Person familiar with deal says Hornets trade Butler to Clippers for 2nd-round draft pickAugust 12th, 2009 AP Source: Hornets trade Butler for 2nd-round pickNEW ORLEANS — The Hornets have agreed to trade starting shooting guard Rasual Butler to the Los Angeles Clippers for a future second-round draft choice. A person with direct knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press of the deal on condition of anonymity because it had not yet been announced.
Los Angeles Clippers waive guard Mike TaylorAugust 1st, 2009 LA Clippers waive guard Mike TaylorLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Clippers have waived guard Mike Taylor. Taylor played in 51 games for the Clippers last season, making five starts and averaging 5.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 15.1 minutes.
USA Basketball adds Gordon, Randolph to minicamp roster; 4 players pull outJuly 20th, 2009 US adds Gordon, Randolph to minicamp rosterLos Angeles Clippers guard Eric Gordon and Golden State forward Anthony Randolph are heading to USA Basketball's minicamp, while four players are pulling out. Portland's Brandon Roy and LaMarcus Aldridge, plus Houston's Trevor Ariza and Boston's Glen Davis will not be in Las Vegas.
Timberwolves trade Madsen, Telfair, Smith to Clippers for RichardsonJuly 20th, 2009 Timberwolves, Clippers swing 4-player dealMINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves forward Mark Madsen says he has been traded along with Sebastian Telfair and Craig Smith to the Los Angeles Clippers for Quentin Richardson. Madsen says he spoke to his agent on Monday to confirm the deal, which was first reported by YahooSports.com.
Clippers take college player of the year Griffin from Oklahoma with No. 1 pickJune 26th, 2009 Clippers take Griffin with No. 1 pick in NBA draftNEW YORK — On a draft day that felt like the trade deadline, the Los Angeles Clippers never considered a deal.
Thabeet cancels pre-draft workout with Grizzlies because of shoulder injuryJune 21st, 2009 Thabeet cancels workout because of shoulder injuryMEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hasheem Thabeet has canceled a pre-draft workout with the Grizzlies because of a shoulder injury.