http://www.mail.com/people/69784-blake-griffin.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.20/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/69784-blake-griffin.html http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1760238-griffin-leads-streaking-clippers-bulls-94-89.html CHICAGO (AP) — Chris Paul liked the way the Los Angeles Clippers grinded out an ugly win when they were challenged. Blake Griffin had 22 points and 10 rebounds to help Los Angeles beat the Chicago Bulls 94-89 on Tuesday night for its seventh straight victory, the team's longest winning streak in two decades. Marco Belinelli hit a 3-pointer with less than ... Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:56:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1760238-griffin-leads-streaking-clippers-bulls-94-89.html 2012-12-12T05:56:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1728214-lebron-knicks-top-nba-jersey-sale-lists.html MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James is atop the NBA's jersey-sales list once again. The Miami Heat star has the league's hottest-selling jersey, marking the third time the NBA's reigning MVP and Finals MVP has held that distinction. James was No. 4 in the most recent rankings, released in April. Since then, all he's done is win his third MVP awa... Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:05:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1728214-lebron-knicks-top-nba-jersey-sale-lists.html 2012-11-28T12:05:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1717840-thunder-edge-clippers-117-111-overtime.html OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Kendrick Perkins challenged his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates before a showdown of division leaders with the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. The Thunder had lost their first two games this season against other top teams in the Western Conference, and Perkins wanted that trend to stop immediately. It wasn't easy, but Oklahom... Thu, 22 Nov 2012 03:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1717840-thunder-edge-clippers-117-111-overtime.html 2012-11-22T03:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1701798-clippers-beat-heat-107-100-4th-straight-win.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — In their toughest test yet of this young NBA season, the Los Angeles Clippers measured themselves against the Miami Heat and liked how they stacked up. Blake Griffin and Chris Paul had double-doubles, with Paul keying a third-quarter spurt that helped carry the Clippers to a 107-100 victory on Wednesday night. They have wins over Memphi... Thu, 15 Nov 2012 06:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1701798-clippers-beat-heat-107-100-4th-straight-win.html 2012-11-15T06:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1686286-clippers-send-spurs-to-1st-loss-106-84.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers played with a chip on their shoulder, coming out amped up at the prospect of exacting a little revenge on the San Antonio Spurs. Led by high-flying dunkmeisters DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin, the Clippers rolled to a 106-84 victory on Wednesday night, handing the Spurs their first loss of the season. "We stil... Thu, 08 Nov 2012 06:10:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1686286-clippers-send-spurs-to-1st-loss-106-84.html 2012-11-08T06:10:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1675338-clippers-send-lakers-to-0-3-start-with-105-95-win.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kobe Bryant stuck his injured foot in an ice bucket and tried to relax. His star-studded Los Angeles Lakers are off to their first 0-3 start in 34 years, and even he isn't sure why nothing is working so far. "It's particularly hard for me, because I'm not the most patient individual in the world," Bryant said. "But you have to be. You h... Sat, 03 Nov 2012 07:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1675338-clippers-send-lakers-to-0-3-start-with-105-95-win.html 2012-11-03T07:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1502996-michael-vs-lebron-its-match-video.html CHICAGO (AP) — Michael and Magic versus Kobe and LeBron? Sounds like a dream matchup, and it could be coming to a video game console near you. With USA Basketball and 2K Sports forming a partnership, fans can see what happens when the amazing 1992 Dream Team goes up against this year's Olympic gold medal winner once NBA 2K13 hits the shelves this fall. ... Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1502996-michael-vs-lebron-its-match-video.html 2012-08-15T20:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1496150-us-wins-gold-beats-spain-107-100-mens-hoops.html LONDON (AP) — This was no Dream Team. This was reality. The gold medal was in doubt for the U.S. men's basketball team. The Americans led Spain by only one point after three quarters, a back-and-forth, impossible-to-turn-away-from game that almost anyone would hope for in an Olympic final. Especially, it turns out, t... Sun, 12 Aug 2012 20:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1496150-us-wins-gold-beats-spain-107-100-mens-hoops.html 2012-08-12T20:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1472162-anthony-davis-college-star-to-us-olympic.html LONDON (AP) — Anthony Davis stopped dribbling, tucked the ball under one of his long arms and shook hands with the tall reporter whose face seemed so familiar. "He had no idea who I was," Christian Laettner said. "But he's seen The Shot." Two players — one from Kentucky, the other from Duke — separated by 20 years yet so intertwined in U.S. men's basketba... Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1472162-anthony-davis-college-star-to-us-olympic.html 2012-08-01T17:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1451326-us-beats-spain-100-78-basketball-exhibition.html BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — There is no exhibition game gold medal. The only prize was some player of the game award LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony shared. Not counting doesn't mean not mattering. Once U.S. coach Mike Krzyzewski told the U.S. Olympic team that it was playing in probably the biggest basketball game here since the Dream Team ruled Barcelona, ... Wed, 25 Jul 2012 05:26:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1451326-us-beats-spain-100-78-basketball-exhibition.html 2012-07-25T05:26:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1427348-blake-griffin-olympic-team-with-knee-injury.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Blake Griffin has officially withdrawn from the Olympics and Anthony Davis has been added to the U.S. basketball team's roster. Griffin needs surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee and joins a lengthy list of American stars sidelined this summer. Davis replaced him in the Americans' 113-59 exhibition victory over the Dominican... Fri, 13 Jul 2012 16:52:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1427348-blake-griffin-olympic-team-with-knee-injury.html 2012-07-13T16:52:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1426146-griffin-out-davis-shot-us-basketball-team.html LAS VEGAS (AP) — Anthony Davis was seated on the court, the best players in the world towering above him. The NBA rookie had just been fouled while making a 3-pointer, falling backward toward the U.S. bench, looking up to see the likes of LeBron James and Kevin Durant dancing in celebration. The Americans weren't just giddy over the basket. ... Fri, 13 Jul 2012 05:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1426146-griffin-out-davis-shot-us-basketball-team.html 2012-07-13T05:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1424776-clippers-griffin-olympics-with-knee-injury.html LAS VEGAS (AP) — Blake Griffin will have surgery to repair torn cartilage in his left knee and the U.S. forward will miss the Olympics. Griffin returned to Los Angeles on Thursday for further evaluation after reporting discomfort in the same knee that bothered him in the playoffs following Wednesday's practice. The Clippers said he will require arthroscop... Fri, 13 Jul 2012 03:06:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1424776-clippers-griffin-olympics-with-knee-injury.html 2012-07-13T03:06:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1425982-durant-scores-24-us-olympic-team-wins-exhibition.html LAS VEGAS (AP) — New role, same old result for Kevin Durant. And even with another loss from its roster, the U.S. Olympic basketball team just keeps on rolling along. Durant picked up where he left off in international competition, scoring 24 points and grabbing 10 rebounds to lead the Americans to a 113-59 victory over the Dominican Republic on Thursday ... Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1425982-durant-scores-24-us-olympic-team-wins-exhibition.html 2012-07-13T02:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1422966-heat-2-shooters-deal-magic-center.html The Miami Heat got two more shooters. The Orlando Magic, at least for now, are keeping their center. A flurry of deals were completed Wednesday and another one was put on hold on the first day contracts could be signed in the NBA. Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis inked their deals with the NBA champions, who will rely on their perimeter accuracy to create more... Thu, 12 Jul 2012 01:48:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1422966-heat-2-shooters-deal-magic-center.html 2012-07-12T01:48:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1420964-williams-signs-nets-deal-griffin-extends-la.html Deron Williams hit the jackpot in Las Vegas, and Blake Griffin signed on for a few more years in Los Angeles. Free agents in the NBA could finally sign contracts starting at 12:01 a.m. EDT Wednesday, and the Brooklyn Nets wasted no time getting their All-Star point guard to put pen to paper — well, iPad actually — on a new deal worth $98 million over five... Wed, 11 Jul 2012 06:34:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1420964-williams-signs-nets-deal-griffin-extends-la.html 2012-07-11T06:34:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1420860-clippers-sign-griffin-to-5-year-extension.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers have signed All-Star forward Blake Griffin to a five-year contract extension that could be worth up to $95 million. The team announced the deal late Tuesday night. The deal could keep Griffin, who could opt out after four years, in a Clippers uniform until 2018. He will earn $7.2 million next season. "Happy to o... Wed, 11 Jul 2012 05:08:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1420860-clippers-sign-griffin-to-5-year-extension.html 2012-07-11T05:08:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1415716-to-replace-us-basketball-team-to-top-08.html LAS VEGAS (AP) — They lost Dwyane Wade but gained Kevin Durant. Dwight Howard's size has given way to Russell Westbrook's speed. The Americans know their men's Olympic basketball team will look much different than the one that captured gold four years ago in Beijing. Three of the most important players from that team were unable to return, but the carryov... Sun, 08 Jul 2012 20:58:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1415716-to-replace-us-basketball-team-to-top-08.html 2012-07-08T20:58:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1410216-us-mens-olympic-team-set-camp-roster-picks.html LAS VEGAS (AP) — LeBron James won a championship. Deron Williams became nearly $100 million richer. Kobe Bryant got Steve Nash as his backcourt partner. See, it hasn't been all bad news for the U.S. men's basketball players. But overall it's been a rough year so far, and the impact will be obvious Friday when the Americans open training camp with about th... Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/basketball/1410216-us-mens-olympic-team-set-camp-roster-picks.html 2012-07-05T16:41:00Z