Chris Paul likely to sit out Thursday's and Saturday's games

Chris Paul likely to sit out Thursday's and Saturday's games

'Chris is going to be out,' says Coach Vinny Del Negro. 'Other guys have got to step up.'

Clippers hold the floor now at Staples Center

You can hear the difference between today's Clippers and Lakers. For crowd noise, player effort, shoe squeaks, it's the Clippers that have pumped up the volume.

Clippers can't keep up with Thunder, 109-97

Chris Paul sits out, and Kevin Durant gets hot in the second half to pace Oklahoma City's victory in Western Conference showdown.

Chris Paul sits because of bruised kneecap

All-Star guard will have another X-ray. There is no timetable for his return.

So far, Clippers' Chris Paul is the NBA's most valuable player

Guard is not the league's most talented player or its best shooter, but he is the catalyst of an amazing turnabout by a franchise that has never been much except a doormat.

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NBA analyst believes Clippers are potential title contenders

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Clippers' Eric Bledsoe waits behind Chris Paul, Chauncey Billups

Clippers' Eric Bledsoe waits behind Chris Paul, Chauncey Billups

— At some point in his career, Eric Bledsoe wants to be a starting point guard in the NBA.

Injury puts Chris Paul on Clippers' bench

Injury puts Chris Paul on Clippers' bench

— Chris Paul got all the treatment he could before the Memphis Grizzlies game Monday night, but he still couldn't play...

Chris Paul is missing but hardly missed as Clippers rout Grizzlies

Chris Paul is missing but hardly missed as Clippers rout Grizzlies

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — No Chris Paul for the Clippers.

Clippers preparing for another physical battle in Memphis

Clippers preparing for another physical battle in Memphis

It has become clear that the Clippers and Memphis Grizzlies have a strong dislike for each other.

Clippers get caught in 'trap' game, lose to lowly Magic, 104-101

Clippers get caught in 'trap' game, lose to lowly Magic, 104-101

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