Often seen as a wildcard in games, Barnes has garnered a reputation as either an enforcer or a fake tough guy depending on whom you’re asking. Galaxy sign French defender Séga Coulibaly to bolster roster. If it maintains its numbers, L.A. County will advance to the yellow tier, the most lenient level of the state’s COVID-19 reopening system, next week. Get play-by-play updates on the LA Clippers vs. Portland Trail Blazers basketball game. Matt Barnes is no longer playing in the NBA, but he hasn’t let retirement keep him away from the NBA drama. As Blake Griffin shoves Russell Wislon out of the way, Matt Barnes (l.) mixes it up with Serge Ibaka. He took over as head coach and senior vice president of basketball operations. Tony Allen T. Allen. He is serving his second stint as the UCLA beat writer, which seems fitting since he has covered almost every sports beat except hockey and horse racing. “I just kind of explained to him that it was no disrespect to him or his game,” Barnes said. Griffin joins Chris Paul as All-Star players to be traded by the Clippers in the last year. Blake Griffin forgave him. Edwin Rios might benefit from such an approach. Barnes was referring to an incident that occurred during a preseason game between the teams Dec. 21. 2 overall pick in the 2020 draft by the Kings, is set to make his NHL debut Wednesday night against the Ducks. Barnes played from Rivers his final two seasons in Los Angeles. I play basketball hard-nosed and if you’re not on my team, during that 48 minutes we’re enemies. “I think he’s one of the best players in the league and arguably the most athletic player. Former Los Angeles Clippers forward Matt Barnes said a lack of "mental toughness" was a key reason the franchise didn't win a championship while being led by the star tandem of Chris Paul … 1 in Southland softball rankings. Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, far left, and forward Matt Barnes react as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, far right, restrains forward Carl Landry in … Villa Park takes over the top spot in the Southland softball rankings with an 11-0 record, according to Cal-Hi Sports. ... “Matt Barnes, there is no apology needed,” Barkley said. (Alex Gallardo/AP) PG - GS. During the recent Staples Center All-Access event that took place last week, Lakers forward Matt Barnes had some interesting things to say about Clippers forward Blake Griffin. 2:18 Richard Jefferson and Matt Barnes react. Pictures: USC Song Girls through the years, What yellow tier means for restaurants, bars, amusement parks, gyms and more, Who are the Song Girls? Matt Barnes M. Barnes. As the Clippers wrapped up a 3-1 road trip, Blake Griffin continued ramping up his workouts back home. For instance, a number of Clippers participated in a charity flag football game. Love Bro," Barnes wrote on Instagram. Ahead of the 2021 NFL draft where he’s projected to be the No.1 overall pick, Trevor Lawrence signs a multi-year deal with Adidas. High school softball: Tuesday’s results from across the Southland. Barnes said the All-Star point guard pitched signing Barnes to Clippers management, though there was one potential hang-up: Barnes had shoved Griffin to the floor during a preseason game last December, earning a flagrant foul. There was pushing and shoving, with the result that Ibaka … “I told him I was a free agent and he said, ‘No, you’re about to be a Clipper.’ ”. Chris Paul and Blake Griffin formed one of the NBA’s best duos last decade. High school baseball: Tuesday’s results from across the Southland. Jorge Sedano, Richard Jefferson, and Matt Barnes react to the Brooklyn Nets bringing big man LaMarcus Aldridge alongside James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, DeAndre Jordan, and Blake Griffin. Blake Griffin LOS ANGELES – Two posterizing Blake Griffin dunks and a tussle for the ball with Matt Barnes made a spectacle of San Antonio Spurs backup center Aron Baynes on Sunday night. When everyone in the organization & everyone who’s played there knows DOC IS THE PROBLEM!!! Matt Barnes details – and I mean details – his multi-day argument with Doc Rivers on Clippers. Barnes said he also spoke with Griffin on Thursday. Barnes said the All-Star point guard pitched signing Barnes to Clippers management, though there was one potential hang-up: Barnes had shoved Griffin … 15 PTS 5/16 FG 5/9 FT. Rebounds. ... Barnes, Matt. Bolch was once selected by NBA TV’s “The Starters” as the “Worst of the Week” after questioning their celebrity journalism-style questions at an NBA All-Star game and considers it one of his finer moments. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Barnes had been ejected after he pushed the Ibaka, who had gotten tangled up with Blake Griffin just before halftime. Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Chris Paul told Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson on Thursday's edition of the All the Smoke podcast that he appreciated Blake Griffin… 6 REB 4 DREB 2 OREB. Barnes … He happily traded in gobs of hotel points and airline miles to return to cover UCLA basketball and football in the summer of 2016. With his Oklahoma City Thunder’s season and NBA Finals aspirations on hiatus because of the coronavirus pandemic, Paul reminisced about his time with the “Lob City” Clippers in … In five seasons under Rivers, the Clippers are 242-135, but haven't made it past the Western Conference Semifinals. Villa Park is No. Smfh cold game! When we’re on the court, they’re the enemy now.”, Jay Cutler defends yelling at Bears’ linemen in loss, Oscar De La Hoya and Julio Cesar Chavez admit drug use, UFC’s “Ultimate Fighter” will spotlight White-Nelson friction. If Blake Griffin takes a hard fall, or someone pushes Chris Paul, Barnes is invariably the first man on the scene, fists balled, eyes burning, ready … Lakers fans have already labeled Barnes as a traitor on electronic media. Bolch is also the author of the recently released book “100 Things UCLA Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die.” He previously covered UCLA basketball from 2010-11 before going on to cover the NBA and the Clippers for five years. Matt Barnes tweets that he's done sticking up for Clippers teammates. Stunning DDT dump site off L.A. coast much bigger than scientists expected, Deep sea explorers are stunned when they investigate a mysterious dumpsite for DDT waste barrels off the coast of Los Angeles, Ex-Song Girls coach accuses USC of discrimination, harassment; rejects Title IX probe. Matt Barnes M. Barnes. Ben Bolch has been a Los Angeles Times staff writer since 1999. 8 REB 6 DREB 2 OREB. It's not like Jacobsen wrote, "BLAKE GRIFFIN AND MATT BARNES SUCK AND SHOULDN'T BE ALLOWED ON AN NBA COURT." Barnes said he couldn’t address his legal situation. Utility player Matt Beaty was sent to the Dodgers’ alternative training site to break out of a slump. Blake Griffin B. Griffin. During the panel discussion, Lakers forward Matt Barnes called Clippers forward Blake Griffin a flopper. Just months after reaching a new contract with All-Star forward Blake Griffin… Former USC Song Girls coach Lori Nelson blamed the university for the toxic environment within the famed spirit squad, which is the subject of a Title IX investigation, in her resignation letter. Matt Barnes and J.J Redick combined for 51 points Saturday while Chris Paul and Blake Griffin combined for… View More Matt Barnes scores season-high 26 points & dunks on Giannis Antetokounmpo Blogs NBA NBA Crossovers NBA Videos Videos SG - MEM. The 6-foot-7 Barnes called the Clippers “probably the deepest team in the NBA,” and they are particularly stocked at his position with Caron Butler, Grant Hill and Travis Leslie. So before agreeing to acquire the nine-year veteran, Barnes said, the Clippers checked with Griffin to receive his blessing. Here’s how to watch and everything else you need to know. The Clippers stunned the basketball world on Monday by reportedly trading five-time All-Star and face of the franchise A brief demotion benefited Matt Beaty. He appreciated it and understood where I was coming from.”. "He's just an amazing athlete, can dunk, can do everything on the court -- he just flops and I don't understand; I don't get it," Barnes said. ... CP3 went on the Up in Smoke Podcast with Matt Barnes … SF - LAC. Matt Barnes Says Blake Griffin must be traded to Championships Contender Team - YouTube. Jorge Sedano, Richard Jefferson and Matt Barnes react to the Brooklyn Nets bringing LaMarcus Aldridge alongside James Harden, Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, DeAndre Jordan and Blake Griffin. The Galaxy add defender Séga Coulibaly to their roster while moving closer to a deal with forward Augustine Williams. Matt Barnes recently posted a photo of himself shirtless onto Instragram revealing a torso covered in tattoos. After a remote experience last year, the 2021 NFL draft in Cleveland is a return to normal, or close to it. 12 REB 2 DREB 10 OREB. Barnes was already in enemy territory a few weeks ago when he worked out with Paul at the Clippers’ training facility. PF - LAC. Quinton Byfield, the No. Blake Griffin B. Griffin. “I’m a … Former Clemson star Trevor Lawrence announces Adidas deal. I still have friends over there. “I’ve been getting a lot of hate tweets, crossing over and trading” teams, Barnes said. The LA Clippers completed a blockbuster trade by sending away Blake Griffin in exchange for Tobias Harris and Avery Bradley. But Barnes didn't like what Jacobsen wrote, so a few hours later, he responded to Jacobsen. SF - LAC. Barnes, 32, acknowledged that his first choice would have been to re-sign with the Lakers but realized that was not a realistic possibility after his production plummeted in the playoffs and he was arrested in July for allegedly threatening a police officer. Prep Rally is devoted to the SoCal high school sports experience, bringing you scores, stories and a behind-the-scenes look at what makes prep sports so popular. ... Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan seemed to dislike each other at different points. 5 AST 3 TO 25 MIN. “It was a waterfall of bad things happening in the summer,” Barnes said, “so I was happy to have an opportunity to play with another team.”. Ten former USC Song Girls described to The Times a toxic culture within the famed collegiate dance team that included longtime former coach Lori Nelson rebuking women publicly for their eating habits, personal appearance and sex lives. "So you trade this guy after paying him this much money..? Though they may seem like polar opposites, Matt Barnes is quite similar to Griffin. 0:00 Jorge Sedano recaps the Brooklyn Nets’ recent moves, including LaMarcus Aldridge and Blake Griffin. Rivers came to the Clippers in 2013 as part of a trade with the Boston Celtics. 16 PTS 6/11 FG 2/2 FT. Zach Randolph Z. Randolph. Make sure you pack a jacket BG!!! Clippers' Blake Griffin responds to Matt Barnes' claim he flops [Video] January 24, 2012 | 9:07 pm At the Clippers' practice facility on Tuesday, forward Blake Griffin was told by a reporter that Lakers forward Matt Barnes was still accusing him of being a flopper. F - MEM. 0:00 Jorge Sedano recaps the Brooklyn Nets’ recent moves, including LaMarcus Aldridge and Blake Griffin. Matt Barnes, who played with Griffin from 2012 to 2015, weighed in on the trade and wasn't thrilled about the optics of the Clippers trading Griffin right after giving him such a big contract. Chris Paul recruited Matt Barnes. Griffin seemed to bond with his teammates, particularly off the court. High school boys’ and girls’ basketball: Wednesday’s results from across the Southland. ... Cavaliers forward Kevin Love tries to drive past Clippers forward Blake Griffin. Considering they just signed him to a five-year, $173 million contract last summer, the deal caught everyone by surprise. Will Dodgers take same tack with Edwin Rios? L.A. County hits yellow tier marker; widest reopening could be a week away. March 19, 2016. “Chris Paul was talking about how tough we were going to be next year, assuming I was a Laker,” Barnes said in a telephone interview. Kevin McHale: Clippers’ Matt Barnes crossed the line with trash talk at James Harden’s mother. Following the 2014 season, Griffin vacationed in Croatia with teammates Jordan, Reggie Bullock, and Matt Barnes. November 14, … F - MEM. Here’s everything you need to know about the 2021 NFL draft. Zach Randolph Z. Randolph. Barnes was coming to the defense of his teammate Blake Griffin after he got into a rebounding tussle with Ibaka. High school boys’ and girls’ basketball: Wednesday’s results. The Clippers stunned the basketball world on Monday by reportedly trading five-time All-Star and face of the franchise Blake Griffin to Detroit. Kristin Smart vanishing suspect was later accused of sexually assaulting women in L.A. Fourteen years ago, police in Redondo Beach were called to a hospital where a woman had come after waking up in a stranger’s bed, naked and with no memory of what had happened. USC’s Song Girls project a glamorous ideal; 10 women describe a different, toxic reality. A year later, he became the president of basketball operations, but this past August, he gave up the basketball operations duties to focus on coaching. Barnes’ Relationship With Former Teammates Remains Strong . A primer on the iconic USC dance squad. Assists. Stephen Curry S. Curry. I wish the Lakers nothing but luck. Share this article share tweet text email link Sean Highkin. But Barnes said Coach Vinny Del Negro told him he would have an opportunity to compete for playing time. Chris Paul and Blake Griffin formed a powerful duo, and Paul admits now he didn't fully appreciate what he had until they pair split. Kings top prospect Quinton Byfield to make his NHL debut Wednesday against Ducks. “But people have to understand this is a business and teams and players have to do what they have to do. And with that confluence of events, the former Lakers small forward officially became a Clipper on Friday, signing a one-year contract for the veteran’s minimum of about $1.2 million. 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