Mark Cuban doesn't give a "s-t" about the Clippers

 "I mean I don't hate the Clippers" said the outspoken Dallas Mavericks Owner Mark Cuban. "That's a strong word. I don't hate anyone on the Clippers. I pretty much hate anybody that doesn't have a Mavericks or Dallas across their chest. With that said, I don't give a s-t about the Clippers".

These were the strong words Cuban used before the highly anticipated match-up between the LA Clippers and Dallas Mavericks which concluded in a Clippers 104-88 blowout victory.

Mark Cuban hasn't been shy about voicing his animosity about the Clippers which stemmed from the Deandre Jordan saga that occurred in July in which Deandre, after verbally agreeing to sign with the Mavericks, spurned them to return to the Clippers to the relief of Clipper fans. It was a move that undoubtedly screwed the Mavericks in every way as they crumbled down from contender, to possible playoff contender to lottery team over one summer. The Mavs needed Deandre but he chose his "home", the Clippers. Consequently, every time the Clippers are mentioned to Cuban the only response is one of agitation.

"You can change the players, you can change the owner, but the Clipper are who they have been"

Cuban comments in they eyes of many clearly seem foolish since the Clippers of 30 years ago would have never got the kind of bench performance that they got from them against the Mavs. Not to mention, it also feels a like Cuban seems to be jumping on one of the NBA's most popular bandwagons which is hating on the Clippers. Damascus cousins, after LA's game the opening night, let out his frustration to the media.

"I hate the Clippers, I honestly do" said Cousins to the media in the King's locker room.

The Clips have been one of NBA's most disliked teams from a while now with the teams technically heavy, ref-chirping style getting on the nerves of many opposing payers. The fact that CP3 and Blake Griffin are so heavily endorsed doesn't seem to help much and from the looks of things the Warriors are not the only team with a target on their back.

With the NBA season underway this will unlikely be the last time that something bitter is said about the Clippers but with Cuban's Mavericks set to struggle this season, ultimately, it feels like he needs to let past grudges go. If this means he needs to pull out the generic "next question please" every time the Clippers are mentioned than so be it, regardless, you cannot dwindle on the past forever.

Clippers Exercise Option On Wilcox

The LA Clippers have announced officially that they intend to excessive the team option on C.J Wilcox.

Wilcox has seen spare, limited minutes in his time as a Clipper, only averaging 2.0 points and 0.4 assists in 4 minutes. He appeared in only 21 games last season for the Clippers. Despite the lack of playing time Doc as sung the praises of the young guard and has said he's shown improvement since last year.

During the 2016 summer league, Wilcox had a strong showing with averages of 14 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 32 minutes of play. Although the Pleasant Grove native is unlikely to receive much more time this season with the Clippers bench getting even deeper over the summer the fact his option has been exercised means the Clippers see a bright future in the sharpshooter from the University of Washington.