NBA Power Rankings: Clippers are too good to ignore
Brandon Jefferson
SAN ANTONIO,TX - NOVEMBER 05: Los Angeles Clippers during National Anthem before the start of their game the San Antonio Spurs at AT
Both Anthony Davis (23) and guard Tim Frazier (2) are in my FanDuel daily picks lineup as they go for their first win of the season in Milwaukee tonight. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Washington Wizards center Marcin Gortat (13) and guard Bradley Beal (3) talk against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) walks off the court during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Miami Heat center Hassan Whiteside (21) is in my FanDuel daily picks. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
October 31, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Phoenix Suns forward T.J. Warren (12) grabs a rebound against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Aaron Brooks (00) reacts to a technical foul in the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. The Hornets defeated the Pacers 122-100. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Sacramento Kings center DeMarcus Cousins (15) is in today’s FanDuel daily picks. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Denver Nuggets guard Emmanuel Mudiay (0) is my PG tonight in my DraftKings daily picks. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Andrew Wiggins (22) is in mydraftKings daily picks lineup again tonight. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
New York Knicks forward Kristaps Porzingis (6) is in my DraftKings Daily picks for today. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) during the second half at Amway Center. Miami Heat defeated the Orlando Magic 108-96. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2016; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Isaiah Whitehead (15) puts up a shot against Charlotte Hornets forward Spencer Hawes (00) in the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Marc Gasol (33) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Meyers Leonard (11) and Portland Trail Blazers forward Al-Farouq Aminu (8) during the first half at FedExForum. Portland Trail Blazers defeats Memphis Grizzlies 100-94. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports
Can Detroit Pistons forward Marcus Morris (13) have another big revenge game in Phoenix? Find out what I think in my DraftKings daily picks of this Wednesday. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Steven Adams (12) fouls Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) during the second quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker (12) is in my FanDuel daily picks lineup for tonight. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 29, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley (0) stands on the court in the game against the Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. The Celtics defeated the Hornets 104-98. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Houston Rockets shooting guard James Harden (13) is in my FanDuel daily picks. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 26, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) talks with center Steven Adams (12) during a break in the second half Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. The Oklahoma City Thunder won 103-97. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) and guard Rajon Rondo (9) celebrate during the second half of the game against the Orlando Magic at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports
Portland Trail Blazers guards C.J. McCollum (3) and Damian Lillard (0) anchor my FanDuel daily picks lineup for tonight. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Utah Jazz small forward Gordon Hayward (20) dribbles the ball up court against the New York Knicks during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Utah won 114-109. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 21, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Michael Kidd-Gilchrist (14) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves center Gorgui Dieng (5) during the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 21, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12, left) and Kawhi Leonard (2, right) talk on the bench during the second half against the Houston Rockets at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts after scoring a basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Warriors won 106-100. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 4, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) dribbles the ball up court as he fends off Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic (7) in the second half at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives on Detroit Pistons guard Ish Smith (14) in the third quarter at Philips Arena. The Pistons defeated the Hawks 99-94. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
October 31, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) speaks with guard Chris Paul (3) during a stoppage in play against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) defended by Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) in the second half at Quicken Loans Arena. Cleveland won 128-120. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
Brandon Jefferson
Brandon Jefferson is a Contributor to Swarm and Sting and former Contributing Writer at FanSided’s The Step Back, SB Nation, The Basketball Writers, and BBallBreakdown. He specializes in NBA coverage but has also written extensively about college basketball, FIBA, and broader sports culture. Brandon has been writing professionally for over a decade, with bylines at outlets including Complex, Bleacher Report, and Dime Magazine. A graduate of High Point University with a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications, Brandon has reported from major events, including the NBA Draft, NCAA Tournament, and NBA Playoffs. He was part of the launch team for FanSided’s NBA hub, The Step Back, and has built a reputation for delivering sharp analysis and in-depth storytelling. A lifelong basketball fan, he has followed the game closely since childhood and has covered it from grassroots to the pros. Outside of writing, Brandon enjoys reading, traveling, and baking.
