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AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Its tense at Joe Gibbs Racing, regardless of what the drivers want you to believe as they head into a showdown with their seasons at stake.Theres only two spots left in NASCARs title-deciding final race, and three Gibbs drivers want them. Carl Edwards, their teammate, is already in the final four and it had been the hope inside the organization that the finale would be Gibbs vs. Gibbs vs. Gibbs vs. Gibbs.Jimmie Johnsons win in the opening race of the round of eight took a Gibbs sweep off the board, and now its every man for himself Sunday at Phoenix International Raceway. The trio of Kyle Busch, Matt Kenseth and Denny Hamlin are separated by a whisper-thin two points in the standings but no matter what happens Sunday, only two of them can advance to the championship.One will definitely be eliminated.They all understand the math, and that teamwork only goes so far.What each is willing to do to advance their season one more week remains to be seen.Hamlin made no apologies for his intent to move another car out of his way on the last lap Sunday if it means he will advance. But what if that car is a teammate?No, I would not, he said. Hamlin then gave a mischievous smirk: Thats my answer today.Busch would barely entertain the question.Absolutely, Busch said, stone-faced.JGR as an organization has mastered teamwork and sharing, despite expanding into a four-car team last year then adding Martin Truex Jr. as a de facto fifth car via a Toyota-engineered alliance. The approach led to Buschs title last year, a Daytona 500 win for Hamlin this year and four of the spots in the round of eight of NASCARs playoffs.For all the success earned through JGRs model, its not been without bumps. Hamlin and Busch seem to tangle in one way or the other at least once a year, and Busch was openly unhappy with Hamlin two weeks ago after Johnson won the race at Martinsville.Busch felt Hamlin had been the slowest Gibbs car that day, but refused to give up track position and that allowed Johnson to win without a challenge from Busch or Kenseth. Busch had angry words about Hamlin after the race.But the drivers have learned to not hold a grudge, to let things go for the benefit of the organization.I think that we work better together as a group, Kenseth said. I wouldnt think that it would change this weekend and I wouldnt think it would change next weekend. Certainly, once the race starts, obviously were all trying to get the best finishes we can for our respective teams. But I think during the weekend we all share everything we learn throughout practice, bounce ideas off of each other and try to as a group come up with the best setups that we can for Sunday.There have been times, Hamlin admitted, that team owner Joe Gibbs has had to intervene in internal disputes. But theyve learned that communication is key to keeping the peace.You cant keep feelings bottled up for years and years, and all of the sudden it all explodes, Hamlin said. I think I have a great working relationship with all my teammates and if one of them wrecks me this weekend, Ill be mad for a couple days, and Ill get over it.I respect them all enough to understand that were all competitors. But were also teammates, so its a fine line. 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Clippers owner Steve Ballmer has begun to explore potential sites for a new Clippers arena, multiple NBA sources said.The Clippers would neither confirm nor deny they are actively searching for a location, but one NBA source said that an area that piques the franchises interest is Los Angeles west side.The Clippers have been co-tenants of Staples Center, owned and operated by Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG), with the Los Angeles Lakers and the NHLs?Los Angeles Kings since the facility opened in downtown Los Angeles prior to the 1999-2000 NBA season. In January 2013, the Clippers agreed to a 10-year extension of their lease that would keep the team at Staples Center until June 2024. Sources say any move by the Clippers would come after they fulfill the term of the current lease.A new facility owned and operated by the team would afford the Clippers greater power to maximize earning opportunities, from sponsorship to licensing fees. As the owner of Staples Center, AEG retains control over naming rights, the business operations of running the facility for events and other substantial revenue streams like concessions.Sources with knowledge of the Clippers lease agreement said that, in many regards, the team operates as Staples Centers third tenant, a condition thats becoming increasingly tiresome to the organization. The Clippers receives a smaller share of proceeds from suites and club seats than the Lakers and Kings, according to sources, and a lesser say in scheduling and the overall fan experience at the arena.In 2015, Ballmer told the Los Angeles Times, Were third guy in, we have third choice in dates. If you are a good businessman, you dont come to the end of your lease and say, I have no options, landlord, please take me to the woodshed and beat me. Well have options.At Geekwires Sports Tech Summit two weeks ago, Ballmer spoke about the potential for innovation at NBA arenas, enumerating advancements ranging from upgraded broadband capacity to an augmented reality experience.During the 45-minute talk, Ballmer noted that the Clippers dont own Staples Center and therefore can craft only so much of the fan experience, from concessions to an outlay the capital investment required to install the necessary technological infrastructure.ddddddddddddWe dont own our arena, so a lot of things about fan experience -- food and beverage -- theyre not on our list because, frankly, we get what we get from AEG, who owns Staples Center, Ballmer said.In addition to the various revenue opportunities inside the arena, the construction of a new home for the Clippers would enable Ballmer to develop the surrounding area. AEG has profited from the evolution of the LA Live entertainment and office complex across the street from Staples Center, and?Los Angeles Rams?owner Stan Kroenke -- who also owns the Denver Nuggets -- has similar aspirations for the property adjacent to City of Champions Stadium, the Rams new home slated to open in 2019.The Clippers dont currently own their training center, and a source with knowledge of the organizations vision said a new arena complex would very likely include a new practice facility.Building a new arena in the Los Angeles area comes with major challenges, which would start with finding a site with ample acreage for the arena and parking, followed by a process that would include environmental impact reports and submitting thorough plans to the municipality.In addition to Staples Center, the Los Angeles basin is already home to several major sporting venues, including the Forum in Inglewood. It is currently undergoing a massive upgrade by the Madison Square Garden Company, whose executive chairman is James Dolan, owner of the New York Knicks.One league source said the Clippers have identified six locations, all in southern California. At the Geekwise Sports Tech Summit, Ballmer emphasized he had no plans to relocate the Clippers.The Clippers are not going anywhere, ever, Ballmer said. I will die owning the L.A. Clippers in Los Angeles. ' ' '