Sħãlïq™ Posted February 9, 2012 Report Share Posted February 9, 2012 The Los Angeles Clippers took a harsh blow on when guard Chauncey Billups tore his Achilles’ tendon, knocking him out for the season. Billups, more so than point guard Chris Paul, has that crucial championship experience that the Clippers will need as they head into what could be an unprecedented postseason run. The Clippers will be able to replace Chauncey’s production, to an extent, throughout the regular season but having an NBA Finals MVP on the floor in the closing moments of vital playoff games? That’s tough to overcome. Initially the Clippers have a loaded roster of guards including Randy Foye, Mo Williams, Eric Bledsoe, rookie Travis Leslie and Paul. Caron Butler can guard the position when size is needed. Even Kenyon Martin, historically, has spent time at the two defensively – notably in a playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers covering Kobe Bryant. According to sources, the Clippers feel it’s imperative they improve the roster before the March 15th trade deadline. That’s no easy task given the only real bait they’re willing to offer is salary savings by taking on a player with either of the team’s two trade exceptions. The Clippers can bring in a player making up to $3,931,184 (Eric Gordon) or $2,855,560 (Al-Farouq Aminu), both exceptions acquired in the Paul trade.Full Story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sħãlïq™ Posted February 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2012 According to recent reports, the Clippers and the Knicks have significant interest in signing Smith. He'll be back in the US tomorrow: http://clippertalk.com/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/field/image/Screen%20Shot%202012-02-12%20at%2012.52.43%20PM.png Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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