The Clippers today waived forward Paul Davis and newly-signed guard Fred Jones.
Davis was the Clippers’ second round pick in the 2006 Draft. He played in 27 games, averaging 4.0 points and 2.5 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per game this season. Davis had a career night against Sacramento just a week ago, scoring 18 points.
Jones joined the team as a free agent last week. He averaged 8.3 ppg in four losses to Dallas, Sacramento, Philadelphia, and Phoenix. He left yesterday’s loss against Detroit early in the first quarter with a sprained right foot.
We have to assume this move is a precursor to something else. The immediate beneficiary? DeAndre Jordan, who saw 18 minutes in yesterday’s game.
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Agree on the precursor. Otherwise it makes no sense to trade one of 8 healthy bodies (Davis).
Kevin Reply:
January 5th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
And by trade I mean waive. Moron.
Posted on January 5th, 2009 at 2:17 pm
Wish we could of kept Paul Davis and got rid of Brian Skinner who has yet to prove himself of anything, at all, whatsoever. He’s a waste of space. At least we got good minutes from Paul Davis.
And this new nuggets d-leauge giant… Is he any better??
I hope we get a good pg…and I think Gordon having to make up for our missing offensive players is a blessing in disguise.
Posted on January 5th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Clippers acquired Cheikh Samb from Nuggets for conditional second round pick. WTF?
Posted on January 5th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
There’s only ONE way NBA can save its teams & fans from poor showings.
MAKE A NEW RULE BY GIVING RIGHT TO TEAMS IN WHICH THEY CAN WAIVE A SIGNED PLAYER UNDER ANY GIVEN CIRCUMSTANCES. The waived player(be it Kobe, LeBron or Baron Davis) cannot challenge this decision.
This CONTRACT TERMINATION rule should be universal. The player will lose reminder of his salary 100% and the agent will lose his commission. But such player is free to sign with any other team from immediate effect. No involvement of Agents/NBA is required.
This NEW RULE will make NBA more competitive and remove WELFARE SCHEME from NBA once and for all. Teams will not succumb to unproductive player contracts. Thus providing iron clad guarantee to owners & fans alike.
YOUR APPROVAL IS ANTICIPATED.
Exick Reply:
January 5th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
My approval is irrelevant. You would need approval from the Player’s Association for anything like that to be implemented. Good luck with that.
New Rules Reply:
January 5th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
It’s time to abolish the Players Association. NBA ain’t coal mining industry.
Posted on January 5th, 2009 at 3:05 pm
So today’s events might just be much ado about nothing, since contracts are guaranteed on the 7th. All this does is maybe let the Clips pick up a PG.
Posted on January 5th, 2009 at 3:37 pm
Am very bummed for Paul. He worked very hard coming back from a knee injury. Was happy for him the other day when he got plenty of minutes against Sacramento and did well. To be cut a week later?
The fact that he and Fred Jones didn’t play against Detroit in the 2nd half must have meant that Dunleavy cut both of them at half time and didn’t bother to tell them. He probably also got Samb at halftime of the Piston game.
I am obviously biased for Paul since I had a chance to coach him in middle school. I felt he deserved better.
Is it too weird that all of these Clipper players are injured. Either something is up with the floor or they need a new physical therapist that knows what they are doing so these guys aren’t getting injured all the time.
Did any of you see this coming? Only 9 healthy players and they get down to 7 players and refuse to let these two play?
You need to have healthy bodies on the bench. Dunleavy should have his head examined as well as his ego.
kirbs Reply:
January 5th, 2009 at 10:36 pm
Hey Nick, pay to do some research first, Jones was injured early in the game, and never returned.
Posted on January 5th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
In saying that above though, though Skinner should have been shown the door ahead of PD.
Posted on January 5th, 2009 at 10:37 pm
Anyone think Paul would’ve stayed on the team if he had made “the shot”?
I’ve always thought Paul was a fundamentally sound player. He’s not the most athletic guy, but he’s smart around the basket and can hit a 10-15 ft jumper.
Maybe the person Dunleavy should be trading or firing is HIMSELF!!!
Posted on January 6th, 2009 at 11:19 am
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