Your obligatory Ramon Sessions link for the day: I can’t tell you how many times I’ve frantically checked ESPN and twitter for Sessions updates. I’ve read every article, obsessed over every rumor, and worked out every scenario. Enough is enough Ramon: Just sign somewhere. Anywhere. Please.
A nice article about the Wizards and Clippers offseasons: (Hat Tip: Clipper Derrick) After watching that 82 game train wreck last year, it’s easy to forget that “on paper” the Clippers have one of the more talented teams in the league. Washington, despite missing out on Rubio, had a nice offseason for themselves as well, and boast the coolest nickname duo in the league with “Tough Juice” and “Agent Zero”. A decision needs to be made on nicknames for Griffin and Gordon. Bonus points will be awarded for a solid tandem nickname.
Mark Madsen, dominator of the internet: Ah, the joys of having a Stanford graduate on your team. This story may not be funny, but the mental image of a 6′9 Madsen frantically pressing the refresh button for his ebay bidding surely does. Madsen may not be a lock to remain a Clipper, but if he does he’ll help make the frontcourt one of the bloggiest in the league.
The Clippers and Knicks are both looking at Von Wafer: I may have been a little short with my original diagnosis of Wafer. He’s definitely a good outside shooter and he’s extremely athletic, so talent wise he’s one of the better players available on the free agent market. What the Clippers want with him though remains a mystery to me. Wafer didn’t play any point guard last year and isn’t renowned for his defending or rebounding abilities, two huge issues on last years team. Wafer is purely a scorer, and the talks with him may serve as an indication of what the Clippers are in the market for with that last roster spot. If the Clippers want “just” a scorer, there’s another pretty good one still out there…
Is Atlanta going to let Joe Johnson hit free agency next year? Once the Clippers re-cleared cap space for the 2010 offseason, Joe Johnson’s name became quite popular around these parts. If Johnson doesn’t agree to an extension, the Clippers could be a real player for his services next summer. Of course, a lot will change between now and then, but the idea of pairing the versatile Johnson with the Clippers young core is an extremely enticing one.
Baron tweets about two a days in Vegas: I believe this is the camp Baron is referring to. A quick glance at some of the attendees would lead you to believe that Baron is one of the few veterans present. This is a great sign that Baron is motivated to get in shape, but possibly the bigger factor here is that he’s setting a positive example for the younger Clippers who are present. Also, if you’re just now getting into Twitter like I am, make sure you follow Clipperblog here for updates on Clippers news and new posts.
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I suggest Flash Gordon, make much more sense for him than Wade trying to rock it. And how about Wonder Twins? It’ll make more sense when the franchise turns around… Been hearing G-Force for awhile now for both 10 and 32. I actually like it.
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Posted on August 6th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Whatever happened with the efforts to hire Grgugich as an assistant to Dunleavy?
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Posted on August 6th, 2009 at 6:53 pm
Clippers Making Strong Pitch For Sessions
http://basketball.realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/61016/20090806/clippers_making_strong_pitch_for_sessions/
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Posted on August 6th, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Hmm? G-Force sounds very cool. (G-Unit already taken by 50 cent-bummer)
How about the Dynamic Duo?
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Posted on August 6th, 2009 at 9:58 pm
FYI, that blog post about not signing Johnson in ATL is ludicrous. That team was on life support before he came there. Guy is a silent leader and assassin. I’d take him on the Clips (or any team for that matter in a heartbeat).
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John Reply:
August 7th, 2009 at 8:57 am
Johnson is a very talented and complete basketball player…his poor showing in the playoffs last year did make me a little worried though.
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Jeezy Reply:
August 7th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
I’ll take him and worry about his poor playoff performance, when we get to the playoffs.
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Posted on August 6th, 2009 at 11:20 pm
http://my.journaltimes.com/post/woelfel-world-of-sports/bucks_and_clippers_talking_trade.html
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John Reply:
August 7th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Good news about sessions…I’m with DJ at this point: Just go somewhere dammit!
Because there’s nothing better to do at this point of the season, I was flipping through SF FAs for 2010 a few minutes ago. If we sign Sessions we’ll be taking ourselves out of the running for the biggest FA names in 2010 (barring a Kaman or Davis trade)….Doubt we could get Johnson for the (6-7mil?) that we’d have to offer.
If things DO happen to go this way, we’d more than likely still be looking for a young SF who can shoot and defend, as well as fill in those other “glue” non-stats.
Not a lot applicable of names on that list that we’d be able to find for MLE money. Marvin Williams, RFA this season, seems like a good option. Some other names that jump out: Travis Outlaw, Mike Miller, Amir Johnson, Yakhouba Diawara. jkjk.
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bongstradamus Reply:
August 7th, 2009 at 11:50 am
So are we talking trade with MIL in the event NY signs Sessions to an offer sheet, MIL can match it and trade him to us?
And why havent we talked about Nate Robinson if we want a backup combo guard? Sells tickets, is young, is strong, and presently in limbo with NY.
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Posted on August 7th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Robinson played for Isiah Thomas when he was coaching the Knicks. That’s reason enough not to want him. When you add the fact that he doesn’t pass and doesn’t defend, you discover he’s a poor man’s Iverson… Why settle for him when you can have the real Iverson come and ruin your team?
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Posted on August 7th, 2009 at 12:30 pm
25th most valued team in NBA according to Forbes…
http://www.forbes.com/lists/2008/32/nba08_Los-Angeles-Clippers_322952.html
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Posted on August 7th, 2009 at 6:58 pm
NICKNAMES FOR GORDON/GRIFFIN…THE ‘QUIET STORM’ ‘THE EAR-ACHE’ (get it? Eric and Blake?) ‘LITTLE RED’ ‘THE GORFIN’ ‘AIR GORDON’ ‘PIC’N MAUL’ and my personal favorite…’HOPE AND A PRAYER’!
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Posted on August 7th, 2009 at 8:16 pm
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