Ramona Shelburne of ESPN Los Angeles tracks down Baron Davis during his travels. He delivers this message to the free agent class:

I’m writing this from Africa, a far cry from the 24-7 media updates on what’s known as the biggest and best free agency class in the history of the NBA. I can’t help but think about two summers ago, when I was making the decision to stay or leave from the Warriors. I came to LA to make an impact on the city, to help change the shape of another organization. I took the road less traveled. I left a team that was one win shy of the playoffs. I left a city that I had made a home. I left fans that were amazing. All to cause change, to start over again. I came to Los Angeles, hoping to rebuild and reignite a franchise.  More...

We’re now just hours away from the opening of the free agent market.

Know what I want to see from the Clippers?

As little as possible.

The organization is obliged to make its pitch for LeBron James, as well they should. The Clips should also inquire about Paul Pierce’s demands because a pick-and-roll practitioner with Pierce’s skills could probably take them to the postseason, but the organization would be wise to resist the temptation to overpay for any veteran not named James.  More...