Clippers TopBuzzClippers Topbuzz AdminPaul Davis Out for the Season with Torn ACL- (Found July 15, 2008 ) Man oh man- this is crazy. Poor Paul Davis is out for the season with a torn ACL in his knee. Let's all wish Paul a speedy and full recovery. Here's the skinny from the Times: An MRI exam in Los Angeles on Saturday performed by team physician Dr. Tony Daly revealed the extent of the injury. He sustained a torn anterior cruciate ligament, a stabilizing ligament within the center of the knee, and also tore his lateral meniscus, cartilage around the knee. He is scheduled to meet with Daly...http://clippers.topbuzz.com/a-453373993.html Corey Maggette To Opt Out This Summer- (Found July 15, 2008 ) The Orange County Register is reporting that Corey Maggette will indeed opt out this summer and test free agency. Why not He is one of the most underpaid players in the NBA. He will likely sign for close to a max contract with an NBA team somewhere. They only thing that keeps him from a max contract certainly is not his level of play this year, but a lot of injuries in the past. They reported it like is common knowledge. If so, the Clippers must be aware of it. So why didn't they go...http://clippers.topbuzz.com/a-453374003.html Smush Parker to Make Debut in Atlanta- (Found July 15, 2008 ) Smush was signed for the rest of the season but with only about 20 games to go it amounts to two 10 day contracts. The other players that the Clippers have signed to 10 day contracts really haven't played very much. Barrett was not offered a second contract to make room for Smush. Nick Fazekas was offered a second opportunity but hasn't played very much. So, will it be different with Smush After Smush passed his physical, it was reported that he was headed to Atlanta to join the team for a.http://clippers.topbuzz.com/a-453374004.html Al Thorton A First Team Selection- (Found July 15, 2008 ) Los Angeles Clippers rookie forward Al Thornton was named to the T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie First Team, the league announced today. Thornton garnered a total of 48 points in the final voting with 20 First Team points. The 68 high-flyer from Florida State turned in a break-through rookie season, averaging 12.7 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 27.3 minutes in 79 games played (31 starts). He also connected on 374-871 FG (.429), 43-130 3FG (.331) and 214-288 FT (.743) on the year. Thornton...http://clippers.topbuzz.com/a-453374005.html Josh Smith, Target 1- (Found July 15, 2008 ) Some analyst say that he is the most athletic player in the NBA. Some say he is to small to be a PF. But at 6'9" he is an inch taller than Elton Brand with a wingspan that is equally as long . He would make an excellent high fly act to compliment Al Thorton who would be on the opposite side of the floor. Surprisingly, Josh Smith was already in LA on Tuesday, long before it was officially announced that Elton Brand was heading to Philly. He is scheduled to meet with the Clippers...http://clippers.topbuzz.com/a-453374015.html Turn Out The Lights, The Party's Over- (Found July 15, 2008 ) This could be referred to in the future as Black Wednesday. The day that Elton Brand and Corey Maggette both left as free agents at the same moment. We didn't even get a chance to trade them and get something in return. All we have left is cap space, and few unrestricted free agents who could come in and fill Elton's shoes. They will try to fill Corey's shoes with Al Thorton. They may or may not be able to actually sign Baron Davis to play the point. Right now the Clippers have more...http://clippers.topbuzz.com/a-453374014.html Greetings and Salutations I am a newcomer.- (Found July 15, 2008 ) Hey everybody I am so glad to be here with my fellow Clipper myopics. I live outside of Buffalo New York and have followed the Clips since there inception,as the Buffalo Braves. When I was a kid they actually trained at a nearby college an my friends and I would hound the likes of Randy Smith. Ernie D,and Mcadoo. I was there when Tiny Archabald hurt is achilles and in my opinion helped kill the franchise in Buffalo. That year with Tiny and Randy Smith in the backcourt Billy Knight at forward...http://clippers.topbuzz.com/a-453374013.html Mr. Basketball......Eric Gordon- (Found July 15, 2008 ) He is an explosive scorer, and a dead eye outside shooter. He has more than NBA 3 point range. He will now be strapping his six shooter around a Clipper uniform. Eric Gorden has officially signed a contract to play with the LA Clippers after being draft 7 of the first round in the NBA Draft. Honored as Mr. Basketball in the State of Indiana, Eric broke all scoring records for freshman in the Big 10 and at Indiana University. Averaging 21PPG, he was also honored as Big 10 Freshman of the...http://clippers.topbuzz.com/a-453374012.html Do You Believe In Miracles....Yes!- (Found July 15, 2008 ) He grew up in the LA area. Went to high school in Santa Monica at the Crossroads School for the Arts and Sciences. He lived a dream by going to play for his hometown team in college and became a legend at UCLA. Now at age 29, he is coming back home to play in the NBA for the Los Angeles Clippers. It's a dream come true for the player and the fans. Ticket sales will be brisk. Baron Davis is coming back to help resurrect a franchise that has been decimated by injuries just after finally...http://clippers.topbuzz.com/a-453374011.html Dwight Howard, Andrew Bynum, or Bust Enter DeAndre Jordan- (Found July 15, 2008 ) DeAndre Jordan was a high school phenom. He destroyed the competition with 26PPG, 16RPG, and 8 blocks pre game. No, that wasn't a misprint, 8 blocks per game. In one game he had 37 points and 20 blocks. As a freshman in college his coach used him sparingly, prefering to bring him along slowly. His stats and his minutes were not impressive, 8PPG, 6RPG in 20 minutes. Projected over 40 minutes it would be 16PPG, 12RPG, and 2 Blocks. He also posted a 62% shooting percentage, mostly dunks and...http://clippers.topbuzz.com/a-453374010.html |