Vinny Del Negro will be back as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers next season.
The team said Tuesday that it has exercised its contract option on him to return for a third season. Del Negro led the Clippers to a 40-26 record during the lockout-shortened season and the second round of the playoffs, where they were swept by the San Antonio Spurs.
Their winning percentage of 60.6 this season was the highest in franchise history.
— Reported by the Associated Press
