Clippers claimed Billups

[niko]

Not NJ. Answer to come soon...

[Grinder]

Not NJ. Answer to come soon...

It's the Clippers. Billups starting with Mo off the bench?

[niko]

BTW, if anyone cares (and no one probably does but ill say it anyway) there is a massive fire like five houses away from me.

[christian1923]

about as far away from the knicks as possible lol

[qrich]

It's the Clippers. Billups starting with Mo off the bench?

Would be an interesting addition and could pay dividends ala Sam Cassell a few years back.

Also, what are the restrictions if a team claims someone off waivers and wants to deal him?

[InspiredLebowski]

Would be an interesting addition and could pay dividends ala Sam Cassell a few years back.

Also, what are the restrictions if a team claims someone off waivers and wants to deal him?Can't for 6 months, something like that.

[AirGauge23]

Heat?

Can they?

[thejumpa]

Clippers claimed him. Smart move.

[qrich]

Chauncey Billups has been claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Clippers, sources say


https://twitter.com/#!/WindhorstESPN/status/146365833973735424

B-B-B-B-Illups!

[Fiasco]

Big Shot Billups.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Can't for 6 months, something like that.
you got a source/link for that info? thought it was 90 days..

[BankShot]

Heat?

Can they?

Since the Heat are over the salary cap, they can not place bids on Amnesty-cut players.... they can sign them as unrestricted free agents once the player clears the Waiver Period for under-cap teams

[Knicks101]

Damn, Pick and Roll with Griffin will be deadly. Oh wait...

[DirtySanchez]

Clippers!

So does this mean CP3 is out the door for them?

[chazzy]

In order for them to do this, they have to either

1) Not match DJ offer sheet

2) Amnesty someone.. Mo williams or Kaman?

[MeLO MvP 15]

Would be an interesting addition and could pay dividends ala Sam Cassell a few years back.

Also, what are the restrictions if a team claims someone off waivers and wants to deal him?
Not til July 1st, meaning never since Chauncey only has one year (not including a sign and trade I guess).

Great pick up by LAC, I couldn't be happier. I really didn't want Chauncey to go to Miami or LAL (Orlando I could've been okay with). If he bitches about this then he's the biggest phony in league history. Seriously, LAC looked like a playoff team without him... if "a player of this magnitude" is added to a playoff team, shouldn't they make the playoffs lol.

And Sterling will never waive him because it'll cost money lol. He's either gotta play there or forfeit his $14 million.

[BankShot]

you got a source/link for that info? thought it was 90 days..

I was looking around for that info too.... I heard there were some restrictions on signing then quickly dealing them

[christian1923]

No more cp3 i guess?

[magnax1]

Sounds like the clippers have given up on CP3 all together then?

[97 bulls]

BTW, if anyone cares (and no one probably does but ill say it anyway) there is a massive fire like five houses away from me.
Possibly a disgruntled and frustrated laker fans house. That just wants to end it all.

[AMISTILLILL]

In order for them to do this, they have to either

1) Not match DJ offer sheet

2) Amnesty someone.. Mo williams or Kaman?

I'd imagine they amnesty Williams, or potentially trade Kaman as well as amnesty Williams. Clippers are loaded for bear this season... loving it. Good for them.

[qrich]

In order for them to do this, they have to either

1) Not match DJ offer sheet

2) Amnesty someone.. Mo williams or Kaman?

I'm sure the Clips have the cap space in order to do this. If not, then dealing Kaman away or even Mo Gotti for a tpe shouldn't be overly difficult.

Not til July 1st, meaning never since Chauncey only has one year (not including a sign and trade I guess).

Great pick up by LAC, I couldn't be happier. I really didn't want Chauncey to go to Miami or LAL (Orlando I could've been okay with). If he bitches about this then he's the biggest phony in league history. Seriously, LAC looked like a playoff team without him... if "a player of this magnitude" is added to a playoff team, shouldn't they make the playoffs lol.

And Sterling will never waive him because it'll cost money lol. He's either gotta play there or forfeit his $14 million.

Didn't know, thanks for the info :cheers:

[Fiasco]

Clippers can still pick up CP3. They'd just need to amnesty Mo Williams, though that'd be kind of tragic since he wants to be here.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Possibly a disgruntled and frustrated laker fans house. That just wants to end it all.
lol you really thought about los angeles lakers fans after reading niko's post (who lives in NY)?:eek:

[qrich]

Clippers can still pick up CP3. They'd just need to amnesty Mo Williams, though that'd be kind of tragic since he wants to be here.

Or use him in the trade, though I can't see the Clippers going after CP3 as much now, but can see Olshey focus more on Dwight's services if possible.

[MeLO MvP 15]

I'm sure the Clips have the cap space in order to do this. If not, then dealing Kaman away or even Mo Gotti for a tpe shouldn't be overly difficult.
I can't see team taking Mo for just cap space or a TPE. Maybe they worked out a trade to get under the cap slightly (like Foye for nothing? although that'd probably take incentive from another team)?

I can't imagine Sterling amnestying a guy, aka paying a guy not to play for him.

[DuMa]

puzzling move. i dont really like it

[Fiasco]

Or use him in the trade, though I can't see the Clippers going after CP3 as much now, but can see Olshey focus more on Dwight's services if possible.

I'm not sure if Billups can be traded... or if anyone claimed off of amnesty waivers would work, since we don't even know what his exact cap hit against us would be.

So confused + happy right now. :oldlol:

[LA_Showtime]

Hey Crossover, you told us Billups would sign with the Lakers. :oldlol:

[qrich]

I can't see team taking Mo for just cap space or a TPE. Maybe they worked out a trade to get under the cap slightly (like Foye for nothing? although that'd probably take incentive from another team)?

I can't imagine Sterling amnestying a guy, aka paying a guy not to play for him.

I also hope it isn't the case with Mo being dealt away but can see it happening. With Warren, Leslie, Bledsoe, Mo, Billups, Gordon, Foye, the Clippers have a ton of guards and its going to be a tough call here, but Foye does seem like the odd man out, though I liked him on the squad.


I'm not sure if Billups can be traded... or if anyone claimed off of amnesty waivers would work, since we don't even know what his exact cap hit against us would be.

So confused + happy right now. :oldlol:

I meant Mo being used in the trade, not Big Shot.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

puzzling move. i dont really like it
if donald sterling is paying billups $1,000,000 for the season (while NY pays the oher 13 mill), what is so puzzling about that?

[Fiasco]

Hey Crossover, you told us Billups would sign with the Lakers. :oldlol:

Crossdresser is still in hiding, man.

[AMISTILLILL]

puzzling move. i dont really like it

How come? Simply taking the guy off the market, away from potential contender suitors, is a huge move in it's own right. If they amnesty somebody, they're still in the running for CP3. Seems like a great situation, and likely a preferred destination off waivers compared to some Billups' other potential options (Toronto, Minnesota, etc).

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

how much do Clippers have to pay Billups?

[boozehound]

Not NJ. Answer to come soon...
sweet. glad to hear this. cannot wait to see if he follows through

[DuMa]

How come? Simply taking the guy off the market, away from potential contender suitors, is a huge move in it's own right. If they amnesty somebody, they're still in the running for CP3. Seems like a great situation, and likely a preferred destination off waivers compared to some Billups' other potential options (Toronto, Minnesota, etc).

it just doesnt seem the right fit with the young and upcoming clippers.

[97 bulls]

lol you really thought about los angeles lakers fans after reading niko's post (who lives in NY)?:eek:
It was a joke. Lol

[Fiasco]

how much do Clippers have to pay Billups?

Whatever amount they bid on him.

[AMISTILLILL]

it just doesnt seem the right fit with the young and upcoming clippers.

I can sort of see that, although I think that young core could benefit from some more veteran pieces. Bringing Butler in was a great start, and Billups can be a great floor general for the team. We'll see how it pans out. It's just nice to see the Clippers doing ANYTHING, really :lol

[LA_Showtime]

Crossdresser is still in hiding, man.

I actually think he had a "legit" source the deal just went awry. It'd be nice to know if he heard anything.

Btw I like how I got negged for that post. It was a joke.

[qrich]

it just doesnt seem the right fit with the young and upcoming clippers.

Same was said when the Clippers traded for Cassell. I'm confident about this acquisition personally.

[AMISTILLILL]

Hey Crossover, you told us Billups would sign with the Lakers. :oldlol:

:oldlol: :oldlol:

[MeLO MvP 15]

Damn the Clippers got two starters with championships this off-season. Bravo. (assuming both CBs start).

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

It was a joke. Lol
a lame one at that :cheers: you're still my man tho.

[Fiasco]

Damn the Clippers got two starters with championships this off-season. Bravo. (assuming both CBs start).

Projected line-up is something like

Billups-Gordon-Butler-Griffin-Jordan

I would like to be the first of many to say

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/722892/south-park-i-just-came-500x375.jpg

[Bladers]

I actually think he had a "legit" source the deal just went awry. It'd be nice to know if he heard anything.

Btw I like how I got negged for that post. It was a joke.

I NEGGED you...what's wrong... u mad?

[dbugz]

Damn Clippers going to be more exciting this season. :bowdown:

I just Billups will stay healthy.

[InspiredLebowski]

They already matched the Jordan offer right? So they need to dump someone...

[LA_Showtime]

I NEGGED you...what's wrong... u mad?

I don't care if I get negged, but I would like to earn it.

[InfiniteBaskets]

CP3/Billups/Mo Williams?

Amnesty Williams and have him reunite with LeBron? :D

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

I actually think he had a "legit" source the deal just went awry. It'd be nice to know if he heard anything.

Btw I like how I got negged for that post. It was a joke.

how do you know if somebody negged u?

[qrich]

Damn the Clippers got two starters with championships this off-season. Bravo. (assuming both CBs start).

I fully expect Billups to start and Mo Williams to have a Jason Terry/Crawford type role off the bench. Besides at the F positions, I'm liking the Clippers depth, as of now.

PG: Billups - Mo Will - Bledsoe
SG: Gordon - Foye - Warren/Leslie
SF: Butler - Gomes - Aminu
PF: Griffin - Thompkins - Cook
CE: Jordan - Kaman


They already matched the Jordan offer right? So they need to dump someone...


Don't think they officially have, but doubt that affects the cap numbers in anyway.

[Fiasco]

They already matched the Jordan offer right? So they need to dump someone...

Nah, not yet. Jordan's cap hold is only $1 million. GSW offer sheet doesn't count.

That's what I'm reading on Twitter, anyway.

[ZeN]

Loving this.. Billups along with Butler will grand the Clipps some solid veteran leadership and some playoff experience.

And regardless of what happens to Mo Williams, it allows them to have some depth and versatility.

[e-LIMON-ators]

they renouced the rights to jamario moon and craig smith. So they can keep Mo williams and Kaman.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

Whatever amount they bid on him.

thank you ...gave you a good reputation :)

[LA_Showtime]

how do you know if somebody negged u?
User cp

[Fiasco]

thank you ...gave you a good reputation :)

:cheers:

[ballsohard247]

BTW, if anyone cares (and no one probably does but ill say it anyway) there is a massive fire like five houses away from me.
Damn. Hope they put that shit out.

[Reverend Hoops]

Projected line-up is something like

Billups-Gordon-Butler-Griffin-Jordan

I would like to be the first of many to say


Same lineup as last year plus a disgruntled 35 year old PG that wanted to go to Miami. Color me unimpressed.

[bagelred]

alanhahn Alan Hahn
Clippers just did the #Knicks a huge favor. Claiming Billups on waivers means he won't go to Miami or Orlando to help either team. #fb


Eh......I wasn't that worried.

So do Clippers get his Bird rights too? I doubt it.

[Lakers_Kobe_Fan]

User cp

Thanks LA_Showtime

[AMISTILLILL]

Same lineup as last year plus a disgruntled 35 year old PG that wanted to go to Miami. Color me unimpressed.

Weird, Butler was on the team then? :rolleyes:

[LA_Showtime]

So is Chauncey going to be a bad guy now? :lol

[Fiasco]

Same lineup as last year plus a disgruntled 35 year old PG that wanted to go to Miami. Color me unimpressed.

:facepalm

[LA_Showtime]

So Cp3's rotting in New Orleans, David West is stuck in Indiana, Billups is a "bad guy" in LA--for the Clippers, and Odom's in Dallas. We could still get Howard... oh wait, there's a good chance he STAYS in Orlando now.

[Smot Poker]

Same lineup as last year plus a disgruntled 35 year old PG that wanted to go to Miami. Color me unimpressed.

WRONG! Caron Butler was added too! Now the young upcoming squad have 2 vets WITH championship experience, one of them named "Big Shot". Pretty impressive to me!

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Eh......I wasn't that worried.

So do Clippers get his Bird rights too? I doubt it.
thought that birds right thingy getting transferred from one team to another via trades just got added to the new CBA?

[Smot Poker]

So Cp3's rotting in New Orleans, David West is stuck in Indiana, Billups is a "bad guy" in LA--for the Clippers, and Odom's in Dallas. We could still get Howard... oh wait, there's a good chance he STAYS in Orlando now.

Can't the Clippers now make a good offer for Dwight Howard?

[InspiredLebowski]

So Cp3's rotting in New Orleans, David West is stuck in Indiana, Billups is a "bad guy" in LA--for the Clippers, and Odom's in Dallas. We could still get Howard... oh wait, there's a good chance he STAYS in Orlando now.David West signed in Indiana as a FA. I don't think he'd consider himself "stuck" anywhere.

[DuMa]

how much did the clippers bid?

[Reverend Hoops]

WRONG! Caron Butler was added too! Now the young upcoming squad have 2 vets WITH championship experience, one of them named "Big Shot". Pretty impressive to me!

CHAMPIONSHIP EXPERIENCE ON THE BENCH!:roll: MIGHT AS WELL SIGN SCALABRINE!

The funny thing is Gilbert is done, but Caron isn't. I don't know if I see Caron playing 30 games this year.

[AMISTILLILL]

CHAMPIONSHIP EXPERIENCE ON THE BENCH!:roll: MIGHT AS WELL SIGN SCALABRINE!

The funny thing is Gilbert is done, but Caron isn't. I don't know if I see Caron playing 30 games this year.

...um what?

[bagelred]

how much did the clippers bid?

A rolex watch

[Fiasco]

how much did the clippers bid?

2 Happy Meals and a season ticket to the Clippers.

[PyrrhusX]

Starting to feel bad for CP3 now. Stern really did F*** his future :/

[Smot Poker]

how much did the clippers bid?

An autographed Keith Closs jersey!

[DuMa]

2 Happy Meals and a season ticket to the Clippers.
http://www.gifsoup.com/view/108542/coach-o.gif

[Reverend Hoops]

...um what?

I don't trust his knee.

[chazzy]

WojYahooNBA Adrian Wojnarowski
The minimum amnesty bid on Chauncey Billups deal had to be $1.3M. Says one GM: "I'm told there were multiple bids." Clippers had highest.

[bagelred]

I just realized.....Clippers just saved Dolan some money. :rockon:




Wait........why do I care? :ohwell:

[baseketball4life]

who are the Clippers waiving Kaman or Mo Will?

[Fiasco]

http://www.gifsoup.com/view/108542/coach-o.gif

LMAO.

[AMISTILLILL]

I don't trust his knee.

I get that, but why is it funny Gilbert is done? Why is Gilbert even involved in this discussion? Totally irrelevant.

[Smot Poker]

SPNSteinLine Marc Stein
Clips GM Neil Olshey hinted to LA media earlier today that team would use remaining cap room first and THEN match DeAndre Jordan offer sheet.

Olshey is proving to be a more than capable GM!

[Fiasco]

who are the Clippers waiving Kaman or Mo Will?

They don't need to waive anyone. They had $3.5 million in cap space.

[Smot Poker]

how much did the clippers bid?

ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
Clips had $3.5M in cap space, used it to post winning bid and now face task of getting Billups -- who had threatened retirement -- to report

[Darius]

I like this move if they ran it by Billups agent first...

[Clippersfan86]

Always loved Mr Big Shot. He's better than Mo who will be a perfect 6th man. Feel bad for Mo.

[themurph]

Projected line-up is something like

Billups-Gordon-Butler-Griffin-Jordan

I would like to be the first of many to say

http://assets.sbnation.com/assets/722892/south-park-i-just-came-500x375.jpg


Am I missing something? I respect Billups...His big shot making and savvy play...But dude looked pretty old during his time with the Knicks...To me, Billups works better as a role player or coming off the bench at this stage of his career....To me he would have been perfect on a team like the Mavericks or even Miami or even a team like the Bulls...

But the Clippers are still a young, raw team...Besides, has Billups even accepted this yet? I doubt if the Clippers (a cool, exciting up and coming team) were on his list of teams...

I don't know about this one...

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

SPNSteinLine Marc Stein
Clips GM Neil Olshey hinted to LA media earlier today that team would use remaining cap room first and THEN match DeAndre Jordan offer sheet.

Olshey is proving to be a more than capable GM!
teams been doing this forever. it's called common sense.

[baseketball4life]

They don't need to waive anyone. They had $3.5 million in cap space.
If what @ESPNSteinLine says is true that Clips $3.5M under, amnestying Mo Williams was most logical way to get there

per Hollinger...

[Reverend Hoops]

I get that, but why is it funny Gilbert is done? Why is Gilbert even involved in this discussion? Totally irrelevant.

I dunno I was thinking of the Wizards I guess. :ohwell:

[baseketball4life]

So although it has yet to be announced, it appears almost certain that the Clips amnestied Mo Williams.

John Hollinger on twitter.. so basically Billups for Mo Williams swapped... dont see the point in this but whatever

[Fiasco]

Am I missing something? I respect Billups...His big shot making and savvy play...But dude looked pretty old during his time with the Knicks...To me, Billups works better as a role player or coming off the bench at this stage of his career....To me he would have been perfect on a team like the Mavericks or even Miami or even a team like the Bulls...

But the Clippers are still a young, raw team...Besides, has Billups even accepted this yet? I doubt if the Clippers (a cool, exciting up and coming team) were on his list of teams...

I don't know about this one...

He's our Sam Cassell. That's all that needs to be said.

[Reverend Hoops]

But the Clippers are still a young, raw team...Besides, has Billups even accepted this yet? I doubt if the Clippers (a cool, exciting up and coming team) were on his list of teams...

I don't know about this one...

Clipps want him to be that vet guy that he has been campaigning against all offseason.

[themurph]

He's our Sam Cassell. That's all that needs to be said.


But Cassell still had some gas in his tank...He still had lateral movement and he wasn't getting injured...

I like Billups as a guy that's either on a stacked team (Miami) or coming off the bench (Bulls, Mavericks)...

Him being on the Clippers makes no sense...

[baseketball4life]

looks like Hollinger was wrong.... Chauncey nice fit, what happens to Mo? Billups is a floor general who needs 35 minutes per game, EG will see atleast that much to... Mo's role is going to be limited to about 20 minutes per game, no?

[DuMa]

cue the Mo Williams suicide notes on twitter

[chazzy]

Yeah no amnesty needed. Good pickup if he doesn't bitch about it

[Darius]

Confused as to why Mo is amnestied because of this?

Clips have cap space and Billups shouldn't cost more than $2/$3m

[InspiredLebowski]

If Chauncey retires he doesn't get his 14.5 mil. He's going to the Clippers. He'd have gone anywhere.

[baseketball4life]

Confused as to why Mo is amnestied because of this?

Clips have cap space and Billups shouldn't cost more than $2/$3m
the report was incorrect, Mo is staying, though now his roled is dimished... which is a waste he should be moved out of there

[Al Thornton]

looks like Hollinger was wrong.... Chauncey nice fit, what happens to Mo? Billups is a floor general who needs 35 minutes per game, EG will see atleast that much to... Mo's role is going to be limited to about 20 minutes per game, no?

how does he need 35?

[Unforgiven]

cue the Mo Williams suicide notes on twitter

This.

Was just watching interviews him talking about how great Griffin is, and his leadership taking them to the playoffs.

[Al Thornton]

the report was incorrect, Mo is staying, though now his roled is dimished... which is a waste he should be moved out of there

it's not a waste, they need depth and bledsoe is already out for 6-8 weeks.

[Fiasco]

But Cassell still had some gas in his tank...He still had lateral movement and he wasn't getting injured...

I like Billups as a guy that's either on a stacked team (Miami) or coming off the bench (Bulls, Mavericks)...

Him being on the Clippers makes no sense...

Dude Billups played 72 games last year. He was around the same age Billups was when he came here, posted similar stats around that time too.

He also gives us size in our backcourt because Gordon is pretty small for a 2.

personally I think you're selling Billups short.

[GatorKid117]

Basing off last year, I'd rather have Mo.

[baseketball4life]

how does he need 35?
Firstly in my opinion he is the type of player that needs that kind of run to control the game and have his effect on the game. Secondly he is already pissed off and would pout if not given that type of PT, and thirdly there is no starting PG in the league that doesn't see over 30 minutes a game nowadays... I don't see why LAC would not trade Mo Williams now just my take

[InspiredLebowski]

See all this confusion about do they/do they not have to amnesty a guy that's confusing experts like Hollinger and Mr. Capologist Larry Coon?

The Clippers did that. The Clippers were smarter than them. A new day is upon us.

[Darius]

How does this reduce Mo's role significantly except, maybe, as a leader?

Bledsoe is out til end of January and Billups has size to play the backup 2.

[greensborohill]

sorry Heat, you an eat-a-d!ck-up

[InspiredLebowski]

So what happens if the Clippers amnesty the amnestied Billups?

[DuMa]

Mo Williams @mogotti25
This cold tub feel so good rt now. I might just take a nap

dont forget the jellyfish mo.

[Smot Poker]

teams been doing this forever. it's called common sense.

I was to referring to all his wheeling and dealing this off season. I believe he made the right call NOT trading for Paul and for picking up Billups.

[baseketball4life]

How does this reduce Mo's role significantly except, maybe, as a leader?

Bledsoe is out til end of January and Billups has size to play the backup 2.
Mo was pencilled in for like 36 minutes per game and a starting role. Right now if they play no other guards other than Billups/EG/Mo Will what do you have.

EG will play 37-38 so 11 back up minutes available. I can't see Billups playing less than 33 so 15 there... Mo's max minutes is like 25-26 which is considerably less

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

So what happens if the Clippers amnesty the amnestied Billups?
wow, you're a mod?

[Fiasco]

So what happens if the Clippers amnesty the amnestied Billups?

Can't amnesty players you acquire from other teams. Though that would be hilariously cruel if you could.

[InspiredLebowski]

wow, you're a mod?c'mon, that was a good joke

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

c'mon, that was a good joke
:oldlol: you thinking it was a good joke is funnier than the original joke.

[Faberg]

You guys really think your getting 2005 Billups. :oldlol:

[InspiredLebowski]

And the Clips just matched Jordan's offer. Well played.

[baseketball4life]

And the Clips just matched Jordan's offer. Well played.
queue the bus that is taking Kaman out of town:oldlol:

[spiegel]

Billups
Gordon
Butler
Griffin
Jordan

Not a bad lineup with Butler and Billups the expierence heads and defensive players and Gordon and Griffin the offensive outputs.

[Fiasco]

queue the bus that is taking Kaman out of town:oldlol:

We will send him to Dallas for Rudy Fernandez.

[baseketball4life]

We will send him to Dallas for Rudy Fernandez.
he would mess up Dallas offense lol with his blackhole ways lately. I think Dallas is better off with Haywood next to Dirk, but Kaman can fit in somewhere, I would like him in GS honestly.

[Rnbizzle]

Dirk + Kaman? That would be the least athletic frontcourt in NBA history.. :lol

[baseketball4life]

Dirk + Kaman? That would be the least athletic frontcourt in NBA history.. :lol
not to mention Kaman would take ill-advised retard shots and take away from Dirk's workload to the teams detriment

[Fiasco]

not to mention Kaman would take ill-advised retard shots and take away from Dirk's workload to the teams detriment

they looked pretty sexy together in the eurocup or whatever it was this summer.

[Rnbizzle]

not to mention Kaman would take ill-advised retard shots and take away from Dirk's workload to the teams detriment
Sounds great to me, wasn't hoping for a Mavs repeat anyways, get it done Cuban!

[LJJ]

he would mess up Dallas offense lol with his blackhole ways lately. I think Dallas is better off with Haywood next to Dirk, but Kaman
can fit in somewhere, I would like him in GS honestly.

Eh, did you see who the Mavs have on their roster? These guys are not going to let Kaman punk them around. On that team Kaman is going to forget his bad habits really quickly.

[ZenMaster]

So Cp3's rotting in New Orleans, David West is stuck in Indiana, Billups is a "bad guy" in LA--for the Clippers, and Odom's in Dallas. We could still get Howard... oh wait, there's a good chance he STAYS in Orlando now.


Everything went to shit it seems. Let's just get 1 or 2 things right this off season please, so far anything that could go wrong has gone wrong.
There's still hope


"We are pursuing big deals right now," said Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak on Monday. "More than one big deal."

http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/7346237/gm-mitch-kupchack-says-los-angeles-lakers-pursuing-big-deals-right-now

[ZenMaster]

John Hollinger on twitter.. so basically Billups for Mo Williams swapped... dont see the point in this but whatever

I guess they where looking for a veteran leader, fair move.

Personally I like this right after Howard said he'd like Billups in Orlando.

[baseketball4life]

Eh, did you see who the Mavs have on their roster? These guys are not going to let Kaman punk them around. On that team Kaman is going to forget his bad habits really quickly.
then what does he bring to the table? If they are not going to let him jack up his shots on offense and get points? Haywood is better on the defensive end and on the glass... he would be of no use if he's not part of the offense.

[Rowe]

So is Billups going or not?:confusedshrug:

[niko]

So is Billups going or not?:confusedshrug:
The league told him to be prepared to forfeit his salary if he does not report or is disruptive, so i'd say yes.

[NoGunzJustSkillz]

Everything went to shit it seems. Let's just get 1 or 2 things right this off season please, so far anything that could go wrong has gone wrong.
There's still hope



http://espn.go.com/los-angeles/nba/story/_/id/7346237/gm-mitch-kupchack-says-los-angeles-lakers-pursuing-big-deals-right-now
Thanks for posting link. Okay, whatever with trading Odom, but did it have to be to Dallas?!?!? :banghead:

[baseketball4life]

So is Billups going or not?:confusedshrug:
he has 14+ million reasons to do so

[Rowe]

The league told him to be prepared to forfeit his salary if he does not report or is disruptive, so i'd say yes.

The salary the Clippers bid for him or the salary that Dolan is paying?

[Clippersfan86]

The salary the Clippers bid for him or the salary that Dolan is paying?

Dolan.

[Smot Poker]

ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
Source with knowledge of deal tells ESPN that Clippers' winning bid in waiver auction for Chauncey Billups was just over $2 million

Billups for only 2 mil, what a steal Olshey got!

[Rowe]

ESPNSteinLine Marc Stein
Source with knowledge of deal tells ESPN that Clippers' winning bid in waiver auction for Chauncey Billups was just over $2 million

Billups for only 2 mil, what a steal Olshey got!
They did that to block him from going somewhere else, maybe the Lakers?

[Rowe]

Dolan.
Interesting to see what he'll do.

Clippers arent a "contender", but if Mo Williams is coming off the bench and/or being traded then this is the best opportunity to lead a Playoff Team.

[FourthTenor]

The Clippers have always been considered "talented" and "athletic" etc. with the likes of kaman, al thornton, baron davis, gordon, dj and so on. And they always end up sucking because they've had NO IQ WHATSOEVER.

Now with smart, mature guys like Billups, Butler, Blake, in ADDITION to young, talented, springloaded legs like Blake, Gordon, Jordan, and a roster that appears to be legitimately deep.....


This is a team that a coach like VDN has a chance to legitimately prove himself with. They've got the right pieces, and hopefully the right guy pulling the strings. Don't wanna get ahead of myself though, bc we've been down this road before. This time it does appear to be unlike any other, but still... gonna try to stay patient and take the wait and see approach.

[FourthTenor]

I actually forgot all about Mo Williams. Considering the difference in age but the similarity in play, this does seem like a bit of a headscratcher.

Given the fact that it's the Clippers, it makes me wonder if this is a prelude to them finding a way to dump Mo Williams contract. Basically get the same player for 2 million dollars and ship out the one making five times as much.

Mo, Billups, Bledsoe, Gordon, Foye.... I'd think at least one of them is gonna be on the move. Especially now that Jordan and Butler are inked up and Gordon is next....

This has to be a precursor of some kind, and it wouldn't surprise me if this was a deft ploy to swap a guy the clippers are paying out with one the knicks are already paying. If it is, I'll have to admit it's pretty clever. Cheap, and typical, but clever...

Question is, who out there would take Mo on straight up with cap space or a tpe?

[SAKOTXA]

Clippers are looking real good with or without the CP3 trade.

As of right now

Billums, Mo Williams, Bledsoe
Gordon, Foye
Butler, Aminu, Gomez
Blake Griffin, Craig Smith, Chris Kaman
DeAndre Jordan, Chris Kaman

Very deep and well balanced.

[Clippersfan86]

People don't realize how epic it is to pick up a starter of his caliber for 2 mill. Better than Miami picking up Battier. Mo as 6th man will do great.

[coin24]

People don't realize how epic it is to pick up a starter of his caliber for 2 mill. Better than Miami picking up Battier. Mo as 6th man will do great.


Unless he doesnt want to be there...

Expect to see his amazing arsenal of transition brick 3s when he doesnt give a shit:lol

Hes an awesome pg, I hope he does play well for the clips. I just cant see it seeing as his agent sent an email saying he wasnt interested playing for anyone bar a contender basically:confusedshrug:

[longtime lurker]

Clippers are making the moves that they need to be making. A young team looking to make a playoff push needs vets. They need to sign a vet to backup Griffin and I they'll be in great shape barring major injuries.

[blacknapalm]

if this were miami getting billups, this board would be jizzing itself. now all of a sudden, billups sucks. now, no way are clips contenders but it's hard to fault this signing at this price. if he's not productive or disruptive, it's not like you are tied to a huge contract. the disruption part is a concern but when push comes to shove, billups has always been a professional. he can help this team take the next step with his veteran leadership and more importantly, he can help with the pace in close games where the clips lost a lot late.

[Fiasco]

if this were miami getting billups, this board would be jizzing itself. now all of a sudden, billups sucks. now, no way are clips contenders but it's hard to fault this signing at this price. if he's not productive or disruptive, it's not like you are tied to a huge contract. the disruption part is a concern but when push comes to shove, billups has always been a professional. he can help this team take the next step with his veteran leadership and more importantly, he can help with the pace in close games where the clips lost a lot late.

My god, this times a million.

I can't count how many games we lost last year in the 4th because we failed to close out.

[Clutch]

I'm glad that Clippers picked up Billups.
It would have been even better if some shitty team picked him up (Cavaliers,Raptors...) but at least he didn't go where he had wanted to.

[alenleomessi]

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_69j7nVK5I7c/TGsaBzDnSQI/AAAAAAAAAyE/L1QcypsIa3E/s1600/ObamaHellNo.jpg

[JohnnyFord]

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lvejvk7ppA1qevi9a.jpg

[Smot Poker]

Clippers are looking real good with or without the CP3 trade.

As of right now

Billums, Mo Williams, Bledsoe
Gordon, Foye
Butler, Aminu, Gomez
Blake Griffin, Craig Smith, Chris Kaman
DeAndre Jordan, Chris Kaman

Very deep and well balanced.

Who the hell is Billums or Gomez? :roll:

[JohnnyFord]

Who the hell is Billums or Gomez? :roll:
the clippers secret weapon

[Fiasco]

Who the hell is Billums or Gomez? :roll:

Whoever Gomez is, he's probably 10x the player Gomes is.

[Shadynasty's]

Who the hell is Billums or Gomez? :roll:

I think he meant Biggums.

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t6/a_rod212/GIfs%20Album/Dave-Chappelle-as-Tyrone-Biggums-SHAZAM.gif

[SAKOTXA]

:oldlol: :lol
Typed it on my phone.

[Reverend Hoops]

he has 14+ million reasons to do so

How can he be "disruptive" if he doesn't?:oldlol: