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**Weasel** · 07-16-2005, 02:54 PM

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...7/15/hot.read/

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Now, the Clippers will once again surprise their doubters next week when they officially announce that they've signed veteran guard Cuttino Mobley to a five-year, $42 million contract. It is easily the biggest contact the Clippers have ever given to a newcomer and the biggest free-agent signing since L.A. inked Bill Walton in 1979. Yeah, let's just say the Clips haven't been big spenders in the past. Mobley, who averaged 17.2 points last season and shot 44-percent from beyond the arc, will start alongside Brand, Maggette, Kaman and last year's top pick Shaun Livingston, who many within the organization believe can be the most exciting point guard in the league. The Clippers, however, aren't content with their roster just yet. They are making a strong push at signing Shareef Abdur-Rahim or Bonzi Wells and are confident they'll sign one of them to deal that will pay around $5.8 million annually.

RD · 07-16-2005, 02:58 PM

Well IMO thats an easy assumption, because I think Bonzi can be had anytime if we want.

Thing is, thats a pretty big difference from Shareef to Bonzi. Obviously, we'd all rather have Shareef, and he's a better player.

The safe bet is Bonzi.

Mecca · 07-16-2005, 02:59 PM

Most likely they will get Bonzi.

swift88 · 07-16-2005, 03:07 PM

Either player is good. SAR still wants to dominate and Bonzi still have reserve in the tank. I guess getting Dalembert and Z is impossible, so all we can do is strengthen our 3-4's.

**Cinco de Mayo** · 07-16-2005, 03:08 PM

Why not have both? Sign Shareef and trade for Bonzi.

I'd love to see Memphis put together some kind of package for Kaman.

Bonzi + S&T Watson (goes back home) + a future first for Kaman and filler (do the Clippers even have filler?) or something..

**qross1fan** · 07-16-2005, 03:29 PM

keep Kaman . . sign one of these two and then trade `Cox for Vlad-Rad

Kaman will turn out to be a VERY solid big man . . don't trade him

RD · 07-16-2005, 03:52 PM

The Clips wouldnt giveu p Kaman for that.

THe Clips also dont need both Shareef and Bonzi.

We already have Mobley, Maggette, and Ross on the wing. Sign one or the other, and we have 4 players. With the possibility of Jaric and Korolev also. There simply just is not enough room.

**Weasel** · 07-16-2005, 03:57 PM

Stats time:

SAR:
Last Year - 16.8 pts, 7.3 rebounds, 50% FG
Career- 19.8 pts, 8.1 rebouds, 47% FG

Bonzi:
Last Year: 10.4 pts, 3.3 rebounds, 44%
Career: 12.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 46%

I don't know why the article mentions that both players would get the same money when clearly one player is better than the other.

arenas809 · 07-16-2005, 04:11 PM

I'm a little confused at the SAR situation...not sure why he'd sign with us to be a backup...our starting lineup is pretty much set in stone.

**NOBLE** · 07-16-2005, 05:19 PM

Potential S&T or maybe a rotation?

**MJG** · 07-16-2005, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by arenas809

I'm a little confused at the SAR situation...not sure why he'd sign with us to be a backup...our starting lineup is pretty much set in stone.

I second that. Maybe I've missed something somewhere, but I can't figure why he'd come into this situation, especially when there are better opportunities (contending, minutes, etc) elsewhere for equal money. The reverse is true as well; seems like the Clippers could probably find a bigger need to fill than PF.

**NOBLE** · 07-16-2005, 05:40 PM

With Bonzi and SAR we'll finally have versatile scoring bench since 'Reef can play the 3 and 4 and Bonzi the 2 and 3. We'll have a damn good team 8-deep and will have a good rotation to keep guys fresh.

**qross1fan** · 07-16-2005, 06:12 PM

Dunleavy wants the next Memphis Grizzlies in LA with a 12 man rotation prolly

leidout · 07-16-2005, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by qrich1fan

Dunleavy wants the next Memphis Grizzlies in LA with a 12 man rotation prolly

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