The Daily Clipper - Mon (2/6/12)

by Lawler's Law on Feb 6, 2012 9:28 AM PST in News

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Orlando Magic news: The NBA's compressed schedule might be affecting offensive performance - OrlandoSentinel.com
The NBA's compressed schedule might be affecting offensive performance

Orlando Magic: Orlando Magic players are losing their composure a lot lately - OrlandoSentinel.com
Orlando Magic players are losing their composure a lot lately

Kenyon Martin ready to help Clippers - latimes.com
Kenyon Martin, who signed with the Clippers on Friday, said he'd like to be in uniform playing before the team finishes its six-game, 10-day trip that continues with a game Monday night against the Orlando Magic.

Los Angeles Clippers' Mo Williams not trade bait, GM says - ESPN Los Angeles
Mo Williams has been told by the Clippers that they are not actively shopping him.

Twitter / @LAClippers: Kenyon Martin on the court ...

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will KMart get some burn tonight?

by big0lbad on Feb 6, 2012 10:12 AM PST reply actions

Ralph says don't expect him to play tonight...

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by Lawler's Law on Feb 6, 2012 10:18 AM PST up reply actions

They have to cut someone before he can be put on the roster.

He might be there but can’t dress.

by John Raffo on Feb 6, 2012 11:10 AM PST up reply actions

copy, thx for info

by big0lbad on Feb 6, 2012 11:44 AM PST up reply actions

Didn't the FO tell EJ they weren't gonna trade him?

But they traded him regardless? Hope they aren’t pulling the same stunt with Mo.

by Ricekrispy10 on Feb 6, 2012 10:36 AM PST via mobile reply actions

They thought they weren't going to trade him

by all indications NO thought the CP3 deal was dead, so he wasn’t lying at the time when he told EJ he wouldn’t be traded. But of course circumstances changed and in the end it is better to have a disappointed EJ then no CP3.

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by bestclipfan on Feb 6, 2012 12:42 PM PST up reply actions

Sounds Like Some Players Are Not Dealing Too Well With The Compressed Schedule

What is starting to turn out to be amazing is the Clippers are on track to have one of their least injury filled seasons in a long time. – No jinx intended. LOL

by Buddahfan on Feb 6, 2012 10:44 AM PST reply actions

Clips have had a pretty spread out schedule so far

I don’t think Billups, Butler, Martin and Evans will respond that well so VDN has to limit their minutes whenever possible.

Help us Altered Beast you're our only hope.

by ClipperChuck on Feb 6, 2012 11:14 AM PST up reply actions

Lets Keep Out Fingers Crossed

that Jasen Powell’s office remains relatively empty of patients.

by Buddahfan on Feb 6, 2012 11:59 AM PST up reply actions

Clips have had a pretty spread out schedule so far

I don’t think Billups, Butler, Martin and Evans will respond that well so VDN has to limit their minutes whenever possible.

Help us Altered Beast you're our only hope.

by ClipperChuck on Feb 6, 2012 11:15 AM PST up reply actions

The early schedule has benefitted the Clips

in part by giving them more time to practice and gel when they most needed it.

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by Jax on Feb 6, 2012 11:44 AM PST up reply actions

KMarts first shootaround with the clips

by gdl on Feb 6, 2012 10:58 AM PST reply actions

Brian Cook looks lost in practice too!

OH ME OH MY! I hope K-Mart plays soon!

by Hengtime81 on Feb 6, 2012 11:11 AM PST up reply actions

sweeeeet! more please!

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by In GrIfFin We TrUsT on Feb 6, 2012 11:12 AM PST reply actions

Clips -1.5 spread

Who wudve thought last year this could be the line with howard playing. Go Clips, take this and the rest 4 roadies!!!

by arman martikian on Feb 6, 2012 12:19 PM PST via mobile reply actions

whoa, Clips are favored?

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by banandy on Feb 6, 2012 2:39 PM PST up reply actions

Regarding Mo..

I really don’t see why the Clips would be actively shopping him. The team needs him desperately, and I just can’t see a deal that will benefit the Clips.

If a good offer comes along, I feel that it’s only fair that Olshey discusses the deal with Mo. He’s only been here a short time, but he’s embraced the Clippers fully and is a big reason why we have turned things around. We owe it to him to be up front and honest regarding possible trades.

On a sidenote, I wasn’t too happy on how the situation with Gordon was handled. Not sure what was said, but it seemed like Olshey wasn’t completely honest with EJ.

by Rob Lo on Feb 6, 2012 12:44 PM PST reply actions

I still haven’t had the heart to watch the video of EJ on the bus when he finds out he’s been traded in between charity events.

by TPan on Feb 6, 2012 12:46 PM PST up reply actions

damn you

I had forgotten about that video, temptation to watch it had gone. I don’t think i will ever be strong enough.

by XXDC2XX on Feb 6, 2012 1:20 PM PST up reply actions

:( me either

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by Erik O on Feb 6, 2012 1:38 PM PST up reply actions

i agree - why are we shopping our best bench player?

Mo came in this season in top shape and ready to play. He has been solid off the bench. It will be tough to replace his production via any reasonable trade.

Also, I don’t buy the whole “Mo is unhappy” thing. He is playing on a winning team and has a chance to start next year since Chauncey is getting older and we don’t know if Clippers will bring him back.

No, it's the Clip Show!

by dan73962 on Feb 6, 2012 3:35 PM PST up reply actions

LOL

Yah, Neil telling Mo that he won’t trade him without consulting him first must really inspire a lot of confidence in him haha. You’re not going to be traded until you are, ask Kaman and EJ.

by TPan on Feb 6, 2012 12:45 PM PST reply actions

See that's the thing

If the Clippers are serious about changing the culture, management needs to also be honest and be held accountable. They can’t be saying “we’ll consult with you” and then trade that individual without giving them a heads up. Little things like that spread, and will sour other players from signing with the Clips.

by Rob Lo on Feb 6, 2012 12:50 PM PST up reply actions

Little things like that spread, and will sour other players from signing with the Clips.

in the end…its a business. and entertainment business. things got to stay fresh and interesting

plus…as long as Blake and CP3 are around…that is enough to keep players wanting to play for the Clippers

Ralph, "Last year so often with Blake Griffin you would see these things coming, with Paul, he's so crafty, all of a sudden boom there it is."

by KidJustin on Feb 6, 2012 2:09 PM PST up reply actions

if i recall correctly,

Olshey never told EJ and/or Kaman that they would not be traded.

reports always said something like, “people in managment have told Ej that he will be a Clipper.”
i haven’t read the linked article, but it looks like the no-trade-mo is coming directly from Olshey.

now, none of this is to justify the way that EJ’s and Kaman’s situations were handled, but if Olshey is the source this time, than i thinks it apples and oranges.

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by falconPUNCH on Feb 6, 2012 2:16 PM PST reply actions