http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakeclip2jul02,1,3188262.story?coll=la-headlines-sports The Clippers reacted swiftly after Radmanovic and Cassell apparently reneged on agreements to stay with them, then reaching terms with the sharp-shooting Thomas and making a push for free-agent guard Bobby Jackson as a back-up plan in case Cassell left. But Cassell, the 36-year-old point guard and undisputed on-court general of the Clippers last season, late Saturday agreed to a two-year, $13-million contract, keeping intact a Clippers nucleus that lasted longer than the Lakers in this year's playoffs. Free agents cannot officially sign contracts until July 12. Throughout the day, Cassell was weighing three options: a two-year, $13-million offer from Atlanta, a two-year, $11-million offer from the Clippers and a three-year, $12-million offer from Denver. After learning Atlanta was the highest bidder, Clippers Coach Mike Dunleavy told Cassell to give him a number to get the deal done, sources said. Dunleavy received approval from Clippers owner Donald T. Sterling to increase the offer, and Cassell agreed to remain with the team he helped lead to new heights last season.
Sam I am... I wish we could get someone like him, if not him...Yeah, a bit older, but can has the veteran leadership we so desperately need...
2 years $13M? That's a great deal for Sam I Am. One thing about Cassell, if he's healthy, he'll produce.
i swear that article earlier said he wasnt signing with the clips. but he's back with them. i hope the clips have another good run.
Seriously. Is this really a new chapter for the Clips and Clips management moves? Looks like Sam is there to stay... Sam: "We cannot be a one-shot wonder. We cannot be Milli Vanilli. We have to be the Jacksons" I wonder what Sam would call his time with the Rockets? Blink182? (couple of good years before leaving the band for other questionable projects?)
I really dont know what the clippers are doing, now they have Tim Thomas, Radmanovic, and Elton Brand playing at the 4?
You do know that Don has been making a profit out of a losing team for years, hes one of the shrewdest gms ever, but hes not exactly stupid.
MY GOODNESS *THAT'S* how you go out and GET YOUR GUY!!! Could someone please send this to JVG and CD Rocket River
Well aware, mojambo. Didn't call him "stupid." Called him "uninterested in fielding a winning and well-compensated team until recently." Doesn't scan well, though.
