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Clippers Won't Renew Vinny Del Negro's Contract

The Los Angeles Clippers have fired Vinny Del Negro, according to a source.

Del Negro has been with the Clippers since the 10-11 season.

The Clippers are believed to be interested in Lionel Hollins and Mike Malone.

Donald Sterling was known as a supporter of Del Negro, but a decision had been made to do everything possible to increase their chances of re-signing Chris Paul.

Sources say Paul wanted a coaching change for the Clippers.

"This was a difficult decision, but we feel this is the best decision for our franchise moving forward," said Gary Sacks in a statement.

A league source tells ESPN's Ramona Shelburne that the situation for Del Negro changed when it appeared as though Sterling may be nearing a new deal with him.

"Once it became a reality that (Sterling) might keep him everyone with a phone got to Donald," said a source.

Via Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

Clippers Expected To Pursue David West

The Los Angeles Clippers are interested in signing David West this offseason.

The Clippers will have to entice West with the $5.15 million midlevel exception available to teams that are non-taxpayers.

West played with Chris Paul as members of the New Orleans Hornets.

The Indiana Pacers will be able to pay West more money to re-sign.

Via Marc Stein/ESPN

Clippers Have No Interest In Pursuing Dwight Howard

The Los Angeles Clippers have no interest in pursuing Dwight Howard this offseason, according to sources.

The Clippers have been reported as a possible destination, albeit a longshot, to end up with Howard.

The Clippers do not have cap space to sign Howard while also re-signing Chris Paul, which would have forced them to complete several complicated deals in order to acquire him.

Via Ramona Shelburne/ESPN

Source: Del Negro To Meet With Sterling To Discuss Job Status

Vinny Del Negro is scheduled to meet with Donald Sterling over the weekend to discuss his job status, a league source said Friday.

Del Negro and Sterling are scheduled to meet in Los Angeles and a decision is anticipated shortly after.

Del Negro's contract expires June 30.

Via Chris Haynes/CSNNW

Source: Clippers Have Not Ruled Out Retaining Del Negro

The Los Angeles Clippers have not ruled out bringing back coach Vinny Del Negro, according to sources close to the process.

Donald Sterling will make the final call on Del Negro’s future.

Del Negro was hired by the Clippers in 2010 and owns a 128-102 record in three seasons with the team.

Via Ramona Shelburne and Marc Stein/ESPN

Barnes Betting On Paul Re-Signing With Clippers

Matt Barnes has discussed this offseason with Chris Paul and has gotten a sense that the Los Angeles Clippers' star will re-sign in free agency.

"Chris and I have seen each other a few times after the season and that's something we've discussed," Barnes said on Wednesday. "Not to really get into his business too much, but I think the Clippers are one of his of top teams to say the least and if I was betting guy I would say he would be back with the Clippers next year."

Barnes would like to return to the Clippers, but he is also looking for an increase in salary after signing a one-year contract worth the veteran's minimum last summer.

"I had a great season with the Clippers and my family is very comfortable here in L.A.," Barnes said. "So the Clippers are going to be one of my top choices, but we're looking for a pay increase."

Via Arash Markazi/ESPN

Source: 'Zero Chance' Chris Paul Bypasses Extra Guaranteed Year

Chris Paul has yet to commit to re-signing with the Los Angeles Clippers, but it is considered a probable outcome.

One source said that there are "too many positives" for Paul to remain with the Clippers.

Another source predicted that there's "zero chance" of Paul giving up the fifth year and nearly $30 million in additional guaranteed money.

The Clippers need to improve their roster in order to become a legitimate title contender, and Paul could potentially force his way out via trade after signing a new deal should the pieces not come together.

Via Marc Stein/ESPN

Suns Interested In Grant Hill For GM Job

The Phoenix Suns are interested in hiring Grant Hill to become general manager of the franchise.

The Suns fired Lance Blanks at the beginning of their offseason and have narrowed their other candidates down to Ryan McDonough and Jeff Weltman.

Hill has yet to decide if he wants to continue his playing career.

Hill played five seasons for the Suns before signing with the Los Angeles Clippers last offseason.

Via Marc Stein/ESPN

Clippers 'Very Confident' Of Chances To Re-Sign Chris Paul

The Los Angeles Clippers are "very confident" that Chris Paul will re-sign with the franchise this offseason.

Gary Sacks, vice president of basketball operations, met with Paul on Saturday.

Paul is eligible to sign a five-year, $108 million extension after July 1. 

"The No. 1 priority for us right now has to be re-signing our star player, Chris Paul," Sacks said. "That's our goal, that's what we want to do. We want to put ourselves in a position to do that. We feel this organization is in a position to move forward with that goal in mind. It's always difficult, it's never easy, but we feel confident we can be successful."

Paul was noncommittal about returning to the Clippers when he met with the media on Saturday.

Via Arash Markazi/ESPN

Source Calls Griffin, Bledsoe To Celtics For Garnett, Pierce, Rivers Rumor 'Absurd'

Stephen A. Smith of ESPN reports that the Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics could execute a trade of Blake Griffin, Eric Bledsoe and Caron Butler for Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett.

"Absurd," said one source from the Celtics to Greg Dickerson of Comcast in response to the story.

Smith also reports that Doc Rivers could go with Pierce and Garnett to the Clippers.

"It is already being talked about in NBA circles," said Smith. 

Smith wouldn't answer definitively if it is actually being discussed between the two teams.

Via Stephen A. Smith/ESPN

Los Angeles Clippers Archives

Paul Already Trying To Convince Barnes To Stay With Clippers

Chris Paul and Matt Barnes will be unrestricted free agents in July.

Source: Clippers Will Take 'About A Week' To Evaluate Del Negro

Vinny Del Negro is in the final year of his contract with the Clippers.

Griffin Doesn't Mind Taking Backseat To Paul

Blake Griffin has had to adjust to fewer touches as the Clippers' second option.

Paul, Griffin Dealing With Thumb, Ankle Injuries

Chris Paul is expected to start in Game 6 while Blake Griffin's status is in doubt.
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