Chris Kaman's contract situation and the fact that the offer was made by Mike Dunleavy, highlights the power and influence the head coach has within the Clippers' front office.

"It's not about me, it's really about everything we try to do to put the organization in the best position possible," Dunleavy said Tuesday night.

"We're all on the same page, and we're trying to do everything we can to get to where we want to be. It's a great statement about where we are as group."

"Mike and I work to reach agreements on everything we do," Elgin Baylor said. "If there's something we decide not to do, we agree on that too. Mike likes to be involved in decisions on players and things like that, and that's fine with me."

Dunleavy isn't signed beyond this season and his contract status is in a holding pattern until the Kaman situation is resolved.  He currently makes approximately $2.5 million per season, but is in line for a raise in the $4 million range.