Rasual Butler leads Clippers to first preseason win, 97-85 over Trail BlazersOctober 10th, 2009 Butler leads Clippers to first preseason winLOS ANGELES — Rasual Butler scored 14 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to their first preseason victory, 97-85 over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. After Portland took a 5-4 lead, the Clippers never trailed again.
Morrow scores 21 points in Warriors win over ClippersOctober 4th, 2009 Morrow leads Warriors past ClippersOAKLAND, Calif. — Anthony Morrow scored 15 of his 21 points in the first half and the Golden State Warriors beat the Los Angeles Clippers 108-101 on Sunday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
Blake Griffin cleared to participate in Clippers' workoutsSeptember 14th, 2009 Doctor clears Griffin to participate with ClippersLOS ANGELES — No. 1 NBA draft pick Blake Griffin has been cleared to work out with the Los Angeles Clippers after hurting his shoulder during the summer league.
Dunleavy confident Butler will help Clippers address weaknessAugust 18th, 2009 Butler expected to help Clippers address weaknessPLAYA VISTA, Calif. — Clippers general manager and head coach Mike Dunleavy is confident the addition of swingman Rasual Butler will help address one of the team's biggest weaknesses — outside shooting.
Person familiar with deal says Hornets trade Butler to Clippers for 2nd-round draft pickAugust 12th, 2009 AP Source: Hornets trade Butler for 2nd-round pickNEW ORLEANS — The Hornets have agreed to trade starting shooting guard Rasual Butler to the Los Angeles Clippers for a future second-round draft choice. A person with direct knowledge of the trade told The Associated Press of the deal on condition of anonymity because it had not yet been announced.
Clippers get Rasual Butler from New Orleans for second-round draft pickAugust 12th, 2009 Clippers get Butler from New OrleansLOS ANGELES — The Clippers have acquired shooting guard Rasual Butler and cash from the New Orleans Hornets in exchange for a conditional second-round draft pick in 2016. Butler had the most productive season of his seven-year career in 2008-09, averaging 11.2 points and 3.3 rebounds while playing in all 82 games for the Hornets, who made the playoffs.
Jaguars bring back guard-center Drew Miller, waive LB David HollowayAugust 7th, 2009 Jaguars bring back Miller, waive HollowayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Jaguars have signed offensive lineman Drew Miller and waived linebacker David Holloway.
Rockets sign draft pick Jermaine TaylorAugust 6th, 2009 Rockets sign TaylorHOUSTON — The Houston Rockets signed rookie guard Jermaine Taylor to a multiyear contract on Wednesday. The 6-foot-4 Taylor was drafted by Washington in the second round and Houston acquired his rights in exchange for cash.
Knicks work out point guard Jason Williams, but make no offerAugust 5th, 2009 Knicks work out Williams, but make no offerNEW YORK — Jason Williams has worked out for the New York Knicks, though the team made no contract offer to the point guard. Williams, who worked out Tuesday, is attempting a return from retirement this summer and the Knicks claimed him off waivers last week.
Lakers waive Chinese G Sun Yue after 1 quiet seasonAugust 1st, 2009 Lakers waive Chinese G Sun YueEL SEGUNDO, Calif. — The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Sun Yue, the Chinese national team star who won an NBA championship ring during one quiet season with the club.
Bulls waive forward Johnson III, guard NelsonJuly 31st, 2009 Bulls waive Johnson III, NelsonCHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls have waived forward Linton Johnson III and guard DeMarcus Nelson. In his second stint with the Bulls, Johnson played in eight games and averaged 1.1 points and 1.0 rebounds.
Bulls waive backup guard RobersonJuly 20th, 2009 Bulls waive RobersonCHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls have waived backup guard Anthony Roberson. Acquired from the New York Knicks in February, Roberson appeared in just six games with the Bulls and averaged 2.0 points.
Griffin brothers face off in Summer League gameJuly 20th, 2009 LAS VEGAS — Phoenix Suns forward Taylor Griffin walked to the free-throw line Sunday night during an NBA Summer League game against the Los Angeles Clippers and was greeted with some spirited trash talk from a group of nearby Clippers fans. His younger brother, Clippers' top pick Blake Griffin, stood a few feet away on the rebounding block and cracked a smile.
Clippers trade Zach Randolph to Memphis for Quentin RichardsonJuly 18th, 2009 Clippers trade Randolph to Memphis for RichardsonLOS ANGELES — The Clippers have traded leading scorer Zach Randolph to Memphis in exchange for Quentin Richardson. The deal was announced Friday.
Clippers official: No. 1 pick in NBA draft 'not going anywhere'June 23rd, 2009 Clippers remain intent on keeping No. 1 draft pickLOS ANGELES — The Clippers remain intent on keeping the No.