Sam Cassell to stay with Clippers

[ducks]

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.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-lakeclip2jul02,1,3188262.story?coll=la-headlines-sports&ctrack=1&cset=true

[MannyIsGod]

I'm confused now.

[Kori Ellis]

I'm confused now.

Why?

[ducks]

poor hawks no buddy wants to sign there

[Solid D]

In hearing him talk recently on "Quite Frankly", you could tell he was actually being somewhat loyal to the Clippers. When posed the question as to whether he might want to wear a more attractive Gold and Purple uni from the other LA team...he seemed to think it just woudn't feel right doing that to the fans, fans like Billy Crystal and Penny Marshall. :) He was serious, though.

[MannyIsGod]

I thought he was leaving the Clippers according to the other article?

[strangeweather]

Good move by the Clips -- it looks like the old Sterling is gone for good.

Tim Thomas isn't great, but neither is Radmanovic. Cassell is the second most important guy on that team, after Brand.

[Kori Ellis]

I thought he was leaving the Clippers according to the other article?

The other article said he accepted their original offer and then reneged. It didn't say that he decided to go elsewhere. I guess the Clippers upped their offer and he finally committed.

[MannyIsGod]

Well, then that clears up the confusion.