Sources told ESPNLosAngeles.com that the decision rests largely with Clippers owner Donald Sterling, which could help Del Negro. The embattled coach has enjoyed a largely positive relationship with Sterling over the past two seasons, with Sterling issuing a public vote of confidence in Del Negro in March after an ESPN.com report that his job was in jeopardy

Might be the funniest thing ever!!!!

Clippers set sights on signing J.R. Smith
Smith can return to the NBA after his team in China finishes its season. The Clippers hope he can bring scoring punch as backup small forward, says a person with knowledge of the situation.

Still think L.A.'s other team is a joke? A savvy G.M. (with help from David Stern) made the Clippers instant contenders. More impressive: Now stars want to join the club, not flee

I’ve been told by a couple sources the Warriors will be part of the Christmas Day lineup of games to kick off the 2011-12 season. Golden State will host Blake Griffin and the Los Angeles Clippers at Oracle on Christmas Night, the fifth and final game on the NBA slate.

The Los Angeles Clippers reached out to the representatives of guard Eric Gordon and center DeAndre Jordan early Wednesday morning to discuss a contract extension for Gordon and a new contract for Jordan, who is a restricted free agent, general manager Neil Olshey told ESPNLosAngeles.com.

One influential member of the search committee liked Clippers executive Neil Olshey and wanted to present him to Allen. Others hated the idea of hiring someone from an organization that has struggled so mightily and put a foot down.

Nevermind that the Blazers, not the Clippers, are the only Western Conference member that hasn't won a first-round playoff series in the last decade. I agree with those who put a foot down. Firing Cho to hire a Clippers executive is a bad trade.

So Lindsey is apparently fading, Olshey can't get a full-scale endorsement, there's a bit of momentum in the labor negotiations and the Blazers are back to square one with Allen expecting a recommendation.

Mo Williams had an interesting 15 months, moving from the LeBron Cavaliers to the Byron Scott Cavaliers to the Blake Griffin/Eric Gordon Clippers. He chatted at length with SI.com about the lockout, the long offseason and his hopes for L.A.’s second team.

Sources with knowledge of Portland’s thinking told ESPN.com that the Blazers have both Cleveland Cavaliers vice president of basketball operations David Griffin and Los Angeles Clippers vice president of basketball operations Neil Olshey on their wish list.

Amid increasing signals that the Philadelphia 76ers are finally prepared to deal Andre Iguodala after years of trade speculation, another potential swap has surfaced that would send the swingman to the Los Angeles Clippers for center Chris Kaman, sources with knowledge of the discussions told ESPN.com.

The NBA's Rookie of the Year is featured in a hilarious new ad for Bethesda Softworks upcoming first-person shooter Rage for PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.

Here's The Blake Show Video

DeAndre Jordan will be working out with Hakeem Olajuwon in Houston this Summer.

Breaking Clipper news: Cleveland has told the Clippers this morning that Baron Davis passed the physical.

Trade is done as soon as Clips get the final word from the league.

Perhaps it comes as little surprise after Danny Granger earned a spot on Professor Hollinger's All-Disappointing Team, but there are some fresh rumbles in circulation that the Pacers are softening their no-trade stance on the Team USA swingman.

Meanwhile, if the Nuggets cannot convince Carmelo Anthony to sign an extension with the team and they decide to trade him at some point, could it be to the Los Angeles Clippers? I’m hearing it could be a possibility. It would get both he and his wife, La La, out to where entertainment opportunities are plentiful, which is key factor in their decision to want to move on. The Nuggets might be able to get a good young player or two or draft picks, and Anthony would be able to play on a team with some good up-and-coming talent.

He said he ordered a replica road jersey on NBA.com and this is what they sent him. NBA.com is updated with Baron at #5 if you order a custom jersey.

Clippers in action-just finished meeting with Mike Miller. more TK

very interesting - and bodes well for clippers-that mike miller takes part of holday wknd to meet with clips

Meanwhile Mike Miller has place in the valley, tight with Baron Davis (who isn't?) and knows Clippers have gaping hole at the 3.

Olshey called the meeting with Miller "the first step"

Kevin's got the scoop on the finalists for the head coaching job: it's done to Dallas assistant (and former head coach in Minnesota) Duane Casey and former Bulls coach Vinny Del Negro.