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Okafor would be a better fit than Hawk's Smith with Baron...
Are the Clippers ready to offer 14ml?

MatCauthon82 | 07/10/08, 07:18 AM

the clippers will screw this one up too. that franchise is snake bit.

vaughn9 | 07/10/08, 07:32 AM

Man i feel bad for them.

jayrpanlilio | 07/10/08, 07:43 AM

Emeka Okafor or Josh Smith?
lets see what the clippers do this time (if anything)
at least baron davis returns home but some fre@king help would be nice

winkstrap | 07/10/08, 07:44 AM

He would be a good fit alongside Baron Davis.

That said, the Bobcats need to keep him in Charlotte if they can.

realcrusader | 07/10/08, 07:52 AM

Josh Smith would be the better fit for the Clippers. Emeka would just be another Kaman w/ less offense. Josh has proven that he can play and has a very good upside. Josh is what BDiddy need athleticly. Emeka looks like he will be breaking down. His bad back is not improving.

Guam Baller | 07/10/08, 07:58 AM

I smell desperation from the Clippers

Hank Hill | 07/10/08, 08:03 AM

"according to NBA sources who requested anonymity because they are not authorized to talk about player movements."

.........This should read instead............""according to NBA sources who requested anonymity because the person ASSuming this doesnt want to look stupid when the real facts are out along with because they are not authorized to talk about player movements."

Grossedout9 | 07/10/08, 08:04 AM

Okafor is a better signing, don forget if Emeka misses 15 games or so, the Clippers have a decent short term replacement in Tim Thomas

djroxalot loves TD'ing | 07/10/08, 08:06 AM

Miami should really be pushing to get this guy...marion for him would work especially since they have jim jones they can place at the 3 and Haslem at the 4. Since Marion has more value, maybe try to add blount to the deal to get rid of his contract and take one of their scrubbs. One of the few players with a body that's made for the center position, though he's playing power forward. In fact, center would probably be an easier position for him.

Heater | 07/10/08, 08:23 AM

Okafur in his career should be earning under 10 mil a year-
But more than the mid level

he's a defender & rebounder. PERIOD.
No offensive skills

Any team that signs him to a reasonable deal will benefit from his hard work & willingness to do dirty work

jgb | 07/10/08, 08:28 AM

Clippers are one of the worst franchises in basketball history...Okafor is pretty much a journeyman type. Solid backup...either that or because Charlotte is NEVER on TV, I missed a lot.

C-Smith | 07/10/08, 08:33 AM

I agree with jgb. I think he's worth a bit more than the mid level exception, but not more than $10 million a year. It's hard to know what you're going to get with Okafor. He is still young and has potential. He has played in Charlotte for his whole NBA career which probably has negatively impacted him. The Clippers should give him a shot, but don't think that he is going automatically replace Elton Brand.

bertchboy7 | 07/10/08, 08:51 AM

The problem about Okafor is he never improves. For the most part, his stats have stayed the same during his 4 years in the NBA.

I Like Turtles | 07/10/08, 09:17 AM

Well Do SOMETHING!!!!!! Getting Okafor is better than doing nothing??? what are the other options in this years FA market anyway? Not much. If Okafor is the best remaining choice, then go get him. Otherwise shut shop and let high schoolers play for free during Clippers games. I'll pay to watch kids, rather than loser adults.

ESPN | 07/10/08, 09:42 AM

From one bumbling franchise to another...

bill sl | 07/10/08, 09:59 AM

u guys r **** idiots. okafor is a beast down low First off they dont need him 2 score no more tham 10-12. al thornton is **** over josh smith Period. bdiddy puts in 20 a night easy and dont forget Kaman aint no slouch . his coming out party was las year. now the bench is garbage but their starters are more than capable with the addition of okafor of course. If gordon knight thomas and maybe livingston can giv 30 off the bench they will b in good shape. plain and simple clippers always have talent .

nonebetta16 | 07/10/08, 10:06 AM

If gordon knight thomas and maybe livingston can giv 30 off the bench they will b in good shape. plain and simple clippers always have talent .
nonebetta16 | 07/10/08, 10:06 AM

30 mins you meant? LOL. Sure they can. Talent or not, No Playoffs next year.Period.

ESPN | 07/10/08, 10:08 AM

i didnt say a miracle would happen as playoffs lol. management alone keeps that dream dead. but 4 guys can chip in 30 all together.

nonebetta16 | 07/10/08, 10:27 AM

"u guys r **** idiots"

-yes- everyone else here is an idiot. Thank you for putting us straight

jgb | 07/10/08, 10:37 AM