Clippers Sign Griffin

The Los Angeles Clippers signed Blake Griffin to a three-year contract with a team-option for the fourth year, though the figures of the deal were not revealed. The Clippers will also be able to make a qualifying offer after the contract expires.

The team has not yet finalized the trade of Zach Randolph with the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Quentin Richardson.

The Clippers have made a qualifying offer to Steve Novak.

Clippers Continue to Plummet

The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Toronto Raptors 100-76, their 53rd loss of the season. The Clippers shot just .387 from the field, going 29-for-75. Toronto took 100 shots, and out-rebounded LA 57-34, including 12 offensive rebounds as opposed to the Clips' 2. Zach Randolph led the Clippers with 20 points and 7 rebounds, and Steve Novak scored 11 points off the bench. Chris Bosh had 16 points and 13 rebounds for the Raptors, and Anthony Parker had 10 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, and two blocked shots.

Clippers Enjoy Capital Gains

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Washington Wizards 123-108, their 17th win of the season. The Clips scored 37 points in the third quarter en route to their victory, and shot .588 from the field. LA went 15-for-16 from three-point range, while Washington went just 2-for-10. Eric Gordon led the Clippers with 26 points, and Baron Davis had 11 points, 20 assists, and 8 rebounds. Steve Novak added 21 points, 18 coming off 3-pointers, and Al Thornton had 22. Antawn Jamison led the Wizards with 24 points.

Novak's Buzzer-Beater Saves Clips

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Toronto Raptors 107-105, their 16th victory of the season. LA won after Steve Novak hit a 3-pointer as time expired with the Clips down by one. The Clippers shot 50% from the field, and committed only 12 turnovers. Toronto nearly won the game after going into the fourth quarter trailing by 6. Novak, in addition to the game-winning shot, led LA with 21 points, all coming on 7 three-pointers. Al Thornton and Baron Davis both scored 20 points, and Eric Gordon added 17. Vince Carter led the Raptors with 41 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists.

Clips Feel Mile-Low with Loss

The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Denver Nuggets 107-94, their 50th loss of the season. The Clippers shot 39% from the field, but forced 23 turnovers. Denver had just 4 three-pointers, but out-rebounded LA 56-30. Al Thornton led the Clips with 19 points and 7 rebounds, and Eric Gordon had 17 points. Steve Novak also had 17 points, and went 5-for-7 from 3-point range. Renaldo Balkman led the Nuggets with 22 points and 11 rebounds, and Carmelo Anthony added 18 points.

Clippers Fall in State Capital

The Los Angeles Clippers were defeated by the Sacramento Kings 98-86, their 44th loss of the season. LA shot only .382 from the field and allowed the Kings to shoot 11-for-22 from three-point range. The Clippers were without Eric Gordon. Baron Davis and Steve Novak both scored 13 points to lead the Clips, and Zach Randolph had 11 points and 12 rebounds. Kevin Martin led Sacramento with 20 points, and Bobby Jackson had 18.

Clips Pull One Out in Knick of Time

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the New York Knicks 128-124 in overtime, their 13th win of the season. The Clips rallied from a 10 point deficit in the fourth quarter to tie the game after Zach Randolph hit a hook shot at the end of regulation. LA won the OT 18-14. The Clippers shot .515 from the field and took 37 three-point attempts, 15 of which went in. Eric Gordon led LA with 30 points, and Steve Novak had a career-high 23 points, including going 6-for-8 from three-point range. Randolph scored 22 points and grabbed 15 rebounds, and Baron Davis had 13 points with a season-high 20 assists. Al Thornton scored 20 points, and Fred Jones had 14. Nate Robinson led the Knicks with 33 points and 15 assists to go with 9 rebounds. Wilson Chandler added 27 points, David Lee had 17 points and 12 rebounds, and Al Harrington finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds.

Clips Fall to Charlotte

The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Charlotte Bobcats 94-73, finishing their road trip with a 2-5 record. The Clips only managed a shooting percentage of 39%, while the 'Cats shot 59%. LA also went 3-for-16 from three-point range. Emeka Okafor led Charlotte with 19 points and 16 rebounds, and D.J. Augustin scored 17. Vladimir Radmanovic enjoyed his first game with the Bobcats after being traded by the Lakers, scoring 13 points off the bench. Zach Randolph had a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Eric Gordon added 17 points. Steve Novak was the only other Clipper to score in double-figures with 13 points.

Clippers Fall to Bottom of Barrel

The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Orlando Magic 125-96, their 39th loss of the season which puts them tied for the worst record in the NBA. The Clips could do nothing to contain Orlando, giving up a .566 shooting percentage and 16 three-pointers. Al Thornton led LA with 27 points and Marcus Camby had a near double-double with 12 points and 9 rebounds. Eric Gordon scored 14 points and Steve Novak had 11. With Jameer Nelson's injury, Anthony Johnson stepped up for the Magic with 25 points, and Dwight Howard scored 12 points and grabbed 15 rebounds.

Clips Can't Capitalize Returns

The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Washington Wizards 106-94, their 18th loss in 20 games and fifth straight. An 11-for-26 night from behind the arc did not help the Clips, who gave up 24 turnovers and were out-rebounded 49-38. Eric Gordon pushes his rookie season further and further, scoring 25 points to lead LA. Baron Davis had his best game after returning from an injury with 17 points and 6 assists coming off the bench. Steve Novak also scored 17 points, most of which came courtesy of a 5-for-10 night from 3-point range. Brian Skinner was the only other Clipper to score in double-figures with 14 points in addition to 10 rebounds. Antawn Jamison led the Wizards with 25 points to go with 12 rebounds, and former Laker Caron Butler had a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds, as well as 7 assists. Nick Young came off the bench to score 22 points.

Clips Can't Handle the King

The Los Angeles Clippers were defeated by the Cleveland Cavaliers 112-95, the Clips' 18th loss in 20 games. Cleveland is undefeated at home, with a 22-0 record. The Cavs had a .494 shooting percentage, and went 14-for-26 from 3-point range. LA was out-rebounded 45-35, and had a .402 shooting percentage. The King - LeBron James - had 25 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists and Mo Williams backed him up with 23 points. Zydrunas Ilgauskas added 20 points for Cleveland. Eric Gordon continues to shine, leading the Clippers with 27 points and 7 rebounds. Steve Novak came off the bench to score 19 points, including five 3-pointers. Al Thornton scored 14 points, and Ricky Davis came off the bench with 11.

Clippers Can't Get Past Tough 4th

The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Portland Trail Blazers 113-88, their 34th loss of the season. The Blazers could not be contained, shooting 58% from field goal range, as well as going 8-for-18 from behind the arc. The Clips were outscored 36-15 in the fourth quarter after going in trailing by 4 points. Brandon Roy continues his dominating performance, scoring 33 points for the Blazers on 11-for-15 shooting. Travis Outlaw followed, adding 20 points to Portland's cause. Al Thornton led LA with 23 points, and Steve Novak scored 21 points, going 5-for-8 from 3-point range. Fred Jones had 19 points and 7 assists.

Clippers Can't Dance With Wolves

The Clippers fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-86, their 13th loss in 14 games. The Clips were without Marcus Camby, whose sprained ankle has added him to a long list of injured players. The T-Wolves put up 58 points in the paint against LA, and committed just 8 turnovers that resulted in 6 points. Eric Gordon still looks stellar in his rookie season, scoring 25 points, and Steve Novak came off the bench to score 18. Al Jefferson led the Wolves with 20 points and 17 rebounds, and Craig Smith added 20 points as well.