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Finding a great coach won't be easy

By Broderick Turner — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:18:00 PDT

There are many possibilities for Clippers' opening, but no guarantees they will get a championship from change.

The Clippers have begun their search for a new coach to replace Vinny Del Negro, with the hope that they can find someone who is capable of molding the team into a championship contender.

Clippers fire Coach Vinny Del Negro

By Broderick Turner — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

Vinny Del Negro led the Clippers to their first Pacific Division title, but the team lost to Memphis in the playoffs. Possible replacements include Byron Scott and Brian Shaw.

Almost three weeks after the Clippers were knocked out of the Western Conference playoffs, the team decided to part ways with Coach Vinny Del Negro on Tuesday.

Do Chris Paul, Blake Griffin know best who should coach Clippers?

T.J. Simers — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:52:00 PDT

Owner Donald Sterling says Vinny Del Negro is a wonderful man and he's sad about the coach's dismissal, but he has to keep his players happy.

Why mess with success when you have known only defeat previously?

Chris Paul makes NBA's All-Defensive team

Staff and wire reports — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:25:00 PDT

Paul led the NBA in steals per game (2.4) for the fifth time in six years.

Clippers guard Chris Paul was selected Monday to the NBA All-Defensive team, and Lakers guard Kobe Bryant failed to make the list for the first time since 2005.

With the proper maneuvering, Clippers can improve in off-season

By Ben Bolch — Sun, 12 May 2013 16:55:00 PDT

The Clippers need to upgrade at shooting guard and need to acquire a post player that can consistently score, rebound and defend.

Any correspondence about possible Clippers' off-season moves needs to go straight to the top.

Clippers want Chris Paul back, but what about Vinny Del Negro?

By Broderick Turner — Tue, 7 May 2013 05:05:00 PDT

Although it's clear the team will make every effort to re-sign All-Star guard Chris Paul, Coach Vinny Del Negro's status is uncertain after first-round playoff exit.

Gary Sacks, the Clippers' vice president of basketball operations, said Monday he feels "very confident" that Chris Paul will sign a five-year, $107.3-million contract extension this summer to remain with the team.

In this NBA, it's brawn over brains and muscle that matters

Bill Dwyre — Mon, 6 May 2013 19:33:00 PDT

The NBA nudges closer to pro wrestling, and atmosphere is even more hostile in playoffs. The Clippers saw it with the 'We Don't Bluff' Grizzlies, and talents of a Steve Nash of the Lakers are lost.

It is always easier to be critical when you don't have a dog in the fight, so let's go ahead.

Beyond Chris Paul: Clippers' roster decisions for 2013-14 season

By Broderick Turner — Sat, 4 May 2013 18:00:00 PDT

The team has not said whether it will keep Coach Vinny Del Negro for next season. The Clippers have six free agents and nine players on contract.

Though the primary focus for the Clippers will be on re-signing Chris Paul and on whether the team keeps or releases Coach Vinny Del Negro, L.A. has other roster decisions to make as well.

From the hire point, the descent can be sudden for L.A. coaches

Bill Plaschke — Sat, 4 May 2013 19:40:00 PDT

If you want to coach a major sports program in Los Angeles these days, lose your sense of pride, find your sense of humor and prepare to spend every waking hour apologizing for not being Phil Jackson.

He was once the face of college basketball, Hoosiers personified, a small-town kid who this spring brought a smile, a swagger and a national championship resume to the UCLA program.

Clippers fit the L.A. pattern

T.J. Simers — Fri, 3 May 2013 23:31:00 PDT

Los Angeles Clippers add to list of city's frustrating losses, but despite being tossed by officials, Chris Paul takes the high road.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Bring on the next bunch of disappointing, underachieving, gagging local athletes.