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Finding a great coach won't be easy

Finding a great coach won't be easy

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

Clippers fire Coach Vinny Del Negro

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.

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

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.

Chris Paul makes NBA's All-Defensive team

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

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

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

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

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.

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Clippers fit the L.A. pattern

Clippers fit the L.A. pattern

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

At least it was a big night for Clippers' Matt Barnes

At least it was a big night for Clippers' Matt Barnes

MEMPHIS, Tenn.  -- Matt Barnes was not going down without a fight.

Clippers on verge of playoff breakdown

Clippers on verge of playoff breakdown

An air of finality might be the closest they get to catching a whiff of the Finals.

 Blake Griffin's availability to involve a game-time decision

Blake Griffin's availability to involve a game-time decision

The task the Clippers face in trying to deal with a tough Memphis Grizzlies team has become even more daunting.

On a team of fleas, Clippers' Chris Paul is the only one with bite

On a team of fleas, Clippers' Chris Paul is the only one with bite

The Clippers' public relations department sent out a notice announcing none of their players would be available Wednesday.

Grizzlies push Clippers around, and to the edge of elimination

Grizzlies push Clippers around, and to the edge of elimination

The Clippers have been pushed to the brink of playoff elimination despite a career effort from Chris Paul.

Clippers face two big challenges

Clippers face two big challenges

Clippers get chance to show grit as series returns to L.A.

Clippers get chance to show grit as series returns to L.A.

Now it is time to see what sort of resolve the Clippers have.

Grizzlies get even with Clippers, 104-83

Grizzlies get even with Clippers, 104-83

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Clippers have lost all of their playoff momentum and it has left one of them questioning their manhood.

Clippers found lacking again

Clippers found lacking again

RATHOLE, TENN. — I survived, but the Clippers did not.

Clippers' Chauncey Billups' scoring efforts are stymied

Clippers' Chauncey Billups' scoring efforts are stymied

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It was a rough day for Clippers starting guard Chauncey Billups.

Clippers look to rebound in Game 3

Clippers look to rebound in Game 3

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In the Clippers' eyes, there's only one way to slow down the backboard-attacking Memphis Grizzlies.

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