At least one Clipper free agent will be back next season.
Bobby Simmons is gone, Marko Jaric is in limbo and Kerry Kittles was never in their plans, but backup center Zeljko Rebraca is close to reaching an agreement with the Clippers on a three-year contract, his agent said Thursday.
"His desire was to return," agent Bill Duffy said. "He and his family have enjoyed L.A., and the Clipper experience worked out pretty well for him."
Duffy said the deal could be completed today.
Via L.A. Times
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With Sarunas Jasikevicius committed to Indiana and Antonio Daniels pledged to Washington, the Jazz now are prepared to enter the fray for Los Angeles Clippers restricted free agent Marko Jaric.
They are not, however, alone — nor are their hopes much beyond that of a long shot.
Jaric, a 26-year-combo guard from Belgrade who has played three NBA seasons for the Clippers, reportedly will visit Denver today and Cleveland on Wednesday.
The Jazz have not entertained Jaric yet but might soon.
All three suitors, however, are in a tough spot, since in this instance L.A. holds all the cards: Because Jaric is restricted, the Clippers can match any offer sheet he signs — and seem inclined to do just that.
That in mind, the Jazz will continue to peruse the shrinking free-agency market and pursue potential trade opportunities.
"We've been talking to a lot of people," Jazz basketball operations senior vice president Kevin O'Connor said Monday night, "and we're going to continue to look and continue to decide what's best for us."
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After losing out on Sarunas Jasikevicius to the Indiana Pacers, the Cavaliers are just to find a creative to land Los Angeles Clippers free agent point guard Marko Jaric.
With only $3.5 million in capspace at there disposal, general manager Danny Ferry will probably have to work out a sign and trade with the Clippers to obtain him.
``There are five or six teams still interested in Marko,'' Jaric's agent, Bill Duffy, said Sunday. ``He's still very interested in the Cavs.''
Jaric will visit with the Cavaliers on Tuesday.
Some possible trade bait options include Luke Jackson and Sasha Pavlovic.
If they are unable to land Jaric, Damon Stoudimire and Damon Jones are believed to also be on the Cavalier's wish list.
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Clippers Jul 2005 Archive
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ZWire | Jul 24, 2005
The rumored Marko Jaric sign-and-trade involving the Cavaliers is fictional, a league source said.
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19 Action News In Cleveland, Ohio | Jul 23, 2005
A Cleveland TV Station reports that Drew Gooden might be traded to the Clippers for Marko Jaric. The teams are reportedly in discussions.
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Rocky Mountain News | Jul 22, 2005
Seeking to bolster their backcourt, the Denver Nuggets tentatively are scheduled to meet with restricted free agent Marko Jaric on Tuesday at the Pepsi Center.
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Star-Tribune | Jul 18, 2005
Marko Jaric, a restricted free agent from the Los Angeles Clippers, might be one of the Wolves' primary targets this offseason.
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Los Angeles Times | Jul 17, 2005
Contrary to a Belgrade report, Marko Jaric is open to staying with the Clippers. If he re-signs, he will eventually be their third guard, behind Cuttino Mobley and Shaun Livingston.
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Sandeep Patel/RealGM | Jul 15, 2005
With the loss of this past year’s most pleasant surprise, Bobby Simmons, Clippers’ fan(s) should be, once again, disappointed.
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Seattle PI | Jul 14, 2005
The Los Angeles Clippers and free agent guard Cuttino Mobley have apparently agreed to terms on a five-year contract, worth around $42 million.
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L.A. Times | Jul 13, 2005
Amid speculation that they are close to reaching an agreement with Cuttino Mobley on terms of a five-year contract, the Clippers also are believed to have made an offer to free-agent forward Shareef Abdur-Rahim.
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Rocky Mountain News | Jul 13, 2005
The Nuggets have decided not to complete a sign-and-trade involving Nene for Cuttino Mobley, so it appears as though the shooting guard will sign with the L.A. Clippers.
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L.A. Times | Jul 10, 2005
After losing out on retaining the services of Bobby Simmons, Jerry Crowe of the L.
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Rocky Mountain News | Jul 10, 2005
The Denver Nuggets are speaking with Bill Duffy, the agent for Clippers restricted free-agent guard Marko Jaric about the possibility of acquiring the restricted free-agent.
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ESPN | Jul 8, 2005
The NBA's 2004-05 NBA most improved player will receive a five-year deal. According to agent Mark Bartelstein, Bobby Simmons has agreed to a five-year deal worth $47 million with the Bucks.
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The Ledger | Jul 7, 2005
The Clippers have made significant strides in recent years to shed a reputation as one of the least successful franchises in professional sports.
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L.A. Times | Jul 6, 2005
Jerry Crowe of the Los Angeles Times writes that with Ray Allen staying in Seattle and Michael Redd set to shoot lights out with either Milwaukee or Cleveland, the Los Angeles Clippers have once again struck out in their bid to add a marquee shooting guard.
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Denver Post | Jul 6, 2005
According to the Denver Post interest in shooting guards and swingman appears to be at a premium, with the majority of teams contacting agents with the goal of strengthening their rosters.
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Deseret Morning News | Jul 3, 2005
With Raja Bell already gone to Phoenix the Utah Jazz find themselves with some extra spending money to use this summer.
