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Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:11 am
by ClipperDomination
Clippers have just signed Reggie Evans.
Clippers are signing free agent forward Reggie Evans, a source said.
New LAC PF Reggie Evans averaged a career-high 11.5 rebs for Tor last season in 30 gms. Bruiser not looking for shots which is good for LAC.
via Marc Spears's Twitter
Clipps finally got their man to backup DJ.
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:15 am
by HSOB SIRHC
Of course only after Kaman leaves.
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:28 am
by supfoo
HSOB SIRHC wrote:Of course only after Kaman leaves.
lol
anyways i like it.
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:39 am
by mike3
Is he a PF or C? cause if he's a PF not too sure why but can he play C? i dunno, I know hes a good rebounder so i like that
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:50 am
by scratch21
we need a 2 guard.. is Stevenson still unsigned?
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:54 am
by Knightspeed
supfoo wrote:HSOB SIRHC wrote:Of course only after Kaman leaves.
lol
anyways i like it.
"He went behind my back, went through my legs and grabbed my (private parts) and tried to pull them backwards," Kaman said after the Clippers won 100-86. "In my mind at first I ... wanted to punch him. I wanted to hit him. I thought to myself, 'Don't be stupid.' "
LOL, the Chris Kaveman days
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 3:07 am
by mkwest
This was a nice player to grab. Although he's not a center, he'll add some toughness to the bench. Both Thompkins and Cook are going to spread the floor, Evans is physical and is going to be reaching for loose balls down low.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv1cBN8M-9I[/youtube]
The signing should make the Hornet match-up a little more interesting. Evans is a player that I thought would be a nice pick up for us for the last few years, and it's funny that we sign him just after trading away Kaman.
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 3:24 am
by playaloc916
Olshey's a man on fire right now! He should definitely be in the running for GM of the year (do they even have an award for that?). He's going to get us multiple possessions, and at the same time, bring a tough, physical presence down low. A nice surprise signing.
Kaman must be shaking his head right now. Not only do they trade him, they sign the guy who "basically tried to rip them off", lol.
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 3:57 am
by mkwest
This move puts us at 15 players with 13 guaranteed. I don't really expect Hubbard or Fortson to stick, but I'd like somebody 6'11 or taller. I don't care if they don't ever play, I just want the peace of mind of knowing we have someone with some legitimate size.
playaloc916 wrote:Olshey's a man on fire right now! He should definitely be in the running for GM of the year (do they even have an award for that?). He's going to get us multiple possessions, and at the same time, bring a tough, physical presence down low. A nice surprise signing.
I believe it's the Executive of the Year award. Baylor won it during the 2005-06 season.
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 4:03 am
by mkwest
Earlier in the day, it was reported that Boston and Memphis as well as Sacramento and New Jersey were all in the hunt for Evans. He ends up here for the veteran's minimum. Times have changed.
We still have our $2.5M exception and $3.8M trade exception to work with, but this move buys us a little more time.
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 4:05 am
by jflipclip
Better than that one rookie that played last night (Hubbart? I forgot already).
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 4:45 am
by mike3
scratch21 wrote:we need a 2 guard.. is Stevenson still unsigned?
I dont really think we do, Mo will be unhappy if we do i suspect (or is he mainly playing backup PG) i dunno, but i think Foye/Mo/Billups will do fine without another SG. Small lineup but still i like it.
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:12 am
by RiversideClips
Funny how L.A. Clippers,not Lakers is a destination. I still think we should keep 13 and pounce on available talent. Fortson is fun, but he ain't gonna play on this team,Hubbard is a good....for a D leaguer. Neil, pretend you're a Doctor and be patient.
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:17 am
by og15
I don't believe a guard is going to be brought in for the sake of minutes. The coaching staff will play with the 2/3 matchups with Caron and Billups based on the opponent. A team like Miami will be difficult because Wade is both quicker and taller than Billups, but I think with most teams one can figure out a way to make it work.
Anyways, good signing. Reggie Evans does rebounding extremely well, he's a hard worker, and he brings some toughness and defensive ability. Like mentioned, I'm still having that itch for a guy 6'11 or over, and hopefully a guy like that can be added, even just as a 4th big man that plays when facing a team with someone like Bynum, Marc Gasol, etc
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:27 am
by Det the Threat
Nice one for us.
He's going to grab some rebound and other stuff for us.
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 5:36 am
by SportsFan215
I like the deal as well. I think he will give us much-needed depth up front behind Blake and DJ. Though, I would still pursue a Mo/Foye for Okur/Raja Bell deal that I mentioned a few days ago.
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:00 am
by thanumba2clippersfan
I was hoping we'd sign someone taller, but this is still a solid signing. Especially if he came her for the veterans minimum. Like most of you have said I do feel weird signing him knowing what he did to Kaman. At least we have him when Kaman is gone.
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:27 am
by mkwest
Agent Byron Irvin confirms Reggie Evans deal with Clippers is 1-year at veteran's minimum.
Marc Spears
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 6:44 am
by Canucklehead
It's a good signing Evans knows exactly what his role is and rarely deviates. He's going to get you a ton of offensive boards and will become a homer for your team almost instantly.
I was also wondering what's going on with Clipper ticket prices now.
Re: Clippers Sign Reggie Evans
Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2011 7:36 am
by Leor_77
Very good signing - Evans is a very tough player - Excellent rebounder. I'm not as worried about the shooting guard position - I think we're just so stacked at the guard position - Foye, Caron, Mo, Chauncey can all play that position.