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OT: Miles back to the Clippers?
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 3:38 pm
by campybatman
We have an extra roster spot," Clippers Coach and General Manager Mike Dunleavy said Wednesday. "He is starting to work out for teams. And so, we're just looking into the situation."
Based on what they have seen and what they need, the woefully lacking-in-depth Clippers would jump at signing the 6-foot-9 free agent Miles, who was close to making the Celtics in training camp. The thought is that Boston wanted to keep Miles, 27, but a roster spot simply wasn't available.
Still, with Miles, there are issues.
Miles, who was the third overall pick by the Clippers in the 2000 draft, had micro-fracture surgery to fix his right knee in November 2006. Miles has not played in a regular-season game since then. He also had a well-known confrontation with then-coach Maurice Cheeks in Portland in the 2004-05 season.
Another likely point of contention for the Clippers, and for any NBA team wanting to sign Miles, would be his automatic 10-game suspension for having violated the league's substance abuse policy.
But the possibility of what Miles could do for the Clippers after being out of the NBA for just more than two years intrigued them enough to bring him in for a workout.
The Trail Blazers have to be squirming a bit with Miles working out for teams again. It has been reported that Miles' $9-million salary for this season goes back on Portland's books if he signs a deal and plays in 10 or more NBA games.
http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-cli ... 6810.story
Re: OT: Miles back to the Clippers?
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:13 pm
by SonicYouth34
Good. I hope he gets a spot on a team.
Re: OT: Miles back to the Clippers?
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:21 pm
by Rocky5000
Good for him. He really seems to have turned his act around. Still can't hit a shot to save his life though.
Re: OT: Miles back to the Clippers?
Posted: Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:59 pm
by campybatman
If the Clippers are lacking in depth, Miles wouldn't help alleviate this right away. They'll have to tread water until his suspension is served. Then he'll need to become acclimated with the system and teammates. Probably, will be an end of the rotation player, at first.
Re: OT: Miles back to the Clippers?
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 12:26 am
by Athanacropolis
I actually echo Rocky and SY34: Miles seems like he's rededicated his life and finally grown up. Good for him, and I wish him luck.
Re: OT: Miles back to the Clippers?
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:43 pm
by campybatman
Coach Doc Rivers said he recently recommended free agent forward Darius Miles to Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy. The Clippers recently worked out Miles, who was with the Celtics in the preseason before being waived Oct. 20. Miles is trying to come back after missing two seasons because of knee problems.
"That would be phenomenal. I would be very happy for him," said Rivers. "I did talk to Mike. I'm not going to say what I said to [Dunleavy], but I'd be very happy if [Miles] made it."
http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball ... ar_search/
Re: OT: Miles back to the Clippers?
Posted: Fri Dec 12, 2008 4:59 pm
by Athanacropolis
bonsaiflipflops wrote:Coach Doc Rivers said he recently recommended free agent forward Darius Miles to Clippers coach Mike Dunleavy. The Clippers recently worked out Miles, who was with the Celtics in the preseason before being waived Oct. 20. Miles is trying to come back after missing two seasons because of knee problems.
"That would be phenomenal. I would be very happy for him," said Rivers. "I did talk to Mike. I'm not going to say what I said to [Dunleavy], but I'd be very happy if [Miles] made it."
http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball ... ar_search/
Doc Rivers--class act.