The Los Angeles Clippers are already hard at work firming up a team for the 2012-13 season. They are expected to sign guard Jamal Crawford to a four-year deal and keep Chauncey Billups.
Chauncey Billups Signs 1-Year Contract To Return To Clippers, According To Report
Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports that the popular veteran will be returning for the 2012-13 season. Billups is expected to sign a one-year deal with the team on July 11. The contract could be worth up to $4.3 million if Billups successfully reaches all bonuses.
Billups was a definite impact player during his time on the court with the Clippers and brought a much-needed veteran presence to a young team. The Clippers will be hoping to benefit from his leadership over a full season this time.
Read Article >Jamal Crawford To Sign 4-Year Deal With Clippers, According To Reports

PresswireMarc J. Spears of Yahoo! Sports reports that the contract will be for four years and would be worth up to $25 million dollars, including bonuses.
Crawford was an unrestricted free agent after opting out of a $5.2 million contract with the Blazers. Over a 12-year career, Crawford has averaged 15.3 points per game and at 6’5, will provide the Clippers with much-needed backcourt size.
Read Article >NBA Free Agent Rumors: Jamal Crawford Receives Contract Offer From Clippers
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