Kerry Kittles Waived; Sign Cuttino Mobley

http://www.nba.com/clippers/news/mobley_050803.html

The Clippers today announced that the team has renounced the rights to free agent guards Kerry Kittles and Rick Brunson.

Kittles, who missed 71 games in 2004-05 due to a degenerative disc in his lower back, averaged 6.3 points and 2.9 rebounds in 11 games.

In 80 games played for Los Angeles last season, Brunson tallied 5.5 points, 5.1 assists and 2.3 rebounds per contest.

The Clippers have signed free agent guard Cuttino Mobley to a multi-year contract, announced Vice President of Basketball Operations Elgin Baylor. Entering his eighth NBA season, Mobley brings career averages of 17.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals to Los Angeles. “Cuttino is a very tough competitor at both ends of the floor,” stated Baylor. “He shoots the ball extremely well from the perimeter, which will help our low post players. He’s a veteran who brings both playoff experience and leadership.”

guess kittles could go back to NJ and be insurance for VC.

He wasn't waived, they just renouced his rights so they could have the cap space that having his rights takes away from them. He wasn't signed to the team for next season.

Mobley will be a good replacement for Simmons. Mobley at SG and Mag at SF.

guess kittles could go back to NJ and be insurance for VC.

They got Antoine Wright and Rodney Buford.

guess kittles could go back to NJ and be insurance for VC.

They got Antoine Wright and Rodney Buford.

Is Buford under contract? I had it in my mind that he was RFA.

Anyhow, Kittles is a gamble. And a high-priced one.

Is Kittles still injured?

Im not sure, a degenerative disc sounds like a pretty severe injury but if he's not injured he could be a pretty big help for a team in need of scoring off the bench. (Detroit?)