Los Angeles Times
Copyright 2008 Los Angeles Times
February 26, 2008
Section: Sports
CLIPPERS REPORT
"Both parties are getting to a number and saying, 'OK, this is what we'll do it for.' I just want to be treated fairly."
"We have to do what we feel is best for the team," said Elgin Baylor, the Clippers' vice president of basketball operations, who otherwise did not want to discuss the matter in any detail.
A goodwill gesture, on the Clippers' part, could be a factor in Cassell's contract being bought out. Two years ago, Cassell was a catalyst with his play and leadership in guiding the Clippers to their first playoff berth in nine years. The Clippers reached the Western Conference semi-finals, the deepest the franchise ever had advanced in the playoffs.
"We had the best Clippers season ever, with him at the helm,'' Clippers forward Elton Brand said. "Whatever happens, he deserves.'' Dunleavy did not want to talk on the record regarding the Cassell situation, but Cassell said he and Dunleavy have talked. Cassell said that his belief is that if the decision entirely was up to Dunleavy, that a buyout already would have been consummated.
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