The New York Knicks have signed free agent Mike Bibby and hope he can fill the void at the point guard position now that Chauncey Billups is no longer with ...
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Clippers claim Chauncey Billups
Via Los That Sports Blog
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December 12, 2011
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December 12, 2011
The disgruntled point guard had warned teams not to claim him, saying he wanted to choose where played next. The Clippers are hoping the idea of playing with Blake Griffin makes him a happy camper.
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Billups upset Knicks waived him
Via Los That Sports Blog
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December 10, 2011
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December 10, 2011
The Knicks have waived Chauncey Billups using the amnesty provision. He reportedly is unhappy about the move.
Report: Clippers claim veteran PG Billups
Via Pro Sports Daily
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December 12, 2011
The Los Angeles Clippers have claimed veteran point guard Chauncey Billups off amnesty waivers, according to Yahoo! Sports.
The move comes just hours after talks of a potential trade that would have sent Chris Paul to the Clippers broke down.
Billups had been an amnesty casualty of the New York Knicks, who freed themselves of the $14.2 million remaining on his contract.
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December 12, 2011
Clippers Claim Chauncey Billups Off Waivers
Via Hot Hot Hoops
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December 12, 2011
It seemed too good to be true.
After receiving the amnesty boot to make room for Tyson Chandler, Chauncey Billups voiced his irritation. He threatened retirement if an under-the-cap team he didn’t want to play for claimed him on waivers. Billups even said that that he would “absolutely love” getting a chance to face the New York Knicks in the playoffs, which makes any Heat...
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December 12, 2011
ASK IRA: Can the Heat land Chauncey Billups?
Q: After reading Chauncey’s comments, I’m convinced he’d rather sit out the year than play somewhere he doesn’t want to be. Do you think those teams under the cap will heed his warnings? — Eddy.
A: I think the league, especially the small-market teams, are at a point where they are beyond tired of the bullying by players. So, yes, I think at least...
Chauncey Billups Waived: Big Shot to Miami?
Via Sports Report 360
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December 11, 2011
Chauncey Billups has issued a stern warning to all NBA teams, not to use the waiver wire to add him to their roster or he will simply retire. After, being tossed around helplessly by the Denver Nuggets and the New York Knicks, he is feeling disrespected. However, the savvy veteran is probably only trying to persuade teams to stay away, as a slick move, so that he can take his talents...
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December 11, 2011
Report: Clippers Claim Chauncey Billups Off Amnesty Waivers
Via NESN.com
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December 12, 2011
The Los Angeles Clippers backed out of talks to acquire Chris Paul on Monday, and they apparently shifted their focus to another All-Star guard. Yahoo! Sports is reporting that the Clippers have claimed former New York Knicks point guard Chauncey Billups off of amnesty waivers. New York released Billups under the amnesty clause over the weekend, which allowed any team under the salary...
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December 12, 2011
Knicks waive Chauncey Billups via NBA amnesty clause
New York Knickerbockers Senior Vice President, Basketball Operations and Interim General Manager Glen Grunwald announced today that the team has waived guard Chauncey Billups, designating him as the club’s amnesty player.
Billups, 6-3, 210-pounds, averaged 16.8 points on .427 shooting, 5.4 assists, 2.6 rebounds over 32.1 minutes in 72 games (72 starts) with Denver and New [...]
The Los Angeles Clippers claim Chauncey Billups off waivers
The Clippers have claimed 35-year old point guard Chauncey Billups off waivers from the Knicks. Billups played in 72 games (all starts) for the Knicks & Nuggets last year and he averaged 32.1 minutes, 16.8 points, 2.6 rebounds, 5.4 assists and 1.0 steal per game. Billups shot 40.2% from three point range last year and the Clippers could definitely use his long range shooting...
Chauncey Billups: ‘I’m Tired of Being the Good Guy’
Chauncey Billups isn’t handling the fact that he was waived by the Knicks very well, and tells Yahoo! Sports that any (non-contending) team that dares to sign him will be in a world of trouble: “He wants the freedom of free agency to choose a contender, Billups says. As one of the game’s great leaders, and gentlemen, Billups warns that player will be a distant memory...
Clippers Make Successful Bid On Billups
Via RealGM
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December 12, 2011
Chauncey Billups had preferred to become a free agent, which would have allowed him to sign with either the Lakers or Heat.
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December 12, 2011
Boston Celtics Near Deal For David West; Chauncey Billups Threatens Retirement
Doesn’t it feel like David West sort of belongs on the Celtics? He has a little dog in him, and maybe it’s just us, but he seems like a great fit up there. Luckily for Boston fans, Danny Ainge agrees with us, and as of now, the Celtics are on the verge of adding the [...]
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