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.  Billups has now played in 982 games (888 starts) in his NBA career and he is averaging 32.3 minutes, 15.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 1.0 steal per game.  This was a good move for the Clippers as Billups is expected to replace Mo Williams as the starting point guard in 2011-12.