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Marcus Fong

The Los Angeles Clippers and Jerome's Furniture announced today a multi-year partnership that names Jerome’s as the Official Furniture Store of the Los Angeles Clippers. The partnership includes the all-new Jerome's Furniture Lounge at STAPLES Center where fans will be able to enjoy the game in an exclusive setting.

“We are happy to welcome Jerome’s Furniture to the Los Angeles Clippers movement,” said Clippers Senior Vice President of Marketing &amp; Broadcasting Christian Howard. "We are excited to partner with a family-based business whose values align with that of our organization and have had such a long history in the southern California area.”

The Jerome’s furniture lounge is located on the lower level of STAPLES Center. Fans will have the opportunity to win seats in the lounge throughout the season. Winners will receive tickets to the game, plush sofa seating, food and beverage, Clippers gear and VIP parking. Fans interested in entering to win the seats in the lounge can find details at any Jerome's Furniture location.

"Since most people watch our games at home from their own furniture, we thought it would be fun to make that connection,” Jerry Navarra, namesake and chairman of Jerome's Furniture said. “The Los Angeles Clippers have transitioned over the last year, and in many ways they've become America's team. We stand beside them proudly as they take the team to the next level".

Jerome's Furniture is celebrating their 60th anniversary this year and has opened five stores in the greater Los Angeles area. The furniture chain has 10 stores across Southern California.

Founded in 1954, Jerome’s Furniture is a family owned and operated business headquartered in San Diego, California with 10 showrooms located across Southern California.  Jerome’s currently employs in excess of 570 people. Regarded fondly by generations of families, Jerome’s is known as the best furniture retailer for value (“Jerry’s Price”) and a wide selection of products.  Customers know they can count on Jerome’s. Services such as same day delivery, interior design services, and financing all work together to make the process of turning a house into a home an easy one.  More information can be found by visiting www.jeromes.com.

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LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH JEROME'S FURNITURE

The Los Angeles Clippers announced today that they have signed free agent forward/guard Chris Douglas-Roberts and forward/center Ekpe Udoh. Terms of the deals were not disclosed.

“Chris and Ekpe are two versatile players who bring depth and a strong presence to our team,” Clippers President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Doc Rivers said. “We are excited to add them to the roster.”

Douglas-Roberts, 27, appeared in 49 games (eight starts) last season with the Charlotte Bobcats averaging 6.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 20.7 minutes per game. During his five-year NBA career, the Detroit native has appeared in 210 career regular season games with New Jersey, Milwaukee, Dallas and Charlotte. He holds career averages of 7.4 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 20.4 minutes per game.

Gallery: Chris Douglas-Roberts & Ekpe Udoh

Originally drafted 40th overall in the second round of the 2008 NBA Draft by the New Jersey Nets, Douglas-Roberts played three seasons at the University of Memphis, where he was a consensus first-team All-American and the Conference USA Player of the Year as a junior in 2008. During his junior season, he averaged 18.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists, helping to lead the Tigers to the National Championship game. Douglas-Roberts averaged 14.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.0 steals in 109 games (100 starts) at Memphis.

Udoh, 27, appeared in 42 games (14 starts) last season with the Milwaukee Bucks averaging 3.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 19.1 minutes per game. During his four-year NBA career, the Oklahoma City native has appeared in 237 games (52 starts) with Golden State and Milwaukee. He holds career averages of 4.4 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 18.7 minutes per game.

Originally drafted sixth overall in the 2010 NBA Draft by Golden State, Udoh played three seasons of college basketball. His first two seasons of college were spent at the University of Michigan before transferring to Baylor University for his junior season. At Baylor, Udoh was named the Big 12 Newcomer of the Year and a second-team All-Big 12 selection. He averaged 13.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, 3.7 blocks and 2.7 assists in 36 games (all starts) helping lead the Bears to the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament.

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Clippers Sign Chris Douglas-Roberts and Ekpe Udoh

Karen Song

The Los Angeles Clippers announced today that the team has waived guard/forward Carlos Delfino and center Miroslav Raduljica.

Delfino and Raduljica were acquired by the Clippers on August 26, 2014 in exchange for forward Jared Dudley and a protected 2017 first round draft pick.

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Clippers Waive Carlos Delfino And Miroslav Raduljica

The Los Angeles Clippers today announced that President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Doc Rivers has agreed to a contract that will keep him with the team through the end of the 2019 season. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“This is an important day for this organization,” Clippers owner Steve Ballmer said. “I am excited to work with Doc for a long time as we build a championship culture that will deliver results both on and off the court. Not only is Doc one of the best coaches and executives in the game, but he continually embodies the hard core, committed and resilient character and winning culture that the Clippers represent. It was one of my top priorities to ensure that he was firmly in place as the long-term leader of this team.”

Rivers took over as head coach of the Clippers in June 2013 and led Los Angeles to the best record in franchise history (57-25, .695) and a second straight Pacific Division title. He became President of Basketball Operations on June 16, 2014.

“Steve has shown a clear and determined desire to make the Clippers one of the most elite, first-class and championship organizations in all of professional sports,” Rivers said. “We know we have work to do to get there, but I am motivated by the challenge and thankful for the opportunity to stand together with Steve as we continue to move toward our goal of winning an NBA title.”

Entering his 16th season as a head coach, Rivers is one of just three active coaches (Gregg Popovich, Flip Saunders) to win at least 600 games and his 644 career regular season wins is second among active coaches in victories. The 1999-2000 NBA Coach of the Year, Rivers led the Boston Celtics to the 2008 NBA Championship. A former Clippers point guard (1991-92), Rivers coached in Boston from 2004-2013 and prior to that led the Orlando Magic from 1999-2003.

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Doc Rivers Agrees to Contract Through 2019 Season

Robyn Dixon

The Los Angeles Clippers announced today that the team has acquired guard/forward Carlos Delfino, center Miroslav Raduljica and a 2015 second round draft pick from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for forward Jared Dudley and a protected 2017 first round draft pick.

 “Jared is a great teammate, I thank him for all his hard work on and off the floor on our behalf," Clippers President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Doc Rivers said. “Jared is a true professional and we wish him all the best in Milwaukee."

 Delfino, 31, missed the entire 2013-14 NBA season due to surgery on his right foot after signing with Milwaukee as a free agent. The Argentinian native appeared in 67 games with Houston during the 2012-13 season and averaged 10.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.0 assists. An eight-year NBA veteran, Delfino has appeared in 507 games (170 starts) with Detroit, Toronto, Houston and Milwaukee and brings career averages of 8.1 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 22.8 minutes per game to the Clippers.

 During his rookie season with the Bucks, Raduljica, 26, averaged 3.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.5 assists in 48 games (two starts). A native of Belgrade, Serbia, the 7’1” center signed with the Bucks as a free agent on June 26, 2013.

 The Clippers acquired Dudley last season as part of a three-team trade with Milwaukee and Phoenix, and the seven-year NBA veteran appeared in 74 games (43 starts), averaging 6.9 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game. In his career, Dudley has played in 523 games (190 starts) and averaged 8.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 24.1 minutes.

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Clippers Acquire Carlos Delfino and Miroslav Raduljica

The Los Angeles Clippers announced today that they have signed free agent guard Jordan Farmar and center Spencer Hawes. Per team policy, terms of the deals were not disclosed.

Hawes, 26, averaged 13.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 80 games (28 starts) with the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Philadelphia 76ers during the 2013-14 season. The seven-year NBA veteran brings career averages of 9.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 24.9 minutes in 500 games (346 starts) with the Sacramento Kings, Cavaliers and 76ers.

The Seattle native was originally drafted by the Kings with the 10th pick in the first round of the 2007 NBA Draft. The 7-foot-1 Hawes played one season at the University of Washington where he averaged 14.9 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists in a total of 31 games. A star at Seattle Preparatory School in Washington, Hawes was a member of the 2006 McDonald’s All-American Team.

Farmar, 27, joins the Clippers after spending the 2013-14 season with the Lakers, where he averaged 10.1 points, 4.9 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 41 games (five starts). The seven-year NBA veteran holds career averages of 7.9 points, 3.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 19.8 minutes in 454 games (30 starts) with the Lakers and New Jersey Nets. He won an NBA Championship in 2009 and 2010 with the Lakers.

The Los Angeles native was originally drafted by the by the Lakers with the 26th pick in the first round of the 2006 NBA Draft. Farmar attended UCLA for two seasons, averaging 13.3 points, 5.2 assists, and 3.0 rebounds in a total of 66 games. The guard excelled at Taft High School in Woodland Hills, California, averaging 27.5 points and 6.5 assists during his senior year. Farmar led Taft to the school’s first Los Angeles City title and went on to be a 2004 McDonald’s All-American Team.

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CLIPPERS SIGN FARMAR AND HAWES

The Los Angeles Clippers today announced their roster for the 2014 Samsung NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. For the ninth summer, the Clippers will participate in the league from July 11 – 21 at the Thomas &amp; Mack Center and COX Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas.

NBA TV will be televising all 67 Samsung NBA Summer League games from Las Vegas, including 38 games live during the event, and every game will also be available live at NBA.com/summerleague and on the NBA Summer League app via a subscription-based package.

Clippers.com will have correspondents in Las Vegas covering the Clippers and Summer League, and Clipper fans will be able to access box scores, game recaps, cumulative statistics, behind-the-scenes coverage and much more by visiting www.clippers.com and following the official Clippers social avenues.

For the second consecutive year, the event will feature a tournament-style schedule, culminating in the crowning of the NBA Summer League 2014 Champion on Monday, July 21.  Each of the participating teams will play three games apiece between July 11 and 15 before being seeded in the tournament, which tips off on July 16 and runs through the Championship Game on July 21.  Each team will play no fewer than five games during Samsung NBA Summer League 2014.

Tickets for Samsung NBA Summer League are on sale now.  Fans can purchase tickets by visiting NBATickets.com, or by calling 702-739-FANS.
The Clippers’ roster, summer league coaching staff and schedule for the 2014 Samsung NBA Summer League are listed below:

2014 Los Angeles Clippers Samsung NBA Summer League Schedule:

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CLIPPERS ANNOUNCE 2014 NBA SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER

The Los Angeles Clippers announced today that forward Reggie Bullock and guard C.J. Wilcox will not participate in the 2014 Samsung NBA Summer League.

Bullock, who appeared in 43 games for the Clippers last season averaged 2.7 points and 1.3 rebounds over 9.2 minutes of play, will not participate due to rehabilitation for right quad soreness he experienced during the 2013-14 season.

Wilcox, the 28th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft by the Clippers, will be held out due to a right shoulder injury. The 6-foot-5 inch Washington product averaged 18.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 steals in 32 games as a senior.

“We would obviously love for both Reggie and C.J. to play in Summer League,” Clippers President of Basketball Operations and Head Coach Doc Rivers said. “However, we want to take a conservative approach in their rehab process and make sure they are fully healthy and ready to go for the start of training camp.”