SAN FRANCISCO — A day after shocking the Warriors by opting out of the final season of his contract to become a free agent, point guard Baron Davis is on the verge of signing a long-term deal with the Clippers.
Though Davis refused to directly confirm his agent’s declaration to the Los Angeles Times that they have agreed to sign a five-year, $65 million deal with Golden State’s Pacific Division rivals, he left no doubt about his upcoming move back to his native Southern California. He can’t sign with the Clippers until July 9.
Footnotes.
Chris Paul’s agent said he plans to travel to New Orleans today with the intention of completing a contract extension that would keep the all-star and Team USA point guard with the Hornets for an additional three to five years.
• The Wizards have initiated contract talks with guard Gilbert Arenas, who is likely to receive a deal worth roughly $125 million over six years. The team also can’t comment on the talks with Arenas or announce a deal until a league-mandated moratorium expires July 9.
• Spurs guard Brent Barry, a career .407 3-point shooter, opted out of his contract.
• Guard Jose Calderon, who averaged 11.2 points and 8.3 assists in 82 games last season, reached a “preliminary agreement” to remain with Toronto.
• The Trail Blazers reached an agreement to sign Spanish guard Rudy Fernandez.
• The Bobcats declined to pick up a team option on forward Othella Harrington.
The Associated Press
