Blake Griffin News

Los Angeles Clipper Head Coach Vinny Del Negro, who had the most successful tenure of any Coach in Clipper history, was fired this week by owner Donald Sterling.

The Clippers' head coaching job is undoubtedly the most intriguing out of all of the ones that are currently open for next season.

Feb 15, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Western Conference forward LaMarcus Aldridge of the Portland Trail Blazers speaks to the media during a press conference at the Hilton Americas.

That's fine. It's in the middle of the flight. There's no turbulence. It's gliding through the smoothest air particles possible as it graces over the Pacific.

Mar 29, 2013; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard C.J. Miles reacts after knocking a ball out of bounds against the Philadelphia 76ers during the game at Quicken Loans Arena.

James received all 119 votes for the first team from a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Chris Paul looks on during the second half in Game 5 of a first-round NBA playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies in Los Angeles, April 30, 2013.

Up is down and down is up these days in Los Angeles, where it's the legendary Lakers who are a hot mess and the Clippers who are no longer confounding.

May 16, 2013; Chicago, IL, USA; Glen Rice Jr is interviewed during the NBA Draft combine at Harrison Street Athletics Facility.

Apr 12, 2013; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Hornets guard Eric Gordon is defended by Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin during the first half at the New Orleans Arena.

Vinny Del Negro is out as coach of the Los Angeles Clippers after a season in which the team won its first division title but lost in the first round of the playoffs.

Los Angeles Clippers Coach Vinny Del Negro said "yes" in a text message when asked if he and the team had parted ways on Tuesday.

April 1, 2013; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Indiana Pacers power forward David West is defended by power forward Blake Griffin and point guard Chris Paul against the Los Angeles Clippers during the second half at Staples Center.

May 3, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Clippers head coach Vinny Del Negro reacts to a missed basket against the Memphis Grizzlies in game six of the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at FedEx Forum.

An 11-year-old boy who has never cut his hair decided to donate his mane to Locks of Love on Friday.

May 3, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul brings the ball up court in game six of the first round of the 2013 NBA Playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedEx Forum.

Vinny Del Negro always had one big advantage in keeping the Clippers head coaching job.

As has been much discussed , the Clippers need a new head coach. But it's got to be an elite coach who understands how to develop players, to help them emphasize their best tools and further develop their games.

After a disappointing first round ouster, the Los Angeles Clippers face the important questions of the offseason a little earlier than they might have hoped.

July 19, 2012; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Exterior view of the Thomas and Mack Center on the campus of University Nevada Las Vegas.