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Elgin Baylor out at Clippers

Two years removed from executive of the year honors in the NBA, Los Angeles hoops legend Elgin Baylor was apparently ousted as Clippers' vice president of basketball operations and general manager. He had held that job since 1986. The team wasn't talking about the move today, but Baylor, 74, is threatening legal action. The move, in the middle of pre-season camp, leaves coach Mike Dunleavy in the role of GM as well. Here's some analysis by ESPN's J.A. Adande:

Link to the video (which is really just audio since Adande was on the phone)

SoCal Sports Observed: Phil Wallace's take on Baylor's exit.


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