The Clippers hope to reach a contract extension agreement with Coach Mike Dunleavy next week while the team opens training camp in Russia.

"Something could happen, but nothing is set in stone," Dunleavy said Friday. "We'll have some time to talk in Russia."

During the course of his annual pre-camp physical on Monday, September 25th, center Zeljko Rebraca was diagnosed with disc-related lower back discomfort.

Accordingly, Rebraca will remain in Los Angeles and continue physical therapy, rather than undertake the effects of the team's trip to Moscow.

Guillermo Diaz, who was taken in the second round in June by the Los Angeles Clippers, will begin playing for Nymburk of the Czech Republic, according to his high school coach.

Diaz left the University of Miami early to enter the 2006 Draft.

'It's a win-win situation,'' Alvarez said. ``This gives the Clippers an opportunity to make some moves after this season and for Guillermo to go and make some money, play basketball and help his family. The Clippers are committed to Guillermo.''

Sofoklis Schortsanitis was a second round pick by the Los Angeles Clippers in the 2003 draft and after his performance in the 2006 FIBA World Championships, his presence in the NBA would certainly be welcomed.

According to sources, the buyout on Schortsanitis' contract with the Greek club is only $500,000.

The Clippers would have to pay that amount, and then come to terms with the Kavala native, to bring Schortsanitis to L.A.