Making the sort of move that long ago established them as the most eccentric team in professional sports, the Clippers waived reserve guard Eldridge Recasner on Monday to avoid having to pay him a guaranteed contract, according to the LA Times.

Contracts are guaranteed for the rest of the season as of Thursday. However, the Clippers are expected to sign Recasner to a 10-day contract.

The move will save the Clippers money in the long run, but leaves them vulnerable in the backcourt for the short term. Without Recasner for games Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers and tonight against the Washington Wizards, the Clippers have only two point guards--starter Jeff McInnis and backup Earl Boykins. Keyon Dooling has been sidelined since November because of a badly sprained left ankle. He isn't expected to be fit to practice until later this month, which means the team will probably sign Recasner to a second 10-day contract.

Recasner will travel with the team, but cannot practice with the Clippers or sit on their bench during games until he is re-signed.