Art Thompson III of the Orange County Register reports: Clippers center Michael Olowokandi is officially done for the season but prehaps not as a Clipper.

The final conclusion on his season ending came when yesterday when Trainer Jasen Powell told Coach Dennis Johnson on that Olowokandi would be out at least four more weeks. With less than two left in the regular season, it dashed any hopes of him returning this season from his left knee injury.

Olowokandi has been out since Feb.3 and has missed 29 games because of the injury.

"I'm a little disappointed because it would have been nice to come back and play with E.B. (Elton Brand), Lamar (Odom) and the guys," Olowokandi said. "But I'm extremely happy that the doctor was finally able to pinpoint the problem I was having. My primary focus now is getting my knee 100 percent healthy."

However, Olowokandi did not rule out returning to the Clippers next season.

"The only way I'll leave Los Angeles is if the Clippers clearly told me that while they enjoyed my services, that they were not interested in bringing me back," he said. "For me, the door is always going to be open. But if they don't want me back, then all I can say is that it's been great, and it would be time for me to pursue opportunities elsewhere."

Olowokandi and his agent Bill Duffy also downplayed the notion that he is a lock to go to Miami.

"It has nothing whatsoever to do with signing with Miami,'' Duffy said. "He likes it down there. He has a home in London and he'll probably keep his home in L.A., too."

Olowokandi said, "Anybody trying to read into something like me buying a home in Miami is just looking for a story. I've been looking to buy a home down there for three years now. I know what it might look like, but anyone saying that I'm headed to the Miami Heat just because I bought a house, that's pure speculation on their part.''