In the Clippers' press release to announce the end of Mike Dunleavy's tenure as general manager and Neil Olshey's promition to replace him, there was an ominous omission of Baron Davis.

'Olshey has played an important role in the completion of several significant team transactions, including the deals which brought Marcus Camby, Craig Smith, Rasual Butler, Steve Blake, Travis Outlaw, and Drew Gooden to the Clippers, among others. He also played a integral part in administering all preparation for the Clippers? last four NBA Drafts, which produced Al Thornton, Eric Gordon, DeAndre Jordan, and last year?s #1 overall pick, Blake Griffin.'

'Notice Baron Davis not on that list, Dunleavy's most questionable move as GM (behind the Zach Randolph acquisition - now departed and an All-Star for the Memphis Grizzlies),' writes Eric Pincus of HoopsWorld.

Though Olshey's own future is in doubt depending on what happens with the Clippers' pursuit of LeBron James, Pincus expects the new GM to value high character players in a similar manner as the Blazers and Thunder.

'Neil isn't going to bring in mercenary types like Tim Thomas or Ricky Davis but good locker room guys like Steve Blake, Butler and Smith,' writes Pincus.