The Clippers intend on signing Bobby Simmons to a second 10-day contract before they play the Spurs on Friday.

Simmons has played significant minutes behind Caron Butler at small forward.

"I think Bobby has done a really good job for us," Vinny Del Negro said. "He's been very professional. He's done everything that we've asked. It's not surprising. He's a quality person, quality player. We're just fortunate to have him."

When Simmons' second 10-day contract ends, the Clippers will have to sign him for the rest of the season or release him.

"Words don't even explain it," Simmons said. "This is a great opportunity to play basketball again at this level."