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Craig Smith is fully behind Fisher and the union. But he also thinks the stars can bring more pressure to the table. "I think I would want to see them at the bargaining table," Smith said last month, at the Goodman (D.C.)-Shaw League (L.A.) game in Washington. "I mean, I don't know, I probably have a lot of people that probably agree with me, too, if we had those guys up front. Because (those are) people (who) you come to see win, every single game -- [Dwyane] Wade, Carmelo, Stoudemire, KG [Kevin Garnett], you know? Those are our leading guys, every year." NBA.com

CBA, Craig Smith, Lockout, NBPA, Owners 

Roth said via telephone Tuesday night he was unaware of any such meeting.] But Smiley said he hopes the game will happen Oct. 1. Smiley said the proposed game would feature mostly high school, college and pro players who are L.A. natives. Although he doesn't have a confirmed list, Smiley sounded confident that Drew League regulars such as Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings, Toronto's DeMar DeRozan, Oklahoma City's James Harden, Sacramento's Pooh Jeter, the Clippers' Craig Smith, Washington's JaVale McGee and Nick Young, and Golden State's Dorell Wright would make up part of the roster. Los Angeles Times

Brandon Jennings, Javale McGee, Craig Smith, Dorell Wright, DeMar DeRozan, James Harden, Nick Young, Lockout, Pooh Jeter, Drew League 

Lisa Dillman: Breaking Clipper news. (Felt like writing that). Not good news for Craig Smith. MRI revealed herniated disk in back. Out minimum of 2 wks. Twitter

Los Angeles Clippers, Craig Smith, Injuries 

Sam: Chris Richard always seems a possibility. As Gar Forman suggested Thursday, they’ll go with what they have now with the idea they weren’t playing Thomas, so that’s like an addition to the front line. With Boozer, Gibson, Asik and Thomas and Deng playing four on occasion, they figure for now there aren’t minutes, anyway, for someone else, and hardly anyone who would be good enough to play ahead of whom they already have. But I’ve got plenty of associate GMs on my emailing staff and some of the names suggested in trades or pickups include Craig Smith, Aaron Gray, Ryan Hollins, Derrick Brown, Joey Dorsey, Marressee Speights and Hasheem Thabeet. You’d probably have to give up J.J. in a deal, and, frankly, I’d rather keep him and get him some time before I give up on him. NBA.com

Trade, Craig Smith, Hasheem Thabeet, Ryan Hollins 

Lisa Dillman: More news: Clippers' Craig Smith plans on appealing flagrant II foul from last night vs Spurs, plus any decision coming from the league Twitter

Los Angeles Clippers, Craig Smith 

Lisa Dillman: More news: Clippers' Craig Smith plans on appealing flagrant II foul from last night vs Spurs, plus any decision coming from the league Twitter

Los Angeles Clippers, Craig Smith 

The Spurs worked out here one more time Tuesday morning before embarking for Phoenix. A little sore, but otherwise no worse for wear, guard George Hill did not practice with them. Dealing with the after-effects of Craig Smith’s takedown a night earlier in the Spurs’ victory over the L.A. Clippers, Hill received treatment while the rest of the team went through their paces at Santa Monica College. Hill, who is dealing with a neck condition similar to whiplash after Monday’s run-in with Smith, is considered questionable for Wednesday’s game against Phoenix. Beyond that, the injury is not expected to be a long-term problem. San Antonio Express-News

San Antonio Spurs, Craig Smith, George Hill 

Tony Parker, who fashions himself as Hill’s big brother, had stronger words for Los Angeles forward Craig Smith. One minute and 20 seconds into the second quarter, Hill went airborne for a fast-break layup. Smith swooped over to take Hill down by the neck. Hill, who never saw his tackler coming, wound up with a spasm in his right trapezius muscle. Smith wound up with a flagrant-2 foul and an automatic ejection — and left the Staples Center court high-fiving fans. “It was dirty,” Parker said after the game. “Just a dirty play. It was dangerous. Just no need to do that.” Hill, who remained on the court for several minutes while the team’s medical staff attended to him, wouldn’t go that far. “It was just a hard foul,” Hill said. “That’s basketball,” Hill said. San Antonio Express-News

Los Angeles Clippers, San Antonio Spurs, Tony Parker, Craig Smith 

It led to Smith's automatic ejection, which will cost him a $6,000 fine and a possible suspension from the league, as the NBA reviews all flagrant fouls. He probably didn't help himself by slapping hands with fans on his way to the locker room. Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Clippers, Craig Smith 

Lisa Dillman: Craig Smith on BGriffin: "I never played against Karl Malone. But he has the strength of Karl Malone. But can run and jump like LeBron." Twitter

Los Angeles Clippers, Blake Griffin, Craig Smith 

Los Angeles Clippers forward Craig Smith has undergone arthroscopic right knee surgery. The team said Tuesday that Smith will be sidelined four to six weeks. He averaged 7.8 points and 3.8 rebounds in 75 games last season. He was re-signed as a free agent last month. ESPN.com

Los Angeles Clippers, Craig Smith, Injuries 

Darrell Bailey: and Craig Smith aka Rhino will be changing his number from #5 to #1 ....the #1 was craigs number in college Twitter

Noah Lookofsky, the agent for Craig Smith, said that the free-agent power forward has re-signed with the Clippers. Lookofsky said, via email to The Times, that the deal was for one year. Smith, who was acquired in a trade last summer from the Minnesota Timberwolves, made $2.3 million last season. He was considered one of the bright spots and became a fan favorite with his physical play, befitting his nickname, "The Rhino." Los Angeles Times

There aren’t many free-agent power forwards remaining, but the Nets continue to have talks with Henry Thomas, the agent for Udonis Haslem. If they cannot meet his price, there are fours that might merit short-term money (Al Harrington, Leon Powe, Matt Bonner, Craig Smith, Brian Cardinal, Ike Diogu, Kurt Thomas, Louis Amundson), but the Nets are looking for someone who can start until Derrick Favors grows into the job. Newark Star-Ledger

New York Knicks, Free Agency, Udonis Haslem, Al Harrington, Craig Smith 

Lisa Dillman: Agent for the Clippers' Craig Smith tells LAT (@reallisa) via email that they've been contacted by Chicago, Milwaukee and Cleveland. Twitter

Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Free Agency, Craig Smith