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I interviewed Aminu before Oklahoma City Thunder game on April 2 (the huge comeback game), right after I listened to the VDN presser and found out that Randy Foye was going to start at small forward, not Al-Farouq Aminu. Aminu was slumped in his seat next to his locker, slowly snacking away at an apple. He answered my questions, just like he always, but he was clearly unhappy. When I asked him about Ryan Gomes being injured he only responded with an apathetic reply. “Gomes ain’t playing?” He went back to snacking at his apple. I asked him if he thought he would get more minutes with Gomes out. “Nah, not really. Never know what the rotations are, sometimes what’s his name plays… Randy Foye. So, being a rookie I just, whenever I’m out there, I’m out there.” ClipperBlog.com

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Aminu clearly stressed the disconnect and/or disappointment between him and VDN, because VDN had just told the press that Foye would start, and his references to his teammate, Foye, were clearly dismissive. ClipperBlog.com

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One thing Del Negro is considering: shutting small down forward Ryan Gomes for the rest of the season. "Ryan's been battling his knee for a couple of months," Del Negro said. "He's got some swelling in his knee. Had an MRI last week on it. There's nothing structurally wrong, but he's just been battling through it. Los Angeles Times

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Gomes has been in double figures once in the last 19 games for the Clippers. Aminu is averaging 5.8 points this season. Del Negro planned on holding additional discussions with Gomes before making a decision. "I'm going to think about it today. We've talked a lot lately and will see where he's at," Del Negro said. "I know he's frustrated with some stuff. We probably relied on him too much. It's been difficult. He's not used to starting as much as he has and playing the minutes he has. So that's been a different situation for him. … "Being a starter in this league, and being a role player, coming off the bench, is two different responsibilities. You're playing against top-tier guys instead of second-tier guys." Los Angeles Times

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Ryan Gomes: Worst Statistical Numbers of my career wondering what's the reason for this?worked my a** off this summer. But NO Results. Can't figure WHY? Twitter

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Ryan Gomes: I'm gonna sleep on what I have to do to be more of a scorer like I use to be, a complete player. Not one dimensional. Twitter

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Technical fouls were flying in the third quarter, one going to a rare Clippers recipient (Ryan Gomes) and a not-so-rare offender (DeAndre Jordan.) "That was my second one ever," Gomes said, "ever since I've been in the NBA. When [the official] made the call, I kept talking about it instead of leaving it alone. I brought it upon myself, got caught up in the moment. "I won't get another. I guess every 2 1/2 years I'll get one." Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Clippers, Ryan Gomes, DeAndre Jordan 

Said Jordan: "It seems like you can't say anything now. I'm not going to say anything that's going to get me in trouble. That was … it was crazy." Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Clippers, Ryan Gomes, DeAndre Jordan 

Ryan Gomes: Damn lost my Bro @Baron Davis, we had some good times in a short period, it's a business an your a pro wish you the Best. Stay in touch. Twitter

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Ryan Gomes: Today one of the best coaches in the game of basketball has left. Jerry Sloan was a great teacher of the game of basketball. Twitter

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Ryan Gomes of the Los Angeles Clippers is on a mission to save lives. Back in 2005, a friend of his died during a basketball game of sudden cardiac arrest, a silent killer that takes the lives of over 325,000 Americans each year. Having automated external defibrillators in a gym can make the difference between life and death. Because of the tragedy, Gomes has been working with his foundation -- Hoops for Heart Health -- and in the past five years has given away over 50 AED's. FanHouse.com

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"Of course I'd like to be averaging more points, but whatever it takes for us to win," Gomes said Friday after the Clippers practiced in Playa Vista ahead of their game Sunday against the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center. Gomes said his role was "still evolving a little bit, but it's become more defined over the last 20 games," which mainly centers on "defense and waiting for the open shot" unless Gordon, Griffin and Davis are being bottled up by opposing defenses, in which case Gomes steps up his shooting. Los Angeles Times

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It hasn't happened since March 1, 2008. But it just might Sunday. That would be Collins vs. Collins. And Clippers forward Ryan Gomes is ready. "I'll make sure I definitely get a DVD of that game,'' Gomes said. "They should pay-per-view it. They do it with Manny Pacquiao. But they need to put this one out.'' FanHouse.com

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Federal agents have interviewed NBA player and Waterbury native Ryan Gomes about whether he contacted State's Attorney John Connelly about his cousin's prison sentence, which was later reduced. Keith Gomes agreed to a plea deal to serve three years in prison for first-degree assault in 2007 and then was given a rare sentence modification, approved by Connelly, that shaved six months shaved off that sentence. Keith Gomes is scheduled to appear today before a federal grand jury in New Haven investigating the relationship between Connelly and Waterbury attorney Martin Minnella, who represented Keith Gomes after his arrest. Hartford Courant

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Lisa Dillman: “That’s all I did was make a call, to him, can you look out for this?’” Ryan Gomes told The Times after Monday's game. “And that was it.” Gomes said that his mother is scheduled to go before grand jury Tue. Keith is his first cousin. He said they were once close but grew apart Twitter

Los Angeles Clippers, Ryan Gomes 

Knowing one's limitations as a player might be one of the least heralded attributes in basketball. It's a quality that's been absent on recent Clipper rosters, a primary reason the team has struggled to put up points despite plenty of competent scorers. But that acute awareness of his strengths and weakness is one of one Gomes' defining traits as a player. "[The Clippers] aren't looking for someone dominant at this position," Gomes said. "Sure, if I average 18 points, seven rebounds, five assists, that'll be wonderful. But I feel like my best quality is my knowledge of the game. I don't think I'm going to wow you athletically, but I can dabble in a little bit of everything." ESPN.com

Los Angeles Clippers, Ryan Gomes 

Since he came into the league from Providence College, Gomes has been tagged as the dreaded "tweener" -- a player who straddles the small and power forward positions. The Clippers plan to use Gomes as a small forward, which he's played the past two seasons in Minnesota. Gomes readily acknowledges that he's not a prototypical 3. He's confident in his ability to play strong, straight-up, one-on-one defense, but that certain assignments give him problems. "At the 3, there are some nights where it might not work in my favor," Gomes said. "But Carmelo [Anthony], I think I can guard him. I can guard guys like [Al] Thornton. I think I can do a solid job on [Paul] Pierce. I can guard guys who face up and attack you one-on-one. [Ron] Artest is a perfect matchup for me. "Where I have limitations is with guys who get their shots by running off screens. [Kevin] Durant. A guy like Jason Richardson is tough for me." ESPN.com

Los Angeles Clippers, Ryan Gomes 

Although I haven't met Foye, last week I visited with Gomes for the first time one-on-one. I found a thoughtful professional. A very measured executive for one of the league's most well-respected franchises told me that Gomes is one of the best people involved in professional basketball. Olshey is eager to do his job well. He's always courteous, has pretty decent taste in basketball players and is a more creative dealmaker than he's been allowed to be. Del Negro has been with the team for only five weeks, but has brought the kind of charisma and exuberance that vaulted him to the top of Sterling's list of coaching candidates. ESPN.com

Los Angeles Clippers, Ryan Gomes 

A couple of months ago this was going to be the summer of all summers for the Clippers, a fresh start, a chance to hire a new coach, $17 million in cap space to go after LeBron or other big names like him and make a huge splash. And so they signed Randy Foye and Ryan Gomes. Or, as Sterling put it, "If I really called the shots we wouldn't have signed Gomes and what's the other guy's name? "You know, they told me if we built a new practice facility we'd attract all the top players in the game," Sterling adds. "I guess I should have doubled the size of this place." Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles Clippers, Ryan Gomes, Randy Foye, Donald Sterling 

He's no different than most Clippers fans. "I swear to you, I never heard of these guys," Sterling says, "but what if the coach says he wants them?" Los Angeles Times

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