The Clippers have acquired backup small forward Steve Novak from the Rockets. The Rockets have the option of switching 2nd round picks in 2011 for the rights to Novak. 25-year old Steve Novak is a big guy at 6′10″, 220 pounds but he plays a small man’s game as he is a good outside shooter. Novak played in 35 games (0 starts) last season for the Rockets and he averaged 7.5 minutes, 3.9 points, 1.0 rebound and 0.2 assists per game. Novak shot 47.9% from three point range and that has to be the main reason that the Clippers were interested in him. Novak has now played in 70 games (1 start) in his NBA career and he has averaged 6.5 minutes, 2.7 points, 0.9 rebounds and 0.2 assists per game. He has shot 42.7% from 3-point range in his NBA career which is outstanding. The Clippers made a nice pickup here and if they have a better record than the Rockets in 2011 then they got Novak for nothing.