The Clippers have decided to replace Mike Dunleavy as the head coach but he will still keep his job as GM. The Clippers were 21-28 under Dunleavy this season. That had them in third place in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference, 16.5 games behind the Lakers. The Clippers are also 7 games behind the Thunder and Trailblazers for the 8th spot in the Conference. Dunleavy coached the Clippers for 7 years compiling a 215-326 record (39.7%) during the regular season. He had his best year with the Clippers in 2005-06 when he led them into the second round of the playoffs finishing with a 7-5 record. It was the only year the Clippers made the playoffs with Dunleavy as the head coach. The Clippers have named top assistant Kim Hughes the new head coach. He has no experience as a NBA head coach.