Fitch Says He Will Be Back

Bill Fitch, who has coached the Clippers (34-41) to their best record since Larry Brown led them to a 41-41 mark in 1992-93, says he intends to return next season.

Although there is speculation Brown will leave the Indiana Pacers to return to the Clippers, Fitch says he intends to honor the final year of his contract. “I don’t think there’s anything to it in terms of [Brown] taking my job,” Fitch said. “The only way he’s going to take my job is if I decide I don’t want my job.”