Undrafted but Not Unnoticed

The Clippers may have found a swingman for years to come in free-agent rookie Tyrone Nesby.

Nesby, who went undrafted last year out of Nevada Las Vegas, has been a bright spot for the Clippers this season. After arriving at training camp as a longshot to make the team, Nesby has started 18 of 32 games. Over his last eight, he has averaged just under 13 points while shooting 53%.

“The kid just continues to shine. It’s a pleasure to be around him every day to see how hard he plays the game,” Coach Chris Ford said of Nesby.

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Power forward Maurice Taylor might play tonight against Phoenix after sitting out Sunday’s loss to Denver because of tight Achilles’ tendons. Taylor is listed as probable.

TONIGHT vs. Phoenix 7:30 p.m.

* Site--Sports Arena.

* Radio--KCTD (1540).

* Records--Clippers 3-29; Suns 15-18.

* Record vs. Suns--0-2.

* Update--The Clippers have lost twice to the Suns by a total of 12 points. Sun guard Rex Chapman is unavailable because of an injured left toe.

* Tickets--(213) 745-0500.