30-year old small forward  Brian Cook has opted to stay with the Los Angeles Clippers in 2011-12 as he has exercised his option.  Cook played in 40 games (0 starts) for the Clippers last year and he averaged 11.2 minutes, 4.8 points, 2.4 rebounds and 0.4 assists per game.  He also shot 43% from three-point range last year for the Clippers.  Cook has now played in 389 games (74 starts) in his NBA career and he is averaging 13.8 minutes, 5.7 points, 2.7 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game.