[1] During the offseason, the Clippers signed free agents Bobby Simmons and former All-Star forward Glen Rice.
With the Clippers starting from scratch again as they celebrated their 20th season in L.A., they hired Mike Dunleavy, Sr. as their new head coach.
However, after co-hosting the 2004 NBA All-Star Game at the Staples Center with the Lakers, the young Clippers struggled badly as they won just six games, and posted a 13-game losing streak near the end of the season.
The Clippers would slowly sink down the standings, coming to rest once again at the bottom of the Pacific Division with a 28–54 record.
Following the season, Quentin Richardson signed as a free agent with the Phoenix Suns.