The championship window is closing for Clippers' dynamic duo of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. Can they address title hopes during free agency?
, is an unrestricted free agent. Though he found appreciation within the Clippers’ locker room after a rocky Lakers tenure, and the Clippers are open to a reunion, Westbrook can be offered only about $3.8 million to return.
On Wednesday, the Clippers were linked to a pursuit of Philadelphia’s James Harden, after he opted into his $35.6 million salary for next season with the intent of being traded elsewhere. Harden could be the playmaker the Clippers have sought after he created, scored or assisted on a combined 50.5 points per game last season, per Synergy’s tracking data.
Harden isn’t eligible for a contract extension and would be an unrestricted free agent in one year. Given his Southern California roots, starring at Artesia High, Harden might not represent as much of a risk of leaving if he were in Los Angeles. Yet, his track record of asking out of Houston, Brooklyn and now, apparently, Philadelphia suggests to expect the unexpected regarding how long his honeymoon with any team might last.
’s contract late Wednesday and waived the veteran guard, it was done in part to create more opportunities for the team’s young guards and wings, according to a person with knowledge of the team’s thinking. That group includes Mann, Bones Hyland, Brandon Boston Jr., Jason Preston — whose contract isn’t guaranteed until next week — and new second-round draft pick Jordan Miller.
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