Jason Preston is back with the Los Angeles Clippers, signing an Exhibit 10 contract for training camp alongside Hunter Sallis. It’s a familiar face returning to LA, but man, the path to get here shows just how wild their offseason has been trying to nail down this roster. The Clippers have been through it this summer, dealing with those Kawhi Leonard-related punishments and league investigations, but they’ve stayed active.
The Johni Broome Detour Was a Trip
Remember when the Clippers traded with the Philadelphia 76ers for stretch big man Johni Broome earlier this summer? Yeah, that felt like forever ago. Philly got cash considerations out of the deal, which Shams Charania reported was so they could stay under those first and second salary aprons while signing LeBron James and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope. Talk about getting creative with the books! But for the Clippers, that partnership with Broome, a former second-round pick and SEC Player of the Year, was super short-lived. Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer let us know the Clippers waived him this week because of roster reasons. They, along with teams like the Grizzlies, need to trim down to 15 standard contracts before training camp kicks off, and Broome was caught in that crunch.
Preston’s Return: A Shot at Redemption?
So, after that Broome move, the Clippers pivoted and brought back Preston, a guy they drafted in the second round. Spotrac’s Keith Smith confirmed the Exhibit 10 signing. Preston was highly regarded coming out of college, but an injury sidelined him his entire rookie season, and he only managed to play 13 games during his initial stint. Talk about a tough break! Now, he’s got another chance to prove he belongs, aiming for at least a two-way contract. The tools are definitely there: high basketball IQ, strong ball-handling, and slick playmaking skills. If he can finally put it all together and effectively use those skills, he could be a real steal.
The Clippers are clearly grinding to figure out their final roster spots, and with training camp about to get underway, every move matters. They’re making some tough decisions, but they’re bringing in guys who know the system and have something to prove. You gotta wonder who else makes the cut as they shape that final 15.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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