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Clippers adjust roster, Derrick Jones Jr. emerges as trade candidate

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:00 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Clippers adjust roster, Derrick Jones Jr. emerges as trade candidate

Summary

The Los Angeles Clippers are making major adjustments to their roster ahead of training camp. Recently, they added Max Strus through a five-team trade, increasing competition for minutes in the perimeter positions. With 17 players under contract, the team faces tough decisions on their lineup and salary management. Derrick Jones Jr. has come up in trade discussions due to the team's current roster crunch despite his valuable contributions last season. As the Clippers look to finalize their roster before the regular season, they may need to make additional moves to create flexibility.

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•Clippers added Max Strus in a five-team trade.
•Derrick Jones Jr. is a potential trade candidate.
•Team has 17 players under contract for next season.
•Jones played a significant role last season, averaging 10.1 points.
•Clippers need to make roster moves before the regular season.

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1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Clippers Get Major Roster Update as Trade Talks Emerge

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Clippers are heading toward training camp with a roster that has undergone significant change during the offseason. The team has continued adjusting its personnel while looking for the right balance between veteran experience, perimeter depth and frontcourt options.Los Angeles also added Max Strus in a five-team trade that involved the Cleveland Cavaliers […] The post Report: Clippers Get Major Roster Update as Trade Talks Emerge appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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