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Clippers prepare for Max Strus $16.6M expiring contract

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:20 AM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Clippers prepare for Max Strus $16.6M expiring contract
Summary

The Los Angeles Clippers are managing their payroll as they approach the 2026 season. Max Strus's $16.6 million expiring contract is factored into the $17 million trade exception acquired from the John Collins deal. Alongside an $8.7 million qualifying offer for Bennedict Mathurin, the Clippers are $11.7 million below the first salary apron. This financial position may influence team decisions as the season unfolds.

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  • •Max Strus has a $16.6 million expiring contract.
  • •Clippers acquired a $17 million trade exception from the John Collins trade.
  • •Bennedict Mathurin’s qualifying offer is $8.7 million.
  • •Clippers are $11.7 million below the first salary apron.
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