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Clippers sign Jamarion Sharp as tallest NBA player on two-way deal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 11:48 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Clippers sign Jamarion Sharp as tallest NBA player on two-way deal

Summary

The Los Angeles Clippers have signed Jamarion Sharp to a two-way contract ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. Standing at 7-foot-5, Sharp now holds the title of tallest active player in the league. He played the previous season with the Texas Legends in the G League, where he was named the Defensive Player of the Year. Sharp averaged 7.1 points, 7.3 rebounds, and a league-leading 3.9 blocks per game. The Clippers also announced the signing of Yuki Kawamura on an Exhibit 10 contract.

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•Clippers sign Jamarion Sharp to a one-year, $678,882 contract.
•Sharp was a standout in the G League, leading in shot blocks.
•He will compete for a role in the Clippers' roster this season.
•Sharp previously played for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Summer League.

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The Los Angeles Clippers continue to shape their roster ahead of the upcoming NBA season, with the frontcourt remaining a focus. The team has added several players to its mix as it prepares for the next stage of the season, including prospects seeking NBA opportunities.Jamarion Sharp enters that picture after spending the 2025-26 season with […] The post Clippers Sign NBA’s New Tallest Player in Surprising Two-Way Move appeared first on HEAVY.
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Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 11:48 PM
Clippers Sign NBA’s New Tallest Player in Surprising Two-Way Move
The Los Angeles Clippers continue to shape their roster ahead of the upcoming NBA season, with the frontcourt remaining a focus. The team has added several players to its mix as it prepares for the next stage of the season, including prospects seeking NBA opportunities.Jamarion Sharp enters that picture after spending the 2025-26 season with […] The post Clippers Sign NBA’s New Tallest Player in Surprising Two-Way Move appeared first on HEAVY.

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