With the Feb. 6 cutoff lower than every week away, the NBA commerce deadline frenzy is upon us of us.
It was a cap-relief transfer for the Clippers who now duck below the posh tax by about $4 million. They will now be extra lively on the deadline or the buyout market. ESPN’s Bobby Marks reported that the transfer additionally creates a $6.5 million and $2.1 million commerce exception for the workforce.
L.A. has been one of many shock groups of the season after what many assumed may be a rebuilding 12 months following the departure of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard coming into the 12 months injured. As an alternative, they’re 28-20, sixth within the West and sport the league’s No. 2 defence at this level.
Tucker has not performed for the Clippers this season. He and the workforce agreed in October that he wouldn’t be across the membership, which has been making an attempt to commerce the 39-year-old for a while.
Bamba appeared in 28 video games this season for the Clippers, averaging 4.6 factors and 4.3 rebounds.
Tucker joined the Clippers final season after being a part of the deal that additionally landed James Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers. He is within the closing 12 months of a three-year, $33 million contract and could possibly be a buyout candidate.
Now L.A. provides Eubanks and Mills, two vets who can contribute as depth items whereas on expiring offers. Mills will probably be a free agent after 2024-25 whereas Eubanks is on a $5 million non-guaranteed contract subsequent season, giving L.A. loads of flexibility to make strikes now and sooner or later.
— with information from the Related Press
