How the LA Clippers should use their new $2.75M disabled player exception
By Brian Cullen
The LA Clippers receive a disabled player exception, but where should they spend it?
LA Clippers guard Patrick Beverly underwent surgery on his right knee and was reported to miss the remainder of the 2017-2018 season. Despite breaking the hearts of Clippers’ fans, in an already disappointing season, a silver lining emerged. The league gave the team a consolation salary for the loss of one of the best defensive guards in the NBA.
Sources: The NBA has granted the Clippers a $2.75M disabled player exception for the loss of guard Patrick Beverley for the season.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 5, 2017
This would mean the Clippers have enough to offer up a veteran minimum to an available free agent. We took a look to see what’s out there and combined a couple intriguing options.