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LA Clippers Add Forward Mike Scott on One-Year Deal

By Garrett Chorpenning

DETROIT, MI - MARCH 29: Mike Scott #30 of the Washington Wizards battles for position with James Ennis III #33 of the Detroit Pistons during an NBA game at Little Caesars Arena on March 29, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Pistons defeated the Wizards 103-92. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mike Scott; James Ennis III
DETROIT, MI - MARCH 29: Mike Scott #30 of the Washington Wizards battles for position with James Ennis III #33 of the Detroit Pistons during an NBA game at Little Caesars Arena on March 29, 2018 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. The Pistons defeated the Wizards 103-92. (Photo by Dave Reginek/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mike Scott; James Ennis III /
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The LA Clippers have added free agent power forward Mike Scott on a one-year deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that the LA Clippers have added free agent forward Mike Scott on a one-year deal. The value of the deal is currently unknown.

Scott, a former second-round pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, has carved out an impressive career as a role player in the NBA. Throughout his six-year career, Scott has averages of 7.4 points and 3.0 rebounds across 16 minutes per game. In addition, he’s a 35% shooter from deep, and shot a career-best 40.5% last season.

Last season, Scott played a career-high 18.5 minutes per game, recording 8.8 points and 3.3 rebounds on average.

The 29-year-old forward played in all but six games with the Washington Wizards last season, his first with the team. Previously, Scott played for the Atlanta Hawks for five seasons.

Scott has a very Matt Barnes-esque vibe about him. A perennial bench forward, Scott is an energizer that plays tough basketball. Surely he’ll bring energy and excitement to STAPLES Center.

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Assuming Scott’s deal is near the minimum, this is a good find for the LA Clippers. Scott is a solid bench player and is an upgrade over Sam Dekker and Wesley Johnson. Therefore, the Clippers should be expected to release one of either Dekker or Johnson.

In addition, Scott’s versatility will allow Doc Rivers to get creative with his rotations. He should be able to play alongside Montrezl Harrell off the bench, assuming he backs up Tobias Harris. Rivers could also move Harrell to the 5 and play Scott at the 4, creating a smaller, faster lineup.

The Clippers will not be adding Anthony Tolliver as previously speculated, as he was picked up by the Minnesota Timberwolves earlier today. Fortunately for LA, Scott is a solid consolation prize.

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