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LA Clippers: Grading Possible Last-Minute Free Agent Signings

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 20: Shaun Livingston #14 of the Los Angeles Clippers stands on the court during the game against the New Jersey Nets on December 20, 2005 at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Nets won 99-85. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - DECEMBER 20: Shaun Livingston #14 of the Los Angeles Clippers stands on the court during the game against the New Jersey Nets on December 20, 2005 at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Nets won 99-85. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2005 NBAE (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)
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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – APRIL 9: Patrick Patterson #54 of the Oklahoma City Thunder stands for the National Anthem prior to a game against the Houston Rockets on April 9, 2019 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Boston, Massachusetts. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – APRIL 9: Patrick Patterson #54 of the Oklahoma City Thunder stands for the National Anthem prior to a game against the Houston Rockets on April 9, 2019 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Boston, Massachusetts. 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. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Zach Beeker/NBAE via Getty Images)

Patrick Patterson

Many, including ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, believed that Patrick Patterson was a Clipper as soon as he agreed to a buyout with the Oklahoma City Thunder.

That does not seem to be the case anymore. Patterson came out on Twitter claiming that all the news about signing with the Clippers is nothing more than “rumors”.

While a signing isn’t definite, a possibility of an agreement in the future is not completely off the table. Patterson is a very intriguing player due to the floor spacing and veteran leadership he can bring to this Clippers squad.

A career 36.7% shooter from deep, Patterson will be valuable even if he fills the role of being a reserve rotational big man. With Paul George, JaMychal Green, Mfiondu Kabengele, and Mo Harkless all capable of filling the “stretch four” position, Patterson will most likely earn rotational minutes due to an injury to one of those I mentioned above, filling a role similar to Raymond Felton‘s a few years ago.

While Patterson had exposure to this reduced role last season with the Thunder, he may pass up the opportunity to play in Los Angeles if he is offered a better opportunity elsewhere. If the Clippers can get him for the vet’s minimum, it should be an easy decision to bring him into training camp.

Grade: C+

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