Source: Kyrylo Fesenko has signed with the Warriors

According to Si's Sam Amick, Kyrylo Fesenko, 7-1 280lb center, has signed with the Warriors.

There are still a few centers still out there that can be acquired via the Clippers' Eric Gordon trade exception. It seems like the Clippers want to maintain some flexibility with their 13 man roster as the season goes on. In addition to the trade exception, the Clippers still have their room exception to possibly sign one of the free agents from China in March if they hold onto it for that long.

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Clips are still under the cap at around 2.5M...

So they can sign a free agent for that amount or use the trade exception (but only in a trade)…

by John Raffo on Dec 27, 2011 4:12 PM PST reply actions

think the 2.5

is the mini-mid level, plus the TPE, or can always sign guys for the vet minimum.

Can we still bring on Benson? I think I’d give him a shot, and non-guaranteed contracts keep the roster flexible.

by osamu on Dec 27, 2011 4:25 PM PST up reply actions

They are over the cap now

because of DJ’s extension. They have the 2.5 million exception and the 3.8 trade exception left.

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by ClipperChuck on Dec 27, 2011 4:36 PM PST up reply actions

That is what I am assuming

Clarification for my Fanshot:

Eric Gordon trade exception = $3.8 Million

Room Exception = $2.5 Million

by ClipperTheorist on Dec 27, 2011 4:49 PM PST up reply actions

Regarding Cap Flexibility

Would the Clippers have to use the room exception before the trade exception to use both exceptions to their fullest? If the Clippers climb into the luxury tax with the trade exception, do they still have access to any other mini-midlevel exceptions this year?

by ClipperTheorist on Dec 27, 2011 4:54 PM PST up reply actions

Luxury tax is a penalty

Clips are probably best off using the trade exception first since they can probably get a better player currently under contract in the 2.5-3.8 million range than signing a FA for 2.5 million. They might not be able to use the full 2.5 million exception (or have to dump a contract like Foye’s) if they want to stay under the luxury tax (which I think its 70.3m?)

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by ClipperChuck on Dec 27, 2011 5:01 PM PST up reply actions

Are they that close to the tax?

http://www.hoopsworld.com/los-angeles-clippers-team-salary
this seems pretty uptodate and accurate, unless I’m forgetting anyone, and puts the clips at under 65m.

by osamu on Dec 27, 2011 5:53 PM PST up reply actions

If they used both

They would go over. I think SP mentioned it recently.

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by ClipperChuck on Dec 27, 2011 6:53 PM PST up reply actions

There goes our championship chances

when you hear the Clippers, it’s not going to be a joke anymore. I can guarantee you that -BG32

by cliptakular on Dec 27, 2011 6:01 PM PST reply actions

Pick up Melvin Ely

Best available back up center for a minimum salary. Used to play for the Clips around the Odom era.

by agolden on Dec 27, 2011 6:39 PM PST reply actions

Oh, my inner cynic is back

A back up 7 footer isn’t mandatory, it doesn’t do a lot to persuade Blake to stay, and it doesn’t help at the box office. Donald may be done spending for now. I hope Olshey puts a lie to this.

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by SilverClip on Dec 27, 2011 6:44 PM PST reply actions

Wow..

It’s not much, but I looked up Fesenko’s overall rating in NBA 2k12 and he’s a 43! I’m not sure what his rating in rebounding is but I know for sure it’s around high 40’s to low 50’s. Dan Gadzuric is waayy better.

we’re cheap, like to drink and are pissed off.

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by ClipperBEAST on Dec 27, 2011 6:49 PM PST reply actions

As much as I love NBA 2K

Ratings are often times, inaccurate. For instance, Devin Ebanks rating is at 63. His mid range in the game is at 63.

Check out DJ’s dunking, vertical and block attributes. It’s laughable.

when you hear the Clippers, it’s not going to be a joke anymore. I can guarantee you that -BG32

by cliptakular on Dec 27, 2011 11:33 PM PST up reply actions

Having a backup 7 footer would be great, but its not mandatory for success

I mean, look at the Heat’s roster. They have Anthony starting at C and he’s only 6-9, and right now Haslem is the backup at 6-8. If Evans can give us some good and gritty hustle minutes we should be alright, though it would be nice to have a big guy in case DJ gets in early foul trouble.

I just think its idiotic to trade a potential 6th man of the year in Mo for a backup big just because pundits say we are ‘a little thin up front’.

by cassellmania on Dec 27, 2011 8:47 PM PST reply actions