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The 2020 free agency period officially opens today (Friday, Nov. 20) at 3 p.m. PT. The Clippers have three unrestricted free agents — Montrezl Harrell, Marcus Morris Sr., and JaMychal Green — and have been linked to numerous others.
We’ll be tracking every rumor and signing here throughout the day and the weekend, and pinning this post to the top of the site for easy access.
Sunday, November 22
UPDATE 11:11 a.m. — Andrew Greif reports that the Clippers had eyes on another wing for depth.
Torrey Craig and Kent Bazemore seemed to make a lot of sense as bench depth for the Clippers. The discussion last night around the league was that they were pursuing Bazemore. Both will play elsewhere this season.
— Andrew Greif (@AndrewGreif) November 22, 2020
Saturday, November 21
UPDATE 8:26 p.m. — Paydirt! The Clippers have reportedly signed Serge Ibaka. Sabreena has more on the story.
Ibaka is signing a two-year deal with the Clippers, with a player option in second season, sources said. https://t.co/X7aoU8SF6i
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 22, 2020
UPDATE 6:27 p.m. — The Clippers are reportedly pursuing Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka.
The Clippers have joined the race for free-agent big men Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol, league sources say
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 22, 2020
Gasol is considered the more realistic target given the fierce competition for Ibaka headed by Toronto and Brooklyn
UPDATE 4:47 p.m. — Rumored Clippers target Tristan Thompson is going to the Celtics.
Free agent center Tristan Thompson has reached an agreement with the Boston Celtics, his agent @RichPaul4 of @KlutchSports tells Yahoo Sports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 22, 2020
UPDATE 1:29 p.m. — Rajon Rondo is off the board.
Free agent guard Rajon Rondo has reached an agreement with the Atlanta Hawks on a two-year, $15 million deal, league sources tell Yahoo Sports.
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) November 21, 2020
UPDATE 12:52 p.m. — The Clippers still have their sights on Rajon Rondo, who announced he is leaving the Lakers.
Atlanta still widely regarded as the frontrunners to sign Rajon Rondo, league sources say, but one source says that the Clippers remain in the hunt
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 21, 2020
In the enclosed IG post, Rondo has bid farewell to the Lakers ... https://t.co/LBsaCr1TAr
Friday, November 20
UPDATE 10:58 p.m. — JaMychal Green is moving on.
Free agent JaMychal Green has agreed to a two-year, $15M deal with the Denver Nuggets, with player option in second season, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 21, 2020
UPDATE: 8:05 p.m. — Marcus Morris is coming back.
Deal: 4 years, $64M, per source. https://t.co/w8keZqg6hE
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 21, 2020
UPDATE: 7:50 p.m. — The Nuggets are eyeing Marcus Morris and JaMychal Green.
Two names that the Nuggets are targeting, per a source: Marcus Morris and JaMychal Green.
— Harrison Wind (@HarrisonWind) November 21, 2020
UPDATE 6:42 p.m. — Could Montrezl Harrell be moving across the hall?
The Los Angeles Lakers are nearing a deal with Montrezl Harrell, the reigning Sixth Man of the Year, sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) November 21, 2020
UPDATE 4:10 p.m. — Patrick Patterson is returning to the Clippers.
Free agent F Patrick Patterson is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers on a one-year deal, his agent Sam Goldfeder of @excelsm_bball tells ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) November 21, 2020
Who will the team’s first call be?
90 minutes until free agency ... Marcus Morris likely one of the first people LAC reaches out to. As Lawrence Frank recounted in February, "our first phone call was to Kawhi" during 2019's free agency. "Our second phone call was to Marcus.” https://t.co/llS3gJGCEv
— Andrew Greif (@AndrewGreif) November 20, 2020
Until the fun really gets started, here are some rumors and news that have popped up in recent days:
- The Clippers showed interest in Kris Dunn, who is an unrestricted free agent after three years with the Bulls.
- Rajon Rondo wants to the play for the Clippers, and the interest is mutual.
- Evan Fournier wants to join the Clippers, but his arrival wouldn’t make much sense for LA.
- The Clippers signed Jordan Ford and Malik Fitts out of Saint Mary’s to training camp deals.
- Jay Scrubb, who the team drafted at no. 55 after trading up in the draft for the sixth straight season, will be on a two-way contract for 2020-21. The L.A. Times reports that Amir Coffey will be the team’s other two-way player for the second consecutive year.