Despite James Harden re-signing on a two-year, $81.5 million deal to stay with the Clippers, a starting role could still be in play for Paul. The point guard spot remains flexible, with Kris Dunn—who averaged just 6.4 points per game last season—currently slotted in as the starting wing.

I identified two needs for the Clippers, ones that mirrored their needs for the draft but were more acute because the Clippers needed short-term playable options: ball handling and frontcourt help. One of my named targets was Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez.

Veteran big man Brook Lopez has agreed to a two-year, $18 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to multiple reports on Monday.

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Deandre Ayton to a two-year, $16.6 million contract that includes a player option for the 2026-27 season, per multiple reports, but the veteran center reportedly had plenty of interest around the NBA.

Two people with knowledge of the deal tell The Associated Press that center Deandre Ayton has agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers as a free agent

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