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> Sources say that the Clippers, whether or not their talks with the Raptors progress all the way to a completed deal, have not pursued Boston's Jaylen Brown this offseason. The sources added that the Clippers aren't planning to make a run at the Celtics' MVP candidate.

source: https://marcstein.substack.com/p/the-ultimate-late-night-nba-trade

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> It's believed that the Clippers, furthermore, would have interest in Toronto's offer because adding Ingram — who earned All-Star status last season — should be able to help keep LA sufficiently competitive in the West as it gradually shifts into a youth movement that features the likes of recently acquired Darius Garland and No. 5 overall pick Keaton Wagler. The Clippers have never missed the playoffs in Steve Ballmer's 12 seasons of ownership.

source: https://marcstein.substack.com/p/lots-of-the-latest-piping-hot-nba

Source: https://open.substack.com/pub/marcstein/p/the-nbas-up-to-the-minute-latest-b5a?r=nuq3a&utm\_medium=ios

The Rockets do, however, loom as a possible free agent destination for another one of Udoka's former players in Boston: Marcus Smart.

League sources say that Smart, who is expected to draw interest from Houston and possibly other teams in free agency, is very much giving consideration to declining his $5.4 million player option for next season with the Lakers before Monday's deadline to do so and then proceed to the open market.

The Rockets, sources say, are also exploring the trade market for avenues to move on from veteran swingman Dorian Finney-Smith and his contract, which has three more seasons to run at $13.3 million each but is not guaranteed in the final two seasons.

> The Clippers and Bogdan Bogdanović have agreed to push back his option date to June 29, according to league sources, allowing Los Angeles to continue trade conversations for Bogdanović.

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>“In the midst of a rebuild and over the first apron, barring an unexpected trade, the Sacramento Kings are expected to waive-and-stretch forward DeMar DeRozan, HoopsHype has learned. DeRozan’s $25.74 million expiring contract is only guaranteed for $10 million, which can be stretched over the next three seasons. Should DeRozan enter free agency as expected, the Los Angeles Clippers are expected to have interest in the California native, HoopsHype has learned.”

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https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7382249/2026/06/22/nba-draft-2026-aj-dybantsa-darryn-peterson-cameron-boozer/?source=emp_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.sFA.18_N.nr0782aDgHuH

The Clippers have also had discussions about trading down, although sources indicate that they do seem set on making an early draft selection this year. Multiple league sources have speculated that if the Clippers look to trade down, don’t be surprised to see them get another pick in this year’s draft — just in case the NBA’s investigation into the Aspiration scandal results in the loss of future picks. If they do trade the pick, I’ve heard Wagler the most out of the players that other teams would be chasing. If the Clippers were to move down, Brayden Burries would be a potential fit.

Part of trying to figure out what happens on draft night is being an investigator and piecing together all of the different intel that you get. The deal that makes the most logical sense, to me at least, is the Hawks moving up from No. 8 to No. 5, using pick No. 23 and maybe some other small asset. The Clippers want to make an early pick, and sources indicate that they have interest in Brayden Burries. Sources for other teams have also connected the Hawks as a team that likes Wagler. Both these teams have also been noted by sources to be exploring deals moving in these respective directions. This is speculative and not based on any specific reporting, but it tracks as a sensible outcome.

Does this mean the Nets think the Clippers are taking Mikel Brown?

Shams Charania:

Just in: Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has sustained a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee and is expected to miss multiple weeks, sources tell ESPN. Results showed Edwards avoided any ligament damage, but he will now miss time.

https://www.espn.com/contributor/shams-charania/48ae8d6c475bc