As each day passes, the NBA Finals will come and go, and by the time the champion is announced, executive Lawrence Frank must pick up the team phone and get started on what is supposed to be a busy offseason. This will take place through the draft, trade center, and the day free agency opens on July 6th.
Moreover, the Clippers' most important list of decisions includes the names of James Harden, Norman Powell, and Bogdan Bogdanović, who could earn more money via an extension or a new team through a transaction.
Other players are attached to rumors, like Derrick Jones Jr., but the most overlooked of anyone on the roster is Drew Eubanks. Fans believe he does not fit, but Frank and the front office have the final say, and if they agree, they have two routes to follow in the GPS to part ways.
Furthermore, Michael Scotto, in his most recent rumor-stuffed article, ensured to briefly discuss everyone who could be on the move in Inglewood, California. The list was presented in order of prominence, with Harden headlining, but below, Eubanks was mentioned, and Scotto spoke about how his stint with the Clippers is likely over after half a season.
Michael Scotto shares his educated-based intel on how the LA Clippers can begin next season without Drew Eubanks
According to Michael Scotto, Drew Eubanks is one of the current LA Clippers players projected to be out of Inglewood, California, due to his abysmal performance in the games he played.
Head coach Tyronn Lue tried to play Eubanks where he could, but overall, the big man was a liability and slowed down the pace. Not to mention, he averaged 2.7 points and 2.4 rebounds in the regular season and barely touched the floor in the playoffs.
The next step: LA will aim to either trade or waive him. The last year of his contract, next season, is non-guaranteed worth $4.75 million, and a team that needs an available, veteran backup big could show interest.
The Clippers may also make a push for Jrue Holiday from the Boston Celtics, and through this potential deal, Eubanks could be bartered. His salary helps the Clippers meet the Celtics' standards in what they are paying Holiday.
That said, the Clippers have a few outlets they can explore to terminate Eubanks' contract, but regardless of what ends up happening, it is safe to say he will soon depart Los Angeles.