Veteran center Mason Plumlee, acquired by the Clippers at February’s trade deadline, agreed to return to the team on a 1-year contract for $5 million.
at February’s trade deadline, agreed to return to the team Monday on a one-year contract that will pay $5 million, according to a person with knowledge of the agreement not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.
The Clippers had spent the first half of last season without a true rotation at center, instead relying on starter Ivica Zubac and a combination of forwards used in smaller lineups along with Moses Brown, a 7-footer utilized as a stop-gap measure because he was on a two-way contract. The team did not want to begin the 2023-24 season with such uncertainty with its big men.
As the market for centers dried up, Plumlee opted for a return. Contracts can be finalized and signed on Thursday.Plumlee averages 7.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 23 regular-season games with the Clippers after averaging career-highs in points and rebounds as the starting center for the Charlotte Hornets in 56 games last season.
The 10-year veteran has career average of 8.6 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists while shooting 59.5% from the field and 56.7% from the free-throw line. He switched to shooting free throws left-handed, converting 72.7% for the Clippers.
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