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NBA Free Agency 2017: 15 free agent targets for the Clippers

By Keith Rivas

Apr 6, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) reacts after a play during their game against the Boston Celtics at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 123-116. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Paul Millsap (4) reacts after a play during their game against the Boston Celtics at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 123-116. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 4, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Nerlens Noel (3) loses control of the ball under the Sacramento Kings basket during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2017; Sacramento, CA, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Nerlens Noel (3) loses control of the ball under the Sacramento Kings basket during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-USA TODAY Sports /

Nerlens Noel

After not fitting in with Philadelphia, Nerlens Noel found himself in a Dallas Mavericks uniform last season. For the Clippers to get him makes a lot of sense, especially if you consider the fact that they may not have DeAndre Jordan much longer.

Blowing up what they have means really thinking about what to do with the remaining time and money on Jordan’s contract. His deal stands for another two seasons, but with Diamond Stone not getting much playing time, the bigger picture for the Clippers at center is depth and adjusting for the learning curve.

By signing Noel, Los Angles sets them up to have a strong backup to DeAndre Jordan while also giving an avenue for a young mentor to Stone.

Noel wouldn’t break the bank, either. Los Angeles will have to be sure any free agents that they get this off-season don’t come with the cataclysmic price tag.

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