Updated Oct 16, 2026
Clippers Transactions & Trades
A running log of every Clippers trade, signing and waiver this offseason, dated where it is confirmed, with the NBA discipline that shaped them.
Latest Moves
Newest first- Oct 14
Clippers waive guard Cam Christie, per beat writer Tomer Azarly, to get to the 15-man limit. He has 48 hours to clear waivers, and a return on a different deal is possible.
- Oct 12
Clippers waive guard Yuki Kawamura, who was on an Exhibit 10 contract. Coach Ty Lue said it is not over for Yuki yet.
- Oct 8
Clippers sign free-agent wing Jahmyl Telfort to an Exhibit 10 contract. Fills the open spot on the 21-man preseason roster.
- Oct 6
Clippers waive rookie guard Fletcher Loyer. He was on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deal.
- Oct 4
Max Strus suffers a partial plantar fascia tear in the preseason opener. Reevaluated in four weeks. See the injury report.
- Sep 28
Media Day at Intuit Dome. Brandon Ingram confirmed to have a partially torn Achilles. Training camp in Hawaii runs Sept 29 to Oct 3.
- Sep 27
Lawrence Frank suspended six months by the NBA. Trent Redden is interim president of basketball operations and Mark Hughes handles day-to-day GM duties.
- Sep 27
Guards Hunter Sallis and Jason Preston sign Exhibit 10 deals, are waived and assigned to the San Diego G League affiliate.
- Sep 27
Clippers sign guard Blake Wesley to a one-year deal for camp backcourt depth. Guarantee terms are not yet confirmed by reporting.
Offseason Moves
Summer 2026- Trade
Kawhi Leonard traded to the Toronto Raptors for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two unprotected first-round picks, a first-round pick swap and two second-round picks.
- Signing
Rui Hachimura signs for 2 years, $28M.
- Signing
Bradley Beal signs for 2 years, $13.2M using Non-Bird rights.
- Trade
Max Strus acquired via trade. Johni Broome, acquired in the same trade, is waived.
- Waiver
Two-way center Jamarion Sharp waived.
- Roster
Clippers sit at 16 guaranteed deals heading into training camp.
Exact dates for the summer moves are not listed here. The cap math behind them is on the cap sheet page.
Discipline & Front Office
$30M fine, five first-round picks stripped
The NBA's investigation into Kawhi Leonard's compensation is closed. The organization was fined $30M and lost 5 first-round picks. Kawhi was personally fined for improper benefits.
Lawrence Frank: six months
Suspended for signing off on Kawhi Leonard's impermissible endorsement arrangements. GM Trent Redden is interim president of basketball operations.
Steve Ballmer: one year
Suspended one year as governor. John S. Gibson is interim governor and CEO.
My Final Grade On The Kawhi Trade
The one-minute version of the grade on the trade that changed everything. The full breakdown is on the channel.
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