The Clippers have waived forward Branden Dawson. Bass is a resident of Los Angeles, and though he had matching offers from the San Antonio Spurs, as well as the Clippers, he made a decision to rejoin his old coach in LA.
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Those averages don’t tell the whole story for Bass, who was one of the most productive players for the Lakers at times.
The Clippers will use him in a back-up role, likely playing alongside recently-signed forward Marreese Speights. A 2005 second-round pick of the New Orleans Pelicans, Bass has played in over 700 games in his National Basketball Association career, and will likely be a trusted presence in the Clippers’ locker room this season.
The former Michigan State standout appeared in six games with the Clippers in 2015-16, averaging 0.8 points and 0.7 rebounds in 4.8 minutes.
The Clippers and free agent forward Brandon Bass have reached an agreement on a veteran’s minimum deal, the Southern California News Group has confirmed.
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Balance is the ultimate addition that Bass brings to the table, but with that comes a reunion of sorts with head coach Doc Rivers.
