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Collins was a great locker-room fit, but the Clippers …
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Collins is a strong locker-room presence for the Clippers, but competition for his services may arise if he doesn't secure an extension before free agency. The Clippers have leverage over Mathurin, who seeks a starting role, while several veteran players face uncertain futures with team options.
Collins was a great locker-room fit, but the Clippers will have competition for his services if he doesn’t reach an extension before unrestricted free agency. The many adjustments in his role, from position to whether he started, will be something that needs to be considered. Mathurin wants to start, but the Clippers have all the leverage and won’t need to promise anything to a player the Pacers chose not to extend before this season despite being the sixth pick in the 2022 draft. Beal is expected back next season after hip surgery, which will likely require picking up a player option he would have ideally declined if he were healthy. Lopez, Batum and Bogdanović are all great veteran role players, but they all have team options that the Clippers could decline for maximum flexibility. Jones and Dunn are extension eligible. Young rotation players like Miller and Sanders are also on team options, which the Clippers could pick up as part of team-friendly deals.
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What are the implications for Collins if he doesn't reach an extension with the Clippers?
If Collins doesn't secure an extension, he may enter unrestricted free agency, facing competition from other teams for his services.
How does Mathurin's situation affect the Clippers' roster decisions?
Mathurin desires a starting role, but the Clippers hold leverage and may not need to promise him that position, especially after the Pacers chose not to extend him.