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Report Reveals How Clippers are Planning to Use Mid-Level Exception This Offseason

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By John Vaccaro | Last updated Jun 5, 2025 3:29 PM ET

The Los Angeles Clippers have a lot they need to address this offseason if they're going to take another run at trying to join the elite of the Western Conference next season.

With limited cap space and just a couple of tradable picks and a few movable players, they may need to get creative to ensure they get their roster where it needs to be.

A recent report has revealed one way they're planning to make sure they are able to fill every one of their needs this offseason.

According to Hoops Hype's Michael Scotto, the Clippers are planning to use the non-tax payer mid-level exception to land both a backup center and backup point guard.

Scotto also mentioned that the Clippers are specifically looking for a center who can protect the rim.

With the MLE being worth just $14.1 million, that doesn't give them many options who fit that description, but there are some out there.

Steven Adams is a name that has come up previously. Andre Drummond could take on that role if he turns down his player option with the 76ers. Kevon Looney could also be of interest if he leaves Golden State for the first time in his career.

One of the big problems the Clippers faced during the 2024-25 season was a lack of depth.

They had no size in the frontcourt behind Ivica Zubac and didn't have a ton to work with in the backcourt when James Harden and Norman Powell came off the floor.

If the Clippers can address both of these needs with the MLE, it frees them up to use their remaining assets to try and get themselves some more talent in the starting lineup.

That would be a best-case scenario for them as they try to keep up in a tough West.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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