Los Angeles Clippers sign Chris Douglas-Roberts
By Josh Hill
The Los Angeles Clippers had some open roster spots to fill this summer and it appears that they’ve found a couple of guys they want for this upcoming title push.
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Doc Rivers was unable to land Ray Allen — for now — and Paul Pierce in the offseason but two interesting names have been added to the roster. After inking Ekpe Udoh to a one-year deal, the Clippers have reportedly agreed to sign Chris Douglas-Roberts to a contract as well.
Clippers beat writer Dan Woike was the first to report the Douglas-Roberts signing.
#Clippers also will sign Chris-Douglas Roberts today, per league source.
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) September 3, 2014
This now marks two veteran free agents that the Clippers have grabbed after they started to gain traction with other contenders. The Miami Heat brought in Douglas-Roberts and had interest in Udoh as well but both are now on their way to Los Angeles to help out the Clippers.
It’s unclear what specific roles either player will have with the Clippers but both Udoh and Douglas-Roberts are veterans who seem like they can help a team in the right situation and at the right time. That’s what the Clippers are paying for anyways and only time will tell if it works out.
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