Austin Rivers Expected To Re-Sign With Clippers
- Updated: July 10, 2015
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According to Ben Bolch of the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Clippers are expected to re-sign guard Austin Rivers.
Hearing that Austin Rivers back to the Clippers could get done in the next few days.
— Ben Bolch (@latbbolch) July 10, 2015
Marc Stein of ESPN.com reported that the Clippers are working to re-sign Rivers but also sign free agent Josh Smith.
Hearing that the Clippers remain in pursuit of Josh Smith as well on top of their planned signings today of Cole Aldrich and Austin Rivers
— Marc Stein (@ESPNSteinLine) July 10, 2015
Bobby Marks who spent over 20 years in the NBA reported some of the budget restrictions the Clippers have on Rivers’ contract.
Part 1: The maximum LAC an pay Austin Rivers is $3.1m. Because his 4th year option was declined, LAC can re-sign him to a salary greater…
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) July 10, 2015
He continued.
Part 2: He would have received had the team exercised its option. 2014-15 salary $2,439,840 x 127.5%= $3,110,796.
— Bobby Marks (@BobbyMarks42) July 10, 2015
It is well documented that Rivers is the son of Head Coach Doc Rivers. Austin came into his own in the playoffs and the Clippers will rely on him heavily off the bench next season.
As more information surfaces with the Rivers we will keep you updated on the contract situation.
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