After an eventful summer, the LA Clippers enter the 2025-26 season with a retooled roster, having made several roster additions through free agency and the trade market.
The team made a splash by bringing back Chris Paul and signing free agents Bradley Beal and Brook Lopez. The front office also acquired John Collins from the Utah Jazz and selected Yanic Konan Niederhäuser with the 30th pick in the draft.
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Paul, who played last season with the San Antonio Spurs, was with the Clippers from 2011-2017, leading the team to the playoffs each year. He was a five-time All-Star with the team during that stint and remains their all-time leader in assists.
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The Clippers are currently under investigation by the NBA after Pablo Torre reported on his podcast that the team allegedly attempted to circumvent the salary cap by facilitating a $28 million “no-show” endorsement contract to Kawhi Leonard through a now-bankrupt company, Aspiration.
The team denied the allegations and said it is cooperating with the investigation. NBA Commissioner Adam Silver stated that he isn’t aware of any wrongdoing but will await the findings of the investigation, led by the New York-based law firm Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz.
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With the team opening training camp on Sept. 30, Rookie Wire examined the Clippers’ depth chart and offered an early projection of the starters and backups entering the season.
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Mar 14, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) shoots a free throw against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
James Harden: $39,182,693
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Mar 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) against the Sacramento Kings at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
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Apr 24, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) moves the ball up court against the Denver Nuggets during the second half of game three in the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Kawhi Leonard: $50,000,000
Derrick Jones Jr.: $10,000,000
Bogdan Bogdanović: $16,020,000
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Mar 12, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Utah Jazz power forward John Collins (20) drives around a screen set by teammate Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) in the 2nd quarter of the Utah Jazz vs. Memphis Grizzlies game at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images
John Collins: $26,580,000
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Apr 24, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) moves to the basket against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the second half of game three in the first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
Yanic Konan Niederhäuser: $2,743,000
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Clippers salary information via Spotrac
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Clippers depth chart: Projecting starters, backups for 2025-26 season