The extension of qualifying offers to Zubac and McGruder makes them restricted free agents, and ensures that should another team approach them with a contract offer the LA Clippers deem reasonable, they’ll be able to match it.
Sources: The Los Angeles Clippers have extended a qualifying offer to center Ivica Zubac, making him a restricted free agent.
In his third year, Ivica Zubac showed that he has what it takes to compete at an NBA level and could be a strong future asset for the Clippers. LA would love for the 22 year-old to continue on his upward trajectory and develop into a key piece of their squad alongside Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Landry Shamet.