After weeks of wondering who the Los Angeles Clippers might complete their roster with, they have now signed former Toronto Raptors big man Chuck Hayes. This hardly makes much difference to the Clippers’ championship chances or their overall rotation and game plan, but he’s still another player who can try and contribute in the few minutes he’ll receive next season.
From the get-go, Hayes will certainly struggle to find playing time among such a deep frontcourt. With the All-NBA duo of Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan taking the bulk of the minutes available, followed by two upgraded backups in the form of Josh Smith and Cole Aldrich, Hayes will be left at the bottom of the rotation next to rookie Branden Dawson.