The Clippers have waived wing Rayjon Tucker, the team announced today. Tucker will clear waivers and become an unrestricted free agent on Sunday, assuming he goes unclaimed.
Tucker, 23, spent most of his rookie season with the Jazz, appearing in 20 games for the club. He also put up big numbers in the G League for the Wisconsin Herd and the Salt Lake City Stars, averaging 23.3 PPG, 4.8 RPG, and 2.5 APG in 19 NBAGL games (33.4 MPG).
Utah traded Tucker to Cleveland last month before his 2020/21 salary became fully guaranteed and he was subsequently cut by the Cavaliers. He joined the Clippers a few days later and has spent training camp and the preseason with the club.
With Tucker no longer on the roster, the Clippers look just about set for the regular season. They’re currently carrying 14 players on standard contracts (all guaranteed), with Amir Coffey and Jay Scrubb on two-way deals.
coffey was more like a point forward at minnesota and could handle/distribute the ball very well. since he’s secured this spot, it looks like he may be progressing.