The Clippers acquired guard Bones Hyland in a trade with the Denver Nuggets an hour before Thursday’s noon trade deadline, according to an ESPN report.
The Nuggets receive two future second-round draft picks (2024 and 2025).
The Clippers could also be lining up to get Eric Gordon from the Houston Rockets, per The Athletic.
Hyland, who has two years remaining on his rookie deal, is a solid bench scorer but has fallen out of the rotation in recent days. He is averaging 12.1 points, 3.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 19.5 minutes in 42 games this season.
He is expected to compete for a backup guard spot with Reggie Jackson as point guard John Wall is rumored to be on his way out. Wall has not played since Jan. 13 because of an abdominal injury.
Gordon, who spent his first three seasons with the Clippers, is averaging 13.2 points and 2.9 assists as a starter for the Rockets.
The Clippers are also rumored to be interested in signing Russell Westbrook, who was traded to Utah from the Lakers in a three-team deal Wednesday.
This story will be updated.
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