Feb 11, 2025 | Los Angeles, NBA, Sports, Valleys

The LA Clippers Announce Several Moves

The LA Clippers have signed and traded for several players in the past several days. It was announced by Lawrence Frank, President of Basketball Operations. Per team policy, the terms of the agreements were not released. They include Ben Simmons, MarJon Beauchamp, Bogdan Bogdanović, and three second-round draft picks from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Terance Mann and Bones Hyland.

Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons, who signed with the Clippers on Monday, has not been as effective in recent years because of a chronic nerve issue in his back. At 28, he is still seen as a versatile defender and playmaker who gives the Clippers depth at a number of positions. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

By Earl Heath | Contributing Sports Writer

 

The LA Clippers have signed and traded for several players in the past several days. It was announced by Lawrence Frank, President of Basketball Operations. Per team policy, the terms of the agreements were not released. They include Ben Simmons, MarJon Beauchamp, Bogdan Bogdanović, and three second-round draft picks from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Terance Mann and Bones Hyland.

Simmons, 28, has played in 33 games (24 starts) for the Brooklyn Nets this season, averaging 6.2 points, 5.2 rebounds, and a team-leading 6.9 assists in 25.0 minutes. He is shooting 54.7% (93-170) from the field and has scored in double figures eight times.

 Originally selected first overall in the 2016 NBA Draft, Simmons has appeared in 365 games across seven NBA seasons with Philadelphia and Brooklyn, averaging 13.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in 31.8 minutes. He is a three-time NBA All-Star (2019-21), two-time All-Defensive honoree (2020-21), and was an All-NBA Third Team selection in 2020. Simmons was also voted the 2017-18 Rookie of the Year

 Beauchamp came from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Kevin Porter Jr., it was announced by Lawrence Frank, President of Basketball Operations. 

 The 24-year-old has played in 26 games with the Bucks this season, averaging 2.0 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 4.7 minutes. The 6-foot-7 forward has appeared in 126 games across three NBA seasons with Milwaukee, averaging 4.2 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 11.4 minutes. Prior to being selected with the 24th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Beauchamp spent time with the G League Ignite and appeared in the 2022 Rising Stars during NBA All-Star Weekend.

 Porter Jr., 24, appeared in 45 games for the Clippers this season, averaging 9.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 19.6 minutes. The 6-foot-4 guard has scored in double figures 20 times, including a season-high 26 points on Jan. 22 vs. Boston. Originally selected with the 30th overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

“Bogdan is a smart, competitive guard who brings shooting, passing, and a high basketball IQ,” said Frank. “He has proven, both in the NBA and international play, that he is a terrific connector and a big shot maker.” 

Bogdanović, 32, has played in 24 games for the Hawks this season, averaging 10.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.0 assists in 24.9 minutes. The 6-foot-5 guard has appeared in 473 games across eight NBA seasons with Sacramento and the Hawks, averaging 14.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists in 28.6 minutes. Originally selected with the 27th overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft, Bogdanović was named to the 2017-18 All-Rookie Second Team. A native of Belgrade, Serbia, Bogdanović has been a member of the Serbian National Team since 2013, winning silver medals at the 2016 Olympics, 2014 and 2023 FIBA World Cup, and 2017 FIBA EuroBasket, as well as a bronze medal at the 2024 Olympics.  

“Bogdan is a smart, competitive guard who brings shooting, passing, and a high basketball IQ,” said Frank. “He has proven, both in the NBA and international play, that he is a terrific connector and a big shot maker.” 

The team gave up a goodie in Mann.

“I can’t say enough good things about what T Mann has accomplished over the past six years and what he’s meant to our organization,” said Frank. “We drafted him in 2019, and he became everything we hoped: a selfless, dependable pro who excels on both ends of the court and does whatever it takes to win. Everybody remembers the 39 points he scored against Utah to clinch our first conference finals berth. We’ll also remember his day-to-day consistency and competitiveness. He set a standard for our young players and left an imprint on our team that will live on. We are grateful to him and to Bones, an electric scorer who had some great moments here. Bones wants to play regularly, and we’re hoping he gets the opportunity.” 

Mann, 28, appeared in 37 games for the Clippers this season, averaging 6.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 19.8 minutes. The 6-foot-5 guard has played in 382 games across six NBA seasons since being selected by the Clippers with the 48th overall pick in ‘19. He averaged 8.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.9 assists while shooting 49.8% from the field. Mann also appeared in the sixth-most playoff games in franchise history (43), averaging 6.0 points while shooting 50% from the field and 43.8% from beyond the arc.

Hyland, 24, appeared in 20 games for the Clippers this season, averaging 7.2 points, 1.4 assists, and 1.2 rebounds in 11.1 minutes. The 6-foot-2 guard has played in 182 games across four NBA seasons with Denver and the Clippers, averaging 9.7 points, 2.7 assists, and 2.2 rebounds in 17.3 minutes. Originally selected with the 26th overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Hyland was named to the 2021-22 All-Rookie Second Team.