The Clippers plan to sign free agent Braxton Key, a team source tells Law Murray of The Athletic (Twitter link).
The 27-year-old small forward spent last season with Denver on a two-way contract. He saw limited playing time in 20 games, but averaged 20.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 4.9 assists in eight regular season games with the G League’s Grand Rapids Gold.
Key began his NBA career with Philadelphia after going undrafted out of Virginia in 2020. He also spent time with the Pistons before being waived in December of 2022. Key has appeared in 34 total NBA games with career averages of 3.1 points and 2.0 rebounds in 7.8 minutes per night.
Key is likely to receive an Exhibit 10 contract, which will qualify him for a bonus of up to $77.5K if he spends at least 60 days with the Clippers’ G League affiliate in San Diego. He will take the place of Nate Darling, who was waived earlier today, so another roster move won’t be necessary. L.A. will be back to the offseason limit of 21 players once Key’s contract is finalized.
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