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Draft Express first reported Dennis’ signing on June 27, and the move was made official on Friday. He made stops at Boise State, Toledo, and Baylor during a five-year collegiate career, most recently making 35 starts for the Bears in 2023-24. An All-Big 12 selection, Dennis averaged 13.6 points, 3.9 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.1 3-pointers per game for Baylor last season. Look for him to spend most of his time with the Clippers’ G League affiliate.

Ahead of the final season on his current contract, Zubac has secured his future with the Clippers. The $58.6 million deal, which will go into effect during the 2025-26 season, was the most he could agree to per league rules. While not a prolific fantasy center, Zubac finished the 2023-24 campaign ranked just outside the top 100 in 9-cat, per-game, and total value. With Paul George moving on, an even higher usage for James Harden could also benefit Zubac due to his positive chemistry with The Beard in the two-man game.

Harris spent the last two seasons with the Magic, appearing in 36 games. He had 34 appearances during his rookie campaign, as Orlando did not struggle with injuries as much in 2023-24 as it did the previous season. Harris did not impact fantasy basketball with the Magic, and that’s likely to be the case in Los Angeles if he makes the Clippers’ opening night roster.

Christie saved his best summer league performance for last, hitting six 3-pointers and scoring 22 points in the one-point semifinal defeat. In four games, the rookie averaged 8.8 points on 31.6% shooting from the field, with 3-point production (2.3 per game) being where he provided the most value. While he faces longer odds of cracking the Clippers’ regular season rotation than Jordan Miller, who scored 28 on Sunday, Christie is an intriguing prospect for the future. He turns 19 on July 24, making him one of the youngest rookies in this class. Fantasy managers should not expect too much from Christie as a rookie, but he’s worth selecting in dynasty leagues.

The only thing that could stop Miller on Sunday was foul trouble, which may have been why the Clippers failed to advance to Monday’s championship game. The 2023 second-round pick continued his exemplary play in Las Vegas with another standout showing on Sunday afternoon, but he fouled out with 4:20 remaining in the fourth quarter. A Kobe Brown missed free throw with two seconds remaining proved to be the difference, but this was an unfortunate end to an excellent week for Miller. He made it clear early in summer league that the goal was to crack the Clippers’ rotation once the regular season begins. If he can carry his summer performance into training camp, Tyronn Lue will have a decision to make.

Brown didn’t see the floor much during his rookie season, but he has played well as the star of the Clippers’ Summer League squad. He is averaging 16.5 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game as they’ve started the summer 4-0. Having lost Paul George to the 76ers, the Clippers may turn to Brown to take on more minutes this upcoming season. If he is able to play a consistent role, he may be able to provide some value in deeper leagues.

Dunn will get a chance to serve as James Harden’s primary backup. His primary value comes from his defense and he averaged just 5.4 points per game last season despite 32 starts in 66 games. He’ll provide some much-needed backcourt depth but likely won’t provide much fantasy production.

Westbrook opted into the final season of his contract at the start of free agency, but that move did not guarantee that he’ll remain with the Clippers. Law Murray of The Athletic reported as much in late June, and on Monday, Frank said the team was working with Westbrook’s agent to see if there could be a better fit for the veteran point guard elsewhere. With James Harden being re-signed, remaining in Los Angeles would likely result in Westbrook falling out of the rotation. That would not be good for his already low fantasy value.

Miller showed up in Las Vegas with a desire to show the Clippers he deserves a shot at rotation minutes, and he’s played exceptionally well through two games. After scoring 36 points on Friday, he put up 21 more on Sunday and is now 21-of-21 from the foul line. Miller is on a two-way contract for next season, but he’s likely sparked a conversation among Clippers decision-makers with his play through two games in Las Vegas.

Having failed to crack the Clippers’ rotation as a rookie, Brown is looking to change that in 2024-25. He made the most of his opportunities on the offensive end of the floor; the 2023 first-round pick’s combination of strength and athleticism makes him a tough cover in the half-court. While the Clippers addressed Paul George’s exit by signing Derrick Jones Jr. and Nicolas Batum, there could be room for Brown on the back end of the rotation. One area he’ll need to address is defending without fouling, but the Clippers have asked Brown to take on a variety of assignments in Las Vegas. That approach should pay dividends once the season begins.