In a move the Clippers hope will reinforce an oft-injured roster entering the regular season’s stretch run, the team signed Reggie Jackson shortly after the veteran guard cleared waivers Thursday. The Clippers and Lakers were both interested in adding Jackson but on Tuesday, as he was going through the buyout process with the Pistons, Jackson made clear he intended to sign with the former, partially because of his close relationship with forward Paul George. Though the Clippers have an established backcourt in Patrick Beverley, Landry Shamet and Lou Williams, none is considered a primary ball-handler. Averaging 18.8 points and 6.2 assists in 2016, Jackson helped lead the team to a first-round playoff appearance. AdvertisementThe Pistons never built off that progress, however, and injuries led Jackson to play only 52 games in 2016-17 and 45 the following season.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 20, 2020 22:52 UTC