Los Angeles Clippers or Lakers the better free agent destination?

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4. The money is there

Athletes of all sports love their money. They work extremely hard year-round, and when the opportunity presents itself, they’d like to get paid what they feel they’re worth.

When it comes to top-level free agents, very few are willing to take anything less than a max contract, meaning any team with even a sliver of hope of signing a superstar better make sure they can pay them accordingly.

With the trade that shipped out both Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr., the Lakers currently have enough money for not one, but two max contracts, if two players decide to come play for the purple and gold.

The Clippers’ cap space is a different story.

Currently, with a little over $112 million in committed salaries for next season, the Clippers don’t have much financial flexibility.

However, both DeAndre Jordan and Austin Rivers have player options for next season, and should they choose to opt out, the combined salaries would exceed $36 million, which is more than enough to bring in a superstar talent.

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