The Cleveland Cavaliers took on Jordan Clarkson in a trade to dump Isaiah Thomas, but he is no longer the bucket-getter fans remember. The 33-year-old took a significant step backward last season. He still averaged 16.2 points, but shot a career-worst 40.8 percent from the field. Over the last three years, Clarkson had a negative-0.7 value over replacement player (VORP). He is clearly in decline, and the market proved that this offseason.
The Jazz wanted to dump his expiring contract, but couldn’t find a taker. Clarkson was set to make $14.2 million, but instead, did a buyout in Utah to sign a minimum contract with the Knicks.