After spending four seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers, Maurice Harkless joins the LA Clippers as almost an afterthought as part of the four-team trade that sent Jimmy Butler to the Miami Heat.
With so much focus on Butler, Harkless’ acquisition went unnoticed. To further push him away from the spotlight, the Clippers added not one, but two All-Stars in Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. With the addition of these two, Harkless will be resigned to a role on the bench.
That’s not a bad thing though. Harkless will join one of the most potent second units in the league, pairing with Montrezl Harrell and Lou Williams.