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Dante Exum was coming off an injury-plagued season in which he had only played 14 games. Dario Saric, Jakob Poeltl and Juancho Hernangomez signed while the league was still in the middle of figuring out COVID. Coming off the bubble, some players took what money they could while they could. Isaiah Jackson signed when coming off a torn Achilles’ tendon. The major takeaway here: Restricted free agency isn’t necessarily preventing players from getting paid. But it is preventing players from changing teams. Which is kind of the idea! Overall, restricted free agency can be tough on players. It seems to be getting tougher on players. But there have been adjustments. In our four-year sample size under the current CBA, only 24 players out of 120 have reached restricted free agency. That means that extensions are happening at a greater rate than ever. That’s in addition to teams cutting loose players they aren’t going to extend or re-sign.

Law Murray: The Pacers aren't done paying for Zubac btw. The LA Clippers will also receive the 2028 second round Pacers pick AND The 2029 Pacers first round pick. Bennedict Mathurin is a restricted free agent and Isaiah Jackson is under contract through 2028
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LawMurray: Clippers say that Kawhi Leonard (ankle) is questionable for regular season finale vs Warriors Isaiah Jackson (ankle) remains out

Law Murray: The LA Clippers report that Kawhi Leonard will play on zero days rest Darius Garland is out on injury management, along with Isaiah Jackson The Oklahoma City Thunder has their full roster outside of Thomas Sorber (ACL)

Justin Russo: Isaiah Jackson has a high ankle sprain and he’ll be reevaluated in 7 days. He will not make the trip to Sacramento tomorrow, the Clippers say.
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Tony East: "Benn (Mathurin)'s found a home there. He's playing great," Rick Carlisle said. He thought the reception to him and Isaiah Jackson was heartwarming. "We just weren't going to be able to make it work with Benn contractually," he adds. A big note at the end.

Scott Agness: Highlight video to celebrate Pacers draft picks Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson now airing at The Fieldhouse during the first timeout. They were traded to the Clippers for Zubac and Brown.

Joey Linn: Clippers beat the Grizzlies in 123-120 in Memphis. Kawhi Leonard scored 28 PTS. Darius Garland had 21/6/4 in his first start. Bennedict Mathurin added 21 PTS and 10 REB. Isaiah Jackson double-double off the bench. LA is 31-32. Knicks on Monday.