The Clippers' frontcourt looks better, but a mistake in free agency recruitment may cost them in the playoffs. Here’s how they can fix it.

The Los Angeles Clippers were one of the best stories of last season. Most expected the Clippers to take a step back — potentially a big one — after Paul George signed with the Philadelphia

Watch the Louisville Bats (CIN) take on the Columbus Clippers (CLE) on MLB and MiLB platforms at 7:05 p.m. ET Friday, July 11

No. 50 overall pick Kobe Sanders has reportedly agreed to sign a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

With Beal working on a buyout agreement with the Phoenix Suns, the Los Angeles Clippers "are likely the leaders to sign the guard," per The Athletic's Law Murray, Dan Woike and Fred Katz. Beal "has also considered" the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers.

Brown is dealing with a bruise on his right ankle, which will keep him out for the rest of Friday's game. He logged 20 minutes before being ruled out, finishing with 14 points, four rebounds, four assists and two steals. The next chance Brown will have to get back on the floor will be Sunday against the Bucks.

In Southern California, every move — and non-move — being made is happening with visions of pouncing if another superstar comes calling.

Which brings us to that other sport. There are now exactly three weeks to baseball’s trade deadline.