Overview
- The Clippers and Bogdan Bogdanovic agreed to push the team’s decision on his $16 million 2026/27 option to the leaguewide June 29 deadline so trade discussions can continue.
- If the Clippers pick up the option his expiring $16 million salary can be included in trades for salary matching, but a decline would make him an unrestricted free agent and generally prevent standard trades unless a sign‑and‑trade is arranged.
- Bogdanovic played only 23 games in 2025/26 because of a ruptured hamstring and hip issues and posted career‑low shooting numbers, factors that have lowered his likely value on the open market.
- Reports say the Denver Nuggets have shown interest if he reaches free agency and that prominent European clubs have pursued him, though those suitors remain unconfirmed.
- The option choice by June 29 and the opening of free agency on June 30 will determine whether the Clippers can trade his contract to recoup assets or whether Bogdanovic will seek an NBA deal at a smaller salary or return to Europe.