Clippers sign a one-year contract with former Rockets guard Tay Tay Washington

On July 27, according to NBA Clippers' reporters, the team's management has signed a one-year short-term franchise contract with former Rockets defender Tay Tay Washington, and the specific salary has not been disclosed to the public. The latter played for the Suns last season and has not been renewed after the contract expires, and has completely regained his freedom. It is reported that the two parties have finalized an unsecured contract, a 10-day training camp contract, and will become a strong competitor in a two-way contract!

Tate Washington, playing as a point guard, is the 29th rookie in the 2022 NBA draft. He was once selected by the Rockets. In the 2024-2025 season, he played in the Suns in a total of 16 games in the regular season, averaging 7.4 minutes per game, scoring only 2.2 points + 0.8 rebounds + 1.0 assists + 0.2 steals, shooting percentage of 31.0%, three-point shooting percentage of 19.0%, and free throw shooting percentage of 50.0%. The Development League averaged 22.3 points + 4.9 rebounds + 7.2 assists, and the three-point shooting percentage increased to 43.2%.

Tate Washington, playing as a point guard, played for the Rockets, Bucks and Suns. As the No. 29th pick in 2022, he did not play excellent data level and had certain defensive potential, but he was very unsatisfactory in offensive scoring, especially outside three-point shooting, etc. I wonder why the Clippers signed such a useless player? And if the Clippers want to choose a defender to supplement their strength, they can sign a contract with Jordan Miller who was cut in the early stage. The latter performed very well in both offense and defense in the summer league and was selected as the Best Team of the Summer League Player.