Combo-guard and G League star Tyrone Wallace has been a nice surprise for the Los Angeles Clippers this season, but his future with the team remains in question. Tomer Azarly reports that Los Angeles offered Wallace a four-year contract, to which he declined. The offered deal was reportedly non-guaranteed for the next three years after this season ended.
Sources: G-League stud Tyrone Wallace recently turned down a four-year contract offer from the #Clippers. Wallace averaged 10.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 0.9 steals in 21 NBA appearances (12 starts) for LA. Story coming soon with the details.
— Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) March 3, 2018
The Clippers have been thin at the guard positions all season and could really use Tyrone Wallace as a spark plug. Patrick Beverly went down with an injury early in the season and the recently-acquired Avery Bradley is dealing with a nagging sports-hernia. Despite the injuries, the Clippers have steadied themselves for the playoff race and sit at 33-29.
Wallace has been a pleasant surprise. In 21 games with the Clippers he has averaged 10.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game. In his 12 starts with the team his averages are a little higher at nearly 11.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game. Los Angeles is also 8-4 in those starts.
