Wed Feb 05 04:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Clippers Reinforce Championship Bid with Reunion of Patty Mills and Kawhi Leonard
**Los Angeles, CA** – The Los Angeles Clippers have significantly bolstered their playoff push, acquiring veteran point guard Patty Mills from the Utah Jazz in a trade. The move reunites Mills with star forward Kawhi Leonard, his former teammate on the 2014 NBA championship-winning San Antonio Spurs.
The trade also sent forward Drew Eubanks to the Clippers in exchange for Mo Bamba, P.J. Tucker, a 2030 second-round draft pick, and cash considerations.
Mills, 36, expressed his excitement about rejoining Leonard, emphasizing his commitment to contributing to the Clippers’ championship aspirations. “A couple of young bucks back in the day, winning an NBA championship… to be able to reunite a decade later on a quest for the same sort of thing is very exciting,” he stated.
Eubanks, a 6’10” center, is expected to provide valuable depth and support for the Clippers’ starting center, Ivica Zubac. He aims to contribute with athleticism, rim protection, and facilitating offensive opportunities for teammates like Leonard and James Harden.
The Clippers, currently sixth in the Western Conference, see Mills’ experience and sharpshooting as a crucial addition. Despite averaging only 4.4 points in 17 games with Utah this season, Mills boasts career averages of 8.8 points and 38.5% three-point shooting.
Mills also used the opportunity to highlight his Indigenous Australian heritage, emphasizing his pride in representing his background on a global stage. He hopes to inspire others from minority backgrounds to pursue their dreams. The acquisition of Mills and Eubanks signals the Clippers’ determination to contend for the NBA title.
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