Patrick Patterson Agrees to Re-Sign with Clippers on 1-Year Contract

Patrick Patterson agreed to re-sign with the Los Angeles Clippers on a one-year deal, his agent confirmed to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Friday.

Patterson averaged 4.9 points and 2.6 rebounds in 59 appearances with the team last season. He also shot a career-high 39 percent from three-point range.

Per Bobby Marks of ESPN, the 31-year-old will get the veteran's minimum ($2.3 million).

Following the Clippers' embarrassing collapse during the playoffs, many are curious to see how they'll respond. What appeared to be a deep roster failed to deliver when it counted the most. Montrezl Harrell and Lou Williams in particular saw their performances dip significantly once the postseason got underway.

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George aren't going anywhere. Beyond that, nothing is a given with this roster. Los Angeles already traded Landry Shamet in a three-team deal, getting Luke Kennard from the Detroit Pistons as part of the return.

Back in September, The Athletic's John Hollinger made the case for a moderate offseason approach.

"This is the reality for most teams—even most championship teams," he wrote. "They have to endure some postseason hardship before breaking through."

One could argue Patterson was expendable and that the Clippers should've found an upgrade. But the former Kentucky star is a solid long-range shooter and rebounder on a reasonable contract. He's a good piece to have in the frontcourt, assuming Los Angeles re-signs Marcus Morris Sr. or brings in another power forward.