When Yanic Konan Niederhauser is officially cleared to return, head coach Tyronn Lue will have his back against the wall.
Yanic Konan Niederhauser is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a Lisfranc injury after a brief assignment to the G League's San Diego Clippers. Writer Iliyan Lakhani argues that the rookie's impending return creates a rotational dilemma for LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, as the roster cannot accommodate three traditional centers in its regular rotation.
Lakhani contends that Isaiah Jackson should be moved to third string over Brook Lopez once Niederhauser returns. The writer notes that Lopez provides essential floor-spacing alongside Niederhauser and that keeping Lopez active helps maximize his potential trade value ahead of the deadline on an expiring contract.
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