The deal allows the Clippers to save $6 million, get under the first apron of the luxury tax and have an alternative at backup center.

The Clippers have traded forward P.J. Tucker, center Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick and cash to the Jazz for forward Drew Eubanks and guard Patty Mills.

The Clippers also ship out a future second-round pick and cash in a deal that puts them below the luxury tax with an eye potentially toward the trade deadline