Patterson agreed Thursday with the Clippers on a one-year, $2.3 million contract, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shortly after word surfaced that Patterson and the Thunder were working toward a buyout earlier this month, the Clippers emerged as the overwhelming favorite to land the 30-year-old power forward. Unsurprisingly, he'll fill one of the two remaining spots open on the Clippers' roster, signing with the team for the veteran minimum. After averaging just 13.7 minutes per game in 63 appearances with Oklahoma City in 2018-19, Patterson isn't expected to see his role grow while moving to a club with legitimate title aspirations.

Patterson and the Thunder reached an agreement Thursday on a buyout of the final year of his contract, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Patterson intends to sign with the Clippers once the buyout is completed, according to Wojnarowski.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran had exercised his $5.71 million player option in advance of free agency, but he'll forfeit that money for an opportunity to become a free agent and join a Clippers squad that profiles as more of a contender in the Western Conference. The 30-year-old has struggled amid injuries over the last two years and is coming off consecutive seasons of shooting under 40 percent from the field. Still, he'll add valuable depth up front, and his services will likely come at a discount.

Patterson exercised his $5.7 million player option for 2019-20 on May 11, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patterson's performance has fallen off badly the past two seasons, which likely would have resulted in him facing a lukewarm market in free agency had he declined his player option. After back-to-back seasons of sub-40-percent shooting from the field coupled with declining rebound rates, Patterson could find himself outside of coach Billy Donovan's rotation in 2019-20.

Patterson (DNP-Coach's Decision) did not see the court during Tuesday's 131-120 loss to the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

Patterson has appeared in just one of seven games since the All-Star break, finishing with two rebounds in five minutes during last Thursday's loss to the 76ers. The recent addition of Markieff Morris has pushed Patterson so far out of the regular rotation that he received playing time in only one of the three games that Paul George (shoulder) missed prior to Tuesday's return to the lineup.

Patterson compiled just five points and three rebounds in 15 minutes during Thursday's 131-122 loss to the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Patterson was bad despite moving into the starting lineup, ending with just five points in 15 minutes. It is surprising to even see him in the rotation let alone starting and he can be left on all waivers at this stage.

Patterson will start at power forward in Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Maddie Lee of The Oklahoman reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patterson is starting in place of Jerami Grant (ankle). Though 56 games, Patterson is averaging just 14.7 minutes per outing, but he'll figure to see an uptick while in the starting lineup.

Patterson pitched in five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block in 15 minutes during Sunday's 134-129 loss to the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Patterson has reached double figures in scoring only five times through 52 appearances this season. He has fallen off the fantasy radar over the last two years, providing minimal production once again here in 2018-19 (career lows in assists and blocks per game) after setting career lows in scoring and rebounding in 2017-18.

Patterson (nose) will play Tuesday against the Trail Blazers, Erik Horne of The Oklahoman reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patterson took an elbow to the face Monday against the Knicks and was forced to exit the contest. However, he's avoided anything serious and will suit up just a day later.

Patterson exited Monday's game against the Knicks with an apparent nose injury, Maddie Lee of The Oklahoman reports.

EDGE Analysis

Patterson tallied two points across nine minutes before heading to the locker room in the second half with a towel over his face. Coach Billy Donovan said afterwards that he thought Patterson simply had a bloody nose, though the big man will continue to be evaluated in the coming days. He should be tentatively considered questionable for Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Patterson pitched in 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt), four rebounds, and two assists in 23 minutes during Saturday's 122-112 win over the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Patterson reached double figures in scoring for the fifth time through 42 appearances this season. Overall he has been no better than last year, and this is just the fourth time he has earned at least 20 minutes here in 2018-19.