The Clippers are adding one of the G League’s most disruptive shot-blockers to their frontcourt mix.
Jamarion Sharp has agreed to a two-way contract with L.A., agent Scott Nichols told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Sharp, who turns 25 in August, entered the league undrafted out of Ole Miss in 2024 and has spent most of the time since then with the Texas Legends.
At 7-foot-5, Sharp made his presence felt in a big way for the Legends in 2025/26. He earned a place on the G League’s All-Defensive team and was named NBAGL Defensive Player of the Year after finishing first in the league with 3.9 blocks per game.
That rim protection has long been his defining trait. Sharp also led the NCAA in blocked shots during both the 2021/22 season at Western Kentucky, when he averaged 4.6 per game, and the 2022/23 season, when he averaged 4.1.
He got another look this month with the Raptors at Las Vegas Summer League, where he posted 7.4 points, 7.4 rebounds and 2.8 blocks in 18.2 minutes per game over five appearances.
Scotto added that Sharp is expected to give the Clippers some depth in the middle while Yanic Konan Niederhauser recovers after a pair of procedures on his right foot. The team has not provided a timetable for Niederhauser, though it would be a surprise if he is ready for opening night.
L.A. also reportedly plans to waive Pedulla and sign guard Jalen Pickett to a two-way deal.
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