DALLAS (AP) _ DeAndre Jordan gave the Dallas Mavericks his word.
Then he gave the Los Angeles Clippers his signature.
Jordan overnight backed out of a verbal agreement with the Mavericks so he could stay with the only NBA home he’s ever had. His decision came after a Clippers contingent including Blake Griffin, J.J. Redick, Paul Pierce and Doc Rivers descended on Jordan’s home in Houston.
The Clippers announced Jordan’s deal late Wednesday night. It’s a four-year pact worth more than $87 million, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. The terms, first reported by USA Today, include a player option after the third season. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team was not releasing contract details.