The Los Angeles Clippers have acquired the draft rights to forward Branden Dawson from the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for cash considerations.
Dawson, 22, was a Second-Team All-Big Ten performer in his final season at Michigan State University. In 32 games, he averaged 11.9 points, 9.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocks.
Dawson (6’6”, 225), finished his four-year career for the Spartans as the all-time leader in blocks (142), fifth in starts (121), sixth in steals (163) and seventh in rebounds (902).