The Clippers, Luc Mbah has Moute reach deal

Free-forwarding agent Luc Mbah has agreed to a one-year, $ 4.3 million deal with the Los Angeles Clippers, league sources told ESPN.

The Clippers are paying Mbah a Moute the balance of their midlevel exception, bringing him back to the franchise with the Houston Rockets.

The Rockets have lost Mbah a Moute, 31, and Trevor Ariza, plan to ramp up a pursuit of Carmelo Anthony once a leap and buyout, or waive and stretch, with Oklahoma City, league sources told ESPN

The Thunder could waive-and-stretch Anthony's $ 27.9 million salary – saving the franchise $ 107 million in salary and tax – they should not be able to find a trade, league sources said. The Rockets will be a premium consideration for Anthony – along with the Miami Heat, league sources said.

Mbah has left the Clippers after two seasons, joining Chris Paul in the move to the Rockets. Mbah a Moute will play significant minutes in the Clippers' rotation behind starter Tobias Harris.

Houston has lost two of its top rotational small forwards in free agency, including Ariza, who signed a one-year, $ 15 million deal with the Phoenix Suns. Mbah a Moute played a significant role in helping the Rockets become an elite defensive team.

The Rockets were able to offer Mbah a Moute the $ 2.4 million veterans minimum.