Our exit interview series on the 2025 Clippers continues with second-year wing Jordan Miller.

Basic Information

Height: 6’6

Weight: 195 pounds

Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward

Age: 25

Years in NBA: 2

Key NBA Stats: 4.1 points, 1.6 rebounds, 0.9 assists, and 0.5 steals in 11.4 minutes per game across 37 games played (0 starts) on 43.3/21.1/80.0 (1.0 3PA, 0.9 FTA) shooting splits (50.9 True Shooting)

Expectations

After a rookie year where he played just 28 minutes in 8 games, expectations for Jordan Miller were relatively low entering his second season. With the Clippers having signed multiple defense-first wings, it seemed as though there wouldn’t be much of an opportunity for Jordan to crack the rotation, especially on a veteran-first team trying to win games. People thought he’d probably play more than he did in his first year in the pros, but probably not all that much more. In short, he was not expected to make an impact at the NBA level.

Reality

Somewhat surprisingly, Jordan Miller received real rotation minutes in November and December due to injuries to veterans ahead of him. Miller turned in some good games, with a particularly strong stretch in late November and early December against the Wizards, Nuggets, and Blazers showing his ability to get downhill and finish at the rim as well as draw fouls. Unfortunately, as the season progressed and the scouting reports on Miller expanded, his efficiency dried up, with players no longer falling for his fakes and letting him shoot threes.

Finally, a couple rough games back-to-back in mid-December saw Jordan dropped from the rotation for good. The rest of the year, he only played in garbage time, when a lot of players were resting, or in other highly specific situations. Still, the Clippers felt good enough about what they’d seen from Jordan to convert his contract from a two-way into a regular, full NBA deal, which did allow him to appear in the playoffs, albeit in garbage time.

In short, it maybe wasn’t a true breakout season for Jordan Miller, but it was a step forward towards “real NBA player” territory, complete with a full deal and a handful of rotation appearances. There were ups and downs, but it’s hard to be upset with what we saw in 2025.

Future with Clippers

The Clippers signed Jordan to a four-year deal during the season, but one of those seasons is already over, the next two are non-guaranteed (with certain guaranteed amounts at certain days), and the final one is a team option. Therefore, the Clippers don’t really have any commitment to Jordan that would bind them one way or another as they make decisions this summer.

However, I would anticipate the Clippers going into next season with Jordan on the roster, and hopefully in a position to earn rotation minutes. While Jordan fell off as the season went along, he showed real flashes of being an NBA rotation player, and he brings elements – athleticism, speed, size on the wing, and finishing – that the Clippers need. The Clippers have already invested two years of development in Jordan, and it feels likely that they give him one real chance to make an impact on the roster. Hopefully he’s able to make it count.

2025 Clippers Exit Interviews: Jordan Miller
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The Clippers made a long-awaited move this afternoon, converting Jordan Miller from his two-way deal to a full NBA contract. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the deal is for four years, $8.3M. That first year is for the remainder of this season, giving Miller about $1M for this year. In order to clear room for Jordan Miller, the Clippers waived MarJon Beauchamp, who came over in the Kevin Porter Jr. deal but was not part of Ty Lue’s rotation.

The reason for the deal happening now is simple. March 1 is the playoff eligibility deadline, so the Clippers wanted to allow Beauchamp the opportunity to be signed to another team to make their playoff roster. Additionally, Miller had been active for 49 of his 50 NBA games allotted as a two-way player, so he could no longer give the Clippers any minutes at the NBA level.

This is a real triumph for Miller, who was the 48th pick in the 2023 Draft and has been on two-way deals the past two years. This deal, while not a “bag” by NBA standards, is a massive increase in salary for Miller – and marks him as a full-time NBA player. The Clippers have indicated they’ve wanted to sign him to a full deal since the offseason, and it’s now come to fruition.

Miller was in the Clippers’ rotation for a 12-game stretch between November 20 and December 16, and had a couple of nice games, highlighted by 15 points in a win over the Wizards on November 27 and a 14-point outing in a victory over the Blazers on December 3. However, the Clippers were getting healthier, and a couple poor outings from Miller pushed him out of the rotation. Since then, he’s only played in garbage time or in rare games where the Clippers are injured enough that he’s on the fringes of the rotation.

Miller is 25, so there’s not much in the way of traditional “upside” with him. However, he’s dominated the G-League, was fantastic in Summer League, and has had just enough good NBA outings to think he could be a rotation player in the NBA. There are two key skills for him that he needs to hone: three-point shooting and defense. He was a good defender in college and has shown flashes at higher levels but has not been consistent on that end. The three-point shooting has been very shaky in the NBA and extremely inconsistent in the G-League. If Miller could just iron out his shot and be a steadier presence on defense, his rebounding, slashing, and ability to draw fouls would make him a nice bench player. Those are big ifs, but the Clippers are willing to bet on Miller – and it’s not a bad bet for someone who has impacted winning at every level, is a hard worker, and is a well-liked teammate.

Miller’s contract now puts him with money through to the 2028 season, making him one of only two Clippers on the books for that year along Ivica Zubac and Cam Christie. That doesn’t guarantee he will be on the Clippers until then, of course, but does indicate that the Clippers think he could be on the “next” version of the Clippers after this current group ages out. He won’t be in the rotation for the rest of this season, but one would expect he will be competing for a spot next season.

As for Beauchamp, well, we hardly knew you. MarJon seems like a good dude and I wish him well – I hope he gets picked up by another NBA team.

Congrats to Jordan on the next phase of what will hopefully be a long tenure with the Clippers!

Clippers Sign Jordan Miller to Full Deal, Waive MarJon Beauchamp
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Our player preview series for the 2025 Clippers continues with Jordan Miller, the Clippers’ exciting second-year wing.

Basic Information

Height: 6’6”

Weight: 202 pounds

Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward

Age: 24

Years in NBA: 1

NBA Stats: Averaged 1.6 points and 0.6 rebounds in 3.5 minutes per game across 8 games with 5/9 shooting from the field, 1-2 from three, and 2-2 from the line

G-League Stats: Averaged 20.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.2 steals per game on 48.8/35.7/82.2 shooting splits in 39 games played

Contract Status: In the second year of a two-year two-way deal

Expectations

Unfortunately for Clippers fans hyped off Miller’s awesome Summer League performance, he’s still buried on the NBA roster. As a shooting guard/small forward, Miller has Terance Mann, Derrick Jones Jr., Norm Powell, and Amir Coffey ahead of him, not counting Kris Dunn (can function as an off-guard), Kevin Porter Jr., or Bones Hyland, who are more point guard types but could play next to Dunn as well. It’s possible he passes the smaller guys like Porter Jr. and Hyland, which means that even an injury to Coffey could thrust Miller into playing time, but I think it would take multiple injuries or some really poor veteran play to get Miller fully into Ty Lue’s rotations. Thus, expectations for Miller should be kept in check.

Strengths

For all his scoring at Summer League, what stood out the most about Jordan Miller was his defense. That was his strongest point entering the draft, and was a standout quality in the G-League too. Despite being slender, Miller offers height, length, instincts, and surprising strength on defense, allowing him to both hound on-ball guards, switch onto larger forwards, and force turnovers. Much bigger and stronger NBA wings might push him around, but Jordan would probably be a plus NBA defender the moment he gets real rotation minutes.

Really, Jordan Miller is just good at basketball. He has excellent instincts on when to cut, is capable of making simple and quick passes on offense, and is a solid contributor on the glass. While not a strong ball-handler, Miller’s quick first step and length allows him to finish inside, and he’s relentless going to the rim instead of settling for midrange jumpers. He’s also a force in transition, using nifty euro-steps and spins to evade defenders and generate smooth finishes. There are just a variety of ways Jordan Miller contributes to his teams when he’s on the court.

Weaknesses

Shooting remains a bit of a question mark. Miller shot well from three in the G-League and was confident with the long ball in Summer League, but his track record of shooting from three remains small. If the 35% on medium volume translates from the G-League, Miller will be around league average for a wing, which is great considering his other strengths.

Despite his prolific scoring in Summer League and the G-League, Miller remains much more of a play finisher than a creator. He can shoot, he can attack closeouts, and he’s great slashing to the rim, but he’s not someone who will run pick and rolls or direct an offense. This is totally fine for a player like Jordan, but on a Clippers team that will probably be offensively starved, it’s possible Miller is passed in the rotation by guys who might offer a bit more playmaking or creation chops.

Summary

I don’t think Jordan Miller gets much of a rotation chance this year unless things go really bad for the Clippers or he’s just too good to keep on the bench, but hopefully he still gets significantly more of a look in the NBA than his rookie season. If all goes well, the Clippers will be ready to give him a “regular” NBA contract next summer and move him into their rotation plans for 2026. Even if he doesn’t get any more playing time this year than last year (unlikely), if he does well in practice and the coaching staff likes what they see, he might be in a similar position anyway.

Clippers 2024-2025 Player Preview: Jordan Miller
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Our exit interview series on the 2024 Clippers moves forward with a look at Jordan Miller, the team’s second-round rookie.

Basic Information

Height: 6’5

Weight: 194 pounds

Position: Small Forward/Shooting Guard

Age: 24

Years in NBA: 1

Key NBA Stats: 1.6 points and 0.6 rebounds in 3.5 minutes per game across 8 games played (0 starts) on 55.6/50/100 (1/2 3PA, 2/2 FTA) shooting splits (65.8 True Shooting)

G-League Stats: 20.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.4 blocks in 30.3 minutes per game across 39 games played (regular season + showcase cup) on 48.9/35.3/82.9 shooting splits (4.7 3PA and 4.2 FTA per game)

Awards: All G-League Rookie First Team

Expectations

As the 48^th pick in the draft, there were virtually no expectations for Jordan Miller entering the 2024 season. Even though he was an older rookie, Miller was signed to a two-way contract, meaning he would spend significant time in the G-League.

Fans hoped that Miller would play well in Ontario, work on his three-point shooting, and get some reps in the NBA in garbage time.

Reality

Those expectations largely came to fruition. As a guard/smaller wing on a roster chock-full of players with similar dimensions on full NBA deals, Miller was buried very deep on the Clippers depth chart, playing in fewer minutes (28) than any other player on the team who was on the roster from start to finish. And, of course, all of those minutes were garbage time, so there’s almost nothing to take away from them.

Miller’s time in the G-League, however, was a different story. He played in 39 games, significantly more than any other rostered Clippers’ player, and acquitted himself very well. If you don’t count Brandon Boston Jr., who played in just four G-League games, Miller led the Ontario Clippers in scoring, and did so fairly efficiently. For a player who was not a high volume scorer in college, Miller’s ability to create shots, make threes at decent volume and efficiency, and get to the line were all promising. Moreover, Miller flashed his all-around game which was so attractive as a college player, racking up sizable rebound, assist, and defensive stats.

Miller was an older prospect, so it makes sense he would play very well in the G-League. Still, his production was impressive, and the specific tools he showed could all be useful in the NBA. It was not an incredibly dominant campaign, but I think it was enough to keep him on the NBA radar, especially as a well-rounded wing with potential 3 and D qualities.

Future with Clippers

While he was a very old rookie and therefore has a lower ceiling than most other players after their first NBA season, Jordan Miller has definitely shown enough that he should be back on the Clippers next year. If they are still “running it back” and don’t have many roster spots that could be on a two-way, but if some shake-ups happen and vets are moved, I’d love to see Miller on a full NBA deal next season. It is possible the Clippers move on from him, but just a single season after drafting him and with a strong G-League season, I’d guess he will be back.

Clippers 2024 Exit Interview: Jordan Miller
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Our player previews of the 2024 Clippers starts with rookie Jordan Miller, the most recent addition to the roster.

Basic Information

Height: 6’6”

Weight: 202 pounds

Position: Shooting Guard/Small Forward

Age: 23

Years in NBA: Rookie

Key Stats: Averaged 15.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.7 assists, and 1.2 steals in 35 minutes per game across 37 games in his senior season at U Miami on 54.5/35.2/78.4 shooting splits (61.6 True Shooting)

Contract Status: Signed a two-year, two-way deal in August

Expectations

While Jordan Miller is a very old rookie who will turn 24 in January, it’s very unlikely he plays much for the Clippers the NBA in the 2024 season. At 6’6 and around 200 pounds, Miller will hopefully be able to play both wing positions in the NBA, and maybe even slide to power forward if he bulks up a bit due to his wingspan. Unfortunately for him, the Clippers’ two best players play the 2 and 3, and their most reliable and best role player, Terance Mann, is most utilized at those positions as well. That’s not counting the high-flying addition Kenyon Martin Jr., veterans Norm Powell and Amir Coffey, and third-year Brandon Boston Jr., who’s still a couple years younger than Miller. In short, at least three of those players would probably need to be injured for Miller to even sniff rotation minutes. Instead, it’s likely he spends most of the season in the G-League, and picks up a handful of NBA games played in garbage time.

Strengths

Miller’s calling card in the NBA will probably be on the defensive end. He consistently generated a lot of steals and blocks in college, rated well by defensive metrics, and has the size at 6’6 with a nearly 7 foot wingspan to cover multiple positions at the NBA level. He will probably need to bulk up a bit to defend larger forwards, but a multi-positional sized defender with good instincts, effort, and athleticism should be at least playable on that end in the NBA fairly quickly.

Much like Terance Mann, who was also selected at 48^th in the draft, Miller was a phenomenal finisher in college. He shot 60.2% on twos his senior year and an absurd 65% in his junior season at Miami. Miller’s length allows him to get shots off against all sorts of defenders and he is clever in finding angles to score at the rim. He does a lot of damage as a cutter, showing great instincts in timing and finding gaps in the defense. The Clippers have not always been great off-ball, and Jordan Miller is someone who thrives in those settings moving and finishing.

Finally, Miller is just a sound basketball player who contributes to winning in a variety of ways. While not a great playmaker, he’s someone who can certainly find the open man, will move the ball, and is fairly turnover-averse. Miller is also a very solid rebounder for his size, a nice quality for a Clippers team that has had some anemic rebounders over the years at the wing and guard positions. In addition to the low turnovers, Miller is not someone who commits a lot of fouls – he’s just generally a low-mistake kind of a player. That sort of guy, who won’t take away much anywhere, has a lot of value.

Weaknesses

Jordan Miller’s biggest weakness is probably three-point shooting. Across his five-year college career, he shot just 32.9% from deep on a meager 2.4 attempts per game. He did shoot 35.2% in his senior season, a high mark for him, but at only 2.5 attempts, which was actually less than he shot earlier in college. In Summer League, admittedly a tiny sample, Miller looked equally as reticent to fire away from deep. His form looks fine, but his shot is a bit slow and he just doesn’t seem comfortable out there. There are wings who thrive in the NBA without great three-point shots, but they’re great at other things like defense, playmaking, or shot creation. If Miller is to have a lengthy NBA career, he will more than likely need to be more comfortable shooting threes – if he can maintain 34 or 35% but up his attempts to where he’s at least a threat to shoot consistently, he will be much better off.

Miller’s other major weakness is a lack of shot creation. He does not have the handle or moves to create for himself (or other) consistently, instead serving mostly as a play-finisher. Miller should be able to attack closeouts, make positive decisions in the open court, and pass out of the short roll, but he’s not someone the Clippers will be able to give the ball to and ask to create offense against a set defense. That’s fine – he wasn’t drafted to be that kind of player. But his upside will be limited accordingly.

Summary

I liked the Jordan Miller pick when it happened, and he still has a shot to make an impact on this team in the 2025 season if he’s still here, but I’d be pretty surprised if he played more than 30 NBA games in 2024 or played more than 20 minutes in any NBA game outside of one where the Clippers rest all of their veterans. Hopefully he has a nice season in the G-League in the Clipper’s system and proves himself ready for a real role the following year.

Clippers 2023-2024 Season Preview: Jordan Miller
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In the first piece of real Clippers’ news in a while, the team announced today that they signed rookie Jordan Miller to a two-way deal.

Jordan Miller, the 48th pick in the draft, seemed like a likely two-way option for the Clippers from the moment they drafted him, especially with there now being three of the two-way deals available. At 23 years old, Miller seemed like more of a “ready now” pick, but the Clippers simply don’t have room for another regular roster player. It’s possible this deal was completed so late because his agent wanted a full roster deal (maybe upon a Harden trade), but ultimately a two-way always made the most sense. Per Law Murray of the Athletic, the deal is for two years, which keeps him under cost control for longer but also guarantees Miller more money – a win-win.

Miller played the entirety of the 2023 Las Vegas Summer League, and while he wasn’t outright bad, he faded into the background a lot and did not look very comfortable on offense. All of that means he will likely spend just about the entirety of the 2024 season down in Ontario with the Clippers’ G-League team, receiving time on the regular team only in case of severe injury issues or gaps in the G-League calendar.

The Clippers’ roster, barring a trade, is now just about full. Jordan Miller and Moussa Diabate will fill two of the team’s two-way slots, leaving one open for a training camp invite or another fringe player. The “main” roster still has 16 players on it, which will need to be trimmed to 15 by opening night.

If a Harden trade or another big deal doesn’t happen, it’s possible the Clippers’ only remaining move is to waive Jason Preston to get down to that 15 number. However, some of Marcus Morris’ social media activity indicate his desire to move on as soon as possible, so I figure it’s likely he’s gone one way or another as well.

Welcome to the Clippers, for real, Jordan Miller, and congratulations to him on the two-way deal, which while not generational money, is up significantly from its origins a half-decade ago.

Clippers Sign Jordan Miller to Two-Way Deal
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