Johni Broome is no longer on the Clippers' roster, a change confirmed by the team's official roster on Thursday. A report the same day described the club waiving several players, though it named Keon Johnson rather than Broome specifically.
The move
Johni Broome, a 24-year-old forward entering his second NBA season, is off the LA Clippers' roster as of Thursday, September 24, according to the team's official roster. Hoopsrumors reported that same day that the Clippers waived several players, in a story headlined "Keon Johnson Among Several Players Waived Thursday"; the report did not name Broome specifically and listed no confidence rating. The Clippers now carry 20 players, 15 on standard contracts plus three on two-way deals.
The money
Broome was on a below-market deal: $2.2 million in 2026-27, $2.5 million in 2027-28, and a $2.7 million team option for 2028-29. His departure trims a payroll that stood at $193.7 million across 19 contracts for 2026-27, over the $165.0 million cap but under the $200.4 million luxury-tax line. The Clippers remain below both the $209.0 million first apron and the $221.7 million second apron.
The fit
Broome played sparingly as a rookie, appearing in 11 games last season and averaging 5.0 minutes, 0.9 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.4 assists. The frontcourt minutes he leaves behind went elsewhere last season: Kawhi Leonard logged 32.1 minutes and 27.9 points a game, Ivica Zubac 30.9 minutes and 14.4 points, and John Collins 27.1 minutes and 13.6 points. With Broome off the roster, the Clippers carry 20 players, 15 on standard contracts and three on two-way deals.
Why did Johni Broome leave the Clippers' roster?
The move was detected from the team's official roster on Thursday, September 24. A report the same day from Hoopsrumors said the Clippers were waiving several players, though it did not name Broome directly and carried no listed confidence rating.
What was Johni Broome's contract status?
He was on a deal worth $2.2 million in 2026-27 and $2.5 million in 2027-28, with a $2.7 million team option for 2028-29.