Lance Stephenson is slated to come off the bench for the Clippers next season, but if they don't add any other starting-caliber players, coach Doc Rivers said they would use Stephenson as a starter and consider him an upgrade, the Clippers' official site

Stephenson is slated to come off the bench for the Clippers next season, but if they don't add any other starting-caliber players, coach Doc Rivers said they would use Stephenson as a starter and consider him an upgrade, the Clippers' official site reports.

Analysis:

It's hard to imagine Stephenson being fantasy relevant on the Clippers next season unless their roster is shaken up considerably more. Austin Rivers will be an unrestricted free agent, but most people expect him to re-sign with the Clippers. Jamal Crawford's contract is not guaranteed, but at just $5.7 million next season, he's a steal, so the Clippers would likely only unload him if they can upgrade via a trade. Then, accounting for the fact that Chris Paul and Blake Griffin use a lot of possessions, it's hard to see a path on the Clippers' current roster where Stephenson could find enough possessions to be relevant in most standard leagues next season. Doc Rivers said he believes Stephenson can play three positions, so it's possible his versatility could lead to a surprising amount of minutes. If the team fails to sign a starting-caliber small forward, Stephenson's name is already on the waiting list.