Danny Granger picks Clippers

— -- Former All-Star forward Danny Granger has decided to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers, his agent said Friday.

The San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets, Miami Heat and Dallas Mavericks all made a run at Granger, but ultimately he chose the Clippers because they offered him the best opportunity to play meaningful minutes for a contender.

Granger, 30, cleared waivers at 5 p.m. ET Friday, his agent Aaron Mintz said, and hopes to make his Clippers debut Saturday against New Orleans. He already was in Los Angeles on Thursday and worked out at a local gym, according to a source.

He was officially waived Wednesday after completing a contract buyout with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers had acquired him from the Indiana Pacers just before the trade deadline for Evan Turner and Lavoy Allen.

J.J. Redick, who has missed the past nine games and is out indefinitely with a back injury.