Jordan Hamilton signed a 10-day contract with the Los Angeles Clippers out of the D-League and here is a scouting report on his game:

Situation: When Los Angeles dealt Chris Douglas-Roberts and Reggie Bullock at the trade deadline, a clear void emerged at the small forward position. The Clippers went into the D-League in an attempt to add some depth on the wing and signed Hamilton, a local product that played his high school ball at Compton Dominguez before playing collegiately at Texas. He was the 26th overall pick by the Dallas Mavericks in 2011 and was immediately traded to Denver on draft night. He played 105 games with the Nuggets before being traded to Houston, where he played in an additional 21 games. He averaged 5.8 points and 2.8 rebounds in the NBA before spending this season in the D-League. Hamilton was named a D-League All-Star and was ranked as the second best prospect by the D-League’s website before earning the Call-Up.

Size/Athleticism: Hamilton has ideal physical tools with a 6-foot-7, 220 pound frame. He has quality length and athleticism that will translate to the NBA.

Ballhandling: Hamilton is a good ballhandler that can attack the rim off the bounce. He won’t be running the offense, but can lead the break and make defenders respect his dribble-drive game.

Shooting: After shooting 35.8% from three-point range in the NBA, his numbers have taken a slight dip in the D-League. Hamilton is shooting 32.9% from beyond the arc this season, but is still a threat from outside. He isn’t a knock-down shooter but Hamilton can hit from three-point range.

Penetration: Hamilton is a decent penetrator that can attack the basket. He has a solid first step but isn’t the quickest prospect on the perimeter. Hamilton is shooting 56.0% from inside of 8 feet, ranking within the D-League average, and shoots 3.8 free throws per game. He isn’t a true slasher but shows some ability to penetrate.

Passing: An underrated aspect of Hamilton’s game, the wing is averaging 3.5 assists per contest. He’s recorded at least 10 assists in two games this season and is an unselfish distributor. Hamilton can drive-and-kick or make the extra pass when the defense is scrambling.

Defense: Hamilton shows excellent potential as a defender, as he has good length and a solid lateral quickness to defend the perimeter. He needs to improve on getting into a stance, as he can get upright and be beaten off the dribble, but the physical tools are there. He has even guarded opposing point guards on occasions this season, but he’ll be able to defend opposing shooting guards or small forwards in the NBA. Hamilton will need to show consistency against NBA talents at the next level.

Rebounding: Hamilton is the top rebounding wing in the D-League, averaging 7.4 boards per game. This number is slightly inflated after playing in an up-tempo Reno system, but there’s no doubt that he can crash the glass effectively. Hamilton is the top rebounder among players smaller than 6-foot-8.

Versatility: Hamilton can play either position on the wing. He’s a good enough ballhandler to play the shooting guard spot while his size allows him to also defend small forwards.

Final Analysis: With an immediate need at small forward, Los Angeles will receive an experienced 24-year-old that still has some upside. There isn’t one standout trait in his repertoire, but Hamilton is a prospect that impacts the game in multiple areas. He had a triple-double last week to truly display his all-around impact. Hamilton will have a chance to prove himself immediately and could find a role as a contributor off the bench in Los Angeles.