The Los Angeles Clippers are exploring a trade for Lonzo Ball, sources tell Marc Stein of the New York Times.

The Clippers have been searching for a playmaker for several months, but have a limited number of means to trade for one. Zach Lowe of ESPN adds the Clippers will be active over the next week and will attempt to bundle second rounders from the Detroit Pistons and they could also use Patrick Patterson's $3.1 million deal.

Ball will be a restricted free agent this offseason.