Yanic Konan Niederhauser
#14C · Los Angeles Clippers
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 41 | 4.3 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 64.0% | 20.0% | 75.8% |
| 2025-26 | 41 | 4.3 | 2.9 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 64.0% | 20.0% | 75.8% |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$5.6M
AAV
$1.4M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Yanic Konan Niederhauser's contract with the Los Angeles Clippers grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C CVI grade. At $1.4M per year over 4 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Yanic's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Centers. At 23 years old, Yanic is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Yanic Konan Niederhauser earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Center. Across 41 career games, Yanic has averaged 4.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 0.3 assists per game. Yanic's strongest metric is FG% at 6400.0, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 0.3, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Yanic ranks 78th in overall performance. Yanic will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Los Angeles Clippers.
Current Sentiment
Niederhauser's season-ending foot injury has drastically damaged his rookie perception and immediate prospects. Media coverage is overwhelmingly negative, focusing entirely on the ligament tear severity. His C- grade and injury status make the $1.4M contract irrelevant for 2025-26 evaluation. The dominant narrative is injury recovery uncertainty and whether he'll return to form. Fan confidence is pessimistic given lost development time and rehabilitation timeline concerns.
Transaction History
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