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Clippers could upgrade backcourt by trading for Trail Blazers’ $100 million young guard
The Los Angeles Clippers have had a solid season thus far but they might look to upgrade their roster ahead of the Feb. 6 NBA trade deadline to better their championship odds.
Los Angeles currently sits sixth in the Western Conference standings with a 26-19 record. This is despite the fact that their superstar forward Kawhi Leonard missed much of the first half of the season.
With Leonard out, the Clippers saw James Harden, Ivica Zubac and Norman Powell lead the way. Of course, Harden has been great throughout his career but he has taken another step forward this season after struggling last year. Along with Harden, both Powell and Zubac have also stepped up and are currently putting together the best seasons of their careers.
While the Clippers do currently hold a playoff spot in the West, they could still look to upgrade their roster ahead of the trade deadline. One area that they could focus on is their backcourt, and they could upgrade it by making a trade with the Portland Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons.
In a possible trade, Los Angeles could send P.J. Tucker, Derrick Jones Jr., Bones Hyland and draft capital to Portland for Simons and Duop Reath. With the Blazers stuck in a rebuild, they are clearly prioritizing a starting backcourt of Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe, which has made Simons expendable in the trade market.
For the Clippers, this trade would upgrade their backcourt while also giving them more center depth. Simons is a great scorer and he has also improved his playmaking skills, which could lead Los Angeles to try him out at point guard to eventually replace Harden once he retires.
Los Angeles would also receive Reath in the deal to upgrade their frontcourt depth behind Zubac.
By making this trade, the Clippers would upgrade their roster for a championship run this season while also adding an emerging star to build around once their veterans decide to hang it up.
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According to recent reports, the Los Angeles Clippers are looking to upgrade their backcourt by potentially trading for the Portland Trail Blazers’ young star guard, CJ McCollum. With a hefty $100 million contract, McCollum could provide the Clippers with the scoring punch and playmaking abilities they need to compete in the tough Western Conference.
McCollum, known for his scoring prowess and ability to create his own shot, could be the missing piece the Clippers need to take their team to the next level. Pairing him with All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard and dynamic point guard Paul George could create a formidable trio that could contend with the best teams in the league.
While the Clippers would have to give up some assets in order to acquire McCollum, the potential payoff could be well worth it. With the NBA trade deadline approaching, it will be interesting to see if the Clippers pull the trigger on a deal for the talented young guard.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as the trade deadline approaches. Would you like to see the Clippers trade for CJ McCollum? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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