After a shocking collapse in this year’s playoffs, Los Angeles Clippers decided to make some changes to position themselves in a more successful run in 2020/21. The organization already made a change in the head coaching position and could reportedly follow that by adding a new floor general.

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith recently reported that Clippers’ superstar Kawhi Leonard has requested from the front office to add a point guard in the offseason. According to Smith, Leonard would like to play with a guard that “can run a team and can shoot,” something Clippers lack at the moment.

Clippers have Patrick Beverley at the guard but he isn’t exactly a capable creator or facilitator. Beverley brings energy on the defensive end of the ball but is often a liability on the offense. Backup Lou Williams, on the other hand, is focused too much on scoring and can’t do much in other departments.

If the LA Clippers decide to give Leonard what he wants, they would need to be creative. On the free-agent market, they could go for Slovenian playmaker Goran Dragic, but it is highly unlikely that he would accept mid-level exception money, which is the max the Clippers can offer him.

On the other hand, there is always an option for the Clippers to execute a trade. Beverley and Williams might be moved on, as well as youngster Landry Shamet. Dealing Marcus Morris and Montrezl Harrell through sign-and-trade is also a possibility.

The path that Clippers take will also depend on the style of basketball that new head coach Ty Lue wants to play. But something tells us that Leonard’s wishes won’t be disregarded, especially since he can opt-out of his contract after next season.

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It looks like the Los Angeles Clippers won’t ship everyone from the team. Their guard Lou Williams received a three-year extension from the Clippers on Wednesday. According to ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski, the deal is worth $24 million.

“It was nice for the organization to commit to me the same way I’ve committed to these guys this year,” – said Williams on Wednesday. “In years past, these scenarios don’t usually go my way, so it was nice for one to go my way and [for me to end up] somewhere I wanted to be… It’s just nice to have that one consistent — you know you’re going to be somewhere for an extended period of time.“

Lou Williams was one of the most sought-after players in the NBA as the trade deadline approached. He is currently averaging career best in points (23.3) and assists (5.3) per game which combined with his rather cheap ($7 million) and an expiring contract, made him a desirable target.

Williams spent 13 years in the NBA so far and has previously played for Philadelphia, Atlanta, Toronto, the Lakers, and Houston before coming to Clippers in the Chris Paul trade. It looks like the 31-year old wanted to find some stability in career, and Clippers offered just that.

“I feel like I’m a quality basketball player, and usually quality basketball players don’t get moved so much,” – he said. “I understand I had a relatively cheap deal considering the numbers I had. It was an expiring contract, and that’s enticing to teams trying to make playoff runs. I understand the business part of it, but personally, it’s like my kids didn’t know who to root for anymore. They were confused — they were walking around with Rockets shorts and Lakers jerseys. They just didn’t know what was going on.“

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As the NBA trade deadline gets closer, we got ourselves a first blockbuster trade. Los Angeles Clippers shipped off power forward Blake Griffin alongside Brice Johnson and Willie Reed to Detroit Pistons, getting Tobias Harris, Avery Bradley, Boban Marjanovic – 2018 first-round and 2019 second-round draft pick in exchange. The first rounder has a 1-4 protection from 2018 to 2020.

“Blake Griffin had a tremendous impact on this organization and his legacy within the community of Los Angeles will be permanent,” – said Clippers owner Steve Ballmer after the deal was announced. “It was a pleasure getting to know and cheer for Blake. I wish him, as well as Brice and Willie, the best of luck. While change is hard, my confidence in our front office, led by Lawrence Frank and Michael Winger, along with the sage counsel of Jerry West, has never been higher. I believe today, more than ever, in our ultimate goal of winning an NBA championship.“

Los Angeles Clippers trading away Blake Griffin was something no one expected, mostly because the organization gave Griffin a max deal in the offseason and intended to make him a franchise cornerstone. Six months after, the Clippers are hitting a soft reset button. Although a borderline All-Star caliber player, Griffin never managed to elevate his game and become a true superstar due to all the injuries he had over the years. Clippers managed to take his huge salary off their books and also acquire young players who have a big upside.

On the Detroit Pistons side, they are currently in danger of missing the playoffs and had to make a move in order to boost their roster. Also, the team has just got a new arena, and Griffin is certainly a name that sells tickets.

“We are serious about winning, and this is a major move to improve our team,” – said Pistons owner Tom Gores said. “Blake Griffin is one of the NBA’s elite players, and when you get an opportunity to add that kind of talent, you take it.“

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After a shocking collapse in this year’s playoffs, Los Angeles Clippers decided to make some changes to position themselves in a more successful run in 2020/21. The organization already made a change in the head coaching position and could reportedly follow that by adding a new floor general.

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith recently reported that Clippers’ superstar Kawhi Leonard has requested from the front office to add a point guard in the offseason. According to Smith, Leonard would like to play with a guard that “can run a team and can shoot,” something Clippers lack at the moment.

Clippers have Patrick Beverley at the guard but he isn’t exactly a capable creator or facilitator. Beverley brings energy on the defensive end of the ball but is often a liability on the offense. Backup Lou Williams, on the other hand, is focused too much on scoring and can’t do much in other departments.

If the LA Clippers decide to give Leonard what he wants, they would need to be creative. On the free-agent market, they could go for Slovenian playmaker Goran Dragic, but it is highly unlikely that he would accept mid-level exception money, which is the max the Clippers can offer him.

On the other hand, there is always an option for the Clippers to execute a trade. Beverley and Williams might be moved on, as well as youngster Landry Shamet. Dealing Marcus Morris and Montrezl Harrell through sign-and-trade is also a possibility.

The path that Clippers take will also depend on the style of basketball that new head coach Ty Lue wants to play. But something tells us that Leonard’s wishes won’t be disregarded, especially since he can opt-out of his contract after next season.

The post Kawhi Leonard Demands from Clippers to Add a Point Guard appeared first on SportzBonanza.

It looks like the Los Angeles Clippers won’t ship everyone from the team. Their guard Lou Williams received a three-year extension from the Clippers on Wednesday. According to ESPN‘s Adrian Wojnarowski, the deal is worth $24 million.

“It was nice for the organization to commit to me the same way I’ve committed to these guys this year,” – said Williams on Wednesday. “In years past, these scenarios don’t usually go my way, so it was nice for one to go my way and [for me to end up] somewhere I wanted to be… It’s just nice to have that one consistent — you know you’re going to be somewhere for an extended period of time.“

Lou Williams was one of the most sought-after players in the NBA as the trade deadline approached. He is currently averaging career best in points (23.3) and assists (5.3) per game which combined with his rather cheap ($7 million) and an expiring contract, made him a desirable target.

Williams spent 13 years in the NBA so far and has previously played for Philadelphia, Atlanta, Toronto, the Lakers, and Houston before coming to Clippers in the Chris Paul trade. It looks like the 31-year old wanted to find some stability in career, and Clippers offered just that.

“I feel like I’m a quality basketball player, and usually quality basketball players don’t get moved so much,” – he said. “I understand I had a relatively cheap deal considering the numbers I had. It was an expiring contract, and that’s enticing to teams trying to make playoff runs. I understand the business part of it, but personally, it’s like my kids didn’t know who to root for anymore. They were confused — they were walking around with Rockets shorts and Lakers jerseys. They just didn’t know what was going on.“

The post Lou Williams and Los Angeles Clippers Agree to a Three-Year Contract Extension appeared first on SportzBonanza.

As the NBA trade deadline gets closer, we got ourselves a first blockbuster trade. Los Angeles Clippers shipped off power forward Blake Griffin alongside Brice Johnson and Willie Reed to Detroit Pistons, getting Tobias Harris, Avery Bradley, Boban Marjanovic – 2018 first-round and 2019 second-round draft pick in exchange. The first rounder has a 1-4 protection from 2018 to 2020.

“Blake Griffin had a tremendous impact on this organization and his legacy within the community of Los Angeles will be permanent,” – said Clippers owner Steve Ballmer after the deal was announced. “It was a pleasure getting to know and cheer for Blake. I wish him, as well as Brice and Willie, the best of luck. While change is hard, my confidence in our front office, led by Lawrence Frank and Michael Winger, along with the sage counsel of Jerry West, has never been higher. I believe today, more than ever, in our ultimate goal of winning an NBA championship.“

Los Angeles Clippers trading away Blake Griffin was something no one expected, mostly because the organization gave Griffin a max deal in the offseason and intended to make him a franchise cornerstone. Six months after, the Clippers are hitting a soft reset button. Although a borderline All-Star caliber player, Griffin never managed to elevate his game and become a true superstar due to all the injuries he had over the years. Clippers managed to take his huge salary off their books and also acquire young players who have a big upside.

On the Detroit Pistons side, they are currently in danger of missing the playoffs and had to make a move in order to boost their roster. Also, the team has just got a new arena, and Griffin is certainly a name that sells tickets.

“We are serious about winning, and this is a major move to improve our team,” – said Pistons owner Tom Gores said. “Blake Griffin is one of the NBA’s elite players, and when you get an opportunity to add that kind of talent, you take it.“

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