The latest news from the Clippers! Durant is still the ultimate goal, and the 22+3 defender may become a trading chip

On June 10, the NBA free market is still very lively, and the latest news comes from the Los Angeles Clippers. They are still exploring the possibility of getting Durant in the trade, and want to bring powerful helpers to Leonard and Harden; if they cannot get it, they will continue to focus on experienced players, and Powell, who performed well this season, may become a bargaining chip.

The Clippers' performance this season is still very good. They achieved 50 wins and 32 losses and won the fifth place in the West. But in the first round of the playoffs, they missed great opportunities one after another and were finally eliminated in the tiebreak. The Clippers do not intend to rebuild and still want to strengthen the lineup. This time they will focus on experienced veterans in order to better establish chemistry with Leonard Harden.

Among the experienced players, the Clippers want the most is Suns star Durant. It is reported that they have discussed some discussions with the Suns and still want to try it out. However, judging from the current situation, it has become very difficult for the Clippers to get Durant. It is generally believed that the Suns and the Spurs have basically reached an agreement and may be announced before the draft. Once Durant is not available, the Clippers have other options.

The Clippers are still paying attention to Brogden and Smart. It seems that they still want to improve the depth of the backcourt to reduce pressure for Harden, after all, they are one year older next season. In addition, the Clippers are also associated with former player Paul, who intends to return to Los Angeles this summer to be with their family. Celtics' champion guard Holiday is also a target for the Clippers. The two sides had contacted each other a few years ago, but they were snatched away by the Celtics. I wonder if they can cooperate for the first time this time.

Once the Clippers want to trade, Powell is likely to become a bargaining chip, and the defender who performed well in the regular season this season may also leave. Powell has one year contract with the Clippers, but the team is not in a hurry to renew his contract, and seems to want to use him to improve his lineup. This season, Powell averaged 22 points and 3 rebounds per game, and his performance was still very good. Unfortunately, he fell into a slump in the playoffs, and averaged 16 points per game, which failed to bring more firepower. This may have given the team the plan to send him away.