July 18 News: Following Paul George’s departure, the Los Angeles Clippers are not ready to fall into obscurity.
Earlier, renowned sports journalist Joe Cowley mentioned: “NBA insiders still believe that if Zach LaVine ends up anywhere, be it before the season starts or before the trade deadline, the Clippers cannot be ruled out.” LaVine’s contract and injury history are the primary reasons many teams hesitate to trade for him. However, for the current Clippers, they do not have many other options. How much of an upgrade can LaVine bring to the Clippers?
When healthy, Zach LaVine remains one of the most talented scorers in the NBA, but he contributes very little on the defensive end, which will be a significant issue for the Clippers since they already have James Harden, and they lost their second-best defender, George, during the offseason. Of course, theoretically, Leonard should be able to offset this to some extent, but whether his physical condition can withstand the higher intensity of defensive work is uncertain.
In any case, before the start of the NBA 2024-25 season in October, the Clippers still have many decisions to make.
