With Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, and J.J. Redick all eligible for free agency this summer, DeAndre Jordan appeared to be the only core piece on the Clippers who definitely wasn’t going anywhere. However, even Jordan may not be a lock to stay put. According to Chris Haynes of ESPN.com, the Clippers have gauged the market on a possible Jordan trade.
The reports on Jordan are somewhat conflicting, with Brad Turner of The Los Angeles Times tweeting that the Clips aren’t actively looking to move the veteran center, and adding that no deal has been discussed. Haynes, meanwhile, says the Clippers have spoken to a few teams in “exploratory fashion.” It’s possible that both reports could be true — the Clippers may be asking around to get a sense of what Jordan might be worth, without any formal offers being made.
Nonetheless, Haynes’ report does go into a little more detail, suggesting that the Clippers and Suns discussed the possibility of a swap of Jordan for Tyson Chandler and the No. 4 pick. Phoenix is believed to have “balked” at that idea, per Haynes.
Of course, the respective futures of Paul and Griffin figure to play a large part in deciding what the Clippers do with Jordan. According to Haynes, rival executives believe that the Clippers would intensify their pursuit of a possible Jordan deal if Griffin decides to sign elsewhere as a free agent next month.
It’s also not clear how Jerry West‘s arrival will affect the team’s stance — the Clippers were surveying the landscape prior to West’s arrival, but rival clubs believe Jordan’s status hasn’t necessarily changed in recent days, says Haynes.
Haynes also notes that the Clippers are “desperate for youth and athleticism,” and are expected to be aggressive in attempting to acquire a second-round pick on Thursday.
Cavs should really try to get this guy. He would be a huge upgrade over Tristan Thompson.
Yeah so he can sit and be useless against the warriors or a team who hacks him to the bench
Kevin love, Tristan Thompson, Iman Shumpert, Kyle Korver, Cavs 2021 1st rounder, Cedi Osman for DeAndre Jordan, Jamal Crawford, Austin rivers, Wesley Johnson.
Probably a terrible trade idea, but I don’t see how else Cleveland makes any changes like that
Bet he goes to Houston for capela and another piece.
Why would houston do that? Clint is basically the same type of player of Deandre and hes young plus hes cheap.
Why would Houston do that ? Deandre is a all star lol Houston wants to contend now and clippers might go full rebuild mode, so this might be a good move for both sides.
Celtics could get in on this if the price is perfect.
Would love to see the C’s get Jordan. Would be the big defender and rebounder we need and it will allow Horford to play the 4. Just no sure we’re going to be willing to give up enough
Depending on the Clippers plans for the coming season, I could see them asking for Crowder (if they resign Paul and Griffin, meaning trying to contend) or Smart/Brown (not both, and if they want to rebuild) plus Rozier plus a future first rounder or two. Either way, I think Ainge balks at any deal if it involves any of Smart/Brown/Crowder or the #3 pick/the Brooklyn pick next year.
Dallas should offer the #9 pick and retract it at the last second.
Haha nice!
lmao
Lol
You can’t pay $20M/year to a guy who can’t play in crunch time because he’s such a bad foul shooter. Same with Andre Drummond. They are too easy to exploit.
jerry wants to blow this up…trade Deandre to the Cavs for Tristan Thompson….and then he can flip Thompson later on… West doesnt want to pay a 32 yr old point guard 205 mill…or a SAWFT like wet tissue paper power forward max deals and lose every year…tear it down build it up then kill it in free agency.