06 Jun 2017 09:04:04
If CP3 signs with the spurs and the Clippers need a rebuilt.

Boston: D Jordan
trade: J Brown+ Zeller+Bradley+ 1rnd pick Clippers 19+ 1rnd pick Memphis 19

LA: B Griffin
trade: Russell+ Deng+ Mozgov+ 1rnd pick 2020

Philly: Bradley+ Russell+ 1rnd pick LA 2020 (top 5 protected)
trade: 3rd pick+ LA pick 2018

Clippers: J Brown+Deng+ Mozgov+ Zeller+3rd pick+ LA 2018 first round pick+ return 1rnd pick 2019+ 1rnd pick Memphis 2019
trade: B Griffin+ D Jordan

1.) 06 Jun 2017
06 Jun 2017 09:33:39
Clippers lose a lot of leverage once CP3 leaves and would have an uphill battle just to get Griffin to come back. Getting value back in a sign and trade would be even tougher especially to a team like the Lakers who I believe have enough cap space to sign him outright (I think Russell is rich price to pay to dump Deng and Mozgovs contracts) .

I doubt the Celtics would want to give up that much for Jordan and although he is likely worth that much as a top echelon center and elite rebounder it becomes more difficult to get good value for him once everybody knows that Clippers are shopping him (and with his player option he is potentially in final year of his contract)

I don't hate that trade for Philly especially if Lakers already got Griffin (who will add wins and probably lead Lakers to make more win-now moves like dealing for George) . Russell and Bradley are both great off ball players who would fit a lot better than whoever they selected at #3 and would be able to contribute right away.

2.) 06 Jun 2017
06 Jun 2017 13:54:54
I can see the Celtics do this trade.
They still keep the bothe Nets picks and they get an elite rebounder. The Clippers an Vancouver pick are both protected, so they will be late lottery (in best case scenario), Bradley is going for a big contract next year and they lose Zeller's contract (that's why they have to give up J Brown), They can use some capspace.

they could sign Hayward and draft fultz
And if they fail to land a big free agent, they still can shop Crowder and the Nets 2018 pick for PG13 or Butler.

C:D Jordan/ Zigic
PF: Horford/ Jerebko
SF:PG13
SG:Fultz/ smart
PG: IT/ Rozier.

3.) 06 Jun 2017
06 Jun 2017 15:23:32
I don't see the Celtics giving up Brown for Jordan. Zeller is non guaranteed, so they can just drop him if they want. The reason he has that salary is to be trade filler. I love Jordan on the Celtics, but I don't think Brown winds up being involved. Crowder on the other hand, could be in the mix. Especially with Hayward as a possibility for the SF spot.

4.) 06 Jun 2017
06 Jun 2017 15:41:46
Chris Paul is not leaving. let's think about this logically. The Spurs would have to do quite a bit in order to get him. That would put the roster worse than what the Clippers have. 2nd, why would he leave LA? He loves the new lifestyle. 3rd, being the NBA players association president, he just negotiated a deal that increases the veteran max level contract an extra 50 million. why would he leave and give up on an extra 50 million in what may be his last contract that he worked so hard to get that deal approved in the first place.

5.) 06 Jun 2017
06 Jun 2017 16:12:27
Celtics never do this in a million years. They can try to pry Hassan Whiteside who is better for much less. Be realistic with your trades. DJ can't spread the floor and is a terrible free throw shooter.

6.) 06 Jun 2017
06 Jun 2017 17:11:20
CP3 would pay less taxes in Texas.