![]() A package of Hunter and Clint Capela satisfies league rules.īogdanovic would seemingly be safe from a potential deal for George based on this picture - which means very little - unless the deal would be sending the Hawks swingman to Los Angeles. Schlenk stepped down in December which would seem to make his decisions fair game for general manager Landry Fields as he remakes the roster for head coach Quin Snyder who joined the team after the All-Star break this past season. Hunter, 25, is starting a four-year, $90 million rookie extension this coming season a contract that was given to him by former team president Travis Schlenk who also signed Collins to his five-year, $125 million contract and is said to have rejected a trade for the big man last season. Trading for Clippers’ Paul George could be too risky for HawksĪtlanta forward De’Andre Hunter has been mired in trade rumors, assuming the mantle for the departed Collins. Toppin has since been traded to the Indiana Pacers, though. However, they are also said to have held trade talks with the New York Knicks in a deal that would have swapped George for Evan Fournier, Quentin Grimes, Obi Toppins, and three first-round picks, per Michael Scotto of HoopsHype on July 6. The Clippers have been in rumored pursuit of Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden and even looking to get involved in trade talks for Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. ![]() George, 32, is in a similar situation, heading into the last year of his four-year, $176.2 million pact. And while he doesn’t have a no-trade clause, he could leave for nothing next offseason. Siakam, 29, is entering the final year of a four-year, $136.9 million contract. And their activity post-draft has followed that path, albeit with a more defined target in Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam.īut Siakam’s resistance to being traded is not helping already-slow trade talks. Considering how things have been going in Toronto, FVV is a more feasible option for the Clippers.The offseason can be a time for players to connect with other players, sometimes with the result being an understanding that they would like to play together.įor Atlanta Hawks swingman Bogdan Bogdanovic, it’s unclear if that was the result of his latest photo-op, a shot of him and Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George partying it up with singer Cvija in Belgrade through the early morning hours on July 17.Ītlanta has been a staple in trade rumors this offseason, especially before the 2023 NBA Draft, after their trade of John Collins to the Utah Jazz seemingly opened up a spot in the starting lineup. The listed targets were Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet. ![]() With so much on the line for the Clippers this season, it seems like the front office needs to listen to their star.Īccording to sources, Kawhi wants a new point guard, as the team’s experiment with John Wall didn’t quite go as planned. With February 9th just a week away, the teams who need to make changes need to do so soon. The NBA Trade Deadline is approaching soon. ![]() The West is very close this season, and the Clippers need to create space if they want to secure home-court advantage.Īlso Read: “I’m Overrated!”: Kevin Durant Becomes Unimaginably Honest After Being Asked on Underwhelming 55-point Career-High Kawhi wants a new PG However, they are just one game ahead of the 5th-seeded Warriors and four games ahead of the 13th-seeded Lakers. Currently, the Clippers sit on the 4th seed with a 29-25 record. While he appreciated their recent form, Kawhi knows their slow start to the season has them on a backfoot. ![]()
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