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One thing that this free agency period hasn’t had is a massive trade that involves at least one superstar getting moved via a sign-and-trade. Thanks to the Los Angeles Clippers, the Atlanta Hawks, and the Denver Nuggets, we may be on the verge of getting one of those moves.
The news was originally broken by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, who reported that Danilo Gallinari was on the verge of committing to a deal with the Clippers. This would happen via a sign-and-trade with the Nuggets and the Hawks.
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So the Clippers have lost CP3, Redick, Crawford (who won three of the last four 6th Man of the year awards) and are getting Gallinari. They need to do something but I don’t think this is a winning off-season so far.
Couldn’t agree more. Doc has lost his marbles. If the starting PG for the Clippers this years is his son, then I’d give them til the All-Star break to fire Doc.
This would actually be the first relatively positive thing the clips have done. As long as he’s healthy, The Rooster can flat out ball
What is Atlanta doing here? No picks and you help move Millsap to another team for a player you will either buy out or trade again?
1). CP3 was going to leave in FA to Houston, but elected to opt into his final year (a win-win-win for Clips, CP, and Houston; otherwise you get nothing in return). This allowed Houston to save roughly $8Mil and build around him, rather than being strapped for cap. CP can still sign for the under 36 super max next year if he choses to stay in Houston.
2). Redick was never staying in LA. He was unhappy, any beat reporter will agree
3). Jamal is great, but swapping a 37 y.o. for a 28 y.o is never a bad deal. Plus, he will be bought out or traded. This benefits the hawks. they have cap space to absorb the hit (if bought out, it will likely be for less $$ than the original terms of his contract)
4). By playing ball with Denver and LA, Atlanta’s involvement allows them to recoup a first round pick, and young talent. This is the norm of FA2017. Teams that don’t have the ability to compete immediately, or relatively, will use their cap room to build for the next year.
5). Rooster can hoop, LA gets flexibility with a flat deal, only guaranteed for the first 2 years, with cheap money for value. Austin can be used in trades at the deadline, but if not, he is a viable two way started that plays great defense.