Clippers Weighing High-Risk Move for DeMar DeRozan
The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly considering a significant upgrade by targeting six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan. According to HoopsHype, the Clippers have engaged in exploratory conversations with DeRozan and his Sacramento Kings teammate Keon Ellis.
To facilitate this potential deal, the Clippers would need to part ways with young big man John Collins and another salary filler. Collins, a 28-year-old first-round pick, has been with the Clippers since July and is still finding his footing in his first season.
DeRozan's impressive resume boasts six All-Star nods, multiple All-NBA selections, and 63 playoff games under his belt. He averaged 22.2 points per game during his first full season with the Kings last year, shooting a respectable 47 percent from the field. This year, he's produced 19.1 points per game while hitting 50 percent of his shots.
The Clippers have had a solid stretch lately, winning eight of their last 10 games and climbing to tied for 10th in the Western Conference. However, it remains to be seen whether making a big move now is worth risking their recent momentum. With the trade deadline just around the corner, the Clippers are at least exploring this option.
While some teams have started adopting a more cautious approach by focusing on developing young talent, the Clippers seem determined to make a push for the playoffs with DeRozan on board. It's unclear whether this high-risk move will pay off or backfire, but one thing is certain: the Clippers are willing to take a chance to improve their chances of success.
The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly considering a significant upgrade by targeting six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan. According to HoopsHype, the Clippers have engaged in exploratory conversations with DeRozan and his Sacramento Kings teammate Keon Ellis.
To facilitate this potential deal, the Clippers would need to part ways with young big man John Collins and another salary filler. Collins, a 28-year-old first-round pick, has been with the Clippers since July and is still finding his footing in his first season.
DeRozan's impressive resume boasts six All-Star nods, multiple All-NBA selections, and 63 playoff games under his belt. He averaged 22.2 points per game during his first full season with the Kings last year, shooting a respectable 47 percent from the field. This year, he's produced 19.1 points per game while hitting 50 percent of his shots.
The Clippers have had a solid stretch lately, winning eight of their last 10 games and climbing to tied for 10th in the Western Conference. However, it remains to be seen whether making a big move now is worth risking their recent momentum. With the trade deadline just around the corner, the Clippers are at least exploring this option.
While some teams have started adopting a more cautious approach by focusing on developing young talent, the Clippers seem determined to make a push for the playoffs with DeRozan on board. It's unclear whether this high-risk move will pay off or backfire, but one thing is certain: the Clippers are willing to take a chance to improve their chances of success.
I mean DeMar is a beast on the court and if they can get him to play alongside Kawhi, it could be a whole new ball game 
Collins is definitely a young talent, but he's still finding his groove so I'm not too worried about parting ways with him. The question is can AD take the heat from DeRozan's scoring? Either way, I'm hyped for the drama that's about to go down 
they're considering signing demar deRozan and i'm low-key high-key excited about it lol what do u think about john collins tho? is he worth trading away for a guy like DeRozan who's already proven himself in the league? 
... I mean, he's still young and all that jazz, but at least he knows his role on the team. DeRozan is a superstar, but what if he doesn't mesh with Kawhi? They gotta think about their bench and how this move is gonna affect them in the long run 
And what about the Kings wanting to get rid of him? This could be a case of them trying to sell DeRozan for more than his worth... 