This Clippers-Wolves Trade Is Focused On D’Angelo Russell

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The LA Clippers can be described by one, made-up, compound word this NBA season – sneaky-good. They may be under .500 right now, but just like the rest of the league, they’ve been ravaged by injuries.

Anyone who watches the team sees how hard they play night in and night out.

Paul George has been great for them when he’s been able to stay healthy this season, and there are even rumors that Kawhi Leonard could return at some point this season. If both of those guys can get healthy before the playoffs, watch out.

Defense has been the staple of their gameplan this year, with Ty Lue making in-game adjustments like only he can. However, with both George and Leonard sidelined, though, their offense has struggled. Even with George healthy, it’s been questionable at best.

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They don’t have a ton of great contracts, but if they could put together a trade for an offensive sparkplug, why not contact the Minnesota Timberwolves? They’re a young, up-and-coming team who could be active at the deadline.

Minnesota has been a fun team this year, but if they want to be serious about making the playoffs, maybe adding depth could be the way to go. Would they be willing to let go of D’Angelo Russell in order to prioritize that?

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