The Clippers-Kings Trade Features Harrison Barnes

Harrison Barnes, Sacramento Kings
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Why The LA Clippers Do The Deal

Unlike the Sacramento Kings, merely making the playoffs won’t be a sufficient outcome for the LA Clippers in 2022-23. They’ll be in championship or bust mode.

Having said that, they don’t exactly need Barnes. Between Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Robert Covington, and Nic Batum, the Clippers already have one of the best wing rotations in the NBA.

On the other hand, it’s 2022 – you can never have too many wings in the NBA. That’s especially true when they’re all plus defenders.

Following the acquisition of Barnes, the Clippers may have the most versatile group in the NBA. They could run small-ball looks with Covington at the 5 flanked by Barnes, Leonard, and George.

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All told, Barnes would take this team’s already-solidified identity and make it the most recognizable in the NBA –

For that matter, he could bet the missing piece that gets the Clippers their first championship.

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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