Los Angeles Clippers Receive: G Derrick Rose, 2024 Second-Round Pick (DET via NYK), 2026 Second-Round Pick (NYK)
New York Knicks Receive: G/F Luke Kennard
On the other hand, both of these teams are trending upward on different trajectories. Whether you see that trend depends on what lens you use.
If you’re using a longer lens, you’ll find the Clippers on the rise. After a long spell as one of the league’s laughingstocks, they’ve got a contending team – on paper.
Unfortunately, injuries have held them back in 2022-23. At 26-24, the Clippers have been good, but they hardly resemble the juggernaut many opponents feared they’d be.
By contrast, the Knicks had lesser expectations heading into the season.
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With that in mind, their 26-23 record is an accomplishment. Through a shorter lens, this is the team on an upward trajectory.
Does landing Kennard help them hit higher heights?