Los Angeles Clippers Receive: G Dejounte Murray, F/C John Collins
Atlanta Hawks Receive: G/F Paul George, 2029 First-Round Pick
Realistically, the Clippers were likely trying to avoid such problems with their current roster construction.
In theory, they did a fine job. This team is playoff-proof.
Almost everyone in their rotation can shoot and defend. The Clippers have few holes.
Durability is one of them. That has been the Achilles heel for this Kawhi Leonard and Paul George pairing. If one of them is healthy, the other is likely injured.
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If they’re lucky, they can get on the same page. In that event, the Clippers will still be serious NBA championship contenders in 2022-23.
What if they can’t?