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Three Potential Non-Carmelo Anthony Trades for Doc Rivers and the LA Clippers

By Andrew Miller

February 2, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers watches game action against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
February 2, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers watches game action against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 5, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (3) walks on the court with guard Jamal Crawford (11) and guard CJ Wilcox (30) during the second quarter against the Toronto Raptors at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
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Assets

Austin Rivers is probably the best moveable asset that Los Angeles has, (never thought I’d say that one) outside of the core 4 of Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan, Chris Paul and J.J. Redick. His ability to defend positions 1 through 3 has been huge in keeping the Clippers treading water in the absence of their superstar due in Griffin and Paul.

Jamal Crawford is a name that pops up in trade talks every single year without fail. But after signing a 3 year $42,000,000 contract at the age of 36, moving him will be no easy feat.

Luc Mbah a Moute is one of the leagues most underrated perimeter defenders. He has finally found some consistency with his 3-point shooting. This could make him an attractive piece for a team looking to make moves.

Wesley Johnson and Alan Anderson could provide a little wing depth for a team struggling at that position. However, they would be unlikely to fetch a great deal in return. Anderson has thus far played a very limited role with the Clippers. Johnson has struggled with consistency on both ends of the floor, shooting a career low 27% from 3.

Mo Speights and Raymond Felton have been crucial in the Clippers resurrected bench unit this season. For that reasoning, LA would take a lot of convincing to part ways with them.

The Clippers other problem is that the rules do not permit consecutive first-round picks to be traded without taking back one in return. This means Doc Rivers wouldn’t be able to use them to sweeten the deal like he’s done with several other trades in the past. With this all in mind, there are still a few options for Los Angeles to re-tool for the upcoming playoffs.

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