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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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Wilson Chandler, Denver Nuggets

The LA Clippers have needed a two-way small forward for years, and Wilson Chandler has always been near the top of their list. The difference this time around however, is that according to Sam Amick of USA Today, Chandler has grown frustrated with his role coming off the bench. This happened after Nuggets head coach Mike Malone made the decision to return Kenneth Faried to the starting lineup alongside Danilo Gallinari.

Chandler is an extremely versatile defender and even with his 6’8″ frame has the capability to stick with much smaller guards and put up a good fight in the post against bigger bodies.

The argument could be made that Wilson Chandler is actually a much better fit with the Clippers than Carmelo Anthony. Chandler is a very capable 3-point shooter, averaging 34% on the season. With the likes of Griffin and Paul demanding much more attention from the defense, the quality of shots would be far higher. In a small-ball capacity, Chandler would fit perfectly into a Paul-Rivers-Mbah a Moute-Griffin line-up to match with the Warriors style of play.

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The deal looks great for the Clippers on paper. But, the reality of it is that there would probably need to be some substantial moves before this deal could go down, unless Denver was willing to take on the undesirable contract of Jamal Crawford. A potential deal with the likes of Phoenix, centered around Brandon Knight going to Denver along with a Clippers pick, Jamal Crawford and Diamond Stone to the Suns and Wilson Chandler to Los Angeles could happen.

The deal would likely have to involve a third team.

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