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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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NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns
NBA: Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns /

P.J. Tucker, Phoenix Suns

The Clippers already engaged with the Suns about a potential deal a couple of weeks ago.

"Marc Stein of ESPN first reported  “The Clippers have offered a future second-round pick for Suns forward P.J. Tucker — who is said to have a not-so-secret admirer in Doc Rivers — but sources say Phoenix is holding out for a first-rounder in exchange for the rugged defensive specialist”"

At this point, using yet another 1st round pick to acquire a player that brings a serious amount of toughness and defense doesn’t seem all that bad.

Tucker, who is currently in his 5th year with Phoenix just doesn’t fit in with the rest of the team anymore. They are in the middle of a complete overhaul of their roster to build around the young stars.

Blake Griffin and P.J. Tucker have a… lets say “colourful” relationship. The 31-year-old swingman was ejected from a game back in 2014 for allegedly punching Griffin during an on-court altercation. With his affordable $5.3m, expiring contract and ability to guard taller players, Tucker would fit very nicely with this LA team. His underrated rebounding and post defense would give the Clippers another small-ball option to counteract the Warriors line-up.

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