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Six possible trades for the Clippers on NBA Draft Day 2018

By Cannon Wonderlich

NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 20: NBA Draft Prospect Collin Sexton speaks to the media before the 2018 NBA Draft at the Grand Hyatt New York Grand Central Terminal on June 20, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 20: NBA Draft Prospect Collin Sexton speaks to the media before the 2018 NBA Draft at the Grand Hyatt New York Grand Central Terminal on June 20, 2018 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Lawrie/Getty Images) /
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San Antonio Spurs receive: SF/PF Tobias Harris, C DeAndre Jordan, 2018 13th overall draft pick
LA Clippers receive: SF Kawhi Leonard, C Pau Gasol, 2018 18th overall draft pick

You had to see this coming. Kawhi Leonard requested a trade last week, with LA being his destination of choice. Here, San Antonio would get a young small forward to take Leonard’s place. Also, they’d acquire a paint presence in DeAndre Jordan. They could get rid of Pau Gasol horrible contract and possibly continue to contend until Hall of Fame coach, Gregg Popovich retires. For the Clippers, it’s obvious: we get a top three player when healthy.

Also, the Clippers would lose their pick, only move down five spots, where many good players are still projected to be. LAC would likely have to give up both picks, but concerns on the severity of Leonard’s injuries will keep teams from giving up too much. If the Clippers can get Kawhi while managing to keep two first round picks, I think this trade is a no-brainer.

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