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Buy or Sell: Confidence in LA Clippers Trade Rumors

By Ryan Snellings

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 14: A general view at Staples Center before the game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 14: A general view at Staples Center before the game between the Los Angeles Clippers and the Cleveland Cavaliers on February 14, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images) /
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Dec 14, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Tomas Satoransky (31) drives to the basket against LA Clippers guard Terance Mann (14) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 14, 2019; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Tomas Satoransky (31) drives to the basket against LA Clippers guard Terance Mann (14) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports /

The NBA trade deadline is just a few days away and the LA Clippers have been mentioned several times around various players in the league. With the team reportedly looking to add one final piece that will improve them on the margins, it makes sense to see their name pop up constantly.

There are some rumors that seem more believable than others though, especially given how the team’s front office has worked quietly behind the scenes over the past couple of seasons.

With so many names, it’s hard to sort out who is a probable candidate and who isn’t. That won’t stop us from trying though.

First. LA Clippers trade rumor roundup. light

Buy or Sell for the LA Clippers: Tomas Satoransky

Tomas Satoransky was one of the early mentioned names in relation to the LA Clippers but even at the time, it seemed shaky at best. Sato’s name was mentioned by Jonathan Tjarks of The Ringer, who mentioned him in passing while detailing the Clippers’ potential postseason threat.

With Sato’s salary being difficult to match, this seemed more simply like a random thought from Tjarks about a player that would fit the current roster but probably isn’t attainable.

Verdict: Sell

Buy or Sell for the LA Clippers: Evan Fournier

Another guard mentioned for the Clippers is Evan Fournier of the Orlando Magic. There’s a tiny bit more substance here but only slightly. His name comes the way of a rival executive who wouldn’t be shocked if the Clippers explored trading for him.

That doesn’t build a lot of confidence in this rumor, as any rival executive could speculate just about anything. Fournier does have an expiring contract worth $17 million, making him somewhat difficult to salary match for the Clippers without giving up Patrick Beverley plus another key piece of the team. It’s for those two reasons that I’m out.

Verdict: Sell

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