2 Clippers who are expendable, 1 they can't afford to trade

Clippers can afford to trade Bones Hyland

Bones Hyland joined the Clippers at the trade deadline in February after coming over from the Denver Nuggets. He very infamously had a big problem with his role in Denver, desiring to play a larger part in the offense. Hyland and the team did not see eye to eye, leading to the organization parting ways with him.

After he landed in LA, Hyland played a similar role in the final 14 games of the 2022-23 season for the Clippers that he did for the first 42 games of the year for the Nuggets. Operating as a secondary ball handler, he did what he does best: slash, score, and tear up defenses.

Bones looked to continue in this role for the 2023-24 season as well. But everything changed when the Clippers traded for James Harden, as now the team had to incorporate the three-time scoring champ.

Having matured a bit, Hyland understood the team's need to prioritize Harden over him, and has largely accepted his lesser role. He has shown a very classy response to his reduced playing time.

With that in mind, the Clippers can certainly afford to trade the quick young guard. They have a team full of elite ball handlers, and Bones would likely be best served somewhere he can play big minutes and continue developing as a player.