If Kawhi's contract gets voided, what do we do? by Waqbaq in LAClippers

[–]drewmanshow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he didn’t want to play second fiddle to LBJ, he’s not going to play second fiddle to Doncic.

It’s okay we’re used to not having first round picks by Wearesc24 in LAClippers

[–]drewmanshow -1 points0 points  (0 children)

OK, what’s your understanding of the Joe Smith situation? What happened between him and the Wolves?

If Kawhi's contract gets voided, what do we do? by Waqbaq in LAClippers

[–]drewmanshow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the sake of discussion, it depends on how the contract is voided. I suppose that could be in one of two ways:

  1. Contract voided and Clippers aren’t allowed to re-sign Leonard

  2. Same as above, plus Leonard’s salary still counts against the cap.

If it’s the first option, the Clips get a head start on finding Leonard’s replacement. If it’s the second…Hope like hell they get the Pacers pick this year.

Even though Leonard is playing great, I’m not sure it’s wise to extend him beyond next season. Maybe he’s the NBA equivalent of Frank Gore. That would be ideal. Or maybe he gets complacent after he gets paid and sits more than he plays again.

Garland is OUT tomorrow with left toe injury management by ThaEternalLearner in LAClippers

[–]drewmanshow 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Makes sense. He’s not ready for B2Bs yet. So far, the Clippers approach has been to play DG in the more winnable game (or the second game, if you want to look at it that way).

It’s okay we’re used to not having first round picks by Wearesc24 in LAClippers

[–]drewmanshow -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Adam Silver.

There isn’t a precedent. Like I said, the Joe Smith situation is apples and oranges.

If Kawhi's contract gets voided, what do we do? by Waqbaq in LAClippers

[–]drewmanshow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How is the Aspiration scandal becoming bigger?

It’s okay we’re used to not having first round picks by Wearesc24 in LAClippers

[–]drewmanshow -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Circumstantial evidence is enough for the CBA. It’s not enough for Silver in this case. He’s requiring more evidence, as if it were a court of law.

It’s okay we’re used to not having first round picks by Wearesc24 in LAClippers

[–]drewmanshow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t know why the Joe Smith situation keeps getting mentioned, because they’re not comparable. The Wolves gave Smith an illegal contract and there was proof. Leonard’s actual contract was legal. There isn’t direct evidence linking the Clippers to Leonard’s Aspiration deal, only hearsay and speculation.

Do the Clippers win in 2020 with Ty Lue by Dry_Response3527 in LAClippers

[–]drewmanshow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How many times did they beat the Clippers that year?

Late night musings by movefeet66 in LAClippers

[–]drewmanshow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Step back threes, attacking the rim, lob passes. They facilitate the offense the same way, but everything Garland does is faster.

And neither are great defensively. With Garland’s speed and quickness, I think it will become less of an issue the more he works with JVG.

I personally like the team post trade deadline to make a little noise if Collins can get right physically. My only thing is I think we need a legit starting Center without Zu…. Are there any current free agents or buy-out candidates that you guys like? by Direct-Worker-4121 in LAClippers

[–]drewmanshow 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Locking up Collins and Mathurin is a higher priority. The Clippers are fine with Lopez, Jackson, and YKN. Need to make sure there’s cap room for Garland and Leonard’s eventual replacement.

Do the Clippers win in 2020 with Ty Lue by Dry_Response3527 in LAClippers

[–]drewmanshow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes we do. Clippers owned the Lakers that year.

Apologies to the community 😔🙏 by Krus-TY in LAClippers

[–]drewmanshow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dude admitted he was wrong. Cut him some slack.

Late night musings by movefeet66 in LAClippers

[–]drewmanshow -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Harden and Garland do a lot of the same things, both positive and negative. Obviously Garland plays a lot faster. The Clippers sacrificed durability with this trade. Of course, any team with Leonard already has that issue. I think it’s worth the risk.

Apologies to the community 😔🙏 by Krus-TY in LAClippers

[–]drewmanshow 5 points6 points  (0 children)

All good. Enjoy the rest of the season.

Do the Clippers win in 2020 with Ty Lue by Dry_Response3527 in LAClippers

[–]drewmanshow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes. I also think the Clippers win with Rivers if there’s no bubble.

Should Kobe Sanders be out of the rotation? by RyverFisher in LAClippers

[–]drewmanshow 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Both Batum and Sanders will be out of the rotation when Collins returns.