The Shocking Move That Could Instantly Transform the Clippers’ Future: Why Trading for Zion Williamson Is a Game-Changer
Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen would be an ideal fit, but his contract ($46.4 million starting salary) will be tough to reach in salary matching, especially with newly acquired Clipper John Collins prohibited by league rules from rejoining the Jazz so soon. But there are other power forwards on the market who can slide right into the Clippers’ frontline. With that in mind, here are three stars they should pursue as they await Silver’s verdict:
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Zion Williamson
If you’re able to stomach the injury-riddled Leonard, why not double down? From the Pelicans side, they sport a new front office led by Joe Dumars, and new regimes have been known to clean house so they can start with a blank canvas. It might be challenging to persuade a team to take on the three years remaining on Williamson’s contract, though he does have a unique contract structure that doesn’t fully guarantee his salary unless he hits benchmarks regarding games played and his weight.



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