The Shocking Move That Could Instantly Transform the Clippers’ Future: Why Trading for Zion Williamson Is a Game-Changer

The Shocking Move That Could Instantly Transform the Clippers’ Future: Why Trading for Zion Williamson Is a Game-Changer

For New Orleans, the unprotected first-round picks would be the crown jewel of a trade here, giving the franchise a fresh start to the Dumars era and mitigating the downside of trading an unprotected 2026 draft pick to move up to select Derik Queen at No. 13 this past June. Bogdan Bogdanovic (team option in 2026-27) and John Collins (expiring contract), unprotected first-round picks and three swaps would work cap-wise.

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In this scenario, the Clippers would start Beal, Harden, Leonard, Williamson and Zubac with Chris Paul, Derrick Jones Jr., Kris Dunn, Nic Batum and Brook Lopez coming off the bench. Zion-Zu lineups could get cramped, but this is where the offseason signing of Lopez, an elite stretch 5, comes in handy. Teams trying to defend Williamson’s power drives will have to pick their poison as Lopez led all 7-footers last season in catch-and-shoot 3s.

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