Clippers news: Adu has a slim chance of joining, the two veterans goals are exposed, Mi Shen transforms perfectly

Adu's chances of joining are slim

Not long ago, the Phoenix Suns officially opened the inquiry calls of various teams about Kevin Durant. Among them, the Clippers, who owns Adu's good brother Harden and the offense and defense that he has always wanted to cooperate with, are considered to be the dark horse in the Adu's battle. Today, according to Matt Moore, a reporter from the US media "Action Network", the Clippers have contacted the Suns to discuss the deal about Adu, but because the Clippers can provide limited draft picks, other chips do not have enough attractive to the Suns, and the negotiations between the two sides have not made any progress in depth.

From the perspective of chips, the core trio Harden, Leonard, and Zubac are unwilling to be released by the Clippers, while the others who are willing to provide Powell, Derek Jones Jr., Pogdanovic and others have obvious shortcomings. In addition, the Clippers can provide very few first-round draft picks and swap rights in the future, which will inevitably be difficult to impress the hearts of the Suns management and stand out in the Durant battle. All signs show that unless Durant asks to be traded to the Clippers by name, the Clippers' dream of getting Adu and forming the three giants is destined to be unfulfilled. Previously, it was reported that the Clippers' main goal during the offseason was to introduce an experienced veteran point guard and a trusted inside player. Today, according to Brett Siegel, a reporter from the US media "ClutchPoints", the Wizards' Brogdon and Smart are the Clippers' favorite targets. Smart, 31, has won 1 Best Defensive Player and 3 Best Fighting Awards, and has averaged 10.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game in his career. Currently, the contract has 2134w US dollars left in the last year. Brogden, 32, has won 1 Best Sixth Man and Best Rookie, and has averaged 15.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game in his career. The contract has expired and he has become a free agent.

In terms of player characteristics and functionality, Smart and Brogdon each have their own advantages. Smart is strong, has a fierce defense, and can switch from No. 1 to No. 4, which can improve the quality of the Clippers' outside defense; Brogdon can make a sudden shot and has good organizational skills, so he can play the role of the commander of the Clippers' second lineup. Judging from the difficulty of operation, Smart's annual salary is 2,000,000 US dollars, and the Clippers can only compete with Powell or Bogdan + add to the top. Not to mention whether the Wizards agree, the Clippers may not necessarily make money after the transaction. In contrast, Brogdon, who has become a free agent, is much easier to operate. After all, the Clippers can give him a promise of enough playing time and a quote for a full middle-class contract.

Mi Shen perfect transformation

Today, the University of Hawaii, a team from the US NCAA League, announced that Clippers veteran Patty Mills will serve as general manager of the school's men's basketball team. "This is a brand new position, and we hope Mills will use his experience and leadership to help the team make an impact in player recruitment, development, community participation, etc.," Mills later updated social media to confirm the matter, expressing his honor to be part of the University of Hawaii basketball program. Mills, 36, played in the NBA for 16 seasons and won one championship. He is one of the more successful second-round picks in history.

Before the trading deadline of this season, Mills was sent to the Clippers by the Jazz. Due to Mills' age, decline in competitive form, and the crowded rotation of the Clippers' backs, Mills basically has no playing time, but his presence on the bench is full and he keeps waving his towel to cheer his teammates. Perhaps many fans believe that Mills' current level and the general manager of a college basketball team are likely to choose to retire, but the author believes that Mi Shen may continue to pursue his dreams. After all, it is currently a common phenomenon for NBA players to work in college basketball teams. For example, Curry is the assistant general manager of the basketball team at Davidson College, alma mater, and Trae Young is the assistant general manager of the University of Oklahoma men's basketball team. In any case, Mills' transformation was quite successful and paved the way for his retirement life.