The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly planning to stand pat on major deals heading to the trade deadline on March 25th. Reports have emerged that the Clippers are satisfied with how the team's nucleus is currently performing and will most likely engage in smaller deals that can complement their main guys.
Via Sam Amick of The Athletic:
“The Clippers, sources say, feel very good about their core and are likely to only pursue deals that could help them on the margins.”
Despite losing six of their last nine games heading to the mid-season break, the Clippers remain to be one of the top teams with a 24-14 record for the fourth seed in the Western Conference. In addition, they have been playing a lot better as compared to last season's campaign which was marred by chemistry issues.
Both Kawhi Leonard and Paul George are even dark-horse candidates for the ongoing MVP race and powering the team to have a strong offensive attack this season. Aside from the team's top two players, the Clippers are also finding a bright spot in veteran Lou Williams.
After struggling in the Orlando bubble last season, the three-time Sixth Man of the Year awardee is currently averaging 12.5 points on 42% shooting from the field to go with 3.7 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 35 appearances.
Apart from the applaudable performances of their current pieces, financial complications also obstruct the team from engaging in big trades. According to Amick, the Clippers have reportedly considered trading for Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry but his huge contract served as a hindrance in potentially getting any deal done.
As things stand today, the Clippers are seemingly confident with the pieces that they currently have on their roster. Hopefully, their decision to stick with their guys will eventually pay dividends as they seek another postseason run this season.
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