The Los Angeles Clippers received some bad news, as Bradley Beal is set to undergo season-ending surgery because of a hip fracture. Beal was a key free agent addition for the Clippers, especially after they traded Norman Powell to the Miami Heat. It was expected for Beal to be an instant scorer in the starting lineup, but just through two to three weeks of the season, that dream will not come true.
With the Clippers already dealing with injuries outside of Beal, they're going to need an offensive boost from somewhere. Kawhi Leonard has been out for the past week because of a right ankle sprain, and it's uncertain when he'll be back on the court.
As of now, there are a few options that the Clippers can look at in a trade or in the free agent market. Here are some of those options that they should consider.
Malik Monk – Sacramento Kings
There were recent rumors that the Kings could be looking to go into a full rebuild after their slow start to the season, and it could involve their big 3 of Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Domantas Sabonis. Though they could eventually be on the trade block, the Kings could start small and put some other pieces on the trade block. One of those players is Malik Monk, who has been in trade rumors before.
Monk is a scorer who could help the Clippers, and they could probably get him for a small price.
Cam Thomas – Brooklyn Nets
Cam Thomas has shown over the past few years that he can be an instant scorer, but he's been doing it for a team that hasn't won much. This season, it may be even worse, as the Nets have started the season 1-10, and they could be sellers at some point during the season. There's also a chance that Thomas and the Nets are not a long-term match, as they didn't agree to an extension during the offseason.
It might be best for the Nets to try and get assets for him now if he could just walk in the offseason.
Max Christie – Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks could be looking to make some major changes to the team after firing general manager Nico Harrison, but it's uncertain what they'll do. If they decide to move some players, the Clippers should look at acquiring Max Christie, who shouldn't come at a huge price.
The Clippers already have Cam Christie, who is his brother, so it wouldn't be bad to have a family reunion.
