The Los Angeles Clippers' recent trades of James Harden and Ivica Zubac stem from a strategic conclusion that cap space won't attract elite talent in 2027. The front office recognized that true star players rarely reach free agency due to changes made to the ease of extensions, prompting a shift toward asset accumulation. Recent transaction history supports the Clippers' assessment. Trae Young, Anthony Davis, Jimmy Butler, and Brandon Ingram all switched teams through trades rather than signi...
Comments