Clippers off-season reinforcement plan: Signing with Collins + Brogdon, giving up Simmons + Cofe

Clippers reporter Yossi Gozlan talked about the Clippers' offseason reinforcement plan. Previously, Clippers general manager Frank had revealed that in addition to renewing contracts with Harden and Batum, the Clippers need to strengthen a substitute inside and a substitute point guard. Based on this, the Clippers analyzed the offseason operation plan and let’s take a look!

The first choice Jazz power forward Collins

Yossi Gozlan said: The Clippers can get Jazz power forward Collins without paying important assets. The Clippers can trade the 30th pick in 2025, plus a young player on a rookie contract such as Miller or Christie as the main trading chip in exchange for the Jazz's Collins. Of course, in order to match Collins' salary, the Clippers also need to include taking advantage of Bogdanovic and another player. Collins is 2.08m tall, swings at the fourth and fifth position, has medium and long-distance projection ability and certain frame protection, which is a good addition to the Clippers. This transaction is more likely to be realized.

The first choice for substitute point guard Brogden

Clippers reporter also said that Brogden is one of the Clippers' main recruitment targets this summer. The Trail Blazers have been working to trade Brogdon out last season's offseason and trade deadline, but they didn't get a first-round draft pick. Seeing that the transaction is hopeless, the Trail Blazers may lower Brogdon's asking price, just one to two second-round picks, while the Clippers happen to be short of second-round picks. Brogden can effectively share Harden's organizational pressure, withstand when Harden is not present, or be present at the same time as Harden.

The Clippers are likely to give up Kofi

Someone joins, and someone will leave. "It seems unlikely that Kofi, who has expired contracts, will return to the Clippers in the offseason." Kofi was originally a rotation player for the Clippers and has performed well in the first half of the season. However, not only did the offense fail in the second half, but even the defense became a loophole and gradually lost the rotation position. Coffey is likely to become a bargaining chip for the Clippers' trading, or leave the Clippers directly.

Ben Simmons has a confused future

Regarding the former No. 1 pick Ben Simmons who received this season's trading deadline, the ship record said: "Unless Ben Simmons re-signs at a "very low price", he is not expected to return to the Clippers." As the Clippers' mid-term reinforcement spare tire, Ben Simmons performed poorly in the playoffs. In addition to having some results in defense of Jokic, he is almost a burden on the offensive end. So, it is unlikely that the Clippers will give him a contract that is too big. But the arrogant Simmons will not compromise and accept a basic salary, so he will most likely leave the Clippers or even leave the league.

In short, the Clippers will usher in major changes during the offseason. This year's offseason will be very lively. Let's wait and see!