The two-time All-Star will be in high demand, and the rebuilding Blazers have little use for him. But which trade makes the most sense?
on contracts they have yet to extend . The Clippers have talked throughout this run about adding players with “Clipper DNA,” and Holiday has that to a ‘T.’ He’s tough, competitive and one of the most talented scrappers in the league. His addition would allow George to take on fewer difficult defensive assignments, potentially keeping the Clippers’ wing healthier.
Pursuing Holiday makes more sense for the Clippers than their long-reported flirtation with Harden. Holiday fits the Clippers’ needs much better, considering Westbrook is set to play a part as well. Harden can’t play effectively off the ball. Holiday can. That provides greater flexibility for lineups including Westbrook with the dominant George and Leonard duo, who have posted a plus-10.8 net rating in over 2,300 minutes together on the court over the last three years.
Additionally, Holiday’s contract can be extended this season, while Harden’s cannot because he only signed a two-year deal last offseason. The effect of bringing Harden home to Southern California also exists with Holiday, who attended Campbell Hall High School in Studio City and was named California’s Mr. Basketball in 2008.Does this make sense for the Blazers?
This represents the floor of what the Blazers can expect in a Holiday trade. Even if the Clippers don’t actually offer it, I think it’s quite easy for the Blazers to make it seem like they have an offer like this on the table from the Clippers when talking to other teams. It would give Portland two more unprotected picks in exchange for dealing Lillard , in addition to
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