Bole! Two Clippers signing targets, Powell misses the contract renewal, Batum thanks Tyron Lue

On June 8, the Los Angeles Clippers, led by Harden and Leonard and assisted by Powell and Zubac, experienced a loss in the first round of tiebreak, President Frank thought carefully and made an important decision, which was to solve the problem of substitutes in the number one and number five positions, increase the depth of rotation, and help the team go further next season. It should be emphasized that the two Clippers' recruitment targets have come. The first one is Ju Holiday, the guy who helped Tatum and Brown win the championship, and the second one is Chris Paul, the top point guard in Sky City back then. If one of them can come, Harden will be under less pressure and more physical fitness.

2024-2025 season, playing for the Celtics, Holiday played a total of 62 games in the regular season, averaging 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.9 assists per game, and played in eight games in the playoffs, averaging 9.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4 assists per game. Compared with the season when he won the championship, the former's data and scoring ability have declined to a certain extent. It is still necessary to be cautious when introducing him. In contrast, Chris Paul, who plays for the San Antonio Spurs, has played in a total of 82 games in the regular season, averaging 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game. Although his data is not very good, if Wenban Yama does not have a season reimbursement, the team still has a chance to enter the playoffs.

It is worth mentioning that Powell has played his career and is eligible for a contract renewal in his best season. Since he has a player option of $20.48 million next season, President Frank is not in a hurry to reach an agreement with him. The purpose of this operation is very clear, that is, boss Ballmer, hopes to maintain flexible salary space in the summer of 2027. At that time, James Harden and Kawhi Leonard will expire at the same time, and only Zubac will have a 21 million guaranteed contract. If the management intends to pursue superstars like Durant and Antetokounmpo, Powell's expiration contract can be used as a bargaining chip to add any offer.

You should know that veteran Batum, who announced his return to the team, is a guest on a show, thanking Tyron Lu for his kindness, he said. Head coach Tyron Lu saved me, which was real. When I was cut off, I also found out about the news from the famous reporter Wo Shen, because I was in France at that time, and there was a time difference there. I want to not retire directly. The team I am interested in is the Los Angeles Clippers. Everyone calls me and there is Tyron Lue in it. Batum is very tough in the playoffs this season, playing in seven games, averaging 5.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2 assists per game, and his ability to shoot at the catch is the Clippers' secret weapon.

Now, with the two Los Angeles Lakers' signing targets coming, one is Ju Holiday and the other is Chris Paul. Compared with the former, the latter is more suitable for James Harden. The two have worked together and understand this. Needless to say, they naturally understand it. The scoring king Powell failed to renew the contract, mainly because the management wants to maintain flexible salary space, so they will not do this in advance, which is not in Ballmer's interests. It should be noted that Batum thanked Tyron Lu. If it weren't for him, he would have retired long ago. He would not have the chance to contribute to the Clippers and play in the playoffs. It has to be said that there are often horses in a thousand miles, but not mentors.