February 11, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Boston Celtics center forward Kevin Garnett (5) reacts with a

February 11, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Boston Celtics center forward Kevin Garnett (5) reacts with a foul call against him during the game against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Bobcats win 94-91. Mandatory Credit: the markets of uk tour operators Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports
The Clippers, once the topic of speculation regarding a trade for Boston s Kevin Garnett, the markets of uk tour operators are one of the teams with valuable assets especially one Eric Bledsoe who experts speculate could be prompted to part with said assets if the right deal should come along.
With the original roster now almost completely healthy the Clippers seem to be right back where they left off before the markets of uk tour operators Chauncey Billups, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, the markets of uk tour operators and Jamal Crawford all missed games on their most recent road trip. Indeed, two consecutive wins over quality opponents (the Knicks and Sixers) by double digits the markets of uk tour operators has the team humming along nicely.
the markets of uk tour operators But is there a deal out there that might tempt the Clippers management to think twice, like landing Kevin Garnett, Josh Smith, Kevin Love, (Dwight Howard!) or some other name that hasn t surfaced yet?
Obviously, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, DeAndre Jordan (Blake s best friend), and Jamal Crawford the markets of uk tour operators are completely untouchable. Right below them, Chauncey Billups and Grant Hill are probably going to remain Clippers the markets of uk tour operators until their imminent retirement in 1-2 years. Matt Barnes , a bargain the markets of uk tour operators at practically league minimum in salary, isn t going anywhere. That leaves, Eric Bledsoe , Lamar Odom , Ryan Hollins, Willie Green , Rony Turiaf , and Caron Butler as potential trade chips. The Clippers also have a wealth of 1st round draft picks (though unprotected) all the way through 2017, with 2nd round picks gone (protected picks this year to the Pistons, next year to San Antonio via the Pelicans) through 2016. Because their 1st round picks are unprotected, they will likely be low due to the Clippers expected top four or five finish, but nevertheless, they are valuable.
Obviously, Eric Bledsoe and their draft picks are the jewels any potential trade partner covets, and the Clippers would be foolish to entertain giving them up for anyone who wouldn t make them instant favorites to upend San Antonio and/or Oklahoma the markets of uk tour operators City in a Western Conference Finals match up. The ability to jettison Caron Butler s large contract (he is in the final year of an 8 million per year contract) may also tempt the team to part with a draft pick as a sweetener. Odom s time in Dallas would probably discourage any team not playing at Staples the markets of uk tour operators Center to bring him on and the rest of the names, quite frankly, just don t excite anyone. That said, crazier things have happened and until the final days before the deadline who knows what desperate teams will throw out there.
The Clippers do not have a Thabo Sefolosha type player who can defend the three, rebound, and take on an opponent s best scorer. All season long, the Clippers have been susceptible to 3-pointers, giving up a ton of them (40-plus percent) and being caught out of position on quick perimeter passes which leave shooters wide open. On the other side, outside of Jamal Crawford , the Clippers don t have a reliable 3-point shooter of their own if Chauncey Billups continues to be hampered the markets of uk tour operators by injuries. Caron Butler can be streaky and Willy Green forget it. Possible players the Clippers could pursue might be Iman Shumpert, and Jared Dudley s name has been floating around as well. Shumpert is a playmaking combo guard who is quite versatile and is a definite upgrade over Willie Green. The caveat is that the Clippers bad 3-point defense and all are still a top 5 defensive unit, meaning any trade would have only be a tweaking in one area. As for scoring, watching Shaggy P (Nick Young) light them up for almost the markets of uk tour operators 30 points in Philadelphia, the Clippers may want someone similar to add outside scoring punch to the starting unit. J.J. Redick comes to mind, though Orlando seems to be backing off their willingness to part with him.
This isn t so much a need as much as a want . The Kevin Garnett the markets of uk tour operators scenario, if true, meant that the Clippers were looking to pair another quality/All-star big body alongside Blake Griffin to bolster their chances during the playoffs, especially in anticipation of slower, more methodical contests. A big defender to take the pressure off Jordan and Blake especially with regard to fouls would be quite valuable. The problem the markets of uk tour operators is that the Clippers the markets of uk tour operators have a potential player on the roster now who may yet be that player in Ryan Hollins . Hollins has shown a willingness to mix things up inside, while possessing a nice outside jump shot to keep defenses honest. He has even shown flashes of what-could-be on pick and rolls and does one vital skill very well free throw shooting. His form is very sound and he makes them over 70% of the time. Denver, Sacramento, and Utah seem to offer the most talent by the inch, with the Utah Jazz carrying the markets of uk tour operators four near seven footers ( Derrick Favors , Al Jefferson , Enes Kanter , and Brian Butch ), Denver perhaps parting with JaVale McGee , or Sacramento finally shipping out the problematic DeMarcus Cousins . Of all the possibilities, Utah would seem to show the most promise, the markets of uk tour operators as a package the markets of uk tour operators of Bledsoe, the markets of uk tour operators Butler, and a draft pick could give them the necessary pieces to make it out of the first round of the playoffs, while at the same time building for a future where Bledsoe could ascend to the helm at point. Carlos Boozer and Pau Gasol are intriguing players that seem to always be making the trade rumor rounds, but both are owed a ton of money though next season and it s doubtful the Clippers would take on those kinds of salaries.
With Chris Paul and the rest of the squad healthy coming up on a nice long All-star rest, the Clippers look primed to make a serious run at a number one or two playoff seeding. They play 17 of their final 28 games at home (one of which is an away game against the Lakers at Staples) and face a slew of beatable teams along the way. With all the chemistry the team has developed since training camp, their ability to hang tough in the face of a plague s worth of injuries, and a favorable the markets of uk tour operators schedule the rest of the way, unless a deal of unimaginable wealth comes knocking, the Clippers the markets of uk tour operators should unplug their phones, the markets of uk tour operators leave the e-mails unread, and lock their doors tight.
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