While a Claxton for Morris swap may not be all it takes to get this deal done, both sides have additional pieces that could be enticing to the other. At 6'8', Morris has averaged 13.7 PPG while knocking down 40.8% of his threes since coming to the Clippers. While perhaps not quite worth his current salary, Morris does still have utility for a team like the Nets. Morris is owed roughly $17M for each of the next two seasons, making his contract a key piece in any trade that brings back something significant for the Clippers. With the Clippers reportedly being expected to shop Marcus Morris this summer, could the veteran forward be a target for Brooklyn? Lacking players who could shoot the three while also holding their own on the defensive end was largely what led to their first-round sweep. While the Clippers would be unable to sign him outright, due to their lack of cap space, a sign and trade with the Nets could be in the cards.Ī massive flaw for the Brooklyn Nets during the postseason was their lack of wing depth.

One target that could make more sense, given the positioning of both teams, is Brooklyn Nets' big man Nicolas Claxton.Īfter a solid 2021-22 campaign, despite his struggles from the free-throw line in the playoffs, Claxton has likely earned himself a solid pay day.

While some have suggested a blockbuster deal for Rudy Gobert, the logistics are pretty unrealistic given the Clippers' lack of assets. With none of the aforementioned traditional bigs being ideal fits for the Clippers, what should they do if Isaiah Hartenstein does indeed walk? As evident by the list of available bigs already analyzed, the Clippers' best avenues to bolstering their front court could come via trade. If the Clippers were to pursue his services, it would likely be for a much smaller role and salary than he could get elsewhere. In a limited role off the bench, Drummond can still provide utility as a rebounder and shot blocker, but the former All-Star has never averaged less than the career-low 19.7 MPG he played this season. Arguably still the best rebounding big man in the league, Drummond's game has significant flaws that were exploited in Brooklyn's early exit this postseason. As for Andre Drummond, the veteran big man is probably the most unique center set to hit the open market this summer.

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