Mr. Boldin
Mel Kiper's Daddy
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I know @Mr. Boldin was a Clippers fan and seemed to share some insight into some of their moves but he hasn't been around for a little while. I was hoping he'd comment regarding the recent talk of how they currently have 6 PG's but he hasn't posted since FA started on July 1st.
The Clippers resigned Avery Bradley also. They don't seem to be tanking or building a contender, just content with being middle of the pack. Jerry West was brought in when they demoted Doc Rivers from the GM position but other than shedding Blake Griffin's contract they haven't really made any good moves. They haven't made many bad ones either but there have been a few questionable moves that could be seen as bad like the Gortat deal but I guess they could do worse.
Ballmer wants to stay competing. The FO is under orders to maintain roster and cap flexibility. Kawhi has long been the goal for next summer.
The Clippers are deep with talent, and will make a push for a playoff spot, although I think they fall just short again barring some unforeseen moves prior to the deadline, not to mention the end of camp. They likely end up waiving or trading Dekker and Evans, but still need to trade one more guy, as they are sitting at 18 players (including Beverley and Williams' non-guaranteed deals).
Regarding their moves, they locked Lou Williams into a great extension, just inked Harrell to a good 2/$12 mil deal, Tobias turned down what would have been another steal of an extension (although that was expected), and while I am not the biggest Bradley fan, that was another good contract.
As I have been saying, the plan has always been the summer of 2019 and the Clippers are in prime position to strike.