Clippers news: The 5-for-1 plan is released, the 11+5 forward is expected to join, and Coffey has no hope of returning

5-for-1 plan was released

Not long ago, Frank, president of Clippers basketball operations, could not post the season summary and clearly stated that the Clippers will take positive actions to strengthen the lineup this offseason. Today, experts from the US media "Fadeaway World" believe that the Clippers can pursue Suns star Durant. The specific plan is for the Clippers to choose Norman Powell, Derek Jones Jr., Bogdanovic, and Durant, who won the Suns in 2026 in the first round of the pick in 2031. Before the trading deadline for this season, the Suns had discussed Durant's trading with some teams. As the Suns were eliminated early this season, the contradiction between Durant and the Suns became increasingly difficult to reconcile, and the possibility of Adu leaving the Suns during the offseason has become increasingly greater.

For the Clippers, although Durant's condition has begun to decline as he grows older, he is still the league's most sharp scoring weapon. On the offensive end, Durant's arrival can greatly alleviate the scoring pressure of Leonard and Harden; on the defensive end, Durant is tall and has a long arms and outstanding awareness, and can provide level of assisted defense and frame protection, which is really what the Clippers need. Once the Big Three is formed, the Clippers will also have more capital and confidence to go further in the playoffs.

For the Suns, Durant's three years of playing in the team was not very effective, and his contract was only the last year. If he was not traded, he might face the risk of vain loss. It is better to trade as soon as possible. Powell's accurate shooting and sharp scores can fill the firepower gap after Adu left the team; Bogdan is an experienced sharpshooter, who can play the role of the team's sixth man and increase the scoring ability of the Suns' second lineup; Jones Jr. is a forward with strong physical fitness and ability to defend, which is also the type of player that the Suns urgently need; a first-round pick and second-round pick are good for both self-use or bundled transactions. Of course, this is just a plan. Whether it can be formed in the end depends on whether the management of both parties will conduct in-depth negotiations.

11+5 forwards are expected to join

Today, according to famous reporter Marc Stein, three veterans of Philadelphia 76ers, Oubre (8.38 million), Drummond (5 million), and Eric Gordon (3.47 million) are expected to execute the player options and return to the team next season. At the same time, Stein said that the 76ers also want to renew Grimes and Yabussele, but considering that Grimes has performed well this season, it is definitely a big contract with a considerable amount, which means it will be difficult for the 76ers to keep Yabussele. In addition, Stein believes that the Clippers, which hold $1,490w in the free agent market this summer, are one of the new owners that Yabussele may join. This season, Abussele played 70 regular season games, averaging 27.1 minutes per game to score 11 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists.

Compared with other teams, the Clippers have two advantages in introducing Abussele, namely: 1. The Clippers can provide it with a full middle class, which is a contract that some other competitive teams cannot provide; 2. The Clippers have Abussele's French compatriot Batum, and no one will refuse the opportunity to reunite with their big brother in the NBA. For the Clippers, Abuselle is a player with excellent offense and defense and full of strength. If he can get him, the problem of the weak Clippers' No. 4 position will be greatly improved.

Kofie has no hope of returning

Not long ago, according to Clippers reporter Law Murray, the team forward Amir Kofi is unlikely to return to the Clippers in the offseason. Murray said: "Kofi did not get a minute of playing in the playoffs, which is an obvious model. It is equivalent to the Clippers management telling Kofi that the rotation team has no place for him." This year's regular season, Kofi performed well, playing 72 games, averaging 9.7 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game, with three shooting percentages of 47.1%, 40.9% and 89.1%. His contract with the Clippers expires this summer and will become a free agent.

Today, according to NBA reporters, some teams in the league are interested in Kofi and are willing to discuss contracts with him, and Kofi is also ready to usher in a new beginning. All signs indicate that it is almost a foregone conclusion that Kofi and the Clippers will part ways. Kofi, 27, has played for six seasons in the NBA and has been playing for the Clippers, but he has more or less playing time and has not received a stable chance of performance. For Coffey, going to other teams is a challenge and an opportunity. I wish this desperate Saburo who always smiles and finds a suitable destination.