If the Clippers decide to break up the combination of Harden and Leonard, these potential players are worth trading

If the Clippers decide to break up Harden and Leonard, here are some potential trading goals:

Young potential players

● Jaylen Green (Rockets): Have excellent scoring ability and athleticism, and have the potential to be the team's core scorer. If the Clippers can get him, they can build a new offensive system around him during the reconstruction process. The US media once suggested that the Rockets use Jaylen Green, Dillon Brooks, Amen Thompson and Leonard, who won the Clippers' first-round picks in 2025 and 2027. For the Clippers, obtaining Jaylen Green can bring young vitality and explosive scoring to the team.

● Amen - Thompson (Rockets): Have excellent physical fitness and defensive ability, and have outstanding passing vision and organizational ability. He can provide defensive strength in the Clippers' backcourt and undertake certain organizational tasks, which helps the team improve overall offensive and defensive conversion efficiency.

● Jonathan - Kumingga (Warriors): Excellent athleticism, certain scoring skills and potential. His presence can increase vitality and impact on the front line for the Clippers and play a role in fast breaks and inside confrontation. In the five-party transaction suggested by the US media "Fadeaway World", the Clippers can get Jonathan Kumingga.

, that is, the combat player

● Anthony - Simmons (Trail Blazers): Have strong scoring ability, especially three-point shooting and mid-range singles. He can provide the Clippers with a stable firepower output offensively to make up for the scoring vacancy of Harden after he left. In the above five-party trading plan, the Trail Blazers gave Anthony Simmons to get Harden, while the Clippers won Simmons.

● Andrew Wiggins (Warriors): Have comprehensive skills and excellent defensive abilities, and can adapt to different tactical systems. He can provide the Clippers with defensive hardness and some scoring support at the front line, while reducing the pressure on the team's core players. In the five-party trade, the Warriors gave Andrew Wiggins to get Leonard and the Clippers won Wiggins.

● Dort (Thunder): Known for his tough defense, he also has a certain three-point shooting ability. He can enhance the Clippers' backfield defense intensity and limit opponents' shooting guards during the game. The Thunder once proposed to replace Leonard with Dorte, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, the 2025 first-round draft pick (Clippers), the 2027 first-round draft pick (Clippers), and the 2028 first-round draft pick.

Draft picks

trade to get first-round picks from other teams is also an important way for the Clippers to rebuild. Through draft picks, the Clippers can select potential young players, laying the foundation for the team's future development. For example, in five-party transactions, the Clippers can get the 2025 Warriors first-round pick, the 2026 Spurs first-round pick, etc.; the Thunder plan also includes multiple first-round picks.