The Clippers are welcomed! Batum confirms staying in the team, Harden is willing to renew his contract, George s voice has caused heated discussion

On the NBA stage, thirty teams will do their best to strengthen the team during the offseason, introduce suitable role players or stars to partner with the current boss. The Los Angeles Clippers are no exception. After the free market opens this summer, it is destined to be full of topics. Batum confirmed his stay in the team, which gave the fans a reassurance. After all, there is an old family, if there is a treasure, Harden has a clear intention to renew his contract, which has also made President Frank's work easier. However, good moments are always short-lived. Paul George's controversial remarks break the past calm, like a stone, throwing into the lake, stirring up layers of waves, and also demonstrating his low emotional intelligence.

veteran Batum announced his stay in the team. For the Los Angeles Clippers, it is a key factor in stabilizing the locker room. In an interview, he made it clear that he will implement the 2025-2026 season, worth $4.9 million option, continue to wear the Clippers' jersey and play for head coach Tyron Lu. Although he is 36 years old, Batum's value cannot be underestimated. His rich game experience, certain organizational skills, and excellent defense in the playoffs, successfully limiting opponents such as Jokic are indispensable parts of the team. His defensive efficiency is the best in the team. His offense run and three-pointers can open up space for Leonard and Harden. His stay in the team is an encouragement.

It is worth mentioning that Harden's intention to renew his contract also made President Frank breathe a sigh of relief. The former, who holds the $36.35 million player option, made it clear that he would not leave the Clippers, which means that the Clippers' dual-core lineup will be retained and the team's tactical system will be continued. In the 2024-2025 season, Harden averaged more than 20 points per game, connected his teammates' level, showed his top basketball IQ, and the two giants with Leonard are still the most lethal combination in the league. If he jumps out of the contract and renews the contract, and the Clippers cut Eubanks, the team will receive $17 million in salary space, so that the advantage of signing will become greater, which will help solve the rotation problem.

However, just as the Clippers are doing well, Paul George's remarks have caused controversy again. He was a guest on a show and bluntly stated that the Los Angeles Clippers are just a small team, and the number of fans is not as good as Philadelphia. The enthusiasm here is something he has never experienced. From this we can see that George is not grateful to the Clippers. He is almost difficult to achieve the championship. He has a home game worth $2 billion, but it is still not as good as the Los Angeles Lakers. The difference between the two is too big. The former has no championship yet, and the latter has won the 18 championship flags with the help of Kobe and James.

Now, with the two candidates for the Los Angeles Clippers, one is veteran Batum, who gave up leaving and chose to execute the player option for next season, and told the fans that it will be the last game of his career. Harden's intention to renew his contract is clear, that is, not to choose an option worth $36.35 million, and instead sign a contract worth $75 million for two years, and he will live a lifetime here. It should be noted that Paul George mocked the Clippers as a small team and did not think that the former team could make a difference in the fiercely competitive West. The luxurious lineup was not as good as the Lakers, and it also showed that the former had low emotional intelligence.