The Clippers elimination triggered a chain reaction? The Rockets sent a 2-for-1 offer, Jabbarri Jr. assisted Harden?

The Clippers lost to the Nuggets 101-120 in the tiebreak battle and were eliminated in the first round. James Harden's poor performance became the focus of this game. He made 2 of 8 shots and scored only 7 points, 5 rebounds and 13 assists in 36 minutes of playing time. Although the assist data is acceptable, when the Clippers need to narrow the score gap by scoring and need someone to stand up and share the defensive pressure for Leonard, Harden habitually disappeared again. He lost his chains several times in his career at critical moments, and the same is true in this game, which makes it difficult for him to remove the label of "soft egg", which directly affects his evaluation of being inducted into the Hall of Fame and his historical status after retirement. Harden needs an NBA championship, and the Clippers are the best team for him, and there is no doubt that this is the case.

Recently, the US media "NBA Analysis Network" suggested that the Clippers pursue Rockets power forward Jabbarri Smith Jr. in the offseason this summer. Because they lost to the Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs, the Clippers' management needs to make changes to cope with the more intense competitive environment next season. As one of the oldest teams in the league, the Clippers need to accelerate the process of rejuvenation and improve the overall talent of players. Jabbarri Jr. meets the needs of general manager Trent Raden. Harden's pass and the influence of card can give him more open shots. The media provided a 2-for-1 trading offer to the Rockets and Clippers. If the negotiations go smoothly, Powell, who performed amazingly this season, is expected to land in Houston. The specific trading plan is: the Rockets send Jabarry Smith Jr. + Cameron Whitmore to get Norman Powell from the Clippers.

This is a win-win deal. Jabbarry Smith Jr. has a height of 2.11 meters and a wingspan of 2.14 meters, and has excellent running and jumping ability. He averaged 30.1 minutes per game this season, scored 12.2 points, 7 rebounds and 1.1 assists, and had a three-point shooting percentage of 35.4%. The power forward position has always been the shortcoming of the Clippers. Leonard and Derek Jones Jr. are both more suitable for the role of small forwards, but head coach Tyron Lu had to arrange one of them to play the starting power forward. Therefore, Nuggets' power forward Aaron Gordon took advantage of his figure to take it in the inside, and did not encounter any resistance in the first round of the playoffs, which is also the direct reason for the Clippers' loss to the Nuggets. Jabbarri's advantage is that he is proactive on the defensive end, has a soft shooting feel on the offensive end, does not occupy the ball, and is accustomed to finding opportunities to score easily through team cooperation.

Powell's role in scoring can be shared by Leonard and Harden, and the addition of Jabbarri Jr. can improve the Clippers' framing and blocking capabilities. In addition, Whitmore is expected to burst out with greater combat effectiveness under the coach Tyron Lue's training. The Clippers' lineup depth is obviously not as deep as the Rockets. The White Devils have higher athletic talents than veterans Batum and Mills, and are stronger than the young Kobe Brown, Jordan Miller and Christie, so they have great hopes to gain a place in the Clippers' rotation lineup. Powell averaged 32.6 minutes per game this season, contributing 21.8 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists, and his three-point shooting percentage was as high as 41.8%. Rockets starting shooting guard Jaylen Green is not stable in performance, and Powell can play the role of the sixth man in Houston and become the leader of the Rockets' second team.

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