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Really dare to think! Team reporter revealed that the Clippers reinforcement goal: Chase Brogdon this summer, targeting Alexander for 27 years

1:17am, 15 May 2025【Basketball】

The Los Angeles Clippers ended their journey this season after losing to the Denver Nuggets in the tiebreak. Looking back at the Clippers' season, you can say they were unsuccessful, but you can't say their performance was disappointing. Because, before the start of this season, after Kawhi Leonard had another surgery, it was generally believed in the industry that the Clippers could not even make the playoffs. However, under Harden's leadership, the Clippers waited for Xiao Ka's return. They played very strongly in the second half of the season and finally made it to the playoffs and lost in seven games with the Nuggets.

After the end of the season, the Clippers need to consider how to strengthen the team's lineup. The Clippers currently have a balanced overall position, but the power forward position is relatively weak. In the playoffs, we even have to rely on veteran Batum, who is about to turn 37, to win the position of power forward. Although Batum's performance is OK, he is not enough to be the starting power forward of the Clippers. In the next offseason, what direction will the Clippers strengthen their strength?

According to reports from Clippers' team reporters, the Clippers still have some big plans. This summer, the Clippers are currently interested in introducing veteran Brogdon. Recently, Law Murray, the Clippers' reporter, recently revealed in an interview that Brogdon may be the Clippers' goal to strengthen this summer. Law Murray said: "I think Brogden is the Clippers' top goal...at least, they will consider it, and he meets all the Clippers' requirements for point guards, and can shoot and have a sense of position."

Brogden played for the Wizards this season, and he played in 24 games due to a sprained left ankle, averaging 12.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game, shooting 43.3% from the field and 28.6% from three-pointers.

In addition, the reporter also revealed that the Clippers have a bigger goal in two years, and they have set their sights on the Thunder superstar Alexander. Murray said 2026 is not a good time, and 2027 is a critical offseason, and the Clippers can create greater salary space. Kaharden Jr. is over 35 years old by then, and the Clippers can sign one or all of them back at a lower price.

For the specific goals of the Clippers, Murray mentioned Alexander, who is connected to the Clippers, and said that although he has a good life in the Thunder, the Clippers may be one of the teams that most hope that the Thunder will not succeed or have major changes. If Alexander fails to succeed in the Thunder, maybe he can try signing other teams or something. Alexander's salary this year is $36.07 million, and his contract will expire after the 2026-27 season.

Overall, the Clippers' two goals are not very realistic. Let’s talk about Brogden first, he is a good player, but that’s all. As a backcourt player, Brogden has no explosive scoring and his defense is relatively average. The most important thing is that he is too old, so what's the use of the Clippers asking him to come? Moreover, Brogden has a relatively large potential for injuries and his attendance rate is worrying, which is obviously not the correct answer for the Clippers.

As for Alexander, the Clippers' chances were slim. Although Alexander has some connections with the Clippers, the Clippers gave up Alexander in order to get Paul George to trade, and now they have played a super MVP performance with the Thunder. The Thunder not only gave Alexander enough firepower, but also gave him a super maximum salary contract without hesitation. Moreover, the Thunder's record will remain fully competitive for many years in the future. What reason is there to return to Los Angeles if it is under great pressure? Is it just because the city is big?

Personally, I believe that the Clippers urgently need to upgrade to the No. 4 position, similar to the Timberwolves' No. 4 position, which is tall and capable of shooting, is the ultimate answer to the Clippers' strengthening. As long as such an upgrade can be completed, under the leadership of Harden and Xiaoka, the Clippers can still maintain their competitiveness for the championship. What do you think?