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The LA Clippers have a lot to figure out during the off-season. After a disappointing exit in the 2020 NBA playoffs, the pressure is mounting on the Los Angeles-based team to deliver in the postseason.
As they look to make improvements to their roster in the off-season, here are five current players who are unlikely to play for the franchise in the 2020-21 season.
NBA Trade Rumors: 5 players unlikely to be back for the LA Clippers in the 2020-21 season
As per NBA trade rumors, the LA Clippers could be looking to add a third star to help Kawhi Leonard and Paul George next season.
Considering the Clippers' cap space constraint, they'll not be able to retain all players in their squad. Without further ado, let's take a look at the five players who might be headed out of the franchise, as per NBA trade rumors:
#1 Montrezl Harrell
Montrezl Harrell is one of the biggest names in the 2020 NBA free agency. Even though Harrell has expressed interest in re-signing with the LA Clippers, their cap space limitation could make it difficult for the franchise to retain both Montrezl Harrell and Marcus Morris.
Despite Harrell's heroics at the offensive end, his defense continues to be a liability. The LA Clippers need someone stronger to match up with players like Anthony Davis and Nikola Jokic in the paint.
As per NBA trade rumors, a few teams have shown interest in the 26-year-old, which makes it likely that Harrell could leave the Clippers during the off-season.
#2 Joakim Noah
Joakim Noah's career was as good as over before the LA Clippers gave him a chance during the 2019-20 NBA regular season. Aged 35, Noah is no more the player he once was and is in the twilight of his career.
After joining the LA Clippers, Noah played only five games in the regular season and was almost a non-factor in the playoffs. While the Clippers aren't paying a hefty sum for the veteran, there's no good reason to bring him back for the next season.
Also read: NBA Trade Rumors: 5 players unlikely to be back with the LA Lakers for the 2020-21 season.
#3 Patrick Patterson
Patrick Patterson had a promising stint as a starter for the LA Clippers. But as the season progressed, Patterson's utility reduced, and he hardly played any minutes in the 2020 NBA playoffs.
Patrick Patterson is now 31 years old and is an unrestricted free agent. After a season where he averaged just 4.9 points per game, the LA Clippers will most likely let him walk away in the off-season.
#4 Reggie Jackson
Only three years ago, Reggie Jackson averaged over 15 points and shot close to 37% from the 3-point line. However, since then, there's been a rapid decline in his on-court performance as Jackson averaged less than ten points per game this season.
Though he helped elevate the LA Clippers' perimeter defense to a certain degree, his flaws were exposed in the 2020 NBA playoffs, which could be reason enough for the LA Clippers not to renew the 30-year-old's contract.
#5 Landry Shamet
If the LA Clippers want to bring in another star to the team, they'll likely have to send a package revolving around Landry Shamet to the other team.
With Shamet, along with Ivica Zubac, among the only 'tradable' assets in the team, the Clippers will have to sacrifice the youngster to land a player who could help the franchise immediately.
Shamet is only 23 years old and has the potential to become one of the best 3-point shooters in the league. According to recent NBA trade rumors, there's demand for Shamet in the market, and the LA Clippers will try to get the best out of his market value.
