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The Los Angeles Clippers need all the help they can get.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDespite relatively high expectations entering the year, the James Harden- and Kawhi Leonard-led franchise has been putrid early, boasting a 5-13 record through 18 games.
Losing Paul George to the Philadelphia 76ers in free agency was unfortunate, but the Clippers have enough talent to make noise in the Western Conference.
So far, though, it hasn’t clicked for Los Angeles, disappointing its loyal supporters.
However, NBA Centel, a well-known X/Twitter account, recently claimed that the Clippers are trading for Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis months before the deadline.
Are the Clippers acquiring Anthony Davis?
No, the Clippers are not acquiring Davis at the moment.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSince Nico Harrison’s mid-season firing, Davis has found himself linked to several franchises looking to make a splash on the trade market, meaning he could be on the move this season.
While the Clippers have a skilled center in Ivica Zubac controlling the paint in Los Angeles, Davis is the type of asset that would help separate the Clippers’ frontcourt from the rest of the crowd.
From giving defenders fits as a face-up oriented low post threat to regularly showcasing his generational interior defense, Davis ensures his two-way chops don’t go unnoticed when he isn’t suffering from the injury bug.
Perhaps the Clippers will make a move for Davis down the line.
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