The Los Angeles Clippers have been very lively these days, and the news has come out one after another, which has surprised the fans.
Today, let's talk about the Clippers' recent hot news, believe it or not, you will be hooked after reading it.
First, let's talk about Paul George.
Everyone knew that he was one of the pillars of the Clippers, and they originally thought that this guy could continue to play in Los Angeles.
Hey, this time it's a big deal! Because of the inability to negotiate a contract extension with the Clippers, George, a buddy, simply decided to reject the $48.8 million player option for next season and directly became a free agent.
Why do you say that? George either doesn't do it, or if he wants to do it, he will make it bigger! He is ready to pick a new home, tactics, money, environment, everything.
According to reliable sources, the well-known ESPN reporter said that George's goal is a little clear, in addition to his old club Clippers, he also aimed at the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic.
Of course, this game is not without variables.
The Clippers have George's bird rights, and they can offer George a four-year, $221 million super-contract, which is $9 million more than other teams.
And you can add a trade veto to the contract, so George can comfortably stay with his hometown team and enjoy the treatment of a big contract.
The problem is that the management of the Clippers is reluctant to give a four-year contract, only three years of $149 million, and the George family definitely wants to make more, depending on who is willing to offer a four-year salary cap between the 76ers and the Magic.
If George hits a wall in the free market, he'll probably end up back with the Clippers.
The good drama is yet to come, and we have to keep an eye on it.
Another big melon, that is the question of Klay Thompson's whereabouts.
It seems that the Warriors really don't plan to continue to grind with Thompson, and the two sides have collapsed because of contract extensions, and the 13-year cooperation is nothing.
Unexpectedly, as soon as Thompson announced his departure, the Clippers, Lakers, Nuggets, and Mavericks all heard the news, and everyone wanted the four-time sharpshooter.
Do you think Thompson is worth the price? He's not a vegetarian.
Thompson is 34 years old, a rookie with the 11th pick in the first round in 11, and has played 13 seasons in the NBA, and he is a big-name shooter.
He played in 793 regular season games, averaging 19.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 0.9 steals, shooting 41.3% from three-point range and making 2,481 three-pointers, the sixth-most in history.
Are you convinced by this result? And with a five-time All-Star, two-time All-Star selection, and four championships, it's not an exaggeration to say he's one of the greatest shooters.
Compared with other teams, the Clippers have an absolute advantage in bringing in Thompson.
First, Thompson is a native of Los Angeles, and many family and friends are here, so it's not surprising that people have the idea of playing on their hometown team.
Second, if George leaves, the Clippers can guarantee Thompson a starting spot and plenty of playing time.
Coupled with the fact that the Clippers have a top playmaker Harden, Thompson can play well on the offensive end and regain his confidence.
Do you think he'll be impressed? For the Clippers, the addition of Thompson is definitely adding fuel to the fire, allowing the outside firepower to increase rapidly, and also allowing the team to adapt to George's departure more quickly.
Let's talk about Wei Shao, this big star has also made trouble recently.
A reporter broke the news before, saying that Wei Shao is estimated to jump out of the contract to become a free agent, and wants higher playing time and higher salary.
The Heat, Nuggets, and Suns are all considered his new clubs.
At the same time, the Clippers are not willing to be lonely, actively looking for a new point guard to replace Willis.
Do you think Wei Shao jumped out of the contract when he said that? It's not that simple.
People are not as good as heaven, and this time Wei Shao can be regarded as "smart but mistaken by smart".
His performance in the playoffs some time ago was really miserable, playing in 6 games, averaging only 6.3 points per game, with a pitifully low shooting percentage, and a three-point shooting rate of only 23.5%, many fans shook their heads and sighed when they saw it.
At this moment, Wei Shao originally wanted to change jobs, but the market was not so interested in him.
The reversal came too quickly, like a tornado.
What seemed to be a foregone conclusion before is now a 180-degree turnaround.
Recently, Westbrook has exercised his $4 million player option for next season and decided to stay with the Clippers, much to the surprise of many.
It is said that Wei Shao chose to stay this time for three reasons: his family is Gu, his family and children are in Los Angeles, and he is reluctant to relocate.
The market tested the market and found that no one was strongly interested in him.
In the end, he also thinks that the Clippers are competitive and that there is still hope for the championship.
But then again, although Wei Shao decided to stay, his future is not entirely clear.
There is still a debate within the team about whether to keep him, use him as a trade chip, or cut him outright.
Wei Shao has gone from being a once-dominant triple-double king, showing off in almost every game, to playing so hard now, which can't help but make people sigh.
This also reflects the brutality of competitive sports, where a guard who has no shooting ability can indeed become very difficult to survive once he loses his speed and explosiveness.
Whether a big-name player like Wei Shao can withstand the pressure and find his own world again, I am afraid that he has to think about it carefully.
Overall, the Clippers' recent news has been a wave of unsettled.
George is no longer monolithic, facing the issue of contract renewal; Thompson's arrival is imminent, which may bring a new atmosphere; And Wei Shao's sudden change of heart made the situation even more confusing.
As fans, we'll just have to wait and see how the Clippers adjust their roster to meet the challenges of the new season.
From my perspective, if Clippers management is hell-bent on making a difference next season, they can't just go back and forth through these transfer news and have to make a solid long-term plan.
From George to Wei Shao, to Thompson, everyone is not a simple puzzle, their stay, performance, and state will directly affect the combat effectiveness and results of the entire team.
In such an environment of competitive sports, every decision counts.
George will either stay and continue to lead the Clippers to a championship, or he will find a new home that suits him and live better.
Thompson's arrival will undoubtedly bring new hope to the team, but it will take time to see if he can return to peak form.
And Wei Shao, it is not easy to revive his strength, after all, the years are not forgiving, and now Wei Shao still needs to be tempered and tempered.
Either way, expect more surprises from the Clippers in the next operations.
On the basketball court, there is no eternal king, and there is no eternal loser, every step needs to be down-to-earth in order to be able to reach glory.
Come on, Clippers, your fans will be behind you and look forward to the next glorious season.
This is our big melon today, dazzling you one after another.
Whether the Clippers can regroup this time will be able to wait and see.
Speaking of which, let's think about whether the Clippers' situation is a bit like playing Werewolf Killing? Here, George and the Clippers are making you go back and forth, like werewolves and gods fighting wits and courage.
The Clippers said: "Dude, our contract is only three years, you can take it, you don't take it."
George also had a small calculation in his heart: "No, I have to fight for four years, this is my future guarantee."
As a result, no one budged, and George either looked for another home or tried his luck to come back.
Looking at Thompson again, he was originally in the Warriors well, who thought that after the Rio Olympics, the Warriors were not calm and put him directly on the market.
Now Thompson has become a sweetheart, because he is a four-time sharpshooter, and even the Clippers are red-eyed.
This wishful thinking can be exquisitely played, and it can really get the intimacy of a hometown, plus the tactics are also in tune, which is really a brick throw.
And our Wei Shao, good guy, this old guy is also interesting enough, speaking of the original triple double king, who is not convinced? But in these years, heroes also have twilight times, and they wanted to earn more playing time, but the market was deserted.
Only then did he turn around and make a 180-degree turn and chose to stay with the Clippers.
Although people are willing to take care of their families, and people do have a sense of family responsibility, in today's NBA rivers and lakes, personal ability is still the first.
This is a trading chip, and I don't know how many people will be involved.
If you want to talk about this Clippers, as many fans and friends said: "Oh, the action is really not small!" "Now that the structure of the team has changed so much, it can be said that it is a new situation to restructure the mountains and rivers.
George wants to leave or stay, and it depends on where the Clippers can go.
Whether Thompson, the shooter king, can come, is definitely a big improvement in firepower.
And the existence of Wei Shao has also added a lot of twists and turns and suspense.
Clippers fans, it's really a bit of a rollercoaster ride right now, one trick at a time.
We might as well stand halfway up the mountain and laugh at the changes and enjoy the scenery.
It's also a kind of fun, life is full of unknowns and waiting, if you don't guess thoroughly, how can it make people's blood boil?
On closer inspection, the Clippers management must play good chess this time.
Blindly embroidering pillows is a waste of time after all.
Can George's stay be finalized after these twists and turns? Either show sincerity or tell the results directly, after all, who will not be pleasing to the eye if they procrastinate.
Who is smarter than others in the team, everyone knows in their hearts that they can't just sell cute and handsome to solve the problem.
Looking at Thompson's situation, the big brother is really thankful that he can stay in Los Angeles.
His addition not only boosted the Clippers' outside firepower, but also brought a long-lost team atmosphere.
Coupled with Harden's offensive organization, this combination is a perfect match.
As long as they can run in well, the Clippers' banner will be waving against the wind.
And Wei Shao's side can't be too lax.
He can come back, he is really a good man of the Gu family! But if you want everyone to be convinced, you have to show real skills.
After all, in the arena, you don't have any real kung fu, everyone is not stupid, why should you be given a chance? If Wei Shao wants to really gain a foothold in the Clippers, he has to rely on strength to speak, even if he is a veteran, he has to fight for every inch of land.
This big drama of the Clippers is really a drama within a play, with climaxes one after another.
As fans, we are watching the excitement, whether it is questioning or supporting, it is indispensable to look forward to it.
In this brain-burning transfer season, who really knows who moves, I hope the Clippers can finally hand in a satisfactory answer to everyone.
We also want to give a thumbs up to these players, whether it is George, Thompson or Westbrook, they are all doing their best on this court.
Their dedication and persistence let us see the true charm of sports competition.
Whatever the outcome, they are the uncrowned kings of their hearts.
Well, that's all for today, and look forward to more exciting moments from the Clippers.
Fans and friends, let's witness the changes of this season together!