Experts revealed that the Clippers are ready for both actions, Harden is not sure to stay in the team, and the two defenders may become spare tires

The Clippers once again made the first round tour last season. In fact, since Kawhi Leonard joined in 2019, even though the lineup is very luxurious, his teammates have changed several batches. But not to mention winning the championship trophy, the Clippers have only entered the Western Conference Finals once. In fact, anyone with a discerning eye knows that even if the management remains patient and retains the current lineup, since there is basically no room for reinforcement, it is really harder to win the championship than to reach the top.

So expert Zach Lowe, in his podcast program, revealed that the Clippers are ready for both ways. If Plan A is to retain the lineup framework and try to strengthen it, then another option is to gradually rebuild. If the Clippers are determined to do this, then James Harden is not sure to stay in the team, and even Kawhi Leonard is at risk of leaving.

The situation between the Clippers and James Harden seems subtle. They have not completed the contract renewal. The Clippers' management and boss Ballmer have considerable ambitions, but after James Harden joins, the Clippers are not closer to the championship goal, and even go to the first round in a row, which is really unacceptable. Whether James Harden or Kawhi Leonard, to put it brutal but realistically, they have passed their peak period. In the twilight years of their careers, especially with the increasing number of injuries, the window period left for the Clippers has become very limited. No wonder the management has concerns. Of course there are other options, that is, use this lineup to fight again, and two defenders may be spare tires, they are Ty Jerome and Anthony Simmons. Of course, whether or not James Harden is left behind, choosing these two defenders can help the team. The difference is nothing more than letting them play the starter or substitute. Tay Jerome played the best career performance in the Cavaliers last season, and even suddenly broke out, and he was ranked second in the Best Sixth Man Awards. However, during the playoffs, Ty Jerome performed disappointingly. He was once abandoned in the series with the Pacers. As the Cavaliers cooperated with the Bulls, they had already switched to Lonzo Ball, which made Ty Jerome's probability of leaving the team soar.

As for Anthony Simmons, he was just sent to the Celtics by the Trail Blazers, but it is difficult to say that the Celtics are optimistic about Anthony Simmons and have stayed there for a long time. The Celtics' main purpose is to clean up the Zhu Holiday contract and to accept the next round of picks in return. With Jason Tatum's Achilles tendon ruptured and many generals sold, it will be difficult for the Celtics to compete for the championship next season. If they have the opportunity to sell Anfenny Simmons and get back with some real assets, I believe the management will never hesitate.