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Research the Clippers’ No. 4 position. Portis is the number one target. Choose 1 for 5. Who do you choose?

9:18pm, 25 May 2025【Basketball】

Judging from the current situation, the probability of the Clippers pushing down and rebuilding is almost 0. Then we can only check the lineup and fill in the gaps. In order to reduce weight health, Xiaoka can no longer cope with the fierce confrontation in the inside. The No. 4 position has become a severely affected area. I believe everyone knows it very well.

For those star-level No. 4 positions, the Clippers are not able to get it, after all, the chips in their hands are limited. Therefore, this number 4 position must be practical and has spatial attributes and cost-effective. In view of the above, I personally believe that the following five players can relatively meet this requirement, so I will come directly without saying much.

Potis:

Age 30 years old, 211cm tall, and 113kg weight. He averaged 13.9 points and 8.4 rebounds per game in the 24-25 season, and his three-point shooting percentage reached 36.5%. Next season, the salary is $13.45 million and has the option of a player.

The Clippers should use it as their number one target for reinforcement. Letters are open to leaving the Bucks. If the letter leaves the team and the Bucks choose to rebuild, they will definitely not leave Portis at a high price. Portis is tall, weight, three-point ability, and has the tough style of play that the Clippers lack. He is a perfect complement to the Clippers' No. 4 position.

Colins:

Age 27 years old, height 206cm, weight 102kg. He averaged 19 points and 8.2 rebounds per game in the 24-25 season, and his three-point shooting percentage reached 39.9%. Next season, it will earn $26.58 million and have the option of a player.

Collins' scoring ability and three-point efficiency are higher than Portis, and he has excellent defense. But his annual salary is as high as nearly 30 million, and his salary is under great pressure on the Clippers' salary space. If the signing is first and then exchange, the Clippers will probably hesitate. Previously, the media proposed a plan to use Bogdan as the main body and add a small contract to exchange, but the Jazz may not agree. It is probably difficult for the Clippers to get Collins, Frank doesn't come up with a draft pick.

Reed:

Age 25 years old, height 206cm, weight 119kg. He averaged 14.2 points and 6 rebounds per game in the 24-25 season, and his three-point shooting percentage reached 37.9%. Salary of $15.02 million next season, with a player option. Reed is also very suitable for the Clippers' No. 4 position, but with Reed's performance this season, the Timberwolves will basically not let him go, so he can only be placed in the third option.

Aldama:

Age 24 years old, height 213cm, weight 97kg. He averaged 12.5 points and 6.4 rebounds per game in the 24-25 season, and his three-point shooting percentage reached 36.8%. His contract expires this summer and he earns $3.96 million this season. Aldama's progress this season is obvious to all. The Grizzlies also need such a space-type insider. However, his contract is low after all, and the Clippers will not pay too much if they want to get it. However, his ability is lower than the above three, so he is the fourth choice.

Abussele:

Age 29 years old, height 204cm, weight 118kg. He averaged 11 points and 5.6 rebounds per game in the 24-25 season, and his three-point shooting percentage reached 38%. His contract expires this summer and he earns $2.09 million this season.

Abussele is the lowest among the five candidates. Although he has spatial attributes, his movement speed on the defensive end is too slow, but the contract price is low, as the last alternative. But I always feel that it is better to train Kobe Brown than to choose him. It depends on whether Tyron Lu gives him a chance. What do you think?