Average of 22+8+5! Leonard needs you, Boat Records talk about Harden s stay or not, Ballmer, you have no choice

With the first round loss to the Nuggets and the game was eliminated again, the Clippers' offseason has begun. According to a recent report by Clippers Law Murray, he revealed some team directions. The top priority is to keep James Harden, who signed a two-year contract with the Clippers with a price cut last year. Add to that George left, and the Clippers got some space to sign the puzzle. But these did not help the team, and in the end they had to rely on Zubac, Harden and Leonard.

Although the Clippers were eliminated this year, Harden actually proved his season. After all, he averaged 22.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 8.7 assists, 1.5 steals, 0.7 blocks in the regular season. Harden, who was about to be 36 in 1989, can still contribute some of the peak data of the All-Star guard. In the entire playoffs, Harden scored 11 points in Tianwangshan and tiebreak, with 7 points in the last game. There are 3 more games to be crazy C. Last season, Harden was also the only one who died standing and died in the team when facing the Mavericks, and he beat Doncic.

So the Clippers have to keep Harden, they have no choice. If Harden leaves, you can find a point guard who can guarantee the playoffs and have high attendance rates. Law Murray said Harden will likely jump out of the last year's player option of 36.35 million. However, the Clippers will still be Harden's first choice, and of course the contract will change. After Harden jumps out, he will sign a larger contract with the Clippers again. But due to the rules of the 38-year-old veteran, Harden's new contract will not exceed 2 years.

Based on Harden's current performance, Jimmy Butler's annual salary of 60 million yuan will rise, and the salary cap will rise in recent years. It is no problem for Harden to get an annual salary of 40 million yuan in normal circumstances, and the new contract is expected to start around 80 million yuan in two years. A 50 million annual salary is really unrealistic, and the Clippers really won’t give it. This annual salary of 40 million is guaranteed to Harden's regular season. If the Clippers can reach the Western Conference Finals or even win the finals in the playoffs, it will be fine to give Harden 100 million or even 120 million in 2 years.

The key is that the Clippers fall in the first round, so there is no bargaining power. Harden can also continue to sign 1+1 and wait for the offseason next year. Law Murray believes that Harden should not want to leave the Clippers, but rather want to continue to partner with Leonard. In the final analysis, a healthy Leonard this year may be a good sign. If the Clippers can make up for the offseason, they can continue to win the championship next year. In addition, the ship record also mentioned the issue of staying and leaving other personnel. First of all, Kofi, who is not expected to return to the team.

Then Simmons won't come back, signing Sidi this time is useless for the playoffs. In terms of signings, the Clippers currently have two targets, point guard and forward. One is Brogdon and the other is Collins. According to the American Journal, the Clippers may get Collins at any cost. If they can get a first-round pick with the 30th pick in 2025, plus a rookie, and players such as Bogdan, then getting Collins is not a problem, he is not very expensive.

In this way, Leonard will completely return to the third position, and the Clippers' new inside line will become Zubac and Collins. Collins can open up space and is a good anti-aircraft turret. Harden and Powell continue to partner in the backcourt, and the Clippers' new starter will be full of attack power. If you want to sign Brogdon, the sixth man will be available. It is also important for Ballmer to stay Harden. Leonard's contract has expired for two years, and the contract of 80 million stays at Harden for two years just expires. The Clippers will win the championship for another 2 years, and then consider the future after 27 years.