Clippers News: Join the battle for the fierce generals, Benxi parted ways, and the celebrity is optimistic about the prospects

Join the battle for the fierce competition

Today, according to the US Records Evan Sidery, sources revealed that many competitive teams in the league are interested in free agent Anthony Melton. Sidery said that in addition to the Golden State Warriors who first contacted Melton, the Lakers, Bucks, Suns and Clippers all joined the Melton battle. Melton, 27, is 1.88m tall and weighs 92kg. He plays as a defender on the court. He has played in the NBA for 7 seasons and has averaged double-digit points per game in four seasons. Last season, Melton accidentally suffered a torn knee cruciate ligament after playing for the Warriors and was reimbursed for the season, and was then traded by the Warriors to the Nets.

Compared with other teams, the Clippers have two advantages in introducing Melton: 1. The Clippers are one of the few teams that can give Melton enough playing time and team status (if Melton is signed, the Clippers will most likely use Powell as the main body to exchange for a better fourth position); 2. Melton and Harden have been teammates for a season with the Sixers, and the two have established a harmonious relationship. Melton has repeatedly stated that playing around Harden feels relaxed and comfortable, and it is very attractive to join forces with Harden again. For the Clippers, if they can sign Melton, who is strong in Nian R&F and has excellent offense and defense, the Clippers' competitiveness will be greatly improved. Of course, all of this is that Melton walked out of a torn knee ligament injury and was able to maintain adequate health and attendance.

Benxi parted ways

Today, according to Clippers' reporter Law Murray, sources revealed that Ben Simmons will leave the Clippers and will not return in the new season. Murray said: "The main reason why Bensey and the Clippers parted ways is that the Clippers are willing to give Simmons a basic salary, but Simmons wants to get a contract with at least a mini middle class or biennial special case level (annual salary of around $500,000). It is reported that some teams have offered better offers for Simmons." Last season, Simmons played 51 games for the Nets and the Clippers, averaging 5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.6 assists per game.

Objectively speaking, with the increase in injuries, Simmons' athletic ability continues to decline. Except for the ability to organize and defend, the others are basically pure side effects. What's even more terrible is that Simmons completely lost his desire to score on the offensive end, and he had no threat to get the ball, and his basic salary was the contract that best suited his ability. But from the perspective of the entire NBA market, some teams that lack forward height and substitute ball handlers still need players like Simmons. Although Simmons played in the Clippers for a short time, he also wished him to find a destination that better reflects his own value.

Legends are optimistic about the prospects

Today, NBA legend and current basketball commentator Paul Pierce made a ranking prediction for the Western Conference teams in a TV show, among which Pierce gave the Clippers high praise. Pierce said: "I think the defending champion Thunder ranks first, strengthened a lot of Rockets and Nuggets this summer, and the Timberwolves who reached the Western Conference Finals last season ranked fourth. As for the Clippers, I will rank them fifth. As long as they stay healthy, they will definitely have the ability to disrupt the situation." This summer, the Clippers signed champion center Daluo in the free market and will also sign a defender.

Fans are talking about Pierce's view. Some people said: "It's simply funny. Harden and Kat are one year older. Whether they can maintain health and attendance rate is unknown. Moreover, the Clippers' lineup still has obvious shortcomings. It is impossible to rank in the top few in the West, and it is even difficult to enter the playoffs." Some people said: "With Harden and Kat's basic set, it is destined not to be bad. In addition, the Clippers have improved the problems of substitute centers and defenders. Their strength has only risen but not fallen compared to last season. It is possible that they have a better running-in. "So what do you think about this?