DeAndre Jordan Ignoring Free Agency Rumors

[mkwest]

One player included in this year's restricted free agency class is Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan. He knows that he doesn't have much control over the situation, but he still can't help but wonder what the future holds.

"I'm trying not to think about all of that, but it is always in the back of your mind. Like with a lockout possibly coming, you wonder what's going to happen," Jordan told HOOPSWORLD. "But at the same time, I just try to play. I'm not really thinking about it a lot, I'm just playing my game."

But that's all news to Jordan. While a lot of players say that they ignore all of the rumors floating around, Jordan is one of the players that truly tunes everything out. When asked about the rumors that have already started to surface regarding his free agency, he gave quizzical look.

"What are they saying? What's going on?" Jordan asked.

When told that teams like the Knicks have been mentioned as possible suitors for him this summer, he pauses to take it all in. He thinks and nods his head before explaining why this is the first time he's heard the rumor.

"I try to avoid all of that. As flattering as that is, I just try to continue to play," he said. "I know I'll be fine. Whatever happens, happens and wherever I'll be, I'll still be playing the way I am now."

"It was really just working hard and waiting for my opportunity," Jordan said. "I worked really hard this summer not knowing if I was going to play fifteen minutes or end up starting, like I am now. I just told myself that I was going to be ready and it's paying off. The time out there, being able to get some experience, has been the main thing. I've made strides and improvement by just getting better at every aspect of the game. I'm not just staying at one level. I want to get better at something each year. That's what I'm working on and that's why I'll continue to get better and be able to help the team out as much as possible."

Alex Kennedy, HoopsWorld

[madmaxmedia]

I hope he signs a mid-range offer sheet for 4-5 years, and the Clippers match. I think that's the best case scenario.

[Leor_77]

Yeah, DTS will certainly have to open up his wallet for DJ.

[supfoo]

I hope he signs a mid-range offer sheet for 4-5 years, and the Clippers match. I think that's the best case scenario.

yeah i definitely agree. the only problem is that he might be playing a little too well and other teams are taking notice. i checked the 2011 free agent list and there aren't a lot of big men who are going to hit the open market. i'm fairly certain that both duncan and perkins are going to resign. chandler is a likely. i don't know about randolph, but he's not really the same type of player. that means jordan is one of the best big men available. then there's the whole cba fiasco going on so the salary cap situation is hard to predict, but teams like the rockets or the kings might take a shot. in the end, i think he'll end up back on this team because he's just too valuable as a prospect and management can't be THAT dumb.

[aniloman]

I hope you guys resign him. He is a perfect compliment to Blake...

[HSOB SIRHC]

I think you guys should just let him sign with the Raptors.

[Forte IV]

How do you expect the Raptors to get both Knight and Jones let alone expect us to be stupid enough to let Jordan walk, plus I doubt Jordan wants to be a Canadian.

[HSOB SIRHC]

Well the Raptors have 2 first round picks this year (their own and Miami's first). If they can somehow trade the Miami pick along with something else to move up a few spots, then they might be able to nab Knight.