Bradley Beal is out for the season

[Homer38]

Why did the Clippers move Norm Powell for nothing again?

I'll never understand why that dude continues to get moved by every team he's on for like a bag of chips.

Toronto moved him for Gary Trent Jr and Rodney Hood. Hood was pretty much broken down by that point and was salary filler, it was basically a swap of Trent for Norm. Trent was somewhat up-and-coming on his rookie deal still, proven shooter but had no real other skills outside of that... which ended up being the book on him forever and he's been a vet min to half-MLE guy ever since.

Portland moved him and Covington to Clippers for essentially just broken down expiring salary filler guys and a 2nd round pick. So pure and utter salary dump by the Blazers with nothing of consequence in return.

Than Clippers move him to the Heat for a player in John Collins who literally every team immediately wants off the roster as soon as he puts on their jersey (Atlanta and Utah).

All the while, Powell just continues to put up +20ppg seasons whenever he's a starter. Does this dude have some weird odor that makes the lockerrooms stink or something... what's the deal?

I agree...Powell is one of the most underrated player in the league....He was the reason why the clippers were still in the playoffs race last season when Kawhi was out and that Harden was below 40% in midseason

[BigGargamel]

Clippers about to win the NBA Draft Lottery - a pick that goes to the Thunder regardless. OKC about to win 70 games and wind up with Darryn Peterson as a backup guard.

[ryguy613]

I remember how realgm specialists were telling me, before the season started, that Clippers will have a better record/season than the Lakers.

oh you mean the old yearly classic? : "This may be the most stacked roster in the league. IF THEY CAN STAY HEALTHY they're gonna be a big problem!!!!"

[Homer38]

First 2 pick in the 2026 draft

1.Thunder
2.Pacers

[Luke]

I'm worried OKC is going to build a lasting dynasty...

Immagine adding one of the top guys of the next draft at that team...

The crazy thing is the clippers GM had won the GM of the year for the 2019-2020 season!

Lol , you are right !

They should retroactively strip L.Frank of the award and give it to Sam Presti... Props to the guys that voted for Presti at that time !

[Infinite Llamas]

I'm worried OKC is going to build a lasting dynasty...

Immagine adding one of the top guys of the next draft at that team...

Will they even be able to afford a top pick? Who will they have to renounce?

[Wolfgang630]

He sucked anyways. Dumb team needs to blow it up

[mkot]

Why did the Clippers move Norm Powell for nothing again?

I'll never understand why that dude continues to get moved by every team he's on for like a bag of chips.

Toronto moved him for Gary Trent Jr and Rodney Hood. Hood was pretty much broken down by that point and was salary filler, it was basically a swap of Trent for Norm. Trent was somewhat up-and-coming on his rookie deal still, proven shooter but had no real other skills outside of that... which ended up being the book on him forever and he's been a vet min to half-MLE guy ever since.

Portland moved him and Covington to Clippers for essentially just broken down expiring salary filler guys and a 2nd round pick. So pure and utter salary dump by the Blazers with nothing of consequence in return.

Than Clippers move him to the Heat for a player in John Collins who literally every team immediately wants off the roster as soon as he puts on their jersey (Atlanta and Utah).

All the while, Powell just continues to put up +20ppg seasons whenever he's a starter. Does this dude have some weird odor that makes the lockerrooms stink or something... what's the deal?

Toronto wanted to rebuild and Powell along with Siakam and OG were not part of their future. Masai thought GTJ could be their PG of the future with VanVleet not likely to resign with them in mind, he was wrong.

[zimpy27]

Dude broke his hip, doesn't get much old person injury than that

[FrobeBryant]

Read somewhere that he's earned $318 M with only having won 22 playoff games for his career. His agent is the real MVP.

[TinmanZBoy]

Balmer likes to give deals to load management players

[OrlandoMagic198]

It is a dumb signing in the first place but Bradley have a player option next year and could decline it

[og15]

people actually thought this geriatric squad was going to be good

Beal brought down the average age of the team

He's actually not particularly old for an NBA player, it's all the other guys

[Godymas]

Trading Norm Powell makes literally 0 sense.

Beal is done, he is done in the NBA.

[SkyBill40]

Bradley " Fo Real I steal" Beal.

Dude just collecting and putting in minimum effort for like five years now.

[PushDaRock]

Decent chance his career is done.

lol as if OKC could be sitting any prettier. They have pick swaps with them for the next 2 seasons.

[PushDaRock]

people actually thought this geriatric squad was going to be good

Beal brought down the average age of the team

He's actually not particularly old for an NBA player, it's all the other guys

32 is pretty ancient these days.

[1993Playoffs]

He might be done as a player

[og15]

Why did the Clippers move Norm Powell for nothing again?

I'll never understand why that dude continues to get moved by every team he's on for like a bag of chips.

Toronto moved him for Gary Trent Jr and Rodney Hood. Hood was pretty much broken down by that point and was salary filler, it was basically a swap of Trent for Norm. Trent was somewhat up-and-coming on his rookie deal still, proven shooter but had no real other skills outside of that... which ended up being the book on him forever and he's been a vet min to half-MLE guy ever since.

Portland moved him and Covington to Clippers for essentially just broken down expiring salary filler guys and a 2nd round pick. So pure and utter salary dump by the Blazers with nothing of consequence in return.

Than Clippers move him to the Heat for a player in John Collins who literally every team immediately wants off the roster as soon as he puts on their jersey (Atlanta and Utah).

All the while, Powell just continues to put up +20ppg seasons whenever he's a starter. Does this dude have some weird odor that makes the lockerrooms stink or something... what's the deal?

As you mentioned, Powell was traded for John Collins and a 2nd, John Collins gives the team an athletic bigger forward that allows them to not have to play Kawhi at the 4 as much as they were being forced to.

Powell is 32, 33 in May. His contract expires. The Clippers don't want large contracts (unless it's a guy they can build with) beyond the 26-27 season as they are aiming to have flexibility in order to do some sort of rebuilding with their low draft pick situation. Powell is not a future building block player at 33. Even at 28 and 4 years younger, neither is Collins, but Powell is much better and Powell will demand and be capable of getting much more money in free agency. Collins can still be signed for much cheaper and certainly shorter than Powell if they want to keep him as a role player.

Beal was supposed to provide part of the scoring lost by Powell, while Collins then gives them that bigger forward to help Kawhi. So you lose Powell, but gain Beal, Collins and less Kawhi guarding 4's. Things don't always work out, but there's nothing special about them keeping Powell. He would be playing great, but there would be no plan to re-sign him, and they would just ride out the year with him and then goodbye for nothing.

[og15]

people actually thought this geriatric squad was going to be good

Beal brought down the average age of the team

He's actually not particularly old for an NBA player, it's all the other guys

32 is pretty ancient these days.

Is it? Giannis is 31 and Jokic is 30. Powell who people are saying why didn't they keep him instead is 32 also. We have a lot of the older stars actually finding ways to prolong their careers. I would say 32 these days is younger than it was in some past times, not the opposite.