Rumor: Andre Iguodala to the Clippers on Sept 3rd?

TheNewEra · Post #21 » by **TheNewEra** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 10:28 am

lonzo_pelota wrote:seriously what does the clippers bench actually need position wise, we all know iggy is a no brainer addition if your a playoff team and he wants to join, they must be thinking of goin small with harrell at the five sometimes im guessing

Another experienced playmaker would be nice and one more big that’s very tall. Yeah Harrell player all his minutes at the 5 last season

TheNewEra · Post #22 » by **TheNewEra** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 10:35 am

zimpy27 wrote:Are they trading Harkless or McGruder?

What does Iggy hope to add? Will he even get minutes in the playoffs on that team?

It makes sense for the clippers to keep him off other teams but it doesn't make sense for Iggy. Leaning towards a trade proposition here.

It’s possible just smaller units in something similar to LAL will do with Lebron. Team could use another playmaker and we have the depth to load management his minutes and games. I personally wouldn’t trade anyone to get him

Beverly/Williams
George/Shamet
Leonard/Harkless
Green/Iggy(point)
Zubac/Harrell

Kick out to the shooters with Harkless cutting and pick and roll action with Harrell. If off ball he can spot up off the Lou and Harrell pick and roll

yitur · Post #23 » by **yitur** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 12:34 pm

It's not just what Iggy brings to Clippers but what he won't be bringing to other teams like Lakers. You try to add him to keep him away from the competition.

Post #24 » by **Froob** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 12:43 pm

youngthegiant wrote:Iguodala pretty overrated at this point. He won't be the reason the Clippers win/compete for a championship.

Not that I think he was overrated last year, but I think the guy is very close to the cliff. He's been hurt a lot and is getting pretty old.

Buzzard · Post #25 » by **Buzzard** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 12:50 pm

JB2 wrote:
giberish wrote:
zimpy27 wrote:Are they trading Harkless or McGruder?

What does Iggy hope to add? Will he even get minutes in the playoffs on that team?

They'd have to trade Harkless, and perhaps Robinson as incentive.

Harkless fits so much better IMO...

Iggy, while a big pick doesn't make a huge impact not the Clippers; Closing games they are no daubing going to have Harrell/PG/Kawhi/Lou out there. If you take Beverly out of the final and replace him with Iggy, that's probably a step backward. If you take Harrell out and run with PG/Kawhi/Iggy/Lou/Beverly, you don't have nearly enough size (although the perimeter game is insane). If you take Lou out, you don't lose a dynamic scorer.

Disagree. This will give them the option of going big or small at key points in the game and certain key match ups. Examples: Have Iggy in there on LeBron, have Beverly in there on Lillard or McCollum. When facing bigger guards like Westbrook and Harden you have two choices on how to play them. More is always better. Iggy is old as dirt and coming off the bench in a more limited role is a great option for him. He does not need the money but I bet he would like to be on the team that knocks his old team out of the playoffs.

Clippers, Lakers, and the Rockets would all benefit by getting him.

A lot of players not named CP3 ( a PITA by most accounts ) like playing for Doc so I can see this happening. Iggy is a no brainer for the Clips, if the option is really there.

Forte IV · Post #26 » by **Forte IV** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:07 pm

lonzo_pelota wrote:seriously what does the clippers bench actually need position wise, we all know iggy is a no brainer addition if your a playoff team and he wants to join, they must be thinking of goin small with harrell at the five sometimes im guessing

Trez has been playing the backup 5?

Shakey Deal · Post #27 » by **Shakey Deal** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:07 pm

People saying he's overrated/done... have you actually watched him play this past season? I don't care how old he is, he's still a top 5 perimeter defender in the league.

Jabroni Lames · Post #28 » by **Jabroni Lames** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:11 pm

ClipsFanSince98 wrote:
lonzo_pelota wrote:seriously what does the clippers bench actually need position wise, we all know iggy is a no brainer addition if your a playoff team and he wants to join, they must be thinking of goin small with harrell at the five sometimes im guessing
Definitely not scrub PF's like Patrick Patterson. Should of signed another PG instead of him.

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Clippers could use a defensive center, who can move the ball and shoot 3's. They should pick up Marc Gasol at the trade deadline.

CeltsfanSinceBirth · Post #29 » by **CeltsfanSinceBirth** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:11 pm

Is he going to snitch on the Grizzlies as he walks out the door like he did with the Warriors and Nuggets?

Benedict_Boozer · Post #30 » by **Benedict_Boozer** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:13 pm

Would be big - the Lakers need him badly, their only real SF is Lebron. As of now he would have to check either George or Kawhi in a playoff series, add Iggy and that problem is fixed. I'm sure the Clips recognize this and are smartly trying to cut it off before he gets bought out.

And even if he does get bought out, the Clips also smartly kept their $4.7MM exception so they can outbid the Lakers.

Houston would be another team he would be a big help to, so makes sense for the Clips to cut them off also.

Saul Goodman · Post #31 » by **Saul Goodman** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:23 pm

I think its a no brainer move for both teams. Robinson/Harkless for Iggy. Clippers triple down on having the most terrifiying defense and deepest team while the Grizz get a lotto pick and the Golden State pick just for taking on one year of Harkless.

Buzzard · Post #32 » by **Buzzard** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:34 pm

Benedict_Boozer wrote:Would be big - the Lakers need him badly, their only real SF is Lebron. As of now he would have to check either George or Kawhi in a playoff series, add Iggy and that problem is fixed. I'm sure the Clips recognize this and are smartly trying to cut it off before he gets bought out.

And even if he does get bought out, the Clips also smartly kept their $4.7MM exception so they can outbid the Lakers.

Houston would be another team he would be a big help to, so makes sense for the Clips to cut them off also.

Jerry West playing the Art of War. Get Iggy and stop your opponents from becoming stronger. Makes perfect sense.

SK21209 · Post #33 » by **SK21209** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 1:48 pm

Really hope it’s a buyout, Harkless is more valuable for the regular season since he can play the 4.

Forte IV · Post #34 » by **Forte IV** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 2:04 pm

Jabroni Lames wrote:
ClipsFanSince98 wrote:
lonzo_pelota wrote:seriously what does the clippers bench actually need position wise, we all know iggy is a no brainer addition if your a playoff team and he wants to join, they must be thinking of goin small with harrell at the five sometimes im guessing
Definitely not scrub PF's like Patrick Patterson. Should of signed another PG instead of him.

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Clippers could use a defensive center, who can move the ball and shoot 3's. They should pick up Marc Gasol at the trade deadline.

They actually asked Zu to start shooting 3s so we'll see if that works out or not this season

Johnny Bball · Post #35 » by **Johnny Bball** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 2:13 pm

ClipsFanSince98 wrote:Tonight on Clipscast (podcast) Chris Wylde (B or even C list celebrity who hosts the podcast) claims one of Iguodala's close friends or family members told him Iggy to the Clippers will be done on Sept 3rd. Not sure if it's via trade or Memphis buyout agreement, but he's scooped a couple things in the past, so he may not be making this up.

Also implied this was the big news Montrezl Harrell was talking about last month on "the league is really gonna be scared now" or whatever. Good fit or bad fit if this eends up being true? My personal opinion is moves needle very little besides in playoffs the occasional stop or big game. Biggest value would be keeping him away from other contenders so they don't have him to throw at PG/Kawhi in a series.

Shams reported last month that the two teams pursuing him the hardest are Rockets and Clippers. ESPN and Marc Spears said Iggy was basically their target as a last piece.

How likely is this to happen? If it does happen how will it be to have Bev, PG, Iggy, Kawhi to throw at teams?

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The grizzlies are over the cap. What 17 million in salary are you sending back? Is the three spot really the position that is needed to be improved the most... really? What are the clippers sending to make that happen... their 2026 or 2027 pick? What... you think the grizzlies Taking Harkless isn’t costing more?

Most importantly.... You can’t possibly think that Harrell is in the know about a trade happening on sept 3 two months early and it’s still a secret (and why would they tell him and not the guys being traded)? Really?

Jabroni Lames · Post #36 » by **Jabroni Lames** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 2:16 pm

Forte IV wrote:
Jabroni Lames wrote:
ClipsFanSince98 wrote:Definitely not scrub PF's like Patrick Patterson. Should of signed another PG instead of him.

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Clippers could use a defensive center, who can move the ball and shoot 3's. They should pick up Marc Gasol at the trade deadline.

They actually asked Zu to start shooting 3s so we'll see if that works out or not this season

Gasol is next level passing and BBIQ. He is still an elite defender and championship tested. I doubt Zubac can pick those things up in a year. Clippers are in "win now" mode.

Post #37 » by **infinite11285** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 2:19 pm

Saul Goodman wrote:I think its a no brainer move for both teams. Robinson/Harkless for Iggy. Clippers triple down on having the most terrifiying defense and deepest team while the Grizz get a lotto pick and the Golden State pick just for taking on one year of Harkless.

Given Iggy’s age and inability to stay healthy, that would be a bad trade for the Clippers. If you want Iggy, pursue him when/if he’s bought out. You don’t give up rotational pieces to acquire him.

Saul Goodman · Post #38 » by **Saul Goodman** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 2:27 pm

Jabroni Lames wrote:
ClipsFanSince98 wrote:
lonzo_pelota wrote:seriously what does the clippers bench actually need position wise, we all know iggy is a no brainer addition if your a playoff team and he wants to join, they must be thinking of goin small with harrell at the five sometimes im guessing
Definitely not scrub PF's like Patrick Patterson. Should of signed another PG instead of him.

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Clippers could use a defensive center, who can move the ball and shoot 3's. They should pick up Marc Gasol at the trade deadline.

As a Raptors fan I'm totally okay with this idea. Gasol for Zubac/Robinson/Harkless would be quite a rebuilding haul.

Johnny Bball · Post #39 » by **Johnny Bball** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 2:33 pm

Saul Goodman wrote:
Jabroni Lames wrote:
ClipsFanSince98 wrote:Definitely not scrub PF's like Patrick Patterson. Should of signed another PG instead of him.

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Clippers could use a defensive center, who can move the ball and shoot 3's. They should pick up Marc Gasol at the trade deadline.

As a Raptors fan I'm totally okay with this idea. Gasol for Zubac/Robinson/Harkless would be quite a rebuilding haul.

Good lord. No it wouldn’t.

The_Hater · Post #40 » by **The_Hater** » Thu Aug 29, 2019 2:34 pm

NBAfan3024 wrote:
zimpy27 wrote:Are they trading Harkless or McGruder?

What does Iggy hope to add? Will he even get minutes in the playoffs on that team?

It makes sense for the clippers to keep him off other teams but it doesn't make sense for Iggy. Leaning towards a trade proposition here.

Experience, defence and a guy who can hit threes

Well for starters, Iggy is a poor 3 point shooter.

With a $17 million contract attached, I don't see him joining the clippers or any other contender without a buyout first.