Heat - NOP - Clippers trade (Butler to LA)

Hoops23 · Post #1 » by **Hoops23** » Mon Jan 6, 2025 3:07 am

Heat received Ingram, PJ Tucker & LAC 2031 FRP (for Butler)

LAC received Butler ( for Powell, Mann, PJ Tucker & Hyland

NOP received Powell, Mann & Hyland 2 future 2nd rnd pick from LAC (2030 &31) (for Ingram)

for Miami, they grant Butlers trade request while staying competitive with Ingram.
Ingram and PJ's expiring contract help Miami avoid the lux tax next season.

for LAC, they improve their roster with Jimmy and for a new big 3 with Kawhi & Harden. They stay competitive with the strong Western conference.

for NOP, they got decent players for Ingram, and avoid letting him go for nothing in free agency

Thoughts

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Godaddycurse · Post #2 » by **Godaddycurse** » Mon Jan 6, 2025 4:24 am

LAc dont have a 2025 FRP to trade

mg · Post #3 » by mg » Mon Jan 6, 2025 5:31 am

Godaddycurse wrote:LAc dont have a 2025 FRP to trade

The only Clipper FRP eligible to trade is the 2030 pick. They really don't have SRPs to trade either.

I like the idea of the Heat acquiring Ingram but the 3rd team landing Butler won't be the Clippers.

Clips season will ultimately depend on the health of Kawhi. The team is built perfectly around him with Harden, Zu, Powell and roleplayers. I can see them making a minor deal by the deadline but highly doubt they will be trying to add anymore stars.