Report: Clippers hoping for sign-and-trade involving DeAndre Jordan; Mavs not inclined to help
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DeAndre Jordan's decision to join the Dallas Mavericks has left the Los Angeles Clippers with a gigantic hole at center.
Moreover, the Clippers are above the salary cap. That's why they're reportedly hoping to secure a three-way sign-and-trade with the Mavericks and Indiana Pacers to acquire Roy Hibbert, who has fallen out of favor in Indianapolis.
Pacers have called Mavericks about possible S/T with center Roy Hibbert involving Monta Ellis, Clippers and DeAndre Jordan, sources.
— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) July 4, 2015
.@WindhorstESPN cites benefits of LAC sign-and-trade with Dallas for Jordan. In fact, source tells me Clips have approached Mavs about it.
— Ken Berger (@KBergCBS) July 4, 2015
It's a sensible move. The Pacers snagged Monta Ellis from Dallas, the Mavericks grabbed Jordan from the Clippers, and the Clippers could really use an unwanted piece in Hibbert.
But there's one problem: the Mavericks have no incentive to help the Clippers, who also have very few assets at their disposal to entice anyone to work out a sign-and-trade.
Mavs source doubts 3-way SNT that would send Roy Hibbert to Clips happens. Indy working other deals. Mavs not motivated to help LA.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) July 4, 2015
Still, the Clippers have other options at their disposal. They could parlay the contract of Jamal Crawford ($6 million) into a sign-and-trade for Kosta Koufos, or opt to weave something out of scraps. JaVale McGee and Kendrick Perkins could represent last-ditch efforts for the Clippers.