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Los Angeles Clippers: 3 takeaways from the 2018 offseason

By Adam Tayabali

PLAYA VISTA, CA - JUNE 25: Head Coach Doc Rivers Raft Picks Jerome Robinson and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander along with Lawrence Frank look on during the Draft Press Conference at the Clippers Training Facility in Playa Vista, California on June 25, 2018 at Clippers Training Facility. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
PLAYA VISTA, CA - JUNE 25: Head Coach Doc Rivers Raft Picks Jerome Robinson and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander along with Lawrence Frank look on during the Draft Press Conference at the Clippers Training Facility in Playa Vista, California on June 25, 2018 at Clippers Training Facility. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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1. Acquiring Kawhi (or another star) is the next goal

There have been many conflicting reports surrounding Kawhi Leonard and what he wants. It’s unclear where he’ll be playing to start the 2019-20 season, but it seems Leonard may prefer the Clippers over the Lakers.

He supposedly isn’t interested in joining a super-team, per Yahoo! Sports‘ Shams Charania. If this is true, the Clippers can either wait for free agency or get a head start by trading some of their young assets and expiring contracts for him.

If Leonard isn’t available, the Clippers could then target Jimmy Butler. Butler turned down the Minnesota Timberwolves’ extension earlier in free agency, and could be on the move if he doesn’t plan to re-sign.

The Clippers could have the most salary cap space during the summer of 2019. Other notable free agents include Klay Thompson, DeMarcus Cousins and Jordan, among others.

Los Angeles has the flexibility to make trades or sign big-name free agents in their short-term future. It also has young talent that can develop while the team still remains competitive.

Next. 2018 NBA free agency tracker - Grades for every deal so far. dark

No one’s talking about it, but the Clippers have everything in place to become the next super-team.

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