Los Angeles Clippers rumors: Big changes if they don’t meet expectations?
Since acquiring star point guard Chris Paul, the Los Angeles Clippers have become a legitimate threat in the Western Conference. They are coming off of their best season with Paul but still could not advance out of the second round of the postseason, falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder in six games.
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Lang Greene of Basketball Insiders believes the Clippers have to take the next step – either get to the NBA Finals or possibly the NBA Finals – or there could be big roster changes.
"The Los Angeles Clippers continue to rack up regular season wins at a record level for the franchise, but ultimately this team will be judged by its postseason success – or lack thereof. Despite possessing one of the best duos in the league, Blake Griffin and Chris Paul, the Clippers have failed to get to the Western Conference Finals the past three seasons. Last season’s second-round elimination at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder left an especially bitter taste in the mouths of the Clippers. On paper, the team should be competing for a title or at the very least earning a sport in the Western Conference Finals. It is time to get it done this season or some more intrusive roster tweaking may be required."
This isn’t much of a surprise – the Clippers have spent a lot of money to put a title team on the floor. Plus, we don’t how involved or what kind of pressure their new owner, Steve Ballmer, is going to be.
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