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5 potential trade destinations for Kobe Bryant

By Jackson Shannon

Feb 10, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) shoots a three-point basket in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) shoots a three-point basket in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 7, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) runs up court against the Miami Heat during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 7, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) runs up court against the Miami Heat during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Los Angeles Clippers 

As far as convenience goes, the Los Angeles Clippers would provide an easy transition for Kobe Bryant. Everything would stay the same for Kobe, only he would just be wearing a different jersey in the same arena. It would be weird for Lakers fans to see him in a Clippers uniform, but at least they can still watch and root for him as he makes a playoff push with the Clippers. Head Coach Doc Rivers is well respected, and playing next to Chris Paul and having a frontcourt featuring Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan would take the pressure off Kobe. It would also allow him to perform in a complementary role alongside star players.

The Clippers are in a win now mode, and would appreciate an upgrade to stay on pace with the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, and Oklahoma City Thunder. The Clippers are deep at the shooting guard position with productive sharpshooter J.J. Redick and the veteran presence of Jamal Crawford. They also have had their share of injuries and are currently dealing with the loss of Griffin due to a broken hand and subsequent suspension; so acquiring assets might not be a bad idea for a deep playoff run. With little youth to offer in return, it would be tough to find a good trade, but a future first round draft pick might do the trick.

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