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20 best players who could be available at NBA trade deadline

By John Buhler

Feb 6, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) reacts after being called for a foul during the overtime against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center. Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Washington Wizards 140-135 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2017; Washington, DC, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love (0) reacts after being called for a foul during the overtime against the Washington Wizards at Verizon Center. Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Washington Wizards 140-135 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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J.J. Redick, LA Clippers
February 2, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) reacts after he shoots a three point basket against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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J.J. Redick

Shooting Guard, Los Angeles Clippers

The Los Angeles Clippers should be a top-five team in the Western Conference this season, all things equal. However, that isn’t good enough for a basketball team in win-now mode that has never gotten past the Western Conference Semifinals in franchise history.

While the Clippers could choose to bring the band back for yet another season next year, it might be time for owner Steve Ballmer and head coach Doc Rivers to consider seeing what one of their stars could command on the trade market. The most obvious trade piece for them to dangle this February is shooting guard J.J. Redick.

Redick has been an elite 3-point shooter for his entire 10-year NBA career with three different franchises. He has made the NBA Playoffs every year, but has yet to win a championship. Since coming to the Clippers, Redick’s game has evolved much more than his smooth stroke on 3-pointers. Redick has improved defensively and is an all-around great player.

Since he is in the final year of his contract with the Clippers, Redick could be the piece Rivers is willing to part with. Contending teams outside of Los Angeles would welcome a cup of coffee from Redick before he hits free agency again this summer. Redick might be the best pure shooter potentially on the market this trade deadline.

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