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The 30-team NBA mega-trade that solves nothing and makes everyone mad

By Ian Levy

Jan 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) dribbles in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Tyus Jones (1) dribbles in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Target Center. The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 111-108. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports /
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January 2, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; (Editor's Note: Photo was taken with a slow shutter speed.) Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21, right) dribbles the basketball against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11, left) during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Nuggets 127-119. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
January 2, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; (Editor’s Note: Photo was taken with a slow shutter speed.) Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21, right) dribbles the basketball against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11, left) during the fourth quarter at Oracle Arena. The Warriors defeated the Nuggets 127-119. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Los Angeles Clippers

Sending out: Jamal Crawford (NOP), Wesley Johnson (DET), 2019 first round pick (LAL)

Bringing in: Tyler Zeller (BOS), Wilson Chandler (DEN)

Fixing the hole on the wing is the biggest barrier between the Los Angeles Clippers and a long-shot run to the title. They are still a long shot to get past the Warriors and Spurs, but finding a solution there probably brings them closer to a title than trading Blake Griffin.

This deal ships out a future first, a busted wing (Johnson), and Crawford who is somehow offense-only and not-that-good-on-offense. Austin Rivers can swallow Crawford’s minutes with a small dash of Raymond Felton. In exchange, the Clippers get Chandler — a good defender who can play big in small ball lineups and space the floor. Zeller isn’t a necessity but he could be useful and offers a nice potential upgrade over Mo Speights.

Sometimes you just have to roll the dice.

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