How to blow up the Los Angeles Clippers

October 31, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) speaks with guard Chris Paul (3) during a stoppage in play against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

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Apr 15, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA;LA Clippers guard JJ Redick (4) tries to pass the ball past Utah Jazz forward Joe Ingles (2) during the first quarter in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports /

J.J. Redick

Redick has solidified himself as one of the top two-way shooting guards in the NBA during his four-year stint with the Clippers. No one would claim that Redick is a shutdown defender, but he has become a more than a serviceable player on that end of the floor. Combined with his flamethrower of a right arm from the perimeter, it’s easy to see why he’s become such a vital piece to the Clippers these past few seasons.

With the market completely open to him, Redick will have the opportunity to choose wherever he wants to go next. At 32-years-old, it’s likely that this deal will be his final big contract, so even though there are better teams out there for him to help, I think he cashes in one last time (Someone is going to offer him Evan Turner type of money. I’m looking at you, Brooklyn).

There is one team that will allow Redick to cash in and play for a team capable of making the postseason multiple times over the duration of his contract: The Timberwolves, sweet new logo included.

Minnesota enters the offseason with around $26 million in cap space. They are unlikely to use all of that money as they have to pocket some for future extensions to Andrew Wiggins, Karl-Anthony Towns and possibly Zach LaVine in the coming years. However, giving a decent percentage of that space to J.J. isn’t a bad idea.

When LaVine was sidelined with his knee injury, the Timberwolves found a rhythm with the offense running through Towns and Wiggins. Hoping LaVine returns to form and full health next year, he might be better suited as the team’s sixth man. Brandon Rush filled LaVine’s slot in the starting lineup and the additional floor space he provided was huge for Minnesota.

Swap Redick for Rush and suddenly they look more like the potential 50-win team that some experts projected for them prior to this season.

If the maturation of the Timberwolves takes longer than Redick’s contract, he should still be able to ring chase for a couple seasons as a hired hand, providing shooting to championship contenders before he ultimately hangs up the shoes and becomes a full-time podcast host.

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