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NBA Free Agency 2017: 5 potential destinations for J.J. Redick

By Noah Torr

Mar 20, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Luke Babbitt (8) is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Clippers 109-105. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 20, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Luke Babbitt (8) is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Pelicans defeated the Clippers 109-105. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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December 22, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) moves the ball as center DeAndre Jordan (6) provides a screen against San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
December 22, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard J.J. Redick (4) moves the ball as center DeAndre Jordan (6) provides a screen against San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

2. San Antonio Spurs

The Spurs and Redick make for an interesting match. Redick is an exceptional shooter and he could help juice a lineup that has become increasingly spacing starved as they move towards mid-range isolations and post-ups. Redick would probably have to take a steep discount and be willing to share backcourt minutes with Danny Green but, from a basketball perspective, it’s a great fit.

Yet my master plan crumbles if the Spurs make a hard run at Chris Paul, which they are expected to. And Paul is reciprocating the feeling as he will reportedly give the Spurs “serious” consideration in free agency.

Here’s my pipe dream: Paul goes to San Antonio. Pau Gasol miraculously opts out of his contract and saves the Spurs $16 million. Redick realizes that Paul knows exactly what he’s doing and follows him to San Antonio. Sadly, that will probably not happen, but if Paul chooses the Clippers, Redick and the Spurs should look at each other.

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