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L.A. Clippers reportedly place DeAndre Jordan on trade block

By Trey Daubert

Feb 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) in action against the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The San Antonio Spurs won 105-97. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) in action against the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The San Antonio Spurs won 105-97. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly exploring DeAndre Jordan trade possibilities and appear to be open to moving him.

The big three of Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan isn’t working; we know this much. In an effort to mix things up, the Clippers have apparently placed DeAndre Jordan on the trade block.

In an effort to reach the franchise’s first Conference Finals appearance, L.A. will try to give the big three a different look.

Chris Haynes of ESPN had the following in regards to the latest DeAndre Jordan news:

"“The LA Clippers have gauged the market on potentially trading their All-Star defensive stalwart center DeAndre Jordan, league sources told ESPN.Sources say the Clippers, in an exploratory fashion, have spoken to a few teams regarding the nine-year veteran.One of the teams contacted was the Phoenix Suns, sources relayed to ESPN. A proposal of Jordan in exchange for veteran center Tyson Chandler and the team’s No. 4 pick in the 2017 NBA draft was discussed, sources said.The Suns, however, are believed to have balked at the overture.”"

Haynes also adds that if Griffin decides to leave the Clippers during his impending free agency, DeAndre talks could intensify. With Blake, Chris Paul and J.J. Redick heading into the open market, it’s now or never for the Clippers to shake things up.

With the arrival of new consultant Jerry West, things appear to be moving in a different direction within the franchise. Jordan, 28, averaged 12.7 points and 13.8 rebounds per game this past season. He is under team control for two more years at $46 million.

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It remains to be seen which other teams will enter the sweepstakes to land the All-Star center. With the NBA going small and being more predicated on spacing and shooting ability, it’s tough to wonder what Jordan’s value is in today’s NBA. L.A. is also rumored to be involved in the Paul George sweepstakes, so stay tuned.

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