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NBA Trade Deadline 2019: The 30-team mega-deal that solves nothing and makes everyone mad

ByIan Levy|
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 19: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during a game at Wells Fargo Center on January 19, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 117-115. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 19: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during a game at Wells Fargo Center on January 19, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Thunder defeated the Sixers 117-115. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 18: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on before a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 18: Marc Gasol #33 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on before a game against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 18, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Los Angeles Clippers

Sending out: Avery Bradley (ORL), Marcin Gortat (MEM), 2022 first-round pick (PHI)

Bringing in: Marc Gasol (MEM)

The Clippers strong start has slowly faded and alternatives to the presumed plan of pivoting towards a star-studded change-of-course seem less and less viable. The Clippers have several useful assets but here they’re able to ship out two pieces they have no long-term attachment to and a first-round pick for a huge upgrade. Losing that pick hurts, especially if things don’t go well, since they already owe their 2019 pick to Boston (which would convey in 2020 if they miss the playoffs). But the chance to get Gasol is too good to pass up.

Yes, Gasol, is not the player he was a few years ago but he’s still one of the better defensive bigs in the league a fantastic passer and a savvy scorer from a variety of areas. His contract would undoubtedly change their financial calculus this summer but if they can bring Tobias Harris back, pairing him with Gasol and Gallinari in the frontcourt would definitely kick the Clippers up a tier.

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