After a period of running-in, Harden's cooperation with the Clippers is gradually improving. The Clippers also played a wave of nine consecutive wins at one point and became the biggest favorites to compete for the Western Conference championship this season. According to the recent disclosure of Los Angeles media, although the Clippers show their hot state and terrifying offensive efficiency in front of the world, Clippers owner Ballmer, who aims for the championship, will still pay a huge luxury tax fee to help the Clippers strengthen and charge towards the championship goal, and coach Tyronn Lue will also find suitable reinforcement targets for the team.
The American media "FW" proposed a 3-for-1 trading scheme. The Clippers will send Zubac, Hyland and Tucker in exchange for Capela from the Hawks. Tucker followed Harden to join the Clippers from his old club 76ers, but during the Clippers' nine-game winning streak, Tucker played little time and has been completely reduced to a water cooler player for the Clippers. Tucker himself also expressed dissatisfaction with his situation with the Clippers, and the American media broke the news that Tucker is likely to apply to team management for a trade after the trade market opens. As Harden and the Clippers get better, Hyland's playing time with the Clippers has dropped dramatically on the defensive end, and the Clippers are expected to send him away with Tucker, while interior core Zubac will be the only starter to leave the Clippers in this deal. Former Rockets King Capela will come from the Hawks to the Clippers to reunite with Harden and challenge for a championship together.
Capela's finishing ability and ability to eat under the basket are significantly better than Zubac's. Moreover, he and Harden have established a good tacit understanding with the Rockets, and the bearded man will also help Capela integrate into the Clippers' tactical system as soon as possible to achieve a plug-and-play effect. Capela's athleticism and pie-eating ability allowed him and Harden to play pick-and-rolls during the Rockets era, working together to improve the Clippers' offensive efficiency. Although the Clippers sent away Harden's old partner Tucker in this deal, another old Rockets partner Capela will be overjoyed to join the beard, compared to Tucker, who is in decline, Capela can help the Clippers inside, and the Clippers also cleaned up two players who have not played much playing time Tucker and Hyland through this deal. Personally, I think this deal is a sure win for the Clippers.
And to match the salary space, the Hawks could also send Matthews or AJ Griffin in this deal as additional chips. The Clippers' offense will become sharper and smoother after completing the interior upgrade, which also indicates that the Los Angeles Clippers, who have a luxury lineup of the Big Four, will officially sound the rallying call to attack the championship.