The good news is that the Clippers are like a tiger with wings, Harden is the happiest, and Xiaoka can recuperate from his injury with peace of mind.
While the Los Angeles Clippers have locked up fourth place in the Western Conference playoffs and they are preparing for their opening round against the Dallas Mavericks, they will need as much help as possible if the Clippers intend to beat the Mavericks, which may explain their latest roster changes.
To bolster bench depth, the Clippers signed Kay Jones and added him to the playoff roster.
In an effort to make room for him, Los Angeles decided to drop another controversial young player, Josh Primo, who they fired him to make way for Kay Jones.
Kay Jones was selected with the 19th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, but he is best known for criticizing his Charlotte Hornets and teammates in a bizarre social media remark last September.
What's even more unexpected is that Jones also declared himself the greatest basketball player of all time, and he eventually asked for a trade on social media, which led to the Hornets' eventual release of him.
To be honest, the Clippers signed someone with a GOAT mentality this time, which means that Jones and LeBron James are the same mentality.
The Philadelphia 76ers signed Kay Jones to a ten-day contract in March, but he only played for their G League division, the Delaware Blue Jackets.
However, nothing strange happened to him in the short period of time, and the Clippers decided to give him a playoff spot in the hope that he could realize his potential on their team.
On the other hand, Primo was already with the San Antonio Spurs before signing with the Clippers. Primo was previously accused of exposing himself to several female Spurs players, leading to the Spurs firing him. Although there was a lawsuit against him, it was eventually dismissed due to insufficient evidence.
Primo spent most of the season in the G League until he was reimbursed with an ankle injury. By swapping Ky Jones for Primo, the Clippers clearly value Ky Jones' height more than Primo, and they hope they can turn to Ky Jones to see what he can do for them if they need to help their interior in the playoffs.
It's safe to say that the Clippers' move this time around was quite unexpected, but if Kay Jones plays for them, it could be seen as a smart move by their management.
Of course, it's not a good idea to expect Kay Jones to get a lot of playing time in the playoffs, but it's noteworthy that he signed a multi-year contract. Kay Jones will have time to find his place, and while that won't be an immediate result, it will be interesting to see if he can rediscover his form and find his place in Los Angeles.
However, no matter what kind of player comes to the Clippers, he needs to be paired with Harden, and in my opinion, Jones is very suitable for Harden, and he will gradually release amazing energy.
With the current lineup, it is more than enough to play the Lone Ranger, Xiaoka can recuperate from his injuries with peace of mind, don't worry about making a comeback.
This move by the Clippers shows their confidence in Kay Jones, while also showing their desire for the playoffs. If Kay Jones can play well in the playoffs, it will be a successful attempt and will also influence the direction of the team going forward.
Overall, the Clippers signed Kay Jones to improve the team's depth and strength in hopes of better performance in the playoffs.