Nov 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1, left) and Kawhi Leonard (right) watch the game against the Utah Jazz from the bench during the fourth quarter at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

Clippers Executive’s Blunt Statement After John Collins Trade

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Liam Willerup | Last updated Jul 7, 2025 8:53 PM ET

The Los Angeles Clippers were one of the surprise teams in the NBA last season, despite many projecting them to be a lottery team; they pulled off a 50-win season, in large part due to improved play from James Harden, Ivica Zubac, and Norman Powell. However, after being eliminated in the first round, it was evident they needed to make a change to keep up with the rest of the league.

While other Western Conference teams like the Houston Rockets improved by landing Kevin Durant, the Clippers made a change on Monday as they traded away Norman Powell and a second-round pick in a three-team deal to land John Collins from the Utah Jazz. A player who had been rumored to the Clippers this offseason, executive Lawrence Frank, was blunt in his response after the move.

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