Oct 27, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) looks to drive the ball against Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) in the second quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Clippers Urged to Make Trade for Ex-Lakers Guard

Originally posted on Los Angeles Clippers on SI
By Logan Struck | Last updated May 27, 2025 9:16 PM ET

For the fourth consecutive year, the LA Clippers failed to make it past the first round of the playoffs. This year, despite having a star trio of Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and Ivica Zubac, the Clippers fell short to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.

The Clippers were one of the NBA's best teams in the final stretch of the regular season and still could not make any noise in the playoffs. Now, heading into the offseason, the Clippers are expected to make some changes.

Bleacher Report's Greg Swartz revealed LA's three "dream trade targets" this offseason, urging them to make a deal for three Utah Jazz guards. Swartz outlined Jordan Clarkson, Collin Sexton, and Keyonte George as top trade targets for the Clippers.

Clarkson, 32, stands out as a reliable veteran option on the trade market, who will likely cost minimal assets to acquire. Clarkson will be owed $14.3 million next season for the final year of his deal and could be an ideal bench spark for the Clippers on a one-year rental.

Clarkson played his first three-and-a-half NBA seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, so making his return to Hollywood for year 12 would be a great move for the veteran shooting guard.

THIS JORDAN CLARKSON PLAY

Spins around 1 defender... puts the ball through the legs... and drops off a dime. pic.twitter.com/xxGRwDDCL6
— NBA (@NBA) March 15, 2025

Through six years in Utah, Clarkson has averaged 17.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, highlighted by a 2020-21 NBA Sixth Man of the Year win. Any of the three Jazz guards would be valuable additions for the Clippers, but at Clarkson's value, he is the most likely option for an asset-limited LA team.

This article first appeared on Los Angeles Clippers on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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