DeMar DeRozan Traded to Los Angeles

The Los Angeles Clippers have been linked to a blockbuster trade proposal that would bring them Paul George and Kawhi Leonard to form an unstoppable trio

Four summers ago, the Clippers signed Kawhi Leonard and made a trade for Paul George in the hopes that the two future Hall of Famers would help them win the NBA championship

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Only three Clipper playoff series have been won during the George-Leonard era, and the team has gone winless in the postseason the past two years.

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The Clippers need a third All-Star to win the loaded Western Conference. Dan Favale of Bleacher Report suggested a big move to improve the Clippers.

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Favale that the Clippers acquire six-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan from the Chicago Bulls for Robert Covington, Norman Powell, Amir Coffey, and a 2028 first-round choice

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The Phoenix Suns eliminated the Clippers in the 2023 playoffs. George and Leonard have struggled with durability, having never played 60 games

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DeRozan's consistency would boost the Clippers' title chances. However, the Bulls may trade one of their stars.

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