Help Wanted: Ball-Handler & Playmaker
Weeks ago, the Los Angeles Lakers’ ‘little brother’ touched base with the Sacramento Kings about a trade that would’ve been headlined by DeMar DeRozan and Keon Ellis, according to HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto. In return, the Kings would’ve received John Collins and salary-filler. However, the Clippers “do not appear” motivated to trade Collins due to their turnaround and the part he’s played in it, according to ClutchPoints beat reporter Tomer Azarly.
Unless Sacramento is willing to trade DeRozan to the Clippers for a different package, they may not be amenable to a trade. Shockingly, Azarly mentioned that L.A. has had interest in Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma as far back as 2024, when he was with the Washington Wizards. Yet, whether they’re still in the market for Kuzma given his rapid post-D.C. decline is worth questioning.
So, where does that leave Los Angeles?
In search of a ball-handler and playmaker, “players that have been linked to the Clippers over the last several days are (Charlotte Hornets guard) Collin Sexton, (Boston Celtics guard) Anfernee Simons, and (Chicago Bulls guard) Coby White.”
