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Actually Tim Thomas isnt that bad for what he's paid.Doesnt he make around like 6 million?He averages 13 ppg coming off the bench.Hopefully they have Brand and Maggette coming back along with the improved Kaman and Thorton.Not to mention most likely a top 5 pick or even higher.I think if they draft a pg or another sg they would have a solid foundation to contend with.They arent that bad of a team.As you see they are pretty decent at the defensive end.But lose your top scorer,your young promising pg,and a veteran pg in Cassell and you'll be at the bottom of the standings in the west as well.Trust me IF the Clippers dont trade Brand or let Maggette go they WILL compete for a playoff spot next year.I wouldnt mind seeing them land Rose or Gordon.Or maybe trading their pick away for a good player.Artest may be available for a sign and trade or Luol Deng and Ben Gordon as well.Im sure they'll take a high draft pick and another player for one of those guys especially Gordon or Deng.The Bulls wont have enough to resign both of them because I think they want to go after a big free agent.And like I said no telling if Livingston comes back healthy.When a injury leads to a bad season for teams like the Clipper,its really just a blessing in disguise.I mean look how the Celtics turned their season around.They had plenty tradeable pieces and a draft pick but just last year had the worst record.And they only got a 5th pick and got Ray Allen for it!Imagine the Clips getting a guy like Ray Allen for a 5th pick!Just imagine if the Celtics didnt get K.G. they'd still be competing in the east.They'd still have Paul Pierce,Ray Allen,Al Jefferson(20 ppg 10 rpg),and the rest of the supporting cast.The Clippers are a draft pick and or a trade away from contending.Just imagine if Lebron got hurt last year,we end up having the worst record,and drafted Greg Oden or Kevin Durant!Blessings in disguise.Heck even the Knicks may be a draft pick and a trade away from competing for a top seed in the east.They have plenty tradeable pieces and a top pick coming most likely.Eddy Curry,Marbury's expiring contract(if they find takers),Nate Robinson,Jamal Crawford,and a top draft pick.A team can definitely turn it around if their already in the thick of things.
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