The Clippers strengthen the space with 14.9 million! Looking at the free market, 6 players are more suitable, and the Bucks striker is the best

On May 12, after the Clippers were eliminated in the first round, they also exposed many problems of the team. At the previous season-end press conference, Clippers President Frank also said that the team will make targeted reinforcements during the offseason, especially the positions of power forwards and point guards. Today, according to the latest news brought by Substack famous reporter Mark Stein, the Los Angeles Clippers are expected to have $14.9 million in the free market this summer. In addition, he also said that based on the current situation, this year's free agent market may not be very friendly to players, which may make it difficult for many players who perform well this year to achieve their goals and find it difficult to get a contract that suits their true value.

Looking at the potential free agent market this summer, there are 6 players that the Clippers can consider. As for the substitute point guard, Grimes, who just traded 76ers this year, played a lot of explosive performances in the absence of major generals, and also the Cavaliers defender Jerome, also played very well this year and was very qualified as a substitute point guard. In terms of forwards, the Magic's Big Wagner may not stay in the team due to renewal issues. There is also the Grizzlies' No. 7 power forward Aldama, who not only has good shooting skills, but also has good ball holding and rebounding skills. The 76ers' inside lineman Abuselle is also capable of being inside and outside. In addition, the Bucks' power forward Portis, who has three-pointers and defense, can be said to be a very good 3D forward.

Looking at these 6 potential candidates, according to the current needs of the Clippers, Bucks forward Portis should be the most suitable for the Clippers. If the Clippers can really grab Portis, the hidden dangers in the frontcourt will be lifted, and Xiaoka can return to the No. 3 position to play more easily to avoid the hidden dangers of injury. On the offensive end, Portis can pull outside the three-point line as a shooter to open up space for the defender, and can also attack the basket with Harden pick-and-roll. On the defensive end, even when Zubac was resting, he could play as the center of the small lineup, because his defensive ability was still good, he could keep up with the small defender, play unlimited switches, and greatly enrich the team's tactics.

So does Portis have a chance to come to the Clippers? The chance is still relatively high, because the Bucks' poor record this year, and the lineup problem, if Antetokounmpo asks to leave the team with a trade, Portis may not stay. Portis talked about his future in an interview before, saying that of course he wants to stay with the Bucks, but in the end it depends on how the management adjusts the lineup and decides which players to retain. Portis signed a four-year, $48.58 million contract with the Bucks in 2022, with the last year's player option. Judging from these details, Portis is also open to the future, unless the Bucks pay a higher price to keep him, but the Bucks really can't offer a high price, so this is the Clippers' opportunity. The Clippers are unlikely to promote large transactions, and they can only find bargains in the free market. If they can sign Portis, it would be perfect.