2018 NBA Trade Deadline: 6 takeaways from a wild deadline day

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 18: Dwyane Wade #9 of the Cleveland Cavaliers pulls up for a shot against the Orlando Magic at Quicken Loans Arena on January 18, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 18: Dwyane Wade #9 of the Cleveland Cavaliers pulls up for a shot against the Orlando Magic at Quicken Loans Arena on January 18, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 20: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the LA Clippers laughs during 108-95 wi over the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center on December 20, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 20: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the LA Clippers laughs during 108-95 wi over the Phoenix Suns at Staples Center on December 20, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Clippers keep Jordan

After weeks of speculation, the LA Clippers elected to stand pat and NOT trade DeAndre Jordan ahead of the trade deadline.

After they moved Blake Griffin a couple weeks ago, it was almost a forgone conclusion that the Clippers were on their way to a complete rebuild. Instead, LA decided to extend Lou Williams and keep Jordan for the remainder of the season.

Now, the Clippers will gauge their options regarding both players in the summer. Jordan has a player option for next season, and could elect to opt in instead of hitting free agency. This move could end up working out for the Clippers after all.