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NBA: 5 big questions left unanswered after the trade deadline

By Jacob Doole

DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 10: Isaiah Thomas #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts as the Lakers play the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at American Airlines Center on February 10, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks won 130-123. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
DALLAS, TX - FEBRUARY 10: Isaiah Thomas #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts as the Lakers play the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at American Airlines Center on February 10, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. The Mavericks won 130-123. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images) /
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ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 22: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the LA Clippers reacts during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on November 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 22: DeAndre Jordan #6 of the LA Clippers reacts during the game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on November 22, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

What offers were on the table for DeAndre?

It seemed like a foregone conclusion that DeAndre Jordan would be traded. The Clippers started an apparent rebuild by moving on from Blake Griffin, and the general consensus was that their All-Star center would also be shown the door.

But the trade deadline has passed, and Jordan remains in LA. It’s not like the team didn’t try to trade him; according to a Yahoo Sports report, they thought they were close to a deal with Cleveland shortly before the deadline.

So if the Clippers were indeed trying to move Jordan, what were the offers they turned down? It’s hard to know for sure, but there has been a variety of reports speculating.

ESPN’s Zach Lowe (H/T SB Nation) said that Cleveland were unwilling to part with their 2018 Brooklyn Nets pick, instead offering their own first-round pick, JR Smith and Tristan Thompson. I probably can’t blame them for turning that one down.

The Bucks were also interested, but according to Milwaukee journalist Gary Woelfel they refused to trade any major players like Malcolm Brogdon, Khris Middleton or Jabari Parker. Without any of them involved, it would have likely been a fairly bare-bones offer.

The Wizards, Raptors and Rockets were all reportedly inquiring about Jordan, but no proposed deals have surfaced from these teams.

Maybe the Clippers made the right move, even if they plan to part ways with Jordan. While a first-round pick from Cleveland would have been nice, the long-term contracts they would have taken on board were probably not worth it.

There’s a growing belief that Jordan will decline his player option for next year and seek a bigger contract. If that’s what happens, the Clippers may prefer to simply let him walk for nothing, or re-sign him and test the trade market again next season.

Still, it would be great to know if any other offers were tabled for Jordan. As a Lakers fan, I’d love to find out about a blockbuster deal the cross-town Clippers might’ve blown. Here’s hoping for some leaks in the coming weeks.

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