Summary
The Los Angeles Clippers basketball team is struggling with a 10-21 record in the current NBA season. The team is facing issues with aging players and defensive problems, leading some to suggest they should trade older All-Stars for younger talent. However, the team's owner, Steve Ballmer, might aim to improve the team without rebuilding.
Key Facts
- The Clippers have a 10-21 record despite a four-game winning streak.
- The team has lost players due to locker room issues and injuries.
- Aging players like James Harden (36) and Kawhi Leonard (34) are their top players.
- Nicolas Batum (36) and Bogdan Bogdanovic (32) are considered older team members.
- An NBA executive suggests trading older players for younger ones.
- Clippers' owner, Steve Ballmer, prefers to improve the team rather than rebuild.
- James Harden is on a two-year, $81.5 million contract.
- Kawhi Leonard is owed $100.3 million over this season and the next.
