In the aftermath of DeAndre Jordan's decision to sign with the Dallas Mavericks, it looks like Jamal Crawford will become collateral damage as the Los Angeles Clippers' attempt to balance out their roster.
Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders first heard that the Clippers may decide to use Crawford as trade bait. And, with his rumor mill reaching fever pitch, per HoopsHype, it appears that's just what they've done.
Finding a new home for him won't be easy. Not because there won't be interest, but because he's 35 years old and working off a season in which he missed more than 15 games for the first time since 2008-09.
But, at the same time, Crawford cleared 15 points per game for the third consecutive season in 2014-15 and remains an offensive spark plug. He also maintains that he's raring to go—15 years of wear and tear be damned.
"I'm 100 percent healthy, motivated and ready for next year," he told the Northeast Ohio Media Group's Chris Haynes. "I believe I have a big year in store. I'm just excited and ready for next season."
Some are speculating the Clippers will look to dump Crawford's $5.7 million salary in favor ...
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