, according to multiple US media reports, the Los Angeles Clippers' direction of recruiting players in this offseason has gradually become clear. The team is actively targeting two experienced veterans, Jrue Holiday and Chris Paul. If the two can successfully join, they will be expected to join forces with James Harden to form a strong backcourt combination and help the Clippers launch a championship impact in the new season.

According to Brian Robb , a Boston Celtics reporter for MassLive , several teams, including the Clippers, are closely following Holiday's movements, especially after the Celtics' strong playoff performance, the offensive and defensive guard's popularity in the trading market has risen again. In fact, the Clippers expressed clear interest in Holiday as early as 2023 when he was put on the shelf by the Portland Trail Blazers.

In addition, NBA senior salary expert Keith Smith mentioned in his latest podcast that Chris Paul is also on the Clippers' list of signings. Considering that Harden needs to share the pressure on the organizational side, the experienced Paul will be an ideal substitute or partner option. Although he is over 40 years old, Paul still played all 82 regular season games for the Spurs in the 2024-25 season , averaging 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 7.4 assists per game, and his stable organizational ability is still valuable.

Holiday played 62 games for the Celtics last season , averaging 11.1 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game, and his defensive performance remained solid. His joining will significantly improve the Clippers' perimeter defense quality and their ability to handle the ball at critical moments.

ClutchPoints recently also gave a set of simulated trade plans for Holiday, including players such as Derrick Jones, Kris Dunn and Bogdan Bogdanovic as bargaining chips. At the same time, the Clippers' internal issue of whether Norman Powell should stay or go has also surfaced. According to reports, the team is not in a hurry to renew Powell's contract, partly because his $ 20.48 million player option contract will not officially expire until tomorrow. If Powell is traded, the Clippers will consider using him as a core bargaining chip in exchange for superstars such as Kevin Durant or Giannis Antetokounmpo .

At present, the Clippers' goal for the new season is very clear - to improve overall competitiveness through veterans and backcourt reshaping. Whether it is Holiday's defensive strength or Paul's control experience, they are the immediate combat force supplements that the Clippers urgently need. With core players such as Harden, Leonard and George, if the signings are successfully completed, the Clippers will have a championship-contending lineup with both experience and strength.