I think his consistency is a problem, but that goes for pretty much all the role players on this team.

My hope is that they can find someone that values his non-guaranteed deal, and give the Clips an upgrade. I wouldn’t even mind seeing EJ back with this team next year, or even long term. I mean obviously I’m not paying his salary and subsequent taxes, so I would want the Clips spending as much as they possibly can, even keeping EJ’s deal as an expiring deal at the deadline. But factoring in the potential tax, I would really be surprised if he’s still with the Clippers next year.

Would you trade him for like Ben Simmons, Hayward, Bertans, Porzingis, Terry Rozier? At least those guys would fill maybe more a position of need more than EJ, but not sure any of them are real difference makers. I’ve always liked Hayward, but he’s fallen off and a huge injury risk. Simmons is the biggest gamble, but also highest upside. I think I would consider either of them just for the potential upside, and maybe filling that starting PF position.

It’s all luck. They’re not well run and they’re not a particularly good team they just happen to be healthy. And how the warriors beat the kings I have zero clue. The warriors are total dog shit now which is fine by me, I just wish it wasn’t to the lakers benefit. I can’t think of a team or franchise I despise more than the lakers.