7-21! Leonard kicks away the clipboard! Chaos ensues, and the Clippers are falling apart again.

During the Clippers’ 103-88 game against the Lakers, Tyronn Lue angrily threw the clipboard during a timeout due to dissatisfaction with the team's performance, and it happened to fall at Leonard’s feet, who immediately kicked it away.

So far this season,the Clippers, despite their star-studded offseason lineup and championship hopes, have only achieved a 7-21 record, ranking 13th in the Western Conference and just 0.5 games ahead of the last-place Pelicans.Previously, the ridiculous incident of Paul being sent home occurred, so it’s no surprise that there are internal problems within the team.

In some ways, internal conflicts might be good as they can accelerate the team’s collapse, leading to an earlier breakup and thus a quicker relief.

The most valuable trade asset for the Clippers is obviously our own DeRozan. At 36 years old, he remains one of the league’s best ball-handling stars, averaging 25.8 points, 5.2 rebounds, 8.2 assists, and 1.3 steals per game this season. His salary is $39.18 million, and next summer he has a player option to decline and become a free agent early.

Recently, reporter Stein revealed thatHarden is increasingly mentioned by opposing team executives as a potential trade asset.The NBA trade deadline for this season falls on February 6th, Beijing time.

Without a doubt, Harden’s former teams, the Rockets and Timberwolves, are the most suitable new destinations for him. Both have championship potential and are in urgent need of a point guard, with the Timberwolves being mentioned most frequently in trade rumors involving him.

The Timberwolves currently hold a 19-10 record, ranking fifth in the West. They lack a legitimate starting point guard, with 38-year-old Conley relegated to the bench, so they have been actively seeking a new elite backcourt partner for Edwards. Besides Harden, Irving and Morant are also targets.

So far this season, Edwards is averaging 28.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, shooting 40.4% from the field with 3.3 three-pointers per game. He is an all-star guard effective both with and without the ball, so pairing him with Harden should not cause major ball-dominance conflicts.

In summary, if the Clippers trade Harden, the public would not be surprised and might even be happy for him—provided he is sent to a championship-contending team. Otherwise, it might be better for him to stay, at least to play in his hometown and be closer to family.

As a temporary hire, there is no reason for him to go down with the ship, as it would bring no praise to himself.