Expose the Clippers' first choice for recruitment, Brogdon! Two traits fit Simmons is expected to leave this summer

On May 9, Beijing time, Clippers reporter Law Murray discussed the team's offseason movements on a podcast, saying that Brogdon is worth paying attention to, and he believes that Ben Simmons is not expected to stay with the Clippers.

Brogdon, who plays for the Wizards for the 2024-25 season with an annual salary of $22.5 million, will become a full free agent this summer. "I think Brogdon would be the top target for the Clippers," Murray said, "...... They had come close to closing the deal before. I think if Brogdon is bought out after the February trade deadline, the Clippers will definitely consider signing Ben Simmons as much as they do. ”

Murray also noted that Brogdon has a close relationship with former Clippers executive Michael Wenger, who is now at the helm of Wizards management.

"At the very least, the Clippers will seriously consider him," Murray said, "and as a point guard, he has all the qualities the Clippers want: a shot and a physique." These conditions are fully in line with the Clippers' recruitment needs. ”

In full health, Brogdon has been doing extremely well in the NBA. He was named Rookie of the Year in 2017 and Sixth Man of the Year in 2023. He played in 463 career games (29.1 minutes per game) and averaged 15.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.7 assists while shooting 46.3% from the field, 38.8% from three-point range and 87.4% from the free throw line.

However, injuries have been a big issue for Brogdon. He has only played in 24 games for the Wizards this season and has played less than 40 games in three of the last four seasons, which could affect his market value this summer. In the 2024-25 season, Brogdon's on-court performance has not been as good as before. He averaged a career-low 23.5 minutes per game and shot 28.6 percent from three-point range, the worst of his career. However, due to the small sample size and the fact that he played for the Wizards, who have the lowest record in the league, these numbers don't fully reflect his true level.

Even so, Brogdon is a potential addition for the Clippers to consider. As Murray said, the 32-year-old guard can play two guard positions, has a height advantage and shoots well when he gets space to shoot.

Murray also noted that Ben Simmons is unlikely to return to the Clippers unless he signs a contract extension with a "very low salary." He's now a free agent and fell out of the Clippers' rotation last season. I don't think he's going to come back unless he accepts a very low salary...... What teams need are players who are a threat on both ends of the pitch. ”