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75 million in 2 years! The Clippers are sure to renew their contracts. There is an old man in the family and a treasure.

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Los Angeles Clippers' 2024-25 season results: fifth in the Western Conference in the regular season, losing to the Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs. Leonard made a comeback in the middle of the season. Harden + Powell + Zubac led the team with a good record in the early stage of the season. After Leonard returned, he experienced a sluggishness and found his form again. At the end of the regular season, the Clippers entered the playoffs with a record of 18 wins and 3 losses, and their form is quite hot. The Clippers and Nuggets played in tiebreak in the playoffs, and the Nuggets and the Western Conference No. 1 Thunder also played in tiebreak in the tiebreak, which shows that the Clippers' lineup is both in line with the Nuggets Thunder. What reinforcements will the Clippers make during this summer offseason? According to official reports from the US NBA reporter, the Los Angeles Clippers management has determined to renew the contract with Harden and Batum. Harden is expected to sign a two-year, $75 million contract with the Clippers. If Harden leaves the Clippers, he may not be able to get a bigger contract or a better chance to win the championship. Because Harden is 35 years old after all, Harden averaged 22.8 points + 5.8 rebounds + 8.7 assists + 1.5 steals + 0.7 blocks per game in the regular season, with a shooting percentage of 41.0%, a three-point shooting percentage of 35.2%, and a free throw shooting percentage of 87.4%.

This year's playoffs, Harden averaged 18.7 points + 5.4 rebounds + 9.1 assists (second in the league) + 1.3 steals + 1.0 blocks, shooting percentage of 43.6%, three-point shooting percentage of 36.4%, and free throw shooting percentage of 81.8%. Fans have mixed reviews about Harden's comments, because without Harden in the regular season, the Clippers may not be able to make the playoffs. However, Harden, both the key playoffs G5 and G7, both played sluggishly and was unable to help the Clippers win, which is the reason why fans criticized and questioned.

Harden is indeed a very professional and professional player. He plays diligently in the regular season and rarely misses due to injuries. This season, Harden played 79 games and only had 3 games off. With Leonard and Powell and others suffering injuries, Harden is still the most important core of the Clippers. With the help of Harden this season, Zubac has played the best data and strength in his career: 16.8 points + 12.6 rebounds + 2.7 assists + 1.1 blocks per game (scoring, rebounds and assists all set career highs). The Clippers' current tactics and systems are inseparable from Harden and Zubac.

Why did the Clippers decide to renew Batum first? Because as a veteran, Batum played well in the playoffs and worked hard. Batum averaged 5.6 points + 3.9 rebounds + 2.0 assists + 1.0 steals + 1.7 blocks per game in the playoffs, with a three-point shooting percentage of 40%. In the series between the Clippers and the Nuggets, Batum gave a total of 12 blocks, with the two teams having the most. On the defensive end, Batum has a huge role, and on the offensive end, Batum also made three consecutive key three-pointers in the playoffs, helping the Clippers win.

Therefore, Clippers fans all say that a veteran like Batum should indeed renew his contract in advance. He is still old and can help the team win. In this year's playoffs, the Clippers' key pitchers, Powell, Bogdan and Dunn all had bad three-pointers, and their three-point shooting percentage was very low. Harden's three-point shooting percentage is better than Powell and Bogdan, which is too difficult. Powell and Bogdan do not have strong defenses, Dunn's defense is good, but his three-pointers are worse (1 of 9 shots in a single game). Will the Clippers consider signing more three-pointers in the offseason?

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