Hype or Bust: Trade deals that could happen before the deadline

4. DeAndre Jordan (Los Angeles Clippers)

Jordan seems to be on his way out

Lob City is dying and the Clippers are reportedly deciding to take it apart completely. Chris Paul was traded in the offseason to make Clippers more competitive and to provide support to Griffin. But injuries ravaged their roster and now the Clippers are looking to tank and rebuild.

The team linked strongly with Jordan is the Cavaliers, who need a defensive boost, after being ranked last in defense this season. Jordan is a strong presence around the rim and an elite rebounder, which Cavs really need. Another team linked is the Bucks, who have been looking to shore up their backcourt, to support Giannis. The trade deal looking possible is as follows:

DeAndre Jordan to Cavaliers, Tristan Thompson and the Brooklyn pick to LA Clippers.

This is the likeliest deal that will happen in the offseason but the Cavaliers are reluctant to let go off their rebuilding chip if LeBron decides to move in the offseason. This deal also depends on George Hill joining the Cavaliers and them waiving off Derrick Rose to match the salaries. Since the Hill trade is almost on it's last legs, there is nothing holding this deal from happening.

HYPE: 6/10