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DeAndre Jordan during his time in Dallas

After spending his entire career with the LA Clippers, DeAndre Jordan joined the Dallas Mavericks last summer.

In Dallas, the 30-year-old was averaging 11.0 points, 13.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks per game, however, Jordan was last week traded by the Mavericks to the New York Knicks as part of the trade that took Kristaps Porzingis to New York.

Nevertheless, it appears as though Jordan has no long term plans to stay in New York as Dan Woike of the LA Times is reporting that the center wants to return to Los Angeles:

A more immediate impact could come after the trade deadline, when the center-heavy Knicks could buy out Jordan’s contract, making him a free agent. Jordan would like to return to Los Angeles, and he’s still close with coach Doc Rivers. Some NBA scouts believe a pairing with the Lakers, perhaps next summer, makes sense for Jordan, too.

Jordan was named an NBA All-Star in 2017, and the veteran center is set to become an unrestricted free agent in the summer.