NBA Trade Rumors: 5 crucial decisions the LA Clippers have to make this off-season

#3 Re-sign Marcus Morris

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Marcus Morris averaged close to 20 points with 43.9% shooting from the three with the New York Knicks in 2018-19. However, his numbers dipped with the LA Clippers as the 32-year-old had a reduced output last season.

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— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) September 24, 2020

Nevertheless, Morris proved to be a good fit alongside Leonard and George as he provided the much-needed muscle in the paint.

As a power forward, he has the ability to stretch the floor and can also defend multiple positions at the other end. Considering the same, the LA Clippers should look to re-sign Marcus Morris in the 2020 NBA free agency.

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#4 The LA Clippers should look to sign a conventional big

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Even though the NBA has moved towards 3-pointers and small-ball lineups, a traditional center still has a role to play on a team's roster. In this regard, LA Clippers' Montrezl Harrell is on the smaller side, and Ivica Zubac is too inexperienced.

This weakness of the team was ruthlessly exposed during the 2020 NBA playoffs as the LA Clippers struggled to contain Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic in the second-round series.

The LA Clippers desperately need a big who can match up with the likes of Anthony Davis and Nikola Jokic to have a chance in next year's playoffs. NBA trade rumors in this regard suggest that the Brooklyn Nets' Jarrett Allen might be a great option.

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#5 Address the lack of leadership on the team

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Kawhi Leonard is undoubtedly one of the best players in the league, but he is not a great leader on and off the court.

There were no players in the LA Clippers' lineup this season who could lead the team from the front and hold others accountable for their performances.

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— Kendrick Perkins (@KendrickPerkins) October 17, 2020

Even though the LA Clippers' new head coach Ty Lue might address this concern to an extent, the franchise needs another veteran in its roster who could command the respect of other players.

Acquiring players like Chris Paul or Rajon Rondo could solve the franchise's leadership issues, along with giving the LA Clippers more playmaking options.