In an area where every team strives to excel, the Clippers have left Ivica Zubac to do everything, which inevitably becomes a major issue when he takes a seat.
The Clippers have a specific prototype they will target at the trade deadline, and as each game comes to an end, the criteria have become as obvious as can be.
The LA Clippers' start to the season has been a disaster, opening up an opportunity for a blossoming veteran focused on signing a multi-year NBA contract.
One by one, each of the LA Clippers' losses will have played a role in James Harden making an irreversible decision that is heavy but feels inevitable.