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Clippers Reject Trade Talks, Bet on Play-In Push When Derrick Jones Jr. Returns

Sources say Clippers have turned down offers for James Harden, Kawhi Leonard, and Ivica Zubac, choosing patience over a teardown. “The Clippers are 6-20.” With their 2026 first-rounder owed to OKC, front office sees little value in bottoming out. They believe Jones’ return from a knee injury can spark a play-in run. They sit 14th in the West for now.