While this strategy I don't think will work in the nba, the Clips gm has shown he is happy to trade the clips 1st away to help them team be as good as possible now.

Bucks get a rebuilding package for Giannis (2027 pick is worst of nets or pheonix pick protected)

Rockkets get a veteran star which this young core is missing in Kawhi.

Clips get a new face of the franchise in Giannis, while retaining cap space to go after a complimentary star like Trae in 2028