Adding Nikola Vucevic would give the Clippers a polished offensive center, something they’ve lacked for years. Vucevic has been a consistent double-double machine, averaging 18.6 points, 10.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists this season with Chicago. His ability to space the floor as a big (shooting 39.0% from three) would complement Kawhi, Harden, and Powell’s perimeter-heavy games, providing an outlet for easy pick-and-pop opportunities. The Clippers have struggled with post-scoring outside of Ivica Zubac, and Vucevic would immediately address both weaknesses.
The downside? He’s not a great defender. At 34 years old, Vucevic isn’t going to anchor the paint in a way that protects the rim like an elite shot-blocker. Still, trading Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kris Dunn is a fair price, as neither are core pieces and landing a skilled veteran big like Vucevic could make the Clippers more well-rounded offensively.