The Clippers are all but assured of making the playoffs this season and are essentially just vying for seeding, which means they will convey their first-round pick to the Boston Celtics this season, completing their obligation for acquiring Jeff Green at the 2016 trade deadline.
LA still has its own second-round pick, as well what will likely be Portland’s second-round pick courtesy of the Blake Griffin trade. Both of those selections will be in the back half of the second round, which considerably depresses our interest in this upcoming draft.