February 15th 2024.
According to a recent report from The Athletic, there has been some drama brewing within the Los Angeles Clippers team. It appears that two players, P.J. Tucker and Bones Hyland, have been feeling quite unhappy lately and were even sent home during the team's recent road trip.
Tucker, who joined the Clippers earlier this season alongside James Harden as part of a multi-team trade involving the Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder, has been struggling with a decrease in playing time due to the new roster changes. Similarly, Hyland has also been facing a lack of playing time since the trade, only appearing in seven games prior to being sent home.
Currently, the Clippers have the third-best record in the league at 36-17, trailing behind the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves. However, for Tucker, this is a far cry from his previous starting forward position with the 76ers. In fact, since joining the Clippers, Tucker has only been involved in the rotation for 12 games in November, six of which resulted in losses. Interestingly, the team has been performing exceptionally well with a record of 27-7 since Tucker left the rotation.
In an interview with The Athletic, Tucker expressed his frustration with the situation, stating that it was agreed upon that he would sit out until the team decided to move him. He also mentioned the importance of advocating for himself and trying to maintain a professional attitude despite the circumstances. Meanwhile, for Hyland, things took a turn when Russell Westbrook offered up his starting spot to play in the second unit, leaving Hyland as the team's back-up shooting guard. However, he was ultimately passed over in favor of veteran Norman Powell.
Thankfully, it seems that both Tucker and Hyland will be rejoining the team after this weekend's All-Star break. The Clippers' next game is set for Thursday, February 22nd. On a related note, James Harden recently showed off his latest Adidas sneakers, which were inspired by his love for J-Harden Wines.
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