Malcom Brogdon was mentally prepared to join the Clippers
At two points this offseason — during the three-team trade talks that fell apart back in June and the Jrue Holiday trade in October — Brogdon says he was already mentally preparing himself to be a Clipper alongside Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. “Absolutely,” Brogdon confirmed to ClutchPoints. “Absolutely. You know, once Jrue was traded from Milwaukee, I knew Boston had a lot of interest in him and I figured Boston would have a good run at getting him because I was a guy that they were open to trading.” “I was a guy that’s viewed as a good vet in the league and to teams. I have good value in the league. So a team like Portland could either keep me as a good vet or flip me. I knew that Boston would be in play to get [Jrue Holiday]. So I did start to mentally prepare to be here [in Los Angeles].”
Source: Tomer Azarly @ Clutch Points
Source: Tomer Azarly @ Clutch Points
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Casey Holdahl @CHold
Clippers 123, Blazers 111: FINAL. 20 points, 5 assists for Malcolm Brogdon. 18 points, 4 assists for @AnferneeSimons. 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists for @ShaedonSharpe. 13 points, 3 rebounds for @JeramiGrant. 11 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds for @thereal013. – 12:55 AM
Clippers 123, Blazers 111: FINAL. 20 points, 5 assists for Malcolm Brogdon. 18 points, 4 assists for @AnferneeSimons. 14 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists for @ShaedonSharpe. 13 points, 3 rebounds for @JeramiGrant. 11 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds for @thereal013. – 12:55 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Malcolm Brogdon tonight:
20 PTS
5 AST
3-5 3P
Led the team in points and assists in just 23 minutes. statmuse.com/nba/player/mal… – 12:54 AM
Malcolm Brogdon tonight:
20 PTS
5 AST
3-5 3P
Led the team in points and assists in just 23 minutes. statmuse.com/nba/player/mal… – 12:54 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Back-to-back 3s from Camara and Brogdon force a T Lue timeout. Lead down to 102-79. Clippers haven’t made a shot inside the arc in 6:30 of game time. If anything, T Lue is giving the bench some extended time to figure things out in a non-star environment. – 12:31 AM
Back-to-back 3s from Camara and Brogdon force a T Lue timeout. Lead down to 102-79. Clippers haven’t made a shot inside the arc in 6:30 of game time. If anything, T Lue is giving the bench some extended time to figure things out in a non-star environment. – 12:31 AM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Big night for Grant Williams shooting 4-8 from 3 in a Dallas win. Robert Williams has 10 PTS 5 REB 3 STL 1 BLK for Portland off the bench while Brogdon has 7 points on 3/7 in what’s looking like a loss to LAC. – 12:21 AM
Big night for Grant Williams shooting 4-8 from 3 in a Dallas win. Robert Williams has 10 PTS 5 REB 3 STL 1 BLK for Portland off the bench while Brogdon has 7 points on 3/7 in what’s looking like a loss to LAC. – 12:21 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The possession ended in a Portland bucket off an offensive rebound, but Bones Hyland did well chasing Brogdon through traffic to get his hand up on a contest after getting initially beat. Teammates have commended Bones for more defensive focus and that was one small example – 11:20 PM
The possession ended in a Portland bucket off an offensive rebound, but Bones Hyland did well chasing Brogdon through traffic to get his hand up on a contest after getting initially beat. Teammates have commended Bones for more defensive focus and that was one small example – 11:20 PM
Sean Highkin @highkin
Scoot back in now with Simons/Brogdon/Timelord/Ayton. Interesting lineup. – 11:17 PM
Scoot back in now with Simons/Brogdon/Timelord/Ayton. Interesting lineup. – 11:17 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Clippers 29, Blazers 20: end of first quarter. 7 points, 4 rebounds for @ShaedonSharpe. 6 points, 1 block for @JeramiGrant. 5 points for Malcolm Brogdon. POR shooting 35 percent, LAC 50 percent. – 11:10 PM
Clippers 29, Blazers 20: end of first quarter. 7 points, 4 rebounds for @ShaedonSharpe. 6 points, 1 block for @JeramiGrant. 5 points for Malcolm Brogdon. POR shooting 35 percent, LAC 50 percent. – 11:10 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Former Clipper Malcolm Brogdon has checked in with Sharpe, Time Lord, and Toumani Camara – 11:00 PM
Former Clipper Malcolm Brogdon has checked in with Sharpe, Time Lord, and Toumani Camara – 11:00 PM
Casey Holdahl @CHold
Brogdon and Camara check in, joining Sharpe, Grant and Williams. Billups getting into the bench early. – 10:58 PM
Brogdon and Camara check in, joining Sharpe, Grant and Williams. Billups getting into the bench early. – 10:58 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Blazers might have largest firesale chances in league
But their likely 8-man rotation tonight is not that
Scoot: #3 pick
Simons: 21.1ppg in ’23
Thybulle: 2x All-Defense
Grant: 20.5ppg in ’23
Ayton: 2018 #1 pick
Brogdon: 6MOY
Time Lord: 1x All-Defense
Sharpe: watch your head🔨 – 6:07 PM
Blazers might have largest firesale chances in league
But their likely 8-man rotation tonight is not that
Scoot: #3 pick
Simons: 21.1ppg in ’23
Thybulle: 2x All-Defense
Grant: 20.5ppg in ’23
Ayton: 2018 #1 pick
Brogdon: 6MOY
Time Lord: 1x All-Defense
Sharpe: watch your head🔨 – 6:07 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Ish Wainright is out for Trail Blazers tomorrow in LA
Available Blazers (not including 2-way contracts):
Henderson
Simons
Thybulle
Grant
Ayton
Brogdon
Sharpe
Camara
Murray
Williams
Rupert
Walker
Brown – 8:39 PM
Ish Wainright is out for Trail Blazers tomorrow in LA
Available Blazers (not including 2-way contracts):
Henderson
Simons
Thybulle
Grant
Ayton
Brogdon
Sharpe
Camara
Murray
Williams
Rupert
Walker
Brown – 8:39 PM
More on this storyline
Now in his eighth NBA season, the 31-year old point guard would be a strong addition to any team in championship contention. After a very long summer of uncertainty, Brogdon has been very open and accepting of his role as a mentor and backup with Portland’s young squad. “Man, I’m just trying to be a pro,” Malcolm Brogdon told ClutchPoints in an exclusive interview after the Blazers’ season opening loss against the Clippers. “I’m a guy that relies on my work. So staying in the gym is really how I’ve been able to adjust. If your game is sharp and you’re ready for every opportunity and every change, you’re going to be fine no matter where you’re at. So for me, it’s keeping my head down and working.” -via Clutch Points / October 27, 2023
“The Clippers want Harden,” said Zach Lowe. “It’s a real thing. They want Harden. They want him more than they want Malcolm Brogdon. Pretty confident in that.” -via RealGM / October 24, 2023
Sean Highkin: Malcolm Brogdon today at practice on coming off the bench behind a rookie: “I think it’s honestly important for Scoot to get this experience, starting. He’s going to be the franchise player going forward, so he has to be invested in and given that opportunity.” -via Twitter @highkin / October 21, 2023