After missing out on Amar'e Stoudemire, the Clippers' best chance to improve themselves for the playoff run will be securing a player – preferably Prince – on the free-agent market. For now, they simply don't have assets to make a deal for a difference-maker.
Nevertheless, the Clippers have probed the market with Jamal Crawford to see if there's a way to acquire a first-round pick that could help them make a competitive offer to Denver for Wilson Chandler or Arron Afflalo, league sources said. The Clippers have also had a continuing interest with Phoenix's Gerald Green, sources said.
The Clippers need a wing player so badly, they even took a hard look at Charlotte's Lance Stephenson in recent weeks, sending a scout to observe him for two games, league sources said. The Clippers moved on, without pursuing serious discussions.