Fred VanVleet is one of the most solid starting point guards in the NBA, being highly regarded for his ability to shoot from range and run an offense. Though he has struggled with his efficiency, Fred VanVleet is currently averaging 19.3 PPG, 4.3 RPG, and 6.4 APG for the Toronto Raptors.
There have been some reports about Fred VanVleet potentially getting traded ahead of this year’s trade deadline. Part of that is likely due to his contract situation, as VanVleet has the option of declining his player option for next season and becoming an unrestricted free agent. A recent report from Ric Bucher of Fox Sports revealed that Fred VanVleet wants a similar deal to Tyler Herro, who got a $130 million deal from the Miami Heat during the past summer.
Even if there had been, indications are that Van Vleet wants a deal comparable to the four-year, $130 million one Tyler Herro signed with the Miami Heat.
It remains to be seen if Fred VanVleet will get the deal that he wants from a team in the future. He is definitely having a worse overall season than Tyler Herro, as the Miami Heat shooting guard is currently averaging 20.2 PPG, 5.8 RPG, and 4.4 APG while shooting 36.5% from beyond the arc. However, it is possible that a team will give Fred VanVleet a similar contract and takes a chance on him in the future.
Fred VanVleet Has Commanded Trade Interest From The Los Angeles Clippers
There is no doubt that a number of teams could potentially use a steady starting point guard. The Los Angeles Clippers are among their number and understandably have been linked to Fred VanVleet.
League sources say the Clippers are also interested in Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet… VanVleet, who is at no. 76, is overall the best target for the Clippers considering he’s only 28, he’s a relentless on-ball defender, and he was an All-Star just last season.”
Fred VanVleet could potentially be the perfect tertiary offensive option for the Clippers behind Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. He would have less pressure offensively on the Clippers, and perhaps his efficiency would improve playing next to two elite stars.
It remains to be seen what the Clippers would have to give up to get Fred VanVleet. He is likely easier to get this season due to his contract situation, and we’ll see what happens in the future.
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