Two aging forwards aren’t going to do it for the Clippers, can a trade remedy the lack of production?
The Los Angeles Clippers are still dead-set on making a successful title run this year, despite beginning the season a little off. Y
The team has depth at all the positions except one. One that has hurt them big time so far this year and could a major problem 
going into the playoffs.
Simply put, the small forward spot for the Clippers is old. Old and for most part inefficient.
The only two small forwards on the roster are Matt Barnes, who is 34, and Hedo Turkoglu who is 35. Having two aging players at the three isn’t giving the team any advantages.
In fact, it could even be considered as a disadvantage. Barnes is the starter and scarcely holds his own. Barnes’ numbers are nowhere near where they need to be, considering the fact that he is the only SF who has an impact on the team.
However, Barnes cannot continue to be the only SF producing some numbers and being somewhat effective defensively. That’s a lot of weight on one players’ shoulders at his age.
Turkoglu coming off the bench for Barnes is a huge drop-off on both ends of the court. Turk can knock down a 3 here and there, 
but he isn’t a second unit player who will be beneficial for the Clippers in the long run.
The Clippers have even tried playing a couple of their shooting guards like Jamal Crawford at the 3, only highlighting how badly in need they are of a solid SF. Crawford of course still thrived at playing the position, but the Clippers should really save him for SG.
The trade deadline isn’t until February, so the Clippers have more than enough time to brew up some trade talks and to plan on acquiring an efficient additional SF.
The Clippers will definitely need one who can defend the elite forwards in the west like Kevin Durant, Rudy Gay and Kawhi Leonard respectively.
A player that the Clippers should possibly take a shot at is New Orleans Pelicans forward Ryan Anderson.
“Several teams around the league are in search of a big man that can shoot and Anderson will be a hot commodity if he is put out on the market.” (Via: BI)
Anderson is unneeded among the stacked Pelicans roster, but could be an immense help for the Clippers. Anderson averaged 19.8 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 43% from the field and an impressive 95 FT% last season.
While his numbers this year are a tad lower than last season (16.3 PPG), he would still provide much better support than Barnes would.
If Los Angeles could somehow think up a deal good enough to acquire Anderson, he would most likely become the starting SF over Barnes. Anderson is known for playing PF, but can easily transition to play the 3.
With his high scoring average, decent rebounding and respectable shooting percentages, Anderson could prove to be just what the Clippers need offensively to get closer at a title run.
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