Sixers closely monitoring Paul George's situation in Los Angeles
The Clippers will soon play in a new arena. They have a better team than the Lakers, meaning they have a better chance of winning a championship than their in-town rivals. And with their championship window closing soon, the Clippers know George’s presence gives them the best chance to win. So it doesn’t make sense to allow him to walk in free agency — unless they’re unwilling to give him a maximum salary at this age and other teams are game for that deal. That is why the Sixers are closely monitoring the situation, hoping the Clippers let George slip away. But the Clippers have to know their roster, as currently constructed, is dangerous as long as it remains healthy. George and his representation also realize that.
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer
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Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
In postgame video review, the officials determined that a foul should have been called on Paul George in closing second. However, no foul was called and the Clippers escaped with a 108-107 victory over the Sixers. – 10:58 PM
In postgame video review, the officials determined that a foul should have been called on Paul George in closing second. However, no foul was called and the Clippers escaped with a 108-107 victory over the Sixers. – 10:58 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George postgame
On Harden: “We got his back, through the process…” pic.twitter.com/uMIur7V7ZY – 10:55 PM
Paul George postgame
On Harden: “We got his back, through the process…” pic.twitter.com/uMIur7V7ZY – 10:55 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers start 4th with Paul George and reserves Westbrook/Powell/Coffey/Plumlee
Philadelphia with offense lineup: Maxey/Hield/Batum/Harris/Reed – 9:29 PM
Clippers start 4th with Paul George and reserves Westbrook/Powell/Coffey/Plumlee
Philadelphia with offense lineup: Maxey/Hield/Batum/Harris/Reed – 9:29 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Notable names that have reached the 65-game criteria, are on pace or ineligible/not on pace:
Reached the criteria
Jarrett Allen
Jayson Tatum
Derrick White
DeMar DeRozan
Coby White
Jarrett Allen
Nikola Jokic
Stephen Curry
Pascal Siakam
Paul George
James Harden
Kawhi Leonard… – 8:38 PM
Notable names that have reached the 65-game criteria, are on pace or ineligible/not on pace:
Reached the criteria
Jarrett Allen
Jayson Tatum
Derrick White
DeMar DeRozan
Coby White
Jarrett Allen
Nikola Jokic
Stephen Curry
Pascal Siakam
Paul George
James Harden
Kawhi Leonard… – 8:38 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George is in foul trouble
Philadelphia in bonus last 3:05 of 1st half – 8:33 PM
Paul George is in foul trouble
Philadelphia in bonus last 3:05 of 1st half – 8:33 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
STARTERS 3/27
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
PHI
Kelly Oubre Jr.
Tobias Harris
Mo Bamba
Kyle Lowry
Tyres Maxey – 7:03 PM
STARTERS 3/27
LAC
Paul George
Kawhi Leonard
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden
PHI
Kelly Oubre Jr.
Tobias Harris
Mo Bamba
Kyle Lowry
Tyres Maxey – 7:03 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Latest @BleacherReport Will LA Clippers Extend Paul George with Philadelphia 76ers Looming?
bleacherreport.com/articles/10114… – 4:25 PM
Latest @BleacherReport Will LA Clippers Extend Paul George with Philadelphia 76ers Looming?
bleacherreport.com/articles/10114… – 4:25 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Brandon Miller shocked many when he called Paul George his GOAT. He’s not alone. There’s a growing number of players from top recruits to NBA champs who emulate PG. Gamers also try to clone PG. “Paul George is the right person to study for this generation” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:03 PM
Brandon Miller shocked many when he called Paul George his GOAT. He’s not alone. There’s a growing number of players from top recruits to NBA champs who emulate PG. Gamers also try to clone PG. “Paul George is the right person to study for this generation” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 3:03 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Paul George on Haliburton: “Great kid and I think Indiana found a star for a very long time.
“One of the best at managing games, taking over games, playmaking and for how young he is, so poised and polished. You don’t find that often.”
fieldhousefiles.com/p/paul-george-… pic.twitter.com/jq7nKFx0tC – 12:53 AM
Paul George on Haliburton: “Great kid and I think Indiana found a star for a very long time.
“One of the best at managing games, taking over games, playmaking and for how young he is, so poised and polished. You don’t find that often.”
fieldhousefiles.com/p/paul-george-… pic.twitter.com/jq7nKFx0tC – 12:53 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George just hit first Clippers 3 of 2nd half. With 2:54 left to play. – 12:41 AM
Paul George just hit first Clippers 3 of 2nd half. With 2:54 left to play. – 12:41 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George dunk cuts Pacers lead to 122-103 with 5:14 left to play
Clippers have a flight to the East Coast tomorrow, but once again, like the Hawks game, they’re going to keep going until the dagger hits
Rick Carlisle pushed enough to call a timeout and bring back Haliburton – 12:38 AM
Paul George dunk cuts Pacers lead to 122-103 with 5:14 left to play
Clippers have a flight to the East Coast tomorrow, but once again, like the Hawks game, they’re going to keep going until the dagger hits
Rick Carlisle pushed enough to call a timeout and bring back Haliburton – 12:38 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George doing what he’s supposed to do, and that’s get buckets with this second unit. He’s made multiple Pacers defenders touch earf in this first half and now has 11 points on 5/6 FGs, and just knocked down his first 3-point attempt of the game
49-44 LAC lead, 7:29 2nd qtr – 11:19 PM
Paul George doing what he’s supposed to do, and that’s get buckets with this second unit. He’s made multiple Pacers defenders touch earf in this first half and now has 11 points on 5/6 FGs, and just knocked down his first 3-point attempt of the game
49-44 LAC lead, 7:29 2nd qtr – 11:19 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Pacers will start Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Ben Sheppard, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner tonight at LA
Clippers will start the usual: James Harden, Terance Mann, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac – 10:03 PM
Pacers will start Tyrese Haliburton, Andrew Nembhard, Ben Sheppard, Pascal Siakam, Myles Turner tonight at LA
Clippers will start the usual: James Harden, Terance Mann, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac – 10:03 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
For the first time since February 22, the LA Clippers will have all of Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Terance Mann, Ivica Zubac, Norman Powell, and Amir Coffey
More @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5365925/2024/0… – 8:47 PM
For the first time since February 22, the LA Clippers will have all of Russell Westbrook, James Harden, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Terance Mann, Ivica Zubac, Norman Powell, and Amir Coffey
More @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5365925/2024/0… – 8:47 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Today’s ep of the #GoodWord is Live! @LawMurrayTheNU joins to go deep on the Clippers, especially the future of Paul George, and we also talk about Houston nipping at Golden State and more
🍎: tinyurl.com/kx9umy4y
: tinyurl.com/bd9hja5t
📺: youtu.be/d9wuytcMU88 – 5:09 PM
Today’s ep of the #GoodWord is Live! @LawMurrayTheNU joins to go deep on the Clippers, especially the future of Paul George, and we also talk about Houston nipping at Golden State and more
🍎: tinyurl.com/kx9umy4y
: tinyurl.com/bd9hja5t📺: youtu.be/d9wuytcMU88 – 5:09 PM
More on this storyline
Now, George can become an unrestricted free agent this summer by declining his $48.8 million player option with the Clippers for next season. He’s also eligible to sign an extension this season, but the two sides haven’t reached an agreement. The belief is that Los Angeles isn’t willing to match George’s expectations for his next contract. Reports have circulated suggesting the Clippers’ offer is less than Leonard’s three-year, $149.7 million extension. You can argue that it would be best for George to move if the Clippers don’t up their offer. And that’s where the Sixers, who could create close to $65 million in cap space this summer, come in. Even if George isn’t interested in Philly, it makes sense for him to entertain the idea and force the Clippers’ hand. -via The Philadelphia Inquirer / March 28, 2024
Bobby Marks: Notable names that have reached the 65-game criteria, are on pace or ineligible/not on pace: Reached the criteria Jarrett Allen Jayson Tatum Derrick White DeMar DeRozan Coby White Jarrett Allen Nikola Jokic Stephen Curry Pascal Siakam Paul George James Harden Kawhi Leonard Anthony Davis Giannis Antetokounmpo Damian Lillard Rudy Gobert Anthony Edwards Jalen Brunson Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Paolo Banchero Kevin Durant Domantas Sabonis Chet Holmgren On pace Jaylen Brown Jrue Holiday Alex Caruso Luka Doncic Tyrese Haliburton LeBron James Jaren Jackson Jr. Bam Adebayo Zion Williamson Herb Jones Jalen Suggs Tyrese Maxey Devin Booker De’Aaron Fox Victor Wembanyama Off pace/Ineligible Trae Young Kristaps Porzingis LaMelo Ball Zach LaVine Darius Garland Donovan Mitchell Kyrie Irving Draymond Green Ja Morant Jimmy Butler Khris Middleton Karl-Anthony Towns Julius Randle Joel Embiid Bradley Beal Scottie Barnes Lauri Markkanen TBD because of injuries Alperen Sengun Brandon Ingram -via Twitter @BobbyMarks42 / March 27, 2024
Many sources around the league think Clippers governor Steve Ballmer will eventually decide to pay up. The nuance may be in the number of years. A sign-and-trade wouldn’t be legal for the Clippers. Even without George, the Clippers’ payroll is high enough that the team has no real means to replace him if he leaves for the Sixers. -via Bleacher Report / March 27, 2024