76ers interested in Paul George?
That is the same path the Philadelphia 76ers plan to pursue this summer, according to league sources. … With those bookends in place, Philadelphia is focused on filling the gap between them with an elite, two-way wing, sources said. … For all those complications, Philadelphia does have the cleanest path to making Paul George a new home. The Sixers are willing to spend future money and sacrifice draft capital, league sources told Yahoo Sports, in the name of chasing next year’s title. George has been on Morey’s radar since the executive’s time running the Rockets, sources said, when Houston personnel were more than aware of George’s affinity for ending up in Los Angeles — where his parents now regularly sit courtside for his games.
Source: Yahoo! Sports
Source: Yahoo! Sports
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
The conference finals feature four teams loaded with All-Stars, and the Sixers, to no surprise, are chasing a premier two-way wing this summer, league sources told @YahooSports. Details on Paul George, OG Anunoby, the Clippers and more context here: sports.yahoo.com/76ers-aiming-t… – 12:11 PM
The conference finals feature four teams loaded with All-Stars, and the Sixers, to no surprise, are chasing a premier two-way wing this summer, league sources told @YahooSports. Details on Paul George, OG Anunoby, the Clippers and more context here: sports.yahoo.com/76ers-aiming-t… – 12:11 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jayson Tatum has more playoff points than
Carmelo Anthony
John Stockton
Vince Carter
Paul George
David Robinson
Oscar Robertson
Nikola Jokic
Vince Carter
Isiah Thomas
Damian Lillard
Allen Iverson
Steve Nash
Kyrie Irving
Only 26 years old. pic.twitter.com/bkFmBjybcA – 9:15 AM
Jayson Tatum has more playoff points than
Carmelo Anthony
John Stockton
Vince Carter
Paul George
David Robinson
Oscar Robertson
Nikola Jokic
Vince Carter
Isiah Thomas
Damian Lillard
Allen Iverson
Steve Nash
Kyrie Irving
Only 26 years old. pic.twitter.com/bkFmBjybcA – 9:15 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George received 16 3rd place votes for All-NBA, second among all players to receive votes and not make an All-NBA team (Jaylen Brown, 50)
George has not been an All-NBA selection since 2021. – 8:02 PM
Paul George received 16 3rd place votes for All-NBA, second among all players to receive votes and not make an All-NBA team (Jaylen Brown, 50)
George has not been an All-NBA selection since 2021. – 8:02 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC Thunder All-NBA History
1st Team
Kevin Durant: 5X
Russell Westbrook: 2X
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 2X
Paul George: 1X
2nd Team
Russell Westbrook: 5X
Kevin Durant: 1X
Chris Paul: 1X
3rd Team
Russell Westbrook: 1X
Paul George: 1X
19 All-NBA selections in 16 seasons. pic.twitter.com/4nnUHp3ebL – 7:53 PM
OKC Thunder All-NBA History
1st Team
Kevin Durant: 5X
Russell Westbrook: 2X
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 2X
Paul George: 1X
2nd Team
Russell Westbrook: 5X
Kevin Durant: 1X
Chris Paul: 1X
3rd Team
Russell Westbrook: 1X
Paul George: 1X
19 All-NBA selections in 16 seasons. pic.twitter.com/4nnUHp3ebL – 7:53 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Philadelphia 76ers: is Paul George the big target? @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/philadelphi… – 2:39 PM
Philadelphia 76ers: is Paul George the big target? @Sportando sportando.basketball/en/philadelphi… – 2:39 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
On today’s show, we will NOT be focusing on Paul George.
OG Anunoby has been re-attached to the Sixers ahead of free agency. Can they (and should they) steal him from the Knicks?
Discussing with @_devongivens
and @DerekBodnerNBA
at 2:30
youtube.com/live/txtqW-X9P… pic.twitter.com/CI5GMawuIz – 2:11 PM
On today’s show, we will NOT be focusing on Paul George.
OG Anunoby has been re-attached to the Sixers ahead of free agency. Can they (and should they) steal him from the Knicks?
Discussing with @_devongivens
and @DerekBodnerNBA
at 2:30
youtube.com/live/txtqW-X9P… pic.twitter.com/CI5GMawuIz – 2:11 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Sixers believe they have a real chance of signing Paul George away from the Clippers, per @KevinOConnorNBA (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…).
Philadelphia can afford George on a max contract this summer to pair alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. pic.twitter.com/J9lL77zzfW – 12:35 PM
The Sixers believe they have a real chance of signing Paul George away from the Clippers, per @KevinOConnorNBA (podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the…).
Philadelphia can afford George on a max contract this summer to pair alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. pic.twitter.com/J9lL77zzfW – 12:35 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Brandon Miller will be working out this summer with Paul George, per @rodboone (charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot…).
Miller is primarily focused on gaining weight while also training alongside George.
George, who is Miller’s basketball idol, is holding true to passing the baton his way. pic.twitter.com/IfOkVb7uii – 7:00 AM
Brandon Miller will be working out this summer with Paul George, per @rodboone (charlotteobserver.com/sports/charlot…).
Miller is primarily focused on gaining weight while also training alongside George.
George, who is Miller’s basketball idol, is holding true to passing the baton his way. pic.twitter.com/IfOkVb7uii – 7:00 AM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
“I don’t think you can say the East – which was in tatters after the All Star break – is going to look like that again.”
Notes/analysis on NYK postseason, offseason, Donovan Mitchell, Paul George & more on The Putback w/guests Brendan Brown, @iHateShaun: youtube.com/live/Xi8IHfJo4… – 2:44 PM
“I don’t think you can say the East – which was in tatters after the All Star break – is going to look like that again.”
Notes/analysis on NYK postseason, offseason, Donovan Mitchell, Paul George & more on The Putback w/guests Brendan Brown, @iHateShaun: youtube.com/live/Xi8IHfJo4… – 2:44 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
On today’s show at 2:30… @DerekBodnerNBA
returns from vacation!
—New Paul George scuttlebutt
—De’Anthony Melton payday rumors
—Previewing Celtics-Pacers
Join us:
youtube.com/live/S5rppADqn… pic.twitter.com/YU9yKpRjbZ – 2:12 PM
On today’s show at 2:30… @DerekBodnerNBA
returns from vacation!
—New Paul George scuttlebutt
—De’Anthony Melton payday rumors
—Previewing Celtics-Pacers
Join us:
youtube.com/live/S5rppADqn… pic.twitter.com/YU9yKpRjbZ – 2:12 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi Leonard got the second-most votes for All-Defense without making a team (Lu Dort was first on that list)
Paul George got one second place vote
That’s all for Clippers in All-Defensive Team voting. They have not had a player make All-Defense since Kawhi made it in 2021. – 2:05 PM
Kawhi Leonard got the second-most votes for All-Defense without making a team (Lu Dort was first on that list)
Paul George got one second place vote
That’s all for Clippers in All-Defensive Team voting. They have not had a player make All-Defense since Kawhi made it in 2021. – 2:05 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Indiana Pacers turned their 2010 lottery pick into 3 players in their 2024 playoff rotation
1. Select Paul George 10th in 2010
2. Trade PG for Oladipo/Sabonis
3. Trade Sabonis for Haliburton
4. Trade Oladipo for LeVert
5. Trade LeVert for picks that became Nembhard/Sheppard – 4:08 PM
Indiana Pacers turned their 2010 lottery pick into 3 players in their 2024 playoff rotation
1. Select Paul George 10th in 2010
2. Trade PG for Oladipo/Sabonis
3. Trade Sabonis for Haliburton
4. Trade Oladipo for LeVert
5. Trade LeVert for picks that became Nembhard/Sheppard – 4:08 PM
More on this storyline
Ryan Dunn: “There are a lot of players I watch like Paul George and Herb Jones too defensively. I think the closest I probably have is OG Anunoby right now with him in the playoffs with his size and strength defensively.” -via HoopsHype / May 21, 2024
Ja’Kobe Walter: “I’d say Kawhi Leonard. He’s in the mid-range a lot and being a great scorer. Defensively, he’s always competing. I’ve always been watching him. He’s going to be my comparison.” “He’s a great two-way player, and his mid-range game is strong. I like to emulate that, and defensively, he’s outstanding. I also watched Paul George for his handles and ability to score from anywhere. My favorite player is KD, but I was trying to emulate Kawhi and Paul George more.” -via HoopsHype / May 21, 2024
“A lot of these guys I’m playing against — KD, Bron, Steph, Paul George, [James] Harden — I’ve been watching since I was 8 or 9 years old,” Banchero said by telephone from Orlando shortly after the Magic’s May 5 finale. “Now that I’m in the league, it puts into perspective how long these guys have been playing at a super high level. There’s a lot of young talent that’s on the rise quick. There’s some of that where the guard is changing. These younger players are starting to have teams built around them and they’re in position to take over. You look at [Edwards]. The team he has around him is one of the best in the NBA. That’s motivation for me.” -via Washington Post / May 17, 2024