Sixers are frontrunners for Paul George?
Sources believe Philly is the frontrunner to acquire the 6-foot-8, 220-pounder. However, the Orlando Magic, another potential destination, cleared up available cap space to offer the max. And you have to wonder if he’ll remain in Los Angeles if the Clippers give into his demands for a fourth year.
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer
Source: The Philadelphia Inquirer
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Warriors have the trade assets to acquire Paul George warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/29/war… pic.twitter.com/4EdKTc9EBp – 1:05 AM
Warriors have the trade assets to acquire Paul George warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/29/war… pic.twitter.com/4EdKTc9EBp – 1:05 AM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
With each day of Paul George news, Sixers go from +1200-+1400 now to +1100.
Clippers down tonight+3500, Orlando +9000.
Seems like One realistic place to go if he cares about winning and money and play style. @DKSportsbook – 12:56 AM
With each day of Paul George news, Sixers go from +1200-+1400 now to +1100.
Clippers down tonight+3500, Orlando +9000.
Seems like One realistic place to go if he cares about winning and money and play style. @DKSportsbook – 12:56 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Will LeBron James take a paycut with the Lakers? Where will Paul George go? Jim Hill & I share our takes on @SportsCentralLA pic.twitter.com/C4yYs9pQoQ – 11:01 PM
Will LeBron James take a paycut with the Lakers? Where will Paul George go? Jim Hill & I share our takes on @SportsCentralLA pic.twitter.com/C4yYs9pQoQ – 11:01 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Kinda funny how there hasn’t been, like, a single James Harden rumor so far this offseason.
Like not even a cursory, leverage report like “Orlando might pivot to him if they miss on Paul George!” Nope. Just going back to the Clippers for some big but not close to max number. – 10:34 PM
Kinda funny how there hasn’t been, like, a single James Harden rumor so far this offseason.
Like not even a cursory, leverage report like “Orlando might pivot to him if they miss on Paul George!” Nope. Just going back to the Clippers for some big but not close to max number. – 10:34 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
There are a lot of ways I can characterize Clippers being reluctant to include a 4th year for Paul George
Being cheap, under Steve Ballmer, is not one of them – 9:29 PM
There are a lot of ways I can characterize Clippers being reluctant to include a 4th year for Paul George
Being cheap, under Steve Ballmer, is not one of them – 9:29 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Warriors could be best fit for Paul George? warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/29/war… pic.twitter.com/8HaRpbeWy5 – 9:05 PM
Warriors could be best fit for Paul George? warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/29/war… pic.twitter.com/8HaRpbeWy5 – 9:05 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Warriors lost out on Paul George, plus they’re preparing to move on from Klay Thompson.
Chris Paul could soon be waived to clear $30 million in cap space.
Andrew Wiggins is being aggressively shopped on the trade market.
A massive offseason is unfolding for Golden State. pic.twitter.com/UffoLkc1rk – 9:00 PM
The Warriors lost out on Paul George, plus they’re preparing to move on from Klay Thompson.
Chris Paul could soon be waived to clear $30 million in cap space.
Andrew Wiggins is being aggressively shopped on the trade market.
A massive offseason is unfolding for Golden State. pic.twitter.com/UffoLkc1rk – 9:00 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Can the 76ers get their man?
Can they turn the optimism that had transformed into skepticism into elation by nabbing their biggest free-agent acquisition in some time?
It appears the Sixers could be in line to lure Paul George in free agency.
Previewing Sixers’ free agency – 8:14 PM
Can the 76ers get their man?
Can they turn the optimism that had transformed into skepticism into elation by nabbing their biggest free-agent acquisition in some time?
It appears the Sixers could be in line to lure Paul George in free agency.
Previewing Sixers’ free agency – 8:14 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Just getting a meeting with Paul George is something. Like, the NBA version of “it’s just an honor to be nominated.” Would be nice if he came here! – 7:52 PM
Just getting a meeting with Paul George is something. Like, the NBA version of “it’s just an honor to be nominated.” Would be nice if he came here! – 7:52 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Paul George recently raved about Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic on his podcast. 👀 pic.twitter.com/0RGgMYZ9Y1 – 7:42 PM
Paul George recently raved about Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic on his podcast. 👀 pic.twitter.com/0RGgMYZ9Y1 – 7:42 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Paul George declined his player option with the Clippers Saturday, keeping the Sixers in the running to land him in free agency.
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 7:19 PM
Paul George declined his player option with the Clippers Saturday, keeping the Sixers in the running to land him in free agency.
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 7:19 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Should Klay Thompson be upset with Warriors pursuit of Paul George? warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/29/sho… pic.twitter.com/MlzcBdt7uP – 7:05 PM
Should Klay Thompson be upset with Warriors pursuit of Paul George? warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/29/sho… pic.twitter.com/MlzcBdt7uP – 7:05 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Last week I wrote a deep dive on whether it would be realistic to build a team around a Big 3, investigating what the Sixers’ cap situation would look like if they signed Paul George to a max.
Bumping it today since Paul George opted out of his contract.
allphly.com/is-it-realisti… pic.twitter.com/nF9Fjd1MBo – 6:54 PM
Last week I wrote a deep dive on whether it would be realistic to build a team around a Big 3, investigating what the Sixers’ cap situation would look like if they signed Paul George to a max.
Bumping it today since Paul George opted out of his contract.
allphly.com/is-it-realisti… pic.twitter.com/nF9Fjd1MBo – 6:54 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
From our @BleacherReport livestream, what’s next for Paul George after opting out of his contract with the Clippers. pic.twitter.com/GEndHIcLZy – 6:51 PM
From our @BleacherReport livestream, what’s next for Paul George after opting out of his contract with the Clippers. pic.twitter.com/GEndHIcLZy – 6:51 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Several updates on our live blog here on :
– How LeBron pay cut greases a Klay Thompson move
– Wizards fun cap shenanigans redoing Holmes deal
– Logic on OKC moves with Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins
– A little-discussed apron wrinkle on Paul George moves
nytimes.com/athletic/live-… – 6:50 PM
Several updates on our live blog here on :
– How LeBron pay cut greases a Klay Thompson move
– Wizards fun cap shenanigans redoing Holmes deal
– Logic on OKC moves with Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins
– A little-discussed apron wrinkle on Paul George moves
nytimes.com/athletic/live-… – 6:50 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder one of seven teams that legally could sign Paul George, though not realistic:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne… – 6:44 PM
Thunder one of seven teams that legally could sign Paul George, though not realistic:
si.com/nba/thunder/ne… – 6:44 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
I tweeted earlier that it was technically possible, but practically implausible, for the Sixers to sign Paul George and then trade Lauri Markkanen into space.
I deleted that tweet because even with that disclaimer it got people excited. A quick thread on why it’s so implausible – 6:42 PM
I tweeted earlier that it was technically possible, but practically implausible, for the Sixers to sign Paul George and then trade Lauri Markkanen into space.
I deleted that tweet because even with that disclaimer it got people excited. A quick thread on why it’s so implausible – 6:42 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Top 10 NBA free agents: Paul George, LeBron James and more
Free agency beings Sunday, but it appears most of these talented players will be staying with their current teams. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 6:33 PM
Top 10 NBA free agents: Paul George, LeBron James and more
Free agency beings Sunday, but it appears most of these talented players will be staying with their current teams. newsday.com/sports/basketb… – 6:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
📰 @TheAthletic
Paul George is an unrestricted free agent after declining the final year of his contract.
Warriors are out. Clippers have work cut out as the incumbent. 76ers lead cap teams. Thunder could make this extra dramatic. Strap in.
nytimes.com/athletic/55907… – 6:32 PM
📰 @TheAthletic
Paul George is an unrestricted free agent after declining the final year of his contract.
Warriors are out. Clippers have work cut out as the incumbent. 76ers lead cap teams. Thunder could make this extra dramatic. Strap in.
nytimes.com/athletic/55907… – 6:32 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Story coming soon @TheAthletic
What we’re looking at with Paul George though:
– return to LAC
– sign outright with cap room team that doesn’t have to do anything (PHI, ORL, DET)
– sign with team that can reasonably clear space (OKC, CHA, UTA, SA) – 6:23 PM
Story coming soon @TheAthletic
What we’re looking at with Paul George though:
– return to LAC
– sign outright with cap room team that doesn’t have to do anything (PHI, ORL, DET)
– sign with team that can reasonably clear space (OKC, CHA, UTA, SA) – 6:23 PM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Paul George opts to become a free agent and will likely have to weigh playing somewhere else for more money and years or staying at home near family and remaining in LA for potentially less than max. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 6:04 PM
Paul George opts to become a free agent and will likely have to weigh playing somewhere else for more money and years or staying at home near family and remaining in LA for potentially less than max. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 6:04 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Paul George opts out of $48.8 million contract with Clippers, will become free agent
nbcsports.com/nba/news/paul-… – 5:45 PM
Paul George opts out of $48.8 million contract with Clippers, will become free agent
nbcsports.com/nba/news/paul-… – 5:45 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Saturday marked an important date for things to get very interesting for the Sixers in free agency.
The Paul George domino fell their way.
In just about 24 hours, they’ll be able to start bidding on the best free agent available @973ESPN:
973espn.com/paul-george-op… – 5:37 PM
Saturday marked an important date for things to get very interesting for the Sixers in free agency.
The Paul George domino fell their way.
In just about 24 hours, they’ll be able to start bidding on the best free agent available @973ESPN:
973espn.com/paul-george-op… – 5:37 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Going live at 5:30 for a quick reaction pod to the news that Paul George will hit the free agency market.
youtube.com/live/gyaqswFlV… pic.twitter.com/gzhyeXCKWt – 5:28 PM
Going live at 5:30 for a quick reaction pod to the news that Paul George will hit the free agency market.
youtube.com/live/gyaqswFlV… pic.twitter.com/gzhyeXCKWt – 5:28 PM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
The great Jim Hill and I will talk plenty about LeBron James, Paul George and more Lakers/Clippers free agency on @SportsCentralLA. Tune into CBSLA at 3 pm PT!! – 5:28 PM
The great Jim Hill and I will talk plenty about LeBron James, Paul George and more Lakers/Clippers free agency on @SportsCentralLA. Tune into CBSLA at 3 pm PT!! – 5:28 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Report: Paul George declines player option with Clippers, entering free agency warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/29/rep… pic.twitter.com/AdBlVKc7eO – 5:20 PM
Report: Paul George declines player option with Clippers, entering free agency warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/29/rep… pic.twitter.com/AdBlVKc7eO – 5:20 PM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Paul George opting out boosts already high likelihood he chooses between Clippers and Sixers. Clips have advantage – for now – per source.
This gives Klay Thompson leverage with Warriors, who dread the idea of Klay and CP3 walking without a star coming in. – 5:12 PM
Paul George opting out boosts already high likelihood he chooses between Clippers and Sixers. Clips have advantage – for now – per source.
This gives Klay Thompson leverage with Warriors, who dread the idea of Klay and CP3 walking without a star coming in. – 5:12 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Can the Clippers win a title if Paul George is not on the team?
@TermineRadio talks with @JumpShot8 about the Clippers star forward’s leverage heading into free agency pic.twitter.com/Z4KASmc2rc – 5:12 PM
Can the Clippers win a title if Paul George is not on the team?
@TermineRadio talks with @JumpShot8 about the Clippers star forward’s leverage heading into free agency pic.twitter.com/Z4KASmc2rc – 5:12 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I think as a pure basketball fan, the most fun outcome is Paul George to Orlando, partially because it creates a new championship contender, partially because Philly is likelier to do something out of the box weird if they don’t get him and I generally root for chaos. – 5:04 PM
I think as a pure basketball fan, the most fun outcome is Paul George to Orlando, partially because it creates a new championship contender, partially because Philly is likelier to do something out of the box weird if they don’t get him and I generally root for chaos. – 5:04 PM
Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Paul George seemed like the only *realistic* pathway for the Warriors to acquire a needle moving, star player. And as the day went on even that started to feel far fetched.
I don’t expect any type of big splash to happen. – 4:58 PM
Paul George seemed like the only *realistic* pathway for the Warriors to acquire a needle moving, star player. And as the day went on even that started to feel far fetched.
I don’t expect any type of big splash to happen. – 4:58 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
My preliminary Paul George sweepstakes power rankings:
1. 76ers
2. Clippers
3. Magic
4. Mystery team (OKC?) – 4:57 PM
My preliminary Paul George sweepstakes power rankings:
1. 76ers
2. Clippers
3. Magic
4. Mystery team (OKC?) – 4:57 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
As a reminder, the most the Sixers can offer Paul George is:
2024-25: $49.35m
2025-26: $51.8m
2026-27: $54.3m
2027-28: $56.75m
4 years, $212 million. – 4:53 PM
As a reminder, the most the Sixers can offer Paul George is:
2024-25: $49.35m
2025-26: $51.8m
2026-27: $54.3m
2027-28: $56.75m
4 years, $212 million. – 4:53 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
My guess is that Paul George kind of grinds a lot of league business to a halt these next few days.
Like, Hartenstein and KCP sort of need PG’s situation to settle because they’ve been linked to Orlando and Philly. And other guys need THEM to settle, and so on, and so on. – 4:52 PM
My guess is that Paul George kind of grinds a lot of league business to a halt these next few days.
Like, Hartenstein and KCP sort of need PG’s situation to settle because they’ve been linked to Orlando and Philly. And other guys need THEM to settle, and so on, and so on. – 4:52 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Gonna be very, very interested to see who actually asks for a Paul George meeting. We obviously assume that the Sixers and Magic will. Is there a mystery team?
All along, I’ve wondered if the Thunder would dip their toes in. They could get in max range by trading Dort. – 4:50 PM
Gonna be very, very interested to see who actually asks for a Paul George meeting. We obviously assume that the Sixers and Magic will. Is there a mystery team?
All along, I’ve wondered if the Thunder would dip their toes in. They could get in max range by trading Dort. – 4:50 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Fascinating to see how the Clippers pivot if Paul George leaves in free agency. Are they going to pay Harden and build around him and Kawhi? – 4:48 PM
Fascinating to see how the Clippers pivot if Paul George leaves in free agency. Are they going to pay Harden and build around him and Kawhi? – 4:48 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Clippers All-Star forward Paul George is opting out of his $48.7 million contract, per sources. George will become a free agent. – 4:48 PM
Clippers All-Star forward Paul George is opting out of his $48.7 million contract, per sources. George will become a free agent. – 4:48 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Paul George to opt out of Clippers contract, become free agent and take meetings, per report cbssports.com/nba/news/paul-… – 4:45 PM
Paul George to opt out of Clippers contract, become free agent and take meetings, per report cbssports.com/nba/news/paul-… – 4:45 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I don’t think this *fully* knocks the Warriors out of the Paul George race, but it’s obviously substantially harder for them now. The goal would’ve been to use the second apron hard cap if they’d gotten him. Now, through sign-and-trade, they’d have to stay under the first apron. – 4:45 PM
I don’t think this *fully* knocks the Warriors out of the Paul George race, but it’s obviously substantially harder for them now. The goal would’ve been to use the second apron hard cap if they’d gotten him. Now, through sign-and-trade, they’d have to stay under the first apron. – 4:45 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Clippers are playing an interesting game of chicken with Paul George. If PG walks — and interest will be strong — LA will be faced with the possibility of opening up a new building with a team that may not make the play-in tournament. – 4:44 PM
Clippers are playing an interesting game of chicken with Paul George. If PG walks — and interest will be strong — LA will be faced with the possibility of opening up a new building with a team that may not make the play-in tournament. – 4:44 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Paul George has been extension-eligible with the Clippers for almost a year. Now he will test free agency to see if there’s a greater deal out there.
Paul George can re-sign with the Clippers for a maximum of four years, $221 million. He can also add a no-trade clause.
Other – 4:44 PM
Paul George has been extension-eligible with the Clippers for almost a year. Now he will test free agency to see if there’s a greater deal out there.
Paul George can re-sign with the Clippers for a maximum of four years, $221 million. He can also add a no-trade clause.
Other – 4:44 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Paul George has declined his player option to become an unrestricted free agent, per @wojespn.
All opt-in and trade scenarios are now off the board.
George will meet with the Clippers, Sixers and other cap space teams once free agency begins. pic.twitter.com/rPO9HNZo6k – 4:43 PM
Paul George has declined his player option to become an unrestricted free agent, per @wojespn.
All opt-in and trade scenarios are now off the board.
George will meet with the Clippers, Sixers and other cap space teams once free agency begins. pic.twitter.com/rPO9HNZo6k – 4:43 PM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Sources: Paul George intends to decline his $48.79 million player option and enter unrestricted free agency, @hoopshype has learned. The Philadelphia 76ers are among the teams expected to strongly pursue the nine-time All-Star forward and have max cap space to offer. pic.twitter.com/8PuEcdlvc7 – 4:43 PM
Sources: Paul George intends to decline his $48.79 million player option and enter unrestricted free agency, @hoopshype has learned. The Philadelphia 76ers are among the teams expected to strongly pursue the nine-time All-Star forward and have max cap space to offer. pic.twitter.com/8PuEcdlvc7 – 4:43 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors have been under the impression today that they are out on Paul George. The reported opt-out seals it. – 4:42 PM
Warriors have been under the impression today that they are out on Paul George. The reported opt-out seals it. – 4:42 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George is declining his $48.8M player option to become an unrestricted free agent, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/NduizsJVyd – 4:41 PM
Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George is declining his $48.8M player option to become an unrestricted free agent, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. pic.twitter.com/NduizsJVyd – 4:41 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
BREAKING: Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George is declining his $48.7M option and entering free agency, sources tell ESPN. He’s planning to set meetings with cap space teams and the Clippers beginning Sunday night. An opt-in/trade scenario is now gone. pic.twitter.com/kASDp58eDD – 4:40 PM
BREAKING: Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George is declining his $48.7M option and entering free agency, sources tell ESPN. He’s planning to set meetings with cap space teams and the Clippers beginning Sunday night. An opt-in/trade scenario is now gone. pic.twitter.com/kASDp58eDD – 4:40 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Warriors have the trade assets to acquire Paul George warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/29/war… pic.twitter.com/URKV28VAgG – 3:05 PM
Warriors have the trade assets to acquire Paul George warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/29/war… pic.twitter.com/URKV28VAgG – 3:05 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
If Paul George doesn’t opt into the Clippers later Saturday, Bobby Marks says to keep an eye on “old brotherly love.” pic.twitter.com/uCUdUYagbu – 11:38 AM
If Paul George doesn’t opt into the Clippers later Saturday, Bobby Marks says to keep an eye on “old brotherly love.” pic.twitter.com/uCUdUYagbu – 11:38 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Klay Thompson, Mavericks reportedly have “strong mutual interest,” Warriors focused on Paul George
nbcsports.com/nba/news/klay-… – 11:12 AM
Klay Thompson, Mavericks reportedly have “strong mutual interest,” Warriors focused on Paul George
nbcsports.com/nba/news/klay-… – 11:12 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Story: Predicting what’s next for the top remaining player option decisions for LeBron James, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Caleb Martin, Kevin Love, Richaun Holmes, Torrey Craig, Damion Lee, Cam Reddish, and more ahead of NBA free agency on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/2024-nba… – 10:54 AM
Story: Predicting what’s next for the top remaining player option decisions for LeBron James, Paul George, Russell Westbrook, Caleb Martin, Kevin Love, Richaun Holmes, Torrey Craig, Damion Lee, Cam Reddish, and more ahead of NBA free agency on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/2024-nba… – 10:54 AM
More on this storyline
Adrian Wojnarowski: ESPN Sources: Paul George is planning to take free agent meetings with the Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic beginning late Sunday night and Monday on the West Coast. pic.twitter.com/8MMStVjTGk -via Twitter @wojespn / June 29, 2024
Shams Charania: Paul George plans to speak with the Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic starting late Sunday night pacific time after free agency opens, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/HhlFLqtyoT -via Twitter @ShamsCharania / June 29, 2024