Paul George signed with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a>, joining Joel Embiid to bolster their chances of winning a championship in the 2024-25 season. The addition of the former LA Clippers star is one of the biggest moves in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba">NBA</a> offseason.



George, 34, averaged 22.6 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 3.5 assists on 47.1% shooting from the field last season, appearing in 74 games during his final year with the Clippers.



In addition to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-george">George</a>, the Sixers also brought in Caleb Martin, Eric Gordon, and Andre Drummond through free agency while re-signing Kelly Oubre Jr. Despite these significant additions, Embiid emphasized that the team’s ultimate goal goes beyond individual player acquisitions.



<h2>What was Joel Embiid’s warning?</h2>



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid">Joel Embiid</a>, speaking to the Philadelphia Inquirer, acknowledged the excitement surrounding Paul George’s arrival but reminded everyone of the bigger picture: “It was exciting getting George. Obviously, that’s a great job that the front office did. But we’ve still got to go on the court and try to win.”



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Currently training for the Olympic Games in Paris, Embiid stressed that regardless of how many new players join the team, the focus must remain on winning games on the court.


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Paul George has decided to leave the Los Angeles Clippers. The star opted out of the final year in his contract and will look his first NBA championship elsewhere. As a consequence, many rumors started to swirl including the chance of playing with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/stephen-curry">Stephen Curry</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/golden-state-warriors">Golden State Warriors</a>.



In fact, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james">LeBron James</a> and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers">Los Angeles Lakers</a> also appeared as potential suitors, but, in the end, George had one thing in mind. Try to shift the balance of power in the Eastern Conference.



Right now, the Boston Celtics are favorites in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> toward the 2024-2025 season. However, in an incredible turn of events, Paul George has suddenly changed that projection.



<h2>What will be the next team of Paul George?</h2>



Paul George will sign a four-year, $212 million contract with the Philadelphia 76ers according to a report from Adrian Wojnarowski. Now, there’s a new Big Three alongside Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. 







<h2>Why is Paul George leaving the Clippers?</h2>



The Los Angeles Clippers wanted to give Paul George a three-year contract extension, while the star wanted four seasons in the new deal. Furthermore, George was frustrated by not getting the same amount of money offered before to a player like James Harden. When the information leaked, the team posted a farewell message.


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“Paul is a tremendous talent and an elite two-way player. We feel fortunate for the five years we spent with him. Over that span, he went to three All-Star Games, made the most 3-pointers in franchise history and helped lead the team to a place it had never been. We traded a lot to pair Paul and Kawhi Leonard, and in exchange, we had five seasons of contention. Even though we fell short of our ultimate objective, we appreciate the chances we had with Paul.”


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With <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/joel-embiid">Joel Embiid</a> still in his prime and Tyrese Maxey blossoming into a key contributor, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers">Philadelphia 76ers</a> need to get over the hump once and for all. That’s why the team is expected to make a big move this summer, with Paul George as one of the biggest names to watch.



The 34-year-old’s future looks a bit unclear as he’s reportedly seeking a max contract extension while the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/nba/paul-george-explains-whats-wrong-with-the-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers continue to fail to go the distance</a> in the postseason.



However, since George is still an extremely valuable asset for the LA organization, the Sixers are reportedly considering alternatives to the 9x <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> All-Star. According to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer, one of those names is Brandon Ingram:



“Aside from the pipe dream that Kevin Durant or Jimmy Butler would ask to be dealt directly to Philly, sources familiar with the Sixers’ thinking say that Brandon Ingram is the primary fallback plan.”



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Ingram’s future with the New Orleans Pelicans also looks up in the air as his name is being the subject of multiple trade rumors, with the 26-year-old also being linked with the Chicago Bulls. Either way, what seems clear is that the Sixers are not satisfied and will be looking to improve for the 2024-25 season.


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<h2>Sixers looking for the right star next to Embiid to leave behind playoff struggles</h2>



The 76ers have constantly been on the conversation when discussing the title contenders in the last few seasons, as they always seemed to have, on paper, everything to make a deep playoff run. 



However, the team left a lot to be desired year after year, as it hasn’t made the Conference Finals since 2001, when it lost to the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA Finals. 



After three years of consecutive eliminations in the Conference Semifinals, the Sixers’ title hopes ended sooner this time, losing to the New York Knicks in the First Round.



With Ben Simmons failing to step up in 2021, the Sixers went all in for James Harden in 2022 hoping to help Embiid, but it didn’t work. Now the franchise has to look for another star to surround Joel, hoping to get it right this time.

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Once again, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers</a> were one of the strongest candidates to win the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship. Once again, they couldn’t even make it to the NBA Finals. As a matter of fact, they didn’t even make it past the first round.



Granted, they came across a very good Dallas Mavericks team. Also, with Kawhi Leonard being hurt in the playoffs again, some thought they never truly stood a chance.



Even so, their issues in the playoffs may have run deeper than Leonard’s absence. According to <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-george">Paul George</a>, it all came down to poor execution and not getting everybody involved.



<h2>Paul George Blames Hero Ball For Playoff Loss</h2>



“We should’ve played a lot quicker, we should’ve tried to get in transition more, after rebounds we should have tried to get out and run the lanes,” Paul George said Podcast P. 



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The two-way star stated that his team got caught playing hero ball too often. They had the talent to win a game or two that way, but it also took other players out of their rhythm:



“We should’ve tried to play on the second side, forced the ball to reverse a couple times, where we could attack with our iso players,” George continued. “But I thought we came down, and rightfully so it happens, you try to play hero ball, you try to make the big plays, you try to be the scorer and be dominant but you fail to realize sometimes you have to take what the defense gives you and it might not be your night, or it might be your night later in the game, opposed to try and will it to be your night, and I think we got in trouble with that.”


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It takes more than just talent to win in the playoffs, and the Clippers found out that the hard way. Now, with George’s future up in the air, it may have been their final chance to make a run.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers’</a> season has come to an end. They’re not good enough to push for an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> championship right now, and while they do have some great role players, they clearly need a third star.



<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a> isn’t getting any younger. Anthony Davis posted great numbers, but he was missing in action late in key games, including the gentleman’s sweep vs. the Denver Nuggets.



James controls his destiny in free agency, and he’s definitely going to push for another star to head to Los Angeles before extending his stay there. With that in mind, we’ll take a look at three players they could realistically target in trades or free agency.



<h2>NBA Rumors: 3 Potential Targets For The Lakers</h2>



<h2>Paul George</h2>



The Los Angeles Clippers and Paul George are repotedly far apart in contract extension talks. He could become a free agent, and while the Philadelphia 76ers are expected to make a run at him, why not stay home and keep playing at Crypto.com Arena?



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George is one of the best players still without a ring, and while money could be tricky and they would most likely have to do a sign-and-trade, he could be the two-way star this team craves.



<h2>Klay Thompson</h2>



Likewise, Klay Thompson’s free agency is a complicated situation. He could leave the Golden State Warriors if he feels disrespected by their offer, paving the way for a potential sign-and-trade.



While no longer the star he once was, he’s still one of the greatest three-point shooters this game has ever seen, and the Lakers desperately need to spread the floor. His father Mychal played for the Showtime Lakers, and he’s always been tied to the organization.



<h2>Trae Young</h2>



The Atlanta Hawks are reportedly open to moving on from Trae Young. He’s reportedly rubbed some people the wrong way, and it’s become painfully evident that he cannot coexist with Dejounte Murray in the back court.



He’s a Klutch Sports client, just like LeBron and Davis. And while his fit next to them might not be the best, the Lakers have always been known for targetting big-name players. Also, they could make numbers work with a trade instead of trying to outbid someone else in free agency.


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The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Clippers</a> knew this wasn’t going to be easy. Getting matched up with Luka Doncic and the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/dallas-mavericks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dallas Mavericks</a>, especially in this version, was going to be an uphill battle.



Despite getting Kawhi Leonard back in the lineup, they’ve now dropped two consecutive games to them, and the last one wasn’t even close, and it definitely wasn’t pretty.



Nonetheless, the two-time <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> champion is just glad that he was able to get back on the floor, especially considering how much he’s struggled with injuries in past playoff series.



<h2>Leonard Is Glad To Be Back</h2>



“Just playing minutes,” Leonard said. “And obviously not playing probably the last whatever days that was from the last game before playoffs started. It takes time to get in a rhythm, like I was saying before. I’m just happy I played. For the most part, was able to get out there and experience the game. I’m going to keep going.”



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<h2>George Admits He Must Be Better</h2>



Paul George, however, wasn’t as thankful. If anything, he acknowledged that he had a terrible game, and vowed to be better and more aggressive in the following contests:



“I got to be better, because I felt good rhythm-wise to start the game off and the pick up those [fouls] and get sent to the bench and then it just felt like the whole game I couldn’t find how to be aggressive and create contact and balance all of that while trying to stay within the offense and move the ball and play off the ball, play aggressive and downhill,” George said. “It was just a lot I was thinking about. Took me out of my game. I got to be better. It really was frustrating, though.”


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Tyronn Lue is a great playoff coach, and he has plenty of experience coming back from series deficits. Nonetheless, they’re going to face an uphill battle to revert this situation if the Mavs keep playing this way.


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The Los Angeles Clipper<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">s </a>have already signed Kawhi Leonard to a contract extension, but there haven’t been any updates regarding Paul George. More often than not, that’s not great news.



He could become the most sought-after free agent in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>, as he has a player option for next season. And according to a report by Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Enquirer, that’s a big possibility.



Should that be the case, then the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers</a> are the team to keep an eye on, per his report. Apparently, they’ve been keeping tabs on his situation for quite a while now.



<h2>Sixers Want Paul George</h2>



“The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey reported Thursday the Philadelphia 76ers’ ‘desire to acquire Paul George in free agency is the NBA’s worst-kept secret.’ Pompey added that ‘there are some who expect both sides to reach an agreement,&apos;” wrote Joseph Zucker of Bleacher Report.



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Zucker adds that the Sixers are in a position to clear up north of $75 million in cap space next season, so they could definitely be the strongest player in the PG-13’s sweepstakes:



“The Sixers can clear up to $76.8 million in salary cap space next year, per Spotrac, so the addition of a major star feels inevitable. George can opt out of his contract with the Los Angeles Clippers this offseason and will be one of the top free agents on the board if that happens,” he added.



Needless to say, signing George, who’s 33 years old already, comes with a big risk of injury. Also, making a run at him would most likely put Tyrese Maxey’s contract extension on standby.




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Then again, we’re talking about one of the best two-way players in the game, and the Sixers will continue to be a championship contender for as long as Joel Embiid is out there.


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It took them seven games, but the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers</a> have finally won a game with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/james-harden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">James Harden</a> on the roster. Of course, it wasn’t all on him, and it was clear that it would take some period of adjustment before everybody was on the same page, but still, it wasn’t pretty.



Notably, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/russell-westbrook" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Russell Westbrook</a> made Tyronn Lue’s job a lot easier by stepping up and asking to come off the bench. Truth be told, it seemed like the only logical move, but it’s not usual to see a former MVP willingly making such a big sacrifice.



Westbrook’s move to the second unit did wonders for the team. It gave them the balance they desperately needed, and it allowed Harden to play freely with the ball on his hands and playmake for others without alternating possessions with him and Westbrook as the primary ball-handler.



Following the game, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kawhi-leonard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kawhi Leonard</a> and Paul George shared their thoughts on Russ’ decision to take one for the team and move to the bench, praising him for that shocking turn of events.



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<h2>Kawhi, PG, Talk About Westbrook’s New Role</h2>



“That’s what it takes,” Leonard said. “Whatever coach needs, you gotta suck it up, just go with it, see what the opportunity presents for the team. I’ve been there before, starting my career and just every year trying to see different ways you can win a basketball game. I think he’s gonna be good. It’s gonna take time for us all to figure it out, but I think he did well. Came in and hit a big three for us and got some stops, great defense.”



Leonard also praised Westbrook for leading by example and setting the tone for other bench players, lauding his sacrifice and stating that the team is still a work in progress:



“We’re all trying to figure out ways to win. It’s a very noticeable sacrifice that he’s making, just because he’s not starting,” continued Leonard. “If he makes that leap like that, it shows us and other teammates that are sitting on the bench that we all can sacrifice ourselves.”



As for George, he claimed it was ‘tough’ not having Westbrook’s energy around him and all the chemistry they had developed dating backs to his days in Oklahoma. Still, he tipped his hat to his teammate for his leadership:



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20231119_BUS_86542_Russell-Westbrook-1-1024x576.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Russell Westbrook Clippers" class="wp-image-84401" srcset="https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Russell-Westbrook-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Russell-Westbrook-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Russell-Westbrook-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Russell-Westbrook-1-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https://bolavip-us.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/10/2023/11/Russell-Westbrook-1.jpg 1920w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Los Angeles Clippers PG Russell Wesbrook</figcaption></figure>



“It’s tough, you know, it’s tough,” George said. “With his energy, and obviously, it’s a ton of chemistry there. So we’ve always played well off of one another. But it takes a lot; for his sacrifice, for us going forward, to try and figure things out. Can’t say enough just on the character of Russ, and just his leadership.”



It will all now be about consistency. Westbrook is perhaps the best backup point guard in the game, and coach Lue can now have at least two of his stars on the court at all times.


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The Clippers are now 4-7, and getting that first win with their new roster was instrumental in boosting morale. With the right mindset and with everybody putting the team first, it wouldn’t be shocking to see them coming out of the West and making the NBA Finals.


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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers</a> have been trying to make it to the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> Finals for the first time in franchise history for a while. But not even Kawhi Leonard has been able to end their drought.



Either he or <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-george" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Paul George</a> — or both — have been hurt in the playoffs, thus hurting their chances to compete at the highest level. And that may not change any time soon.



That’s why they could look to end their tenure in Los Angeles and rely upon another star, such as Joel Embiid. According to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, both Leonard and George could consider signing with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/philadelphia-76ers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Philadelphia 76ers.</a>



<h2>Sixers Could Steal One Clippers Star</h2>



“Philadelphia right now has positioned itself to be a big free-agent player,” said Windhorst. “They could swoop in and go after Paul or Kawhi. While they prefer LA, a move to Philly might not be the worst for them.”



The Sixers are also looking forward to getting over the hump. They haven’t been able to get past the second round of the playoffs, and coach Nick Nurse might be just what they need to change that.


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Of course, adding another elite two-way player like George or Leonard to that mix would only make them better, especially considering they’re almost a lock to lose James Harden at some point.

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ESPN: Sixers could get Kawhi Leonard or Paul George

Ever since Steve Ballmer took over the Los Angeles Clippers, they became one of the teams to beat in the NBA. Signing Kawhi Leonard and trading for Paul George put the league on notice.



But as we’ve seen countless times, stacking talent isn’t enough to get the job done in this league. The players actually need to be healthy if they intend to win in the postseason.



That’s why Tyronn Lue was so satisfied to let it be known that his star duo of players is going to be 100% healthy and ready to go when training camp starts soon.



<h2>Kawhi Leonard And Paul George Will Be Ready For Training Camp</h2>



“We expect him [Kawhi] to be ready by training camp,” Lue said of Leonard on SiriusXM NBA Radio. “He will be 100 percent by the time training camp hits and we just gotta be ready for when training camp hits with our medical staff, we just make sure we are doing the right things as far as practices and games and making sure the minutes are right.”



“The same thing with PG [Paul George]. When those two guys play, we’re an amazing team,” added Lue.


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The Clippers should be one of the powerhouses in the Western Conference if they manage to keep their stars healthy. Of course, we’ll have to see them actually stay on the floor in the playoffs before we believe it.

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The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-antonio-spurs">San Antonio Spurs</a> made the obvious choice and selected <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/victor-wembanyama">Victor Wembanyama</a> with the first overall pick in the 2023 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> Draft. Paul George, however, does not see him as favorite to win Rookie of the Year in 2024.



In a recent episode of his Podcast P, the Los Angeles Clippers star has shown praise for the Spurs prospect. It makes sense, since his college performances suggest we have a generational talent before our eyes.



However, when it comes to the ROTY conversation, George believes Chet Holmgren leads the race. The second overall pick in 2022 missed last season due to injury, but now looks ready to prove his worth.



<h2>Paul George believes Chet Holmgren, not Victor Wembanyama will win ROTY</h2>



“It’s a lot of good talent,” George said on a recent episode of Podcast P. “I mean it’s going to come down to who’s gonna play more. I’m going to go with Chet. I think he is gonna play a ton. They’re gonna be a winning team.



“The way they play, it’s gonna be fun to watch. So I think he’s gonna get a lot of coverage. He plays both ends, he blocks shots, he’s a little bit more polished, you know, further along, I think, than Wemby is.



“Wemby’s gonna have a little learning curve. I know Chet didn’t play much due to the injury his rookie year, but being in the league, seeing the game up close for a year is gonna give him that much more of a head start. I think Chet’s going to be the Rookie of the Year.”



<h2>Who was the last ROTY winner?</h2>



Paolo Banchero is the last player to win Rookie of the Year Award, receiving the accolade in the 2022-23 NBA season.


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<h2>How old is Victor Wembanyama?</h2>



Born on January 4, 2004 in Nanterre, France, Victor Wembanyama is entering the NBA with 19 years of age.

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It’s not Victor Wembanyama: Paul George reveals his favorite to win ROTY

The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Los Angeles Clippers </a>have one of the deepest rosters in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a>, at least on paper. But paper doesn’t win championships, and neither does an injured <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kawhi-leonard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kawhi Leonard.</a>



With that in mind, they could look to move him or Paul George, as they could both fetch an interesting return, even despite all their concerns about their injuries.



That’s why Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report believes the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta%C2%A0hawks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Atlanta Hawks</a> make a perfect destination for George, and they could look to pair him with Trae Young at some point next season.



<h2>Hawks Could Trade For Paul George</h2>



(Via Bleacher Report)



“Atlanta Hawks receive: Paul George



Los Angeles Clippers receive: De’Andre Hunter, Bogdan Bogdanović, Kobe Bufkin and 2024 first-round pick (lottery protected, via SAC)



Targeting George makes a ton of sense. They need a lockdown defender on the perimeter, another high-level scoring threat and someone who can thrive both on and off the ball. When healthy, he fits that description about as well as anyone, serving as basically the ideal outcome for what the Hawks hoped they were getting in Hunter, the No. 4 pick in 2019.



Plus, George could realistically become available at some point between now and February—if he isn’t already. 



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As for L.A., if it doesn’t plan on paying George, then this return offers value both today (to help Leonard) and tomorrow (when Leonard is potentially gone).



Hunter is a three-and-D forward who seemingly adds to his offensive arsenal every season. Bogdanović is a slippery scorer with an outside shot and a penchant for passing. Bufkin, this summer’s No. 15 pick, is a combo guard who can pull up, pass and finish at the basket. Throw in a lottery-protected first, and the Clippers are coming away with a good amount of assets.”


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Of course, none of this means it will actually happen, although it obviously makes plenty of sense for everybody involved, assuming George is willing to sign an extension with the Hawks.

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Throughout the course of their history, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers</a> have always been in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-lakers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Lakers’</a> shadow. They haven’t exactly been a successful <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> franchise, as opposed to their hometown neighbors.



The Clippers have gone to great lengths to turn that around. They’ve put together some competitive squads as of late, and they’re now building their very own state-of-the-art arena.



But regardless of their efforts, L.A. continues to be all about the Lakers. In fact, Paul George recently revealed that they can’t even touch <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a>‘ workout gear when they’re in the weight room.



<h2>Paul George Talks About Being A Clipper In Los Angeles</h2>



“At Crypto [.com Arena], we share the space there; it’s a weird dynamic. I was telling them we’ll go in the weight room and Bron got his sh*t, we don’t touch his sh*t, logo’d out,” George said on his podcast.



“It feels like we’re the little bros over there, they treat us different,” he added. “The [Lakers’] sh*t is like upscale, so it’s just a weird dynamic, it’s a Lakers town. It’s funny to me like if I’m somewhere and they like ‘aww you should be a Laker’ or ‘come to L.A.’ and I’m like bro what?”


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It’ll be a while before the Clippers can steal some of the Lakers’ fan base, if ever. But at the end of the day, the Purple and Gold will continue to be one of the most popular franchises on Earth.

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Paul George reveals how it's like to play for the Clippers in a Lakers town

Not so long ago, the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Clippers</a> made one of the biggest moves in recent <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">NBA</a> history, signing <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/kawhi-leonard" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kawhi Leonard</a> and immediately trading for Paul George.



On paper, Steve Ballmer’s team looked poised to become the ultimate powerhouse in the Western Conference, even ahead of the likes of the Golden State Warriors.



But paper doesn’t win titles, and they’ve been hurt more often than they’ve been on the court. That’s why Brian Windhorst of ESPN doesn’t see a scenario where they get a big extension.



<h2>Kawhi Leonard And Paul George Won’t Get Big Contract Extensions</h2>



“I don’t think there’s any chance that those guys get four-year extensions,” Windhorst said. “They both can be free agents after next season because they have player options. There’s no chance that they’re getting extended four years. I would be stunned if they get extended four years. But that doesn’t mean that they can’t get extended, though. And that the Clippers won’t make an offer or even a multi-year offer.”



Notably, his ESPN colleague Stephen A. Smith echoed a similar sentiment. He pointed out how many games PG and Leonard have missed over the years, and how they’re pretty much a waste of money to the organization.



“You’ve missed 119 of 307 regular season games,” Smith said. “That’s 38 percent due to injuries. In that time span, you’ve earned $148.2 million in your career. $57.3 million of those money’s worth the games missed. Kawhi Leonard; he’s missed 147 of 308 regular season games. That’s 48 percent due to injuries, Kawhi’s earned $146.9 million in his career with the Clippers. About $70.8 million for games he’s missed. I don’t see the Clipper fans getting any refunds.”


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This will be a controversial matter for months to come, and we wouldn’t be shocked to see both of them tangled up in countless trade rumors until their situations get settled, if ever.

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Brian Windhorst has terrible news for Clippers stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George

The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-clippers">Los Angeles Clippers</a> seem to have everything to succeed. On paper, Tyronn Lue‘s roster looks strong enough to challenge for an <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/nba">NBA</a> championship. But the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/paul-george">Paul George</a> and Kawhi Leonard duo has so far left much to be desired.



Last season, both stars failed to show up when it mattered the most, leaving Russell Westbrook alone trying to keep the playoff hopes alive. Therefore, something has to change in LA.



In an appearance on ‘All the Smoke,’ the Clippers head coach addressed the team’s lack of consistency throughout the regular season, noting that it’s something they have to work on.



<h2>Tyronn Lue told Paul George, Kawhi Leonard to take regular season more seriously</h2>



“One thing I told Kawhi and PG this summer, like we do gotta approach the regular season a different way… Let’s be serious about it. Let’s not wait until the playoffs, because it matters,” Lue said, via Sports Illustrated. 



“Who you get matched up with, having home court advantage, not fighting the last 10 games of the season so we won’t be in the play-in. So now you can get rest, now you can get yourself together and be ready for the playoffs. So they both understood that.“


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Lue has a fair point. Even when you know you’re making the postseason, underestimating the regular season can prove costly. If the Clippers stars stay healthy and deliver more consistently, then they could make it to the playoffs with more strength.

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NBA News: Clippers coach Tyronn Lue issues strong warning for Paul George, Kawhi Leonard

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