The Clippers want to bring back Paul George as a free agent or give him an extension
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Rival managers believe Jimmy Butler is a six-man contingency plan, if they fail to sign Paul George in free agency, according to @TheSteinLine (marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-coaching…).
Philadelphia would have enough cap space for Butler’s salary in a deal involving a draft pick. pic.twitter.com/hKmiaye7Tp – 7:02 PM
🆕 @TheAthletic
In 2022, Thunder GM Sam Presti said he believes the LA Clippers will win the title in 2 years, acknowledging the health of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George.
Instead, OKC won the series over LAC.
In the 🏆 3 year window that is now closed…
theathletic.com/5471416/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/WFEwASDvpg – 12:30 p.m
Anthony Davis, Paul George and Russell Westbrook were traded within one month. The Pelicans and Thunder restarted at the same time. So why did OKC move forward? nola.com/sports/pelican… – 9:00 A.M
The Clippers are reportedly hoping that Paul George will take less than the max, which is a huge and unnecessary risk
(By @SamQuinnCBS) cbssports.com/nba/news/clipp… – 4:48 PM
The Clippers are playing with fire here.
The 76ers will give Paul George the max. Daryl Morey doesn’t mess with these things. If the Clippers lose Paul George for nothing, they will be watching. There are no options to trade. There is no way to replace him. Just pay the man. pic.twitter.com/e4KTdUppqi – 3:08 PM
TOP 100 MOVEMENT!!!
Paul George jumped past Frank Ramsey to No. 93. Next up is No. 92 Dwight Howard. – 12:57 PM
Inside another lost Clippers season, and a summer of uncertainty ahead, @TheAthletic, and @LawMurrayTheNU
* Avoiding the “second apron” in hell
* Why Paul George was not given the majority
* Harden landscape
* Ty Lue interviews are (finally) coming
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 12:16 PM
The Clippers decided to go all out, and now they’re stuck there with Paul George’s impending free agency (By @SamQuinnCBS) cbssports.com/nba/news/the-c… – 10:00 A.M
Not long after the Clippers were released, Paul George and James Harden said they had not thought about their future. Asked if he sees himself with Kawhi Leonard and Harden in the long run, PG replied, “Yes. If it works that way, sure. ” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:08 AM
Paul George on whether he sees himself with Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Clippers long term: “Yes. If it works that way, sure. ” pic.twitter.com/VLnUqW7T4R – 1:59 AM
Paul George said Kawhi Leonard – sidelined by knee inflammation – “wants to be out there, wants to be with us… pic.twitter.com/AqeUxlkevE – 1:40 AM
He asked Paul George about Russell Westbrook, both players with player options pic.twitter.com/nnyI2BrAiy – 1:31 AM
🆕 @TheAthletic with @sam_amick
Kawhi Leonard under contract
Paul George/Russell Westbrook POs
James Harden’s free agent
Tyronn Lue business
And a Clippers team with less power as they go with Intuit.
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 1:28 AM
Paul George on his return, after a long stay in the West: “Yes, if it works that way.” pic.twitter.com/7wqagT59yA – 1:24 AM
More on Paul George’s post.
I’m going to start a fire here. He has a lot to think about. pic.twitter.com/8iNxWmG8mE – 1:16 AM
Paul George says he can’t answer exactly how the Clippers can get better while acknowledging age. He adds that Kawhi was frustrated about not being able to play and that the staff didn’t let Kawhi out after Game 4. pic.twitter.com/M9o5anBGJ1 – 1:10 AM
James Harden said he sees what he, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George can do if they are healthy. But he says health and “availability” are big for the Clippers. – 1:07 AM
Ty Lue says he is left wondering “what if” the Clippers were able to stay healthy and have Kawhi Leonard and Paul George healthy. Congratulations to Dallas and Jason Kidd. He felt the Clippers ran out of gas in the second half after Lue leaned on heavy starters. – 12:45 AM
Reports on Paul George and James Harden free agency, the future of coach Ty Lue and Clippers management, PJ Tucker’s player option, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/clippers… – 12:25 AM
End of quarter 3: #Words 87, #Clippers 72.
Doncic: 25 pts, 6 rebs, 10 asts
Irving: 15 pts, 6 rebs, 4 asts
Washington: 14 pts, 5 rebs, 2 asts
Gafford: 13 pts, 5 rebs
Paul George: 18 pts, 9 rebs, 4 ast – 11:44 PM
Rest time: #Words 52, #Clippers 52.
Doncic: 18 pts, 2 rebs, 7 asts (5-15 FG; 0-7 3PT; 8-9 FT)
Washington: 11 points, 2 rebs
Gafford: 8 pts, 4 rebs
Paul George: 14 pts, 6 rebs – 10:59 PM
Markieff Morris recently called Kyrie Irving aside for a quick chat while Paul George was shooting free throws. – 10:16 PM
The beginnings of the Clippers
Paul George
PJ Tucker
Ivica Zubac
Terence Mann
James Harden – 9:03 PM
Who predicted it:
The Clippers start at five p.m.:
Paul George
PJ Tucker
Ivica Zubac
Terence Mann
James Harden – 9:01 PM
Paul George is a top-six target this offseason, according to @WindhorstESPN .
The Clippers weren’t willing to give George a big contract, which Philadelphia seems willing to do.
Philadelphia will have $60 million in cap space. pic.twitter.com/NDO7MTlX1T – 5:50 p.m
Paul George is one of the top six prospects this offseason, via @WindhorstESPN on @GetUpESPN .
The Clippers weren’t willing to give George a big contract, which Philadelphia seems willing to do.
Philadelphia will have $60 million in cap space. pic.twitter.com/Qqekwyq7Bk – 5:48 PM
ESPN Rumors- Sixers to give Paul George the max? Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram are names to watch
libertyballers.com/2024/5/3/24148… – 3:03 PM
Jimmy Butler’s future in Miami has become a hot topic in league circles after the Heat’s first round exit. Butler still has one season guaranteed on his contract at $48.8 million before a $52.2 million player option in 2025-26. The 34-year-old, who will turn 35 in September, will seek a contract extension this summer, meaning the Heat risk parting ways with Dwyane Wade in the franchise if they prioritize future flexibility and an extension is not quick. More than one contender out there has also wondered if Philadelphia, after its first-round exit, will trade Butler to reacquire close friend Joel Embiid if the 76ers are unable to use their $50-plus million in salary cap space to acquire a perceived target. right up there is Paul George. Butler’s successful stay in South Beach, of course, began when the Sixers prioritized keeping Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris over Butler and agreed to sign and trade him to Miami when the Heat had little cap space. -via marcstein.substack.com / May 5, 2024
Michael Scotto: Clippers forward PJ Tucker is expected to exercise his $11.54 million player option for the 2024-2025 season, league sources say @hoopshype. Many Clippers are reporting on the free agency of Paul George and James Harden, as well as the future of Ty Lue and management. hoopshype.com/lists/clippers… -with Twitter @MikeAscotto / May 4, 2024
Even if the Clippers have a disappointing finish — a second straight first-round sweep following their absence from the finals in 2022 — they are expected to make a strong effort to re-sign Paul George and James Harden. The thinking, team sources said, is that a team built around the often-injured Leonard should have as much talent as possible as a way to mitigate the seemingly inevitable injuries that have defined this Clippers season. -via The Athletic / May 4, 2024
