76ers to make a run at Jimmy Butler if they miss on Paul George?
Jimmy Butler’s future in Miami has become an increasingly hot topic in league circles in the wake of the Heat’s first-round exit. Butler has one guaranteed season left on his contract at $48.8 million before a $52.2 million player option for 2025-26. The 34-year-old, who turns 35 in September, will be seeking a contract extension this summer, meaning that the Heat risk alienating their post-Dwyane Wade face of the franchise if they prioritize future flexibility and an extension is not hashed out. More than rival one team out there has likewise wondered whether Philadelphia, in the wake of its first-round exit, will mount a trade run at Butler to reacquire Joel Embiid’s close friend if the 76ers are unsuccessful in using their projected $50-plus million in salary cap space to acquire presumed top target Paul George. Butler’s highly successful stay on South Beach, of course, began when the Sixers prioritized retaining Ben Simmons and Tobias Harris over Butler and agreed to sign-and-trade him to Miami when the Heat had minimal salary cap space.
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
Source: Marc Stein @ marcstein.substack.com
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Evan Sidery @esidery
Rival executives believe Jimmy Butler is the Sixers’ contingency plan, if they fail to sign Paul George in free agency, per @TheSteinLine (marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-coaching…).
Philadelphia would have enough cap space to absorb Butler’s salary in a deal revolving around draft picks. pic.twitter.com/hKmiaye7Tp – 7:02 PM
Rival executives believe Jimmy Butler is the Sixers’ contingency plan, if they fail to sign Paul George in free agency, per @TheSteinLine (marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-coaching…).
Philadelphia would have enough cap space to absorb Butler’s salary in a deal revolving around draft picks. pic.twitter.com/hKmiaye7Tp – 7:02 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
🆕 @TheAthletic
In 2022, Thunder GM Sam Presti said that he believes the LA Clippers would win a title in 2 years, acknowledging Kawhi Leonard and Paul George health.
Instead, OKC won a series before LAC did.
On the 3-year 🏆window that is now closed…
theathletic.com/5471416/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/WFEwASDvpg – 12:30 PM
🆕 @TheAthletic
In 2022, Thunder GM Sam Presti said that he believes the LA Clippers would win a title in 2 years, acknowledging Kawhi Leonard and Paul George health.
Instead, OKC won a series before LAC did.
On the 3-year 🏆window that is now closed…
theathletic.com/5471416/2024/0… pic.twitter.com/WFEwASDvpg – 12:30 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Anthony Davis, Paul George and Russell Westbrook were traded within a one-month span. The Pelicans and Thunder rebooted at the same time. So why has OKC zoomed ahead? nola.com/sports/pelican… – 9:00 AM
Anthony Davis, Paul George and Russell Westbrook were traded within a one-month span. The Pelicans and Thunder rebooted at the same time. So why has OKC zoomed ahead? nola.com/sports/pelican… – 9:00 AM
Kane Pitman @KanePitman
First two comebacks were probably really fun but Nuggets fans gotta be doing the Jimmy Butler exhausted meme by now when they once again fall down by double digits. Tough way to play. – 7:14 PM
First two comebacks were probably really fun but Nuggets fans gotta be doing the Jimmy Butler exhausted meme by now when they once again fall down by double digits. Tough way to play. – 7:14 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: After a dominant 4-1 series win by Boston, Jimmy Butler made a pretty bold claim about his impact on the Celtics’ first round series against the Heat masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 6:44 PM
New: After a dominant 4-1 series win by Boston, Jimmy Butler made a pretty bold claim about his impact on the Celtics’ first round series against the Heat masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 6:44 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Clippers reportedly hoping Paul George takes less than the max, which is an enormous and unnecessary risk
(By @SamQuinnCBS) cbssports.com/nba/news/clipp… – 4:48 PM
Clippers reportedly hoping Paul George takes less than the max, which is an enormous and unnecessary risk
(By @SamQuinnCBS) cbssports.com/nba/news/clipp… – 4:48 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
“If I was playing, Boston would be at home. New York would damn sure be f***ing at home.” —Jimmy Butler 😳
(via @RockTheBells)
pic.twitter.com/UBMOmrsm0N – 4:38 PM
“If I was playing, Boston would be at home. New York would damn sure be f***ing at home.” —Jimmy Butler 😳
(via @RockTheBells)
pic.twitter.com/UBMOmrsm0N – 4:38 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Jimmy Butler says he would’ve sent the Knicks home, scoffs at idea Josh Hart could’ve stopped him and says relationship with Thibs is one-sided.
“You want me, I don’t want you.”
pic.twitter.com/GUBylyubHz – 4:03 PM
Jimmy Butler says he would’ve sent the Knicks home, scoffs at idea Josh Hart could’ve stopped him and says relationship with Thibs is one-sided.
“You want me, I don’t want you.”
pic.twitter.com/GUBylyubHz – 4:03 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Clippers are playing with fire here.
The 76ers are going to offer Paul George the max. Daryl Morey doesn’t mess around with this stuff. If the Clippers lose Paul George for nothing, they’re fucked. No picks to trade. No way of replacing him. Just pay the man. pic.twitter.com/e4KTdUppqi – 3:08 PM
The Clippers are playing with fire here.
The 76ers are going to offer Paul George the max. Daryl Morey doesn’t mess around with this stuff. If the Clippers lose Paul George for nothing, they’re fucked. No picks to trade. No way of replacing him. Just pay the man. pic.twitter.com/e4KTdUppqi – 3:08 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Inside another lost Clippers season, and the summer of uncertainty to come, at @TheAthletic, with @LawMurrayTheNU
* Avoiding “second apron” hell
* Why Paul George isn’t being offered the max
* The Harden landscape
* Ty Lue talks (finally) coming
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 12:16 PM
Inside another lost Clippers season, and the summer of uncertainty to come, at @TheAthletic, with @LawMurrayTheNU
* Avoiding “second apron” hell
* Why Paul George isn’t being offered the max
* The Harden landscape
* Ty Lue talks (finally) coming
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 12:16 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Jimmy Butler at the Miami Grand Prix. “It’s competition, and I love competition.” pic.twitter.com/lSmWnH5AyD – 11:52 AM
Jimmy Butler at the Miami Grand Prix. “It’s competition, and I love competition.” pic.twitter.com/lSmWnH5AyD – 11:52 AM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Too many missed games? Erik Spoelstra addresses Heat’s player availability on exit interview day miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Spoelstra on his expectations for Jimmy Butler and more – 10:49 AM
Too many missed games? Erik Spoelstra addresses Heat’s player availability on exit interview day miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Spoelstra on his expectations for Jimmy Butler and more – 10:49 AM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
The Clippers decided to go all-in, and now they’re stuck there with Paul George’s free agency looming (By @SamQuinnCBS) cbssports.com/nba/news/the-c… – 10:00 AM
The Clippers decided to go all-in, and now they’re stuck there with Paul George’s free agency looming (By @SamQuinnCBS) cbssports.com/nba/news/the-c… – 10:00 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Not long after the Clippers were eliminated, Paul George and James Harden said they haven’t thought about their future yet. Asked if he can see himself with Kawhi Leonard and Harden long term, PG replied, “Yeah. If it works that way, absolutely.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:08 AM
Not long after the Clippers were eliminated, Paul George and James Harden said they haven’t thought about their future yet. Asked if he can see himself with Kawhi Leonard and Harden long term, PG replied, “Yeah. If it works that way, absolutely.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 4:08 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Paul George on whether he views himself with Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Clippers long-term: “Yeah. If it works that way, absolutely.” pic.twitter.com/VLnUqW7T4R – 1:59 AM
Paul George on whether he views himself with Kawhi Leonard, James Harden, and the Clippers long-term: “Yeah. If it works that way, absolutely.” pic.twitter.com/VLnUqW7T4R – 1:59 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Paul George said Kawhi Leonard — sidelined with knee inflammation — “wanted to be out there, wanted to be with us… it was more staff keeping him back.” pic.twitter.com/AqeUxlkevE – 1:40 AM
Paul George said Kawhi Leonard — sidelined with knee inflammation — “wanted to be out there, wanted to be with us… it was more staff keeping him back.” pic.twitter.com/AqeUxlkevE – 1:40 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Asked Paul George about Russell Westbrook with both players having player options pic.twitter.com/nnyI2BrAiy – 1:31 AM
Asked Paul George about Russell Westbrook with both players having player options pic.twitter.com/nnyI2BrAiy – 1:31 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
🆕 @TheAthletic with @sam_amick
Kawhi Leonard under contract
Paul George/Russell Westbrook POs
James Harden free agent
Tyronn Lue business
And a Clippers team that has little leverage as they go Intuit.
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 1:28 AM
🆕 @TheAthletic with @sam_amick
Kawhi Leonard under contract
Paul George/Russell Westbrook POs
James Harden free agent
Tyronn Lue business
And a Clippers team that has little leverage as they go Intuit.
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 1:28 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George on coming back, after going long on continuity in the West: “Yeah, if it works out that way.” pic.twitter.com/7wqagT59yA – 1:24 AM
Paul George on coming back, after going long on continuity in the West: “Yeah, if it works out that way.” pic.twitter.com/7wqagT59yA – 1:24 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Inside another lost Clippers season, and why sources say owner Steve Ballmer wants to run it back again with this superstar trio, w/ @LawMurrayTheNU
Intel on what lies ahead for Paul George, James Harden, Ty Lue, and…Russell Westbrook, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 1:22 AM
Inside another lost Clippers season, and why sources say owner Steve Ballmer wants to run it back again with this superstar trio, w/ @LawMurrayTheNU
Intel on what lies ahead for Paul George, James Harden, Ty Lue, and…Russell Westbrook, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5470867/2024/0… – 1:22 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
A lot of Paul George post.
Just gonna fire away here. He has a lot to contemplate. pic.twitter.com/8iNxWmG8mE – 1:16 AM
A lot of Paul George post.
Just gonna fire away here. He has a lot to contemplate. pic.twitter.com/8iNxWmG8mE – 1:16 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George says he can’t answer exactly how Clippers can be better while acknowledging age. Adds that Kawhi was frustrated with not being able to play and that staff did not allow Kawhi to get out there after Game 4. pic.twitter.com/M9o5anBGJ1 – 1:10 AM
Paul George says he can’t answer exactly how Clippers can be better while acknowledging age. Adds that Kawhi was frustrated with not being able to play and that staff did not allow Kawhi to get out there after Game 4. pic.twitter.com/M9o5anBGJ1 – 1:10 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
James Harden said he sees what he, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George can do when healthy. But he says health and “availability” is massive for the Clippers. – 1:07 AM
James Harden said he sees what he, Kawhi Leonard and Paul George can do when healthy. But he says health and “availability” is massive for the Clippers. – 1:07 AM
Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Ty Lue says once again he’s left to wonder “what if” the Clippers were able to stay healthy and have a healthy Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. He credits Dallas and Jason Kidd. He felt the Clippers ran out of gas in the second half after Lue leaned on starters heavy. – 12:45 AM
Ty Lue says once again he’s left to wonder “what if” the Clippers were able to stay healthy and have a healthy Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. He credits Dallas and Jason Kidd. He felt the Clippers ran out of gas in the second half after Lue leaned on starters heavy. – 12:45 AM
Michael Scotto @MikeAScotto
Reporting on free agency for Paul George and James Harden, the futures of coach Ty Lue and Clippers management, PJ Tucker’s player option, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/clippers… – 12:25 AM
Reporting on free agency for Paul George and James Harden, the futures of coach Ty Lue and Clippers management, PJ Tucker’s player option, and more on @hoopshype. hoopshype.com/lists/clippers… – 12:25 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 3rd quarter: #Mavs 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 asts – 11:44 PM
End of the 3rd quarter: #Mavs 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 asts – 11:44 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
paul george is playing with hands-in-his-pockets, staring-down-at-the-floor energy – 11:42 PM
paul george is playing with hands-in-his-pockets, staring-down-at-the-floor energy – 11:42 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Halftime: #Mavs 52, #Clippers 52.
Doncic: 18 pts, 2 rebs, 7 asts (5-15 FG; 0-7 3PT; 8-9 FT)
Washington: 11 pts, 2 rebs
Gafford: 8 pts, 4 rebs
Paul George: 14 pts, 6 rebs – 10:59 PM
Halftime: #Mavs 52, #Clippers 52.
Doncic: 18 pts, 2 rebs, 7 asts (5-15 FG; 0-7 3PT; 8-9 FT)
Washington: 11 pts, 2 rebs
Gafford: 8 pts, 4 rebs
Paul George: 14 pts, 6 rebs – 10:59 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Markieff Morris just called Kyrie Irving to the sideline for a brief chat while Paul George shot free throws. – 10:16 PM
Markieff Morris just called Kyrie Irving to the sideline for a brief chat while Paul George shot free throws. – 10:16 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
Clippers starters
Paul George
P.J. Tucker
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden – 9:03 PM
Clippers starters
Paul George
P.J. Tucker
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden – 9:03 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Who predicted it:
Clippers’ starting five tonight:
Paul George
P.J. Tucker
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden – 9:01 PM
Who predicted it:
Clippers’ starting five tonight:
Paul George
P.J. Tucker
Ivica Zubac
Terance Mann
James Harden – 9:01 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
Too many missed games? Erik Spoelstra addresses Heat’s player availability on exit interview day miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Spoelstra on his expectations for Jimmy Butler – 8:43 PM
Too many missed games? Erik Spoelstra addresses Heat’s player availability on exit interview day miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia… Also, Spoelstra on his expectations for Jimmy Butler – 8:43 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Erik Spoelstra speaks of enduring Heat relationship with Jimmy Butler; Duncan Robinson details playoff limitations. sun-sentinel.com/2024/05/03/spo… Plus: Heat’s impending free agents discuss future. – 6:04 PM
Erik Spoelstra speaks of enduring Heat relationship with Jimmy Butler; Duncan Robinson details playoff limitations. sun-sentinel.com/2024/05/03/spo… Plus: Heat’s impending free agents discuss future. – 6:04 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Paul George is the Sixers’ top target this offseason, per @WindhorstESPN.
The Clippers have been unwilling to offer George a max contract, which Philadelphia appears prepared to do.
Philadelphia will have close to $60 million in cap space. pic.twitter.com/NDO7MTlX1T – 5:50 PM
Paul George is the Sixers’ top target this offseason, per @WindhorstESPN.
The Clippers have been unwilling to offer George a max contract, which Philadelphia appears prepared to do.
Philadelphia will have close to $60 million in cap space. pic.twitter.com/NDO7MTlX1T – 5:50 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Paul George is the Sixers’ top target this offseason, per @WindhorstESPN on @GetUpESPN.
The Clippers have been unwilling to offer George a max contract, which Philadelphia appears prepared to do.
Philadelphia will have close to $60 million in cap space. pic.twitter.com/Qqekwyq7Bk – 5:48 PM
Paul George is the Sixers’ top target this offseason, per @WindhorstESPN on @GetUpESPN.
The Clippers have been unwilling to offer George a max contract, which Philadelphia appears prepared to do.
Philadelphia will have close to $60 million in cap space. pic.twitter.com/Qqekwyq7Bk – 5:48 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
NEW: Former NBA front office executives weigh in on the Jimmy Butler contract request and some things to keep in mind
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
PLUS Duncan updates back. And Heat personnel notes – 4:32 PM
NEW: Former NBA front office executives weigh in on the Jimmy Butler contract request and some things to keep in mind
miamiherald.com/sports/nba/mia…
PLUS Duncan updates back. And Heat personnel notes – 4:32 PM
Ethan J. Skolnick @EthanJSkolnick
I asked Erik Spoelstra about managing a star like Jimmy Butler as he ages, and what he can take from the Dwyane Wade experience.
@5ReasonsSports
pic.twitter.com/P51ZQlGhGC – 4:03 PM
I asked Erik Spoelstra about managing a star like Jimmy Butler as he ages, and what he can take from the Dwyane Wade experience.
@5ReasonsSports
pic.twitter.com/P51ZQlGhGC – 4:03 PM
Dave Early @DavidEarly
ESPN rumors- Sixers to offer Paul George a max? Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram names to watch
libertyballers.com/2024/5/3/24148… – 3:03 PM
ESPN rumors- Sixers to offer Paul George a max? Jimmy Butler, Brandon Ingram names to watch
libertyballers.com/2024/5/3/24148… – 3:03 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
The 76ers have created significant cap space this summer to add another star to play with Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey. The solution may be a familiar face. On why a reunion w/Jimmy Butler via (multi-team) trade makes sense, in @TheAthletic:
bit.ly/3Qu6Z4d – 3:00 PM
The 76ers have created significant cap space this summer to add another star to play with Joel Embiid & Tyrese Maxey. The solution may be a familiar face. On why a reunion w/Jimmy Butler via (multi-team) trade makes sense, in @TheAthletic:
bit.ly/3Qu6Z4d – 3:00 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier, Tyler Herro, Kevin Love among those electing to bypass optional media exit interviews today at Kaseya Center. – 1:40 PM
Jimmy Butler, Terry Rozier, Tyler Herro, Kevin Love among those electing to bypass optional media exit interviews today at Kaseya Center. – 1:40 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
came up with some Jimmy Butler trade ideas since that’s what people are talking about on here allucanheat.com/posts/3-jimmy-… – 11:49 AM
came up with some Jimmy Butler trade ideas since that’s what people are talking about on here allucanheat.com/posts/3-jimmy-… – 11:49 AM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
As Windy said, 76ers’ priority appears to be simply signing Paul George into cap space if Clippers continue to refuse to offer George a max extension. He said to watch Heat with 76ers as next possibility. But Heat has philosophically opposed trading its best players for future… – 9:52 AM
As Windy said, 76ers’ priority appears to be simply signing Paul George into cap space if Clippers continue to refuse to offer George a max extension. He said to watch Heat with 76ers as next possibility. But Heat has philosophically opposed trading its best players for future… – 9:52 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“I think the Knicks and Sixers aren’t done competing with each other.”
—@alanhahn thinks the free agency race to land Paul George could be the next Knicks vs. Sixers battle 👀 pic.twitter.com/tAF3x8tcsj – 9:47 AM
“I think the Knicks and Sixers aren’t done competing with each other.”
—@alanhahn thinks the free agency race to land Paul George could be the next Knicks vs. Sixers battle 👀 pic.twitter.com/tAF3x8tcsj – 9:47 AM
Get Up @GetUpESPN
“The player at the top of their list is Paul George.”
@WindhorstESPN thinks the Sixers are going to give PG-13 a max contract offer in free agency, and will look to monitor Jimmy Butler and Brandon Ingram’s situations 👀 pic.twitter.com/bRVVY1XeeO – 9:03 AM
“The player at the top of their list is Paul George.”
@WindhorstESPN thinks the Sixers are going to give PG-13 a max contract offer in free agency, and will look to monitor Jimmy Butler and Brandon Ingram’s situations 👀 pic.twitter.com/bRVVY1XeeO – 9:03 AM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
NBA stars already out of the Play-In/ playoffs:
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Steph Curry
Draymond Green
Jimmy Butler
Kevin Durant
Devin Booker
Bradley Beal
Joel Embiid
Tyrese Maxey
Giannis
Dame Lillard
Zion Williamson pic.twitter.com/Ac995nA55E – 8:32 AM
NBA stars already out of the Play-In/ playoffs:
LeBron James
Anthony Davis
Steph Curry
Draymond Green
Jimmy Butler
Kevin Durant
Devin Booker
Bradley Beal
Joel Embiid
Tyrese Maxey
Giannis
Dame Lillard
Zion Williamson pic.twitter.com/Ac995nA55E – 8:32 AM
Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
NBA playoffs never had Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry or Zion Williamson.
Barely had Kevin Durant and LeBron James.
No matter how ya feel about them – or those still balling – their absences dim the marquees – 9:17 PM
NBA playoffs never had Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry or Zion Williamson.
Barely had Kevin Durant and LeBron James.
No matter how ya feel about them – or those still balling – their absences dim the marquees – 9:17 PM
More on this storyline
Stefan Bondy: Tom Thibodeau on Jimmy Butler: “Who.” Jimmy Butler. Smiles. “I don’t know him. But I’ll beat him to a pulp.” -via Twitter @SBondyNYDN / May 5, 2024
Will Manso: Jimmy Butler interviewed here at the Miami Grand Prix just now: “I love that this is here in Miami. A city I adore and that I love.” -via x.com / May 4, 2024
Brady Hawk: Jimmy Butler: “If I was playing, Boston would be at home. New York would damn sure be at home.” 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/6LQv35EDIZ -via Twitter @BradyHawk305 / May 4, 2024
Michael Scotto: Clippers forward PJ Tucker is expected to exercise his $11.54 million player option for the 2024-25 season, league sources told @hoopshype. More Clippers reporting on free agency for Paul George and James Harden, and the futures of Ty Lue and management. hoopshype.com/lists/clippers… -via Twitter @MikeAScotto / May 4, 2024
Even with the Clippers’ latest disappointing finish — a second consecutive first-round flop that followed their playoff absence back in 2022 — they are expected to make strong efforts to re-sign both Paul George and James Harden. The thinking, team sources say, is that a team built around the oft-injured Leonard simply must have as much elite talent as possible as a way of mitigating the seemingly inevitable injuries that have come to define this Clippers era. -via The Athletic / May 4, 2024
However, the Clippers may not have a choice and be forced to pay George a max contract or risk losing him as he’s expected to command significant interest on the free agent market, with the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic already being linked to the versatile forward. One scenario the 76ers have envisioned this offseason is a trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and George, league sources told HoopsHype. However, some around the league wonder if George would be willing to relocate across the country to the colder weather and if the Sixers will be used as potential leverage during free agency negotiations. -via HoopsHype / May 4, 2024