Clippers thought Paul George wouldn't leave so his family could still go to games
It became clear in June that the Clippers were not budging on their offer. Discussions were ongoing, but Paul George was increasingly turned off by the Clippers’ belief that he wouldn’t leave just so that his family could go to the games, a source close to George told The Athletic.
Source: New York Times
Source: New York Times
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Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
From Ramona Shelburne: Clippers could’ve had Golden State’s unprotected 2027 first-round pick for Paul George, plus young guys.
Personally, I think they’re crazy for not taking that. Just dip below the aprons/tax next year when CP3 expires. Take the assets. pic.twitter.com/jj7aWGoAYF – 1:14 PM
From Ramona Shelburne: Clippers could’ve had Golden State’s unprotected 2027 first-round pick for Paul George, plus young guys.
Personally, I think they’re crazy for not taking that. Just dip below the aprons/tax next year when CP3 expires. Take the assets. pic.twitter.com/jj7aWGoAYF – 1:14 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Also!
Paul George is going to be with James Harden’s former GM and Kawhi Leonard’s former head coach pic.twitter.com/StXT2dSIEF – 1:11 PM
Also!
Paul George is going to be with James Harden’s former GM and Kawhi Leonard’s former head coach pic.twitter.com/StXT2dSIEF – 1:11 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Clippers required Jonathan Kuminga in a sign-and-trade framework for Paul George, which the Warriors declined, per @ramonashelburne (espn.com/nba/story/_/id…).
Golden State continues to hold Kuminga in extremely high regard as a long-term building block. pic.twitter.com/bAniZWjO1I – 12:56 PM
The Clippers required Jonathan Kuminga in a sign-and-trade framework for Paul George, which the Warriors declined, per @ramonashelburne (espn.com/nba/story/_/id…).
Golden State continues to hold Kuminga in extremely high regard as a long-term building block. pic.twitter.com/bAniZWjO1I – 12:56 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Elton Brand and Julius Erving came to get Paul George
– Brand left the Clippers in 2008 for Philadelphia after Baron Davis left the Warriors for LA thinking Brand would stay
– The Clippers thought they had a deal for Dr. J in 1984, but Dr. J and the 76ers shut it down pic.twitter.com/wJlSr5h2z6 – 12:51 PM
Elton Brand and Julius Erving came to get Paul George
– Brand left the Clippers in 2008 for Philadelphia after Baron Davis left the Warriors for LA thinking Brand would stay
– The Clippers thought they had a deal for Dr. J in 1984, but Dr. J and the 76ers shut it down pic.twitter.com/wJlSr5h2z6 – 12:51 PM
Brad Turner @BA_Turner
The @latimessports has this story: Clippers hope to remain competitive with roster in wake of losing Paul George latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 12:44 PM
The @latimessports has this story: Clippers hope to remain competitive with roster in wake of losing Paul George latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 12:44 PM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
Paul George had flown in from Mexico earlier in the day. He’d called Kawhi Leonard to let him know he was likely leaving LA. Then the plane carrying Dr J was delayed by weather. Do you want to wait? He was asked. George’s Answer defines this NBA offseason. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:16 PM
Paul George had flown in from Mexico earlier in the day. He’d called Kawhi Leonard to let him know he was likely leaving LA. Then the plane carrying Dr J was delayed by weather. Do you want to wait? He was asked. George’s Answer defines this NBA offseason. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 12:16 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Paul George was rubbed the wrong way by the Clippers believing he would stay simply because his parents could still go to games, per @LawMurrayTheNU (nytimes.com/athletic/56107…).
Los Angeles never raised their offer to George throughout the negotiation process. pic.twitter.com/wtwNv7iJF0 – 12:00 PM
Paul George was rubbed the wrong way by the Clippers believing he would stay simply because his parents could still go to games, per @LawMurrayTheNU (nytimes.com/athletic/56107…).
Los Angeles never raised their offer to George throughout the negotiation process. pic.twitter.com/wtwNv7iJF0 – 12:00 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Warriors planned trade package for Paul George revealed warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/30/war… pic.twitter.com/eHWVaBOTmK – 12:00 PM
Warriors planned trade package for Paul George revealed warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/30/war… pic.twitter.com/eHWVaBOTmK – 12:00 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
🆕 @TheAthletic
What are the Clippers DOING
… In a way, Paul George’s departure depresses expectations for LAC in the short term.
But the Clippers are ironically building out a two-star team again with pieces that resemble their recent past.
nytimes.com/athletic/56107… – 11:07 AM
🆕 @TheAthletic
What are the Clippers DOING
… In a way, Paul George’s departure depresses expectations for LAC in the short term.
But the Clippers are ironically building out a two-star team again with pieces that resemble their recent past.
nytimes.com/athletic/56107… – 11:07 AM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Will Paul George be the best teammate Joel Embiid has ever had in Philadelphia? pic.twitter.com/38S1zZPinX – 11:07 AM
Will Paul George be the best teammate Joel Embiid has ever had in Philadelphia? pic.twitter.com/38S1zZPinX – 11:07 AM
Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Will Paul George be the best teammate Joel Embiid has ever had in Philadelphia? pic.twitter.com/4XH3uQgEvy – 10:53 AM
Will Paul George be the best teammate Joel Embiid has ever had in Philadelphia? pic.twitter.com/4XH3uQgEvy – 10:53 AM
Marc Stein @TheSteinLine
🎙📻: A NEW #thisleague UNCUT podcast alongside @ChrisBHaynes is out. Covering …
🏀 Paul George, Klay Thompson and more free agency moves (and misses)
🏀 New power struggle atop the East
🏀 Shifting focus now to DeMar DeRozan and trades
FULL POD: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pau… – 10:47 AM
🎙📻: A NEW #thisleague UNCUT podcast alongside @ChrisBHaynes is out. Covering …
🏀 Paul George, Klay Thompson and more free agency moves (and misses)
🏀 New power struggle atop the East
🏀 Shifting focus now to DeMar DeRozan and trades
FULL POD: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pau… – 10:47 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hey, with @LawMurrayTheNU, broke down the Paul George signing with Philly, where LAC goes from here, and the Klay Thompson sign-and-trade with Dallas
youtube.com/live/RCqRbNdOR… – 7:05 AM
Hey, with @LawMurrayTheNU, broke down the Paul George signing with Philly, where LAC goes from here, and the Klay Thompson sign-and-trade with Dallas
youtube.com/live/RCqRbNdOR… – 7:05 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“The Clippers do not look like the type of organization that if you are a superstar, you want to go invest in.” 😳
@Rjeff24 says the Clippers could have trouble recruiting future superstars after losing Paul George 👀 pic.twitter.com/uCz1NrMG1V – 9:31 PM
“The Clippers do not look like the type of organization that if you are a superstar, you want to go invest in.” 😳
@Rjeff24 says the Clippers could have trouble recruiting future superstars after losing Paul George 👀 pic.twitter.com/uCz1NrMG1V – 9:31 PM
Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
P much every contract the Magic have is fair and they have all their own picks. Seems like they’ll be ready to make a competitive trade offer if/when a star shakes loose. KCP and an Isaac extension isn’t as exciting as Paul George or Malik Monk but it’s not irresponsible either. – 8:53 PM
P much every contract the Magic have is fair and they have all their own picks. Seems like they’ll be ready to make a competitive trade offer if/when a star shakes loose. KCP and an Isaac extension isn’t as exciting as Paul George or Malik Monk but it’s not irresponsible either. – 8:53 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
The same way the Paul George signing opened up the free agency floodgates, the NBA is waiting for the first big trade to go down, triggering a domino effect.
Seems like all eyes are on the Markkanen sweepstakes. The Kings are involved in those negotiations, & other deals that – 8:23 PM
The same way the Paul George signing opened up the free agency floodgates, the NBA is waiting for the first big trade to go down, triggering a domino effect.
Seems like all eyes are on the Markkanen sweepstakes. The Kings are involved in those negotiations, & other deals that – 8:23 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Steph Curry and Draymond Green were “on board” with Paul George chase warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/30/ste… pic.twitter.com/1MbkQM3nHQ – 8:00 PM
Steph Curry and Draymond Green were “on board” with Paul George chase warriorswire.usatoday.com/2024/06/30/ste… pic.twitter.com/1MbkQM3nHQ – 8:00 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
NBC’s @Zaklthemonster had some fun with the winners and losers so far in free agency.
At the top of my list: OKC won, Paul George won, Tatum obviously, and if we’re just talking the offseason the Knicks won.
2024 NBA free agency winners and losers nbcsports.com/fantasy/basket… – 7:30 PM
NBC’s @Zaklthemonster had some fun with the winners and losers so far in free agency.
At the top of my list: OKC won, Paul George won, Tatum obviously, and if we’re just talking the offseason the Knicks won.
2024 NBA free agency winners and losers nbcsports.com/fantasy/basket… – 7:30 PM
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
The 76ers made a big swing for Paul George. @coachthorpe tells @jshector why coaching will be very important in Philadelphia on today’s show.
All that plus more free agency talk and NBA silly season.
Full episode: bit.ly/3PW1OKl pic.twitter.com/s9hXVjr2jr – 7:00 PM
The 76ers made a big swing for Paul George. @coachthorpe tells @jshector why coaching will be very important in Philadelphia on today’s show.
All that plus more free agency talk and NBA silly season.
Full episode: bit.ly/3PW1OKl pic.twitter.com/s9hXVjr2jr – 7:00 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Hello! @LawMurrayTheNU and I are about to record a podcast! Come join us as we break down the Paul George deal as well as Klay to Dallas and the Hartenstein deal to OKC.
youtube.com/live/RCqRbNdOR… – 6:39 PM
Hello! @LawMurrayTheNU and I are about to record a podcast! Come join us as we break down the Paul George deal as well as Klay to Dallas and the Hartenstein deal to OKC.
youtube.com/live/RCqRbNdOR… – 6:39 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
After all the back and forth about James Harden getting a full max in Philly, Daryl Morey decided to grant that wish…to Paul George.
On the mafioso move that may have saved the Sixers’ Joel Embiid era – or at least prolonged it – at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/56083… – 6:03 PM
After all the back and forth about James Harden getting a full max in Philly, Daryl Morey decided to grant that wish…to Paul George.
On the mafioso move that may have saved the Sixers’ Joel Embiid era – or at least prolonged it – at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/56083… – 6:03 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
This was Daryl Morey’s chance to lure a star to Philly. To capitalize on a year of plotting. To make a free-agency splash.
And he landed the best player available — aka the “stud” he believes contenders must collect.
Welcome, Paul George.
inquirer.com/sixers/paul-ge… – 5:36 PM
This was Daryl Morey’s chance to lure a star to Philly. To capitalize on a year of plotting. To make a free-agency splash.
And he landed the best player available — aka the “stud” he believes contenders must collect.
Welcome, Paul George.
inquirer.com/sixers/paul-ge… – 5:36 PM
CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Takeaways from top NBA free agency moves: Paul George to Philadelphia, Klay Thompson to Dallas
nydailynews.com/2024/07/01/tak… pic.twitter.com/zCqW4eER65 – 5:29 PM
Takeaways from top NBA free agency moves: Paul George to Philadelphia, Klay Thompson to Dallas
nydailynews.com/2024/07/01/tak… pic.twitter.com/zCqW4eER65 – 5:29 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
NEW COLUMN @YahooSports: With Paul George, Philly has a new Big Three. Problem is, with injury rates in today’s NBA, a Big Three is not enough anymore. sports.yahoo.com/paul-george-co… – 5:20 PM
NEW COLUMN @YahooSports: With Paul George, Philly has a new Big Three. Problem is, with injury rates in today’s NBA, a Big Three is not enough anymore. sports.yahoo.com/paul-george-co… – 5:20 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
🆕 @TheAthletic
The 213 Era began five years ago this month.
With the departure of Paul George, it’s over now after the PG-13 shared the floor with Kawhi Leonard for only 13 playoff wins, none after 2021.
Here’s a look at the most pivotal moments.
nytimes.com/athletic/56071… pic.twitter.com/ax6dCT02Ca – 5:07 PM
🆕 @TheAthletic
The 213 Era began five years ago this month.
With the departure of Paul George, it’s over now after the PG-13 shared the floor with Kawhi Leonard for only 13 playoff wins, none after 2021.
Here’s a look at the most pivotal moments.
nytimes.com/athletic/56071… pic.twitter.com/ax6dCT02Ca – 5:07 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
Clippers’ failed blockbuster for Paul George five years ago didn’t work. Considering the price, it was a disaster. It happens. On all-in gambles and team building, and a bit on the way the Rockets hope theirs will work. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 3:49 PM
Clippers’ failed blockbuster for Paul George five years ago didn’t work. Considering the price, it was a disaster. It happens. On all-in gambles and team building, and a bit on the way the Rockets hope theirs will work. houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-n… via @houstonchron – 3:49 PM
Tony Mejia @MejiaDinero
Here’s my look at how NBA betting markets have shifted for @sportingnews after the early moves involving Paul George, Klay Thompson & Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency. The busy Knicks have been big movers, too. sportingnews.com/us/betting/new…
#SportsGambling #SportsBettingX #GamblingX – 3:39 PM
Here’s my look at how NBA betting markets have shifted for @sportingnews after the early moves involving Paul George, Klay Thompson & Isaiah Hartenstein in free agency. The busy Knicks have been big movers, too. sportingnews.com/us/betting/new…
#SportsGambling #SportsBettingX #GamblingX – 3:39 PM
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🫡 Paul George headed to Philly!
🤠 Klay Thompson agrees to join Mavs
🎙 Ryan McDonough joins from 5-6p ET
End of an era in LA
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Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
The Sixers have Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Kelly Oubre Jr. But they’re missing a 5th starter.
For @PHLY_Sports diehards, I dove into the complicated CBA gymnastics involved in trying to make the crucial next move.
allphly.com/next-steps-for… pic.twitter.com/cwL4g2pHAC – 3:32 PM
The Sixers have Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid and Kelly Oubre Jr. But they’re missing a 5th starter.
For @PHLY_Sports diehards, I dove into the complicated CBA gymnastics involved in trying to make the crucial next move.
allphly.com/next-steps-for… pic.twitter.com/cwL4g2pHAC – 3:32 PM
Eric Patten @EricPatten
It is an alternate universe when Paul George has been one my favorite players for 10+ years and James Harden has been one of my least favorite for nearly that same amount of time and they’ve suddenly done the old switcharoo – 3:15 PM
It is an alternate universe when Paul George has been one my favorite players for 10+ years and James Harden has been one of my least favorite for nearly that same amount of time and they’ve suddenly done the old switcharoo – 3:15 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Warriors are attempting to trade for Lauri Markkanen, per @wojespn.
Golden State is pivoting from Paul George to pushing their all-in chips in for Markkanen.
The Jazz are holding an extremely high price for Markkanen. pic.twitter.com/iwEbBT82HD – 3:00 PM
The Warriors are attempting to trade for Lauri Markkanen, per @wojespn.
Golden State is pivoting from Paul George to pushing their all-in chips in for Markkanen.
The Jazz are holding an extremely high price for Markkanen. pic.twitter.com/iwEbBT82HD – 3:00 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Batum expressed an interest in possibly retiring after the Olympics in Paris, where he is with Team France.
That was before he was traded to Philadelphia and showed that he still has value. Joel Embiid wanted him to return to Paul George’s 76ers.
Instead, Batum Battalion back – 2:48 PM
Batum expressed an interest in possibly retiring after the Olympics in Paris, where he is with Team France.
That was before he was traded to Philadelphia and showed that he still has value. Joel Embiid wanted him to return to Paul George’s 76ers.
Instead, Batum Battalion back – 2:48 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
NBA Free Agency 2024: Klay Thompson to Mavericks; Paul George to 76ers sun-sentinel.com/2024/06/30/nba… Best remaining FAs: LeBron James, DeMar DeRozan, Miles Bridges, Gary Trent Jr., De’Anthony Melton, Caleb Martin, Buddy Hield, Saddiq Bey, Tyus Jones, Gary Harris, Lonnie Walker IV. – 2:47 PM
NBA Free Agency 2024: Klay Thompson to Mavericks; Paul George to 76ers sun-sentinel.com/2024/06/30/nba… Best remaining FAs: LeBron James, DeMar DeRozan, Miles Bridges, Gary Trent Jr., De’Anthony Melton, Caleb Martin, Buddy Hield, Saddiq Bey, Tyus Jones, Gary Harris, Lonnie Walker IV. – 2:47 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Paul George will make $628 million in career contract earnings once his deal with the Sixers expires in 2028.
George cashed out on his projected last big deal making $53 million annually through age-38. pic.twitter.com/3OVs19btoU – 2:14 PM
Paul George will make $628 million in career contract earnings once his deal with the Sixers expires in 2028.
George cashed out on his projected last big deal making $53 million annually through age-38. pic.twitter.com/3OVs19btoU – 2:14 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
One of Paul George’s skills that should stand out as a breath of fresh air for Philadelphia the quickest is that his three-point shooting doesn’t depend on context.
Off v-cuts, off curls, off relocations; imperfect passes; off-dribble with a screen, off-dribble without a screen. pic.twitter.com/hlFCop5W14 – 2:00 PM
One of Paul George’s skills that should stand out as a breath of fresh air for Philadelphia the quickest is that his three-point shooting doesn’t depend on context.
Off v-cuts, off curls, off relocations; imperfect passes; off-dribble with a screen, off-dribble without a screen. pic.twitter.com/hlFCop5W14 – 2:00 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
76ers gotta be kicking themselves for using their cap space on Paul George instead of the entire Boston Celtics franchise. – 1:41 PM
76ers gotta be kicking themselves for using their cap space on Paul George instead of the entire Boston Celtics franchise. – 1:41 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
“Still UP,” and still alive in the Eastern Conference race: Why the Sixers had to make this Paul George move, and why Daryl Morey deserves credit for doing it in such mafioso fashion, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/56083… – 1:40 PM
“Still UP,” and still alive in the Eastern Conference race: Why the Sixers had to make this Paul George move, and why Daryl Morey deserves credit for doing it in such mafioso fashion, at @TheAthletic
nytimes.com/athletic/56083… – 1:40 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Paul George may be the second-best free agent signing in Sixers’ history.
hoopshype.com/lists/best-fre… – 1:22 PM
Paul George may be the second-best free agent signing in Sixers’ history.
hoopshype.com/lists/best-fre… – 1:22 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
NBA Free Agency 2024: Paul George to 76ers; Derrick Jones Jr. to Clippers. sun-sentinel.com/2024/06/30/nba… The latest listing of who’s off the board, who remains. – 1:09 PM
NBA Free Agency 2024: Paul George to 76ers; Derrick Jones Jr. to Clippers. sun-sentinel.com/2024/06/30/nba… The latest listing of who’s off the board, who remains. – 1:09 PM
Ryan Ward @RyanWardLA
New NBA title odds have surfaced following Paul George going to Philly. Lakers sitting at 25/1 behind Bucks at 11/1, with the favorite still being the Celtics (3/1) followed by OKC (13/2), Nuggets (8/1), 76ers (8/1), Knicks (19/2), Mavs (10/1) & T’Wolves (10/1) via @BetOnline_ag pic.twitter.com/qKIviO3xaQ – 12:44 PM
New NBA title odds have surfaced following Paul George going to Philly. Lakers sitting at 25/1 behind Bucks at 11/1, with the favorite still being the Celtics (3/1) followed by OKC (13/2), Nuggets (8/1), 76ers (8/1), Knicks (19/2), Mavs (10/1) & T’Wolves (10/1) via @BetOnline_ag pic.twitter.com/qKIviO3xaQ – 12:44 PM
More on this storyline
At several points, it seemed the teams might reach a deal as talks took place at both the ownership and executive levels. But they never found common ground on the financial implications for the Clippers. As they did with George, sources said LA held firm on not taking back contracts that would land it over the second apron unless there were compelling reasons to do so. -via ESPN / July 2, 2024
Sunday evening, Paul George invited the Sixers’ brass over to his house in West Los Angeles to make their pitch. The meeting was set for 8:30 p.m. local time, sources said. George was flying back from a vacation in Mexico. Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey was at the ready. So were general manager Elton Brand and executive vice president of basketball operations Peter Dinwiddie, whom George and his family knew well from their time together in Indiana earlier in George’s career. But the plane carrying Harris and Dr. J was delayed by weather, and a decision had to be made. George’s longtime agent, Aaron Mintz, called him to ask if he wanted to wait. “Of course,” George told him. -via ESPN / July 2, 2024
Leonard and George had talked generally about signing new contracts with the team and extending their partnership. But they’d never talked specifics, sources said, like taking a year and approximately $70 million less than they were eligible to receive. Furthermore, the Clippers’ discussions with George were for less than they’d guaranteed Leonard, sources said. George and Leonard remained close throughout the season. At one point this week, George even called Leonard to tell him he was looking at other teams, sources said. But George’s market was different from Leonard’s. He had opportunities for four-year, maximum extensions elsewhere. And the Clippers stood firm in only offering three years at less than the maximum to preserve their optionality, leaving George disappointed, sources said. -via ESPN / July 2, 2024