Years in the past, the Los Angeles Clippers needed to make an enormous transfer.
In an effort to ensure that Kawhi Leonard signed with them, additionally they needed to commerce for Paul George, finally parting methods with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and several other items.
Quick ahead to right now, and whereas they’ve had some stable seasons and playoff runs, they’ve zero NBA Finals appearances to point out for that, and it’s beginning to seem as in the event that they’ll by no means be wholesome sufficient to take action.
That’s why the Clippers appear to be hesitant about giving George a max contract extension.
In keeping with Brian Windhorst of ESPN, each events aren’t on the identical web page by way of contract talks proper now (through The Pat McAfee Present and NBACentral).
Paul George and the Clippers are reportedly “not on the same page” in contract negotiations, per @WindhorstESPN
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Reality be instructed, that’s not a lot of a shock, as Leonard signed a contact extension months in the past however there have been by no means many updates relating to George’s scenario.
George can turn into a free agent by opting out of his contract within the offseason, and there are rumors that the Philadelphia 76ers will make him their high precedence if that occurs.
George isn’t getting any youthful and comes with some damage issues, however he’s nonetheless among the best two-way gamers within the league, and it’s exhausting to think about a staff that wouldn’t get considerably higher together with his addition.
Alternatively, he’s dwelling near his hometown and has his whole household settled there, so maybe he won’t wish to transfer all the best way to the East Coast at this level in his profession.
