The Knicks are a team to watch as a potential trade suitor for Clippers All-Star forward Paul George this summer, a “trusted source” tells Marc Stein (Substack link). George, who has yet to reach an extension agreement with L.A., holds a $48.8MM player option for the 2024/25 season. New York doesn’t have the cap room necessary to sign him if he opts out to become a free agent, … [Read more...] about Knicks May Pursue Paul George Trade
Pacific Notes: Redick, Van Gundy, Reaves, Suns, Fois
Building an experienced team of assistants will be vital for new Lakers head coach J.J. Redick, writes Khobi Price of The Orange County Register, who suggests Stan Van Gundy as a potential addition. Van Gundy hasn’t been mentioned in early rumors regarding Redick’s staff, but Price points out that he had extensive head coaching experience with Miami, Orlando, Detroit and New … [Read more...] about Pacific Notes: Redick, Van Gundy, Reaves, Suns, Fois
Haynes’ Latest: Harris, Beasley, KCP, Ingram, George
The Pistons, Spurs, and Pelicans are among the teams expected to have interest in Tobias Harris this offseason, according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report (video link), who confirms that the Jazz and Mavericks are in that group as well, as previously reported. While Harris, an unrestricted free agent, isn’t expected to return to Philadelphia, he’ll draw “ample interest” from … [Read more...] about Haynes’ Latest: Harris, Beasley, KCP, Ingram, George
Trade Rumors: George, Bucks, Centers, Lakers, Murray
Although Paul George sits atop our list of 2024’s top 50 free agents, there’s a chance that the Clippers forward won’t actually become a free agent this offseason. George could sign an extension to remain in Los Angeles before free agency begins. There’s also another scenario worth keeping an eye on in the next week or so, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, who has mentioned … [Read more...] about Trade Rumors: George, Bucks, Centers, Lakers, Murray
Sixers’ Interest In Paul George Has Reportedly Waned
The Sixers‘ interest in pursuing star forward Paul George has “significantly waned” in recent days, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). While Charania doesn’t explicitly state that Philadelphia is moving on from George, he says the team is “expected to be aggressive elsewhere” with its cap room and draft picks as it looks to upgrade its roster around … [Read more...] about Sixers’ Interest In Paul George Has Reportedly Waned