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The Los Angeles Clippers refused to give Paul George either a no-trade clause or a four-year max deal and he responded by leaving the franchise to sign with the Philadelphia 76ers. The decisions was a major reversal for how the Clippers have operated under Steve Ballmer. While the Clippers were willing to continue with George and Kawhi Leonard for another three seasons, they … [Read more...] about Steve Ballmer Cites Aging Roster As Factor In Change Of Direction In Addition To Second Apron

The LA Clippers likely would have agreed to a Paul George trade with the Golden State Warriors if Jonathan Kuminga was offered, reports Sam Amick of The Athletic. Kuminga was discussed in some scenarios, but the Warriors later pulled him off the table. Kuminga was the only young player on the Warriors that the Clippers viewed as a potential star. Brandin Podziemski was also on … [Read more...] about Clippers Likely Would Have Traded Paul George To Warriors If Jonathan Kuminga Was Offered

The Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors engaged on a Paul George opt-in-and-trade scenario this past offseason. Sources tell ESPN that the Clippers were willing to trade George to the Warriors, but wanted something of value in return. In order to make the salaries work, the Clippers would have had to take back Andrew Wiggins, who has three seasons and $85 million … [Read more...] about ‘Nothing Better Than Something’ For Clippers On Deciding Not To Send Paul George To Warriors