NBA Rumors: Knicks To Trade For Clippers Paul George Ahead Of 2023 Season

According to rumors, the Los Angeles Clippers are willing to consider trading one of its two greatest talents, raising the possibility of a Paul George move. The New York Knicks is one of several obvious places for the eight-time All-Star to go.

The Knickerbockers may not have the finest package to offer, but they do have some reliable assets that might help close a transaction. Here is the unlikely Paul George-Knicks transaction that might bring about the change.

NBA Rumors: Knicks To Trade For Clippers Paul George Ahead Of 2023 Season

Rumors about possible deals are flying around with the NBA Draft just hours away.

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Paul George’s alleged availability has been made public, and it appears that the Los Angeles Clippers are looking for trade partners.

The Knicks reportedly spoke with the Clippers about the 33-year-old wing, but it’s unclear whether Los Angeles would be open to trading George.


However, according to veteran NBA analyst Marc Stein, the Clippers have given clubs the idea that they are looking into George’s trade worth.

The Clippers made it known that they intended to retain George and Kawhi Leonard together after they were defeated by the Suns in the first round.

George had a season-high scoring average of 20.6 points and 6.4 rebounds while shooting 43.7% from the field. Despite being selected for his sixth All-Star game, he and his star teammate Kawhi Leonard have had trouble staying healthy in Los Angeles.

Despite being an eight-time All-Star, the 6-foot-8 George only has one year of his deal left, with a player option for 2024–25.

This season, Brunson assisted the Knicks in playing their most appealing brand of basketball since the 1970s (or at least that magical, month-long “Linsanity” time), but Randle was always there to put a kink in the works.

George makes about twice as much money as Randle, so a simple trade is impossible. The numbers would work, though, if the Knicks also waived Evan Fournier, who the franchise has been trying to get rid of for months.

The unlikely Paul George trade is that one. Due to the current trend in NBA transactions, Randle and Fournier may also be acquired along with certain second-round selections.

Unfortunately for Knicks supporters, that probably won’t be sufficient to close the deal.

 

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