The Oklahoma City Thunder are well aware of the looming threat to their Paul George hopes in the Los Angeles Lakers, as such, they're pulling all strings and leaving no stones unturned heading into the All-Star swingman's decision.

According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Thunder general manager Sam Presti wanted to hold another meeting with George.

Sources: Thunder GM Sam Presti wanted to hold the Thunder's meeting with Paul George in OKC — with a party that's one more element to the franchise's year-long recruiting effort on George. OKC officials, George and his agent are meeting tonight.

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The party that's being mentioned is the one held by Russell Westbrook. Dubbed as a summer hype party, it's easy to look at Westbrook's event as something that is directly attached to his teammate's free agency. In fact, guests at the said gathering were required to sign a non-disclosure agreement.

George can earn the most money if he elects to remain in Oklahoma City. Meanwhile, his hometown Lakers are also aggressively pursuing his services, hoping for a dream tandem with another free agency target of theirs in LeBron James.

Initially believed as a one-year rental after being acquired in a trade with the Indiana Pacers last summer, George has reportedly grown comfortable in Oklahoma City and his blossoming chemistry with former MVP Russell Westbrook only helps the cause.