Paul George Articles - Page 17

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton has grown accustomed to doing the heavy lifting for his team, but he’s still plenty excited about the help that’s on the way. With the acquisitions of former New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin and former Denver Nuggets guard (and NBA champion) Bruce Brown, Indiana’s front office has given their […]

Shortly before the 2023 NBA Draft, the New York Knicks had conversations with the Los Angeles Clippers about a potential Paul George trade. With rumors that the Clippers might trade Paul George having largely dissipated, the Knicks’ proposed trade package has been revealed. The Knicks considered offering Obi Toppin, Quentin Grimes, Evan Fournier, and three […]

Russell Westbrook gave the Los Angeles Clippers a hometown discount by signing a two-year, $7.8 million contract in NBA free agency. After the Lakers cut him and he hit the free agent market last February, the Clippers picked up the former league MVP and gave him another shot in the NBA. Westbrook thrived in his […]

The NBA offseason hasn’t even officially started, and we’re already seeing some crazy drama. In a twist that few people saw coming, James Harden requested a trade away from the Philadelphia 76ers, citing the Los Angeles Clippers as his preferred destination. While Sixers GM Daryl Morey isn’t necessarily going to trade Harden to his dream […]

The Philadelphia 76ers find themselves at a crucial crossroads as they contemplate the future of their star guard, James Harden. Keep in mind that Harden opted into his $35.6 million contract for the 2023-24 season, but he is actively seeking a trade. As such, the Sixers are faced with a significant decision that will reshape […]

The idea that the Los Angeles Clippers could trade Paul George to the New York Knicks during the 2023 NBA offseason seems to be within the realm of possibility. Amid rumors that the Clippers might entertain a George trade, the Knicks made contact with Los Angeles about the superstar. Although trade talks probably didn’t get […]

After making the Western Conference Finals for the first time in franchise history in 2021, the Los Angeles Clippers have not found the postseason success they have been searching for. As a result of losing in the first-round of the playoffs this past season, the Clippers are aggressively looking to upgrade their roster this offseason, […]

The Los Angeles Clippers appear prepared to enter the fifth year of the Kawhi Leonard-Paul George pairing in what is likely one last hurrah at an NBA Championship. As it stands, the team doesn’t have many options to improve their roster. For the most part, the improvements to the Clippers’ roster will come on the […]

The Los Angeles Clippers know that building a contending team around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George is a race against time. In fact, there have been rumblings about a potential pivot from the Clippers, with George’s name even reportedly landing on the trade block. But it definitely seems like the Clippers will be riding out […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were long thought to be on their way towards a blockbuster trade, rumored to be dangling the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and Anfernee Simons as trade bait in hopes that a team would give up a star player. As it so happened, the Blazers kept the No. […]

PLAYA VISTA, CA – Entering what very much feels like a do-or-die season for the Los Angeles Clippers, the plan appears to be continuing to build around Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, as well as the potential return of Russell Westbrook. Following a rather uneventful 2023 NBA Draft in which the Clippers selected two of […]

The Houston Rockets had arguably one of the best overall drafts in 2023. They were able to land Amen Thompson with the fourth overall pick before later selecting a player who was originally projected to go within the top 10 in Cam Whitmore. Because of injury concerns, Whitmore fell in the 2023 NBA Draft, but […]

Greatest of all-time debates can definitely be subjective, but Alabama star forward and NBA Draft prospect Brandon Miller is defying reasonable boundaries with his controversial stance. The 2023 SEC Player of the Year reiterated his viewpoint that Paul George, not LeBron James or Michael Jordan, is his personal GOAT just a day after first raising […]

Jordan Poole is now off to greener pastures. This is after the Golden State Warriors greenlighted a blockbuster trade deal that will see the 24-year-old take his talents to the Washington Wizards in exchange for Chris Paul. There’s no denying that Poole will be joining a far less talented squad in Washington as compared to […]

A Paul George trade is apparently possible, as reports are that the Los Angeles Clippers are open to the idea of dealing one of their two biggest stars. There are several logical destinations for the eight-time All-Star, including the New York Knicks. The Knickerbockers might not be able to offer the best package, but they […]

Trade rumors are flying all over the place ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft, and one guy who has gotten caught up in the ruckus as of late is Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers. George is one of the most talented scorers in the game today, and he surely would ave no shortage […]

The New York Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers shouldn’t get their hopes up about a potential Paul George trade. Despite rumors that the Los Angeles Clippers have been gauging Paul George’s trade value, the All-Star appears to be staying put. The Blazers’ attempt to send the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft to […]

For a franchise that has spent most of its years in existence as the NBA’s laughingstock, the Los Angeles Clippers have certainly come so far. Ever since the 2011-12 season, the Clippers have finished with a record above .500, safely placing the team in its golden era. However, their golden era haven’t borne much gold, […]

The GOAT debate between Michael Jordan and LeBron James has seemingly gone on longer than time itself. Recently, projected NBA lottery pick Brandon Miller was asked for his take on the situation. According to Miller, who represents a younger generation of players than today’s current stars, the debate still matters. Miller was asked the question […]

Alabama basketball product and projected top three NBA Draft pick Brandon Miller was recently asked if the LeBron James versus Michael Jordan GOAT debate is getting old. Miller, who was answering questions at media day ahead of Thursday’s NBA Draft, gave a surprising answer to the question to say the least, per Brandon “Scoop B” […]

With the Los Angeles Clippers rumored to have interest in trading Paul George, the Houston Rockets have become named as a potential destination for the star forward. Armed with the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and at the forefront of offseason rumors surrounding myriad marquee players, this is totally unsurprising. Yet, there […]

Brandon Miller has been a mainstay in headlines leading up to the 2023 NBA Draft, and he will like the most recent one coming from Chandler Parsons. The former NBA player is a big fan of Brandon Miller’s, comparing him to All-Stars Kevin Durant and Paul George, via FanDuel TV. "Brandon Miller, I love… He's […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George might have to be added to the list of superstars who could realistically be traded in the 2023 NBA offseason. Teams believe that the Clippers are trying to measure Paul George’s trade value, at the very least, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. It appears that Los Angeles might […]

As the 2023 NBA Draft approaches, the Paul George trade rumors are heating up. It’s safe to say the George and Kawhi Leonard Era with the Los Angeles Clippers has been a complete disaster, and now the must cut its losses and get what it can for its aging stars. George seems like the likely […]

Apparently, the Los Angeles Clippers are considering pulling the plug on the Kawhi Leonard-Paul George partnership. This is after reports emerged on Tuesday that LA was sending trade signals across the league ahead of the NBA Draft. All of a sudden, it’s now very much possible we see an entirely new-look Clippers side next season. NBA […]

The Kawhi Leonard-Paul George era of the Los Angeles Clippers hasn’t borne much fruit yet. In four years, they made the Western Conference Finals just once, flaming out year after year due to injury (and in 2020, an untimely choke job). With Leonard and George only getting older and not getting any healthier, it’s fair […]

The Portland Trail Blazers, despite all the criticisms that have come their way over the past few seasons, cannot be put at fault for not trying to put a contending team around Damian Lillard. Sure, it hasn’t amounted to much more than one Western Conference Finals appearance since 2014, but at the very least, the […]

The NBA has indeed become a global league. Players from all over the world, especially in Europe, have been constantly arriving and dominating the NBA. Just take for example Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, who, in just a matter of years, has won two NBA Most Valuable Player awards and an NBA title. For New […]

Gradey Dick is expected to get taken off the board in the first round of the upcoming 2023 NBA Draft. The former Kansas Jayhawks sniper said to Shams Charania of The Athletic that he is looking at Los Angeles Clippers two-way star Paul George as a model for the type of player he wants to […]

Shams Charania of The Athletic reported earlier today that Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards are in talks about potentially parting ways via trade if the franchise opts to hit the reset button this offseason. Beal agreed to a five-year, $251 million contract last July. His deal includes a no-trade clause, which ultimately gives the […]

One could argue that in terms of the super-duos that have been formed in recent years, there are few, if any, that has been more disappointing than that of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George of the Los Angeles Clippers. You also have to say, however, that it’s not entirely their fault, with injuries for both […]

NBA legend Jerry West called Scottie Pippen’s recent take on Michael Jordan “disappointing” and urged the seven-time All-Star to call Jordan and resolve things. “I think that’s the most disappointing part about it is, is that team and how special and the bonds,” West said on the “Podcast P” show with Paul George Presented by […]

Jerry West might be the NBA logo, but that does not mean he completely supports what the game is today. The Los Angeles Lakers legend has thrust the public into another version of the never-ending old school vs. new school debate after lamenting the way the three-point line has so dramatically changed the game. “There’s […]

Phoenix Suns coach Frank Vogel discussed the ingredients to make a league-leading defense in his introductory press conference Tuesday.  “I think it starts with the big fella,” he said. “I’ve always had elite rim protectors, and you can get the job done without that. But when you have a guy like that in front of […]

There are few tougher individuals in the NBA than Steven Adams. This man is just built different. Just ask Los Angeles Clippers superstar Paul George, who had the privilege of playing alongside Adams during their time together with the Oklahoma City Thunder. In a recent episode of his podcast, Podcast P with Paul George presented […]

With the NBA Draft a little less than a month away, there is still a lot of speculation as to what the Charlotte Hornets may do with their No. 2 draft pick. It is a two-man race between Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller. Fans and scouts have compared both players to a few different NBA […]

The Golden State Warriors have been the NBA’s best team since 2015, when they won their first of four titles leading up to the 2022 season. But their teams from 2017 to 2019 were on another level. Golden State added superstar forward Kevin Durant after the 2016 season, when it won 73 games. With Durant, […]

The Team USA Men’s Basketball Team brought home the gold during the 2016 Rio Olympics. But beyond any individual play or stop, that team is probably more remembered for living in a mega-yacht separate from the Olympic Village. DeMar DeRozan, on his recent appearance on Paul George’s podcast, shed light on what really went down […]

Paul George has given his version of the famous incident which saw Lance Stephenson blow in LeBron James’ ear in Game 5 of the 2014 Eastern Conference Finals. It went down in NBA folklore as one of the strangest in recent memory, sitting atop what is a very lengthy list of bizarre moments from the […]