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Shortly after David West’s retirement announcement on Thursday morning, teammate Paul George showed the big man some love over Instagram with some heartfelt words about their time together as members of the Indiana Pacers. “Thanks for laying out the blueprint! Thanks for leading the way! Thanks for showing me how to compete!,” wrote George, who was […]

At one point, Paul George to the Los Angeles Lakers seemed like a sure thing. The California native was unhappy in Indiana and he was set to be a free agent in the summer of 2018—conveniently when the Lakers would have cap space. But instead of landing in Los Angeles, George was traded to the […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jordan Bell is not a nice man. Not only does he have the hops to perpetually dunk on fellow ballers, but also swag most players his age don’t possess. He’s the type of player who’ll put you on a poster, beat his chest and make sure you know about it. We […]

After much speculation this past summer, Paul George eventually chose to remain with the Oklahoma City Thunder. This decision caused mixed emotions around the league, as many fans were certain he would sign with his hometown team, the Los Angeles Lakers, or at least give them a chance to make a pitch. As we all […]

Paul George was one of the biggest fishes in the offseason. Many believed that George will most likely join the Los Angeles Lakers or some other team, catching many off-guard when he stayed with the Oklahoma City Thunder. But George knew that he wanted to stay with the Thunder all this time. George told Chris […]

The Toronto Raptors newly acquired superstar Kawhi Leonard is keeping an open mind about his future heading into the upcoming NBA season. Despite his constant and relentless links with the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, the 27-year-old will not rule out re-signing with the Raptors, according to Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News. “Based off […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George has come a long way recovering from a gruesome leg injury during a Team USA scrimmage. With five All-star nods and four All-NBA selections, George is one of the most coveted players around the league. Despite being a potential rental for a year, the Thunder gambled on him and […]

Two-thirds of the Oklahoma City Thunder original trio and Paul George continued to tear up the offseason pickup ball circuit, as James Harden and Russell Westbrook went at it during the most recent of Rico Hines’ famed UCLA runs. Harden, Westbrook and George — all Los Angeles natives — went toe-to-toe against some of the […]

The era of one-star dominance is far and gone. Long done are the days of Dominique Wilkins handling the bulk by himself, still hoping to contend for a championship. Today’s era, as Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George sees it, is built around the super team model. “No team has won [a title] where one […]

A mini-reunion between former and current Oklahoma City Thunder players recently took place on the basketball court. Russell Westbrook, Paul George, James Harden, and Kevin Durant were all participants in a star-packed pick-up game. What made the event even more awesome was that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was an engrossed spectator who appeared […]

Paul George went to surprise friend and teammate Russell Westbrook by trying on a pair of his signature Air Jordan shoes, the Why Not Zero.1 — but the All-Star swingman had a bone to pick with his very own pair after unboxing them. “All I ask for is some colors, can I get some colors?,” […]

Carmelo Anthony is not the player he used to be. He’s still a productive player and he has the tools to be an offensive weapon for his new team, the Houston Rockets. But most people acknowledge that he is a defensive liability on the court. To say he was a liability would be a gross understatement. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George is set to release his new videogame-themed signature sneakers. As of this writing, the new Fortnite themed shoes called Nike PlayStation might already be available at your local Nike retailers. George himself debuted the Blue Racer colorway of the Nike PG 2.5 earlier this year at a Fortnite tournament. Check […]

Paul George’s potential departure from the Oklahoma City Thunder left fans and teammates wondering the state of the franchise if he was to pull off the move this offseason. Yet veteran Corey Brewer was rather confident he would see his teammate from last season return to play alongside Russell Westbrook, even after falling well short […]

Paul George surprised everybody this summer when the five-time All-Star chose to return to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Los Angeles Lakers were the favorites to land him, but it was his on and off the court chemistry with teammate Russell Westbrook that really helped convince him to stay. Now that George is in it […]

A Redditor ranked the 20 US state rosters based on the players’ birth state. Guess which state produced the best players? Redditor u/tagless1 sorted out, by his words, “the best states in the country by current (last year) active NBA players.” The Redditor didn’t use any metric or advanced system to come up with the list. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and their front office are rejoicing this off season, as two-way superstar Paul George re-signed with the franchise despite being heavily linked away from Chesapeake Energy Arena as a free agent. Their plan payed off, as last summer they took a gamble on George, giving up young studs Victor Oladipo and Domantas […]

After rumors surfaced that Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George was hosting a party for the Oklahoma GOP at his house, some fans were not too happy. https://twitter.com/gdebenedetti/status/1026924413663543296 At first, it appeared that George was helping to host the event. He was listed on the invitation and the organizers promoted the event as taking place […]

Now that the offseason is winding down and training camp approaches, we have a good idea of what rosters will look like in a few months. Turner Sports’ David Aldridge released rankings of every team based on their offseason acquisitions and departures, and he concluded that the Oklahoma City Thunder had the most productive offseason. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George seems to have left the long-mocked Playoff P behind him, sporting a new look with a trimmed mustache and beard, no longer with his signature beard strap, which he’s sported the last few years. We present you Preseason P: Or should he be Olympic P? Paul George is without a beard […]

Some Los Angeles natives, including Russell Westbrook and Paul George of the Oklahoma City Thunder got a good scrimmage going at Rico Hines Run at UCLA, as both star players got their first look at the recently-acquired Dennis Schroder. Westbrook and George did not disappoint, putting on a show, but the German Blur also showed […]

Paul George is preparing to continue his quest with the Oklahoma City Thunder this fall. After re-signing with the team—and shocking many by spurning his hometown Lakers—the All-Star hit a minor bump in the road. George had a medical procedure done on his left knee and although he doesn’t seem overly concerned, he still feels […]

Paul George has cruelly roasted after his self-given nickname of “Playoff P” failed to come alive after an inspiring string of games leading to the postseason, but as it turns out, it was all part of a nasty injury. The savvy wing player had suffered from elbow bursitis, which resulted in plenty of discomfort when […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder never quite found their identity during the 2017-18 season. After adding Paul George and Carmelo Anthony last summer, they were certainly going to have some difficulty coalescing, but Andre Roberson’s midseason patellar tendon injury threw them for a loop just as they were beginning to surge. Thanks to their moves this […]

The Los Angeles Lakers hit the summer thinking of emerging out of it with a trio of new superstars under their payroll. The team’s grand dream was to acquire LeBron James, Paul George, and Kawhi Leonard through an unprecedented haul of superstars over such a short period of time. However, the Lakers hit only 1-for-3, […]

Although nothing is official, it appears that Las Vegas has been identified as one of the potential cities that could host an NBA franchise in the near future. Some NBA stars seemed to be fond of the idea, as they shared their thoughts on this prospect with Mark Anderson of the Las Vegas Review-Journal during the […]

After one season, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Big Three of Russell Westbrook, Paul George, and Carmelo Anthony has been separated. OKC opted to trade away Carmelo Anthony and acquire Dennis Schroder nearly one month after re-signing Paul George to a long-term deal. After the season Anthony had with the Thunder, it was almost a foregone […]

Russell Westbrook’s summer party is over and Paul George is a member of the Oklahoma City Thunder. After toying with the idea of playing for his hometown Los Angeles Lakers for one year, the camaraderie that was built between the two stars in one season for OKC outweighed the bright lights of Hollywood. George was […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder started the 2018 summer of free agency with a bang, agreeing to terms on a lucrative, new four-year, $137 million deal with Paul George. The move surprised many, especially considering the fact that George, who was long rumored to want to join the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, didn’t even give […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Paul George was cooking in Las Vegas during Thursday’s Team USA minicamp, and the main ingredients in his recipe were four fellow stars, who looked nothing more than a group of crash test dummies as they tried to stop PG in 1-on-1 drills. Below is a clip that shows how George […]

When Paul George returned to the Oklahoma City Thunder this offseason it shocked a lot of people. Most believed that he would go to Los Angeles to play with the Lakers. When he did decide to go back to to the Thunder some assumed that Russell Westbrook must have done a great job recruiting him […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder finally got rid of Carmelo Anthony and his bloated contract after finalizing a three-team trade with the Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers that netted them point guard Dennis Schroder. The Thunder Big 3’s run was shortlived, but Paul George remains excited as he welcomes Schroder to Oklahoma City. “Dennis is hands […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were always a team that Paul George thought of signing with this summer until ultimately deciding to stay with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Speaking to reporters after Thursday’s Team USA minicamp in Las Vegas, the five-time NBA All-Star admitted that he simply fell in love with the team after he was […]

Over the past few weeks, the social media team at 2K Games has been revealing the overall ratings of players who will appear in their upcoming release of NBA 2K19. On Wednesday, 2K announced that Oklahoma City Thunder star Paul George has been given an 89. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/1022149499668426752 An 89 overall score for George is fair, […]

A new member of the Oklahoma City Thunder is about to get starstruck once the team gathers for its first practice. Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot, who was part of a blockbuster three-team trade on Thursday that sent him and Dennis Schroder to the Thunder, Carmelo Anthony to the Atlanta Hawks, and Mike Muscala to the Philadelphia 76ers, […]

The San Antonio Spurs went through with the move to trade All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday morning that involved All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan being sent back in return. Paul George, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, has thoughts about this. This has generated much reaction around the league regarding the deal […]

When the Oklahoma City Thunder acquired All-Star forward Paul George from the Indiana Pacers last summer, it was believed that he was destined to join the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. However, the team was able to make a big enough impression on him to convince him to re-sign with the franchise on a four-year, […]

Paul George spurned all other potential suitors for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite many expecting him to return to his native California to play for the Los Angeles Lakers, George decided that his place was in Oklahoma City. And according to Billy Donovan, he never really doubted George’s intentions. Donovan relayed this feeling to Brett […]

In the weeks leading up to the start of free agency, there had been plenty of chatter surrounding the possible marquee talents that the Los Angeles Lakers could potentially land on the open market. Much of this was centered around the expectation that All-Star forward Paul George would ink a deal to join the Lakers […]