NBA Rumors: Paul George, Clippers 'Apart' in Contract Talks amid 76ers Buzz
Having already worked out a contract extension with Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers' next order of business is trying to bridge the gap that exists… The Los Angeles Clippers are reportedly "apart" in contract talks with Paul George, despite already working out a contract extension with Kawhi Leonard. ESPN's Brian Windhorst stated that the two teams are not currently able to sign James Harden to an extension during the season, which is not permitted by his style of contract. Despite rumors of a big push for George from the Philadelphia 76ers, there is a feeling that something will eventually get done with the Clippers. Windhorsts suggested that the league believes that George wants to remain a Clipper and there would be concern in the league about giving away players to create space.
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Having already worked out a contract extension with Kawhi Leonard, the Los Angeles Clippers' next order of business is trying to bridge the gap that exists with Paul George for a new deal.
On the latest episode of The Hoop Collective Podcast (starts at 18:30 mark), ESPN's Brian Windhorst explained George and the Clippers are "apart" in their contract talks.
"Now, they can't sign [James] Harden to an extension during the season," Windhorst said. "That's not permitted by his style of contract. So that's not a surprise nothing's happened there. But it's now been three months, give or take, and there's been no agreement on Paul George and the word in the NBA is that they're apart. It's not like, let's have a big problem. They're apart."
There have been rumblings the Philadelphia 76ers intend to make a big push for George, but Windhorst went on to state there's a feeling something will eventually get done with the Clippers:
"I think the league believes that Paul George wants to remain a Clipper, and there would be concern in the league about recruiting Paul George--especially if you had to give away players to open up space. ...My informed speculation is that, eventually, Paul will agree to a deal with the Clippers. It may not be for the full max, but it may be for more than what the Clippers have been offering."
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