On Sunday, in the middle of everyone enjoying their Father’s Day, The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski dropped a bombshell: Paul George had informed the Pacers he would leave the team in 2018, with an eye on joining the Lakers. The news sent the rest of the NBA into a frenzy.
According to various rumors, the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Clippers are interested in trading for the All-Star forward. While the Lakers have the upper hand in landing George, if they play their cards right, there is still a risk to sitting and waiting for George to hit free agency in 2018.
The Lakers may be forced to trade some of their young players and assets in order to ensure George doesn’t get trade to another team and change his mind after a season, though his camp is reportedly telling all teams that he is a rental.
With the draft two days away, and the Pacers looking to deal George sooner rather than later, the California native could find himself in purple and gold before the end of the week.
Lakers Nation News
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Lakers Draft Rumors: L.A. ‘Moving Closer’ To Selecting Lonzo Ball
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NBA Rumors: Indiana Pacers Call Cleveland Cavaliers About Paul George Trade
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Lakers News
Lakers Favor Drafting Lonzo Ball, With an Eye on Paul George, LeBron James – Bleacher Report
Lakers looking to add another first-round draft pick, sources say – ESPN
Sources: Paul George tells Pacers he plans to leave franchise, prefers joining Lakers – Yahoo! Sports
Report: Paul George prefers to sign with Lakers as free agent in 2018 – ESPN
How The Lakers Should Approach A Paul George Trade – Sports Illustrated
Lonzo Ball works out again for Lakers, showcases training regimen – ESPN
Rumor: Lakers will not include No. 2 pick, Brandon Ingram in Paul George deal. Why would they? – Yahoo! Sports
Lakers Unlikely To Offer Pacers More Than Clarkson, Randle, 28th For Paul George – Real GM
NBA News
NBA Rumors: Cavaliers Attempting to Facilitate Three-Team Trade For Jimmy Butler – Yahoo! Sports
NBA Trade Rumors: Cavs reportedly eyeing Jimmy Butler, but they’ll need a third team – CBS Sports
NBA trade rumors: Cavaliers want Jimmy Butler, but they’re not alone – Sporting News
Rumor Central: Jimmy Butler to Celtics still an unlikely scenario – ESPN
Rumor Central: Could big offer lure Andre Iguodala from Golden State? – ESPN
NBA Rumors: LeBron James’ Wife Wants To Live In Los Angeles Full Time – NESN
Kyle Lowry Passionately Rebuked A Report Claiming He Has ‘No Interest’ In Returning To Toronto – Uproxx
NBA Trade Rumors: Wolves reportedly looking to acquire Jimmy Butler from Bulls – CBS Sports
Reports: Cavs, Suns, Timberwolves interested in trading for Jimmy Butler – Sports Illustrated
