With free agency quickly around the corner, one player who continues to be linked to the Golden State Warriors is Paul George. On Wednesday, Brian Windhost of ESPN, linked the Warriors to George’s upcoming sweepstakes.
According to Windhorst, the Warriors are one of the teams willing to sign George to a four-year max contract if they’re able to land the Los Angeles Clippers star wing in a trade at the start of free agency.
During an appearance on ESPN’s “Get Up,” Windhorst said the Warriors are “big fish hunting.” The Warriors would like to be an option for George if he were to leave the Clippers, per Windhorst.
Via @esidery on Twitter:
The Warriors are interested in acquiring Paul George via opt-in and trade, per @WindhorstESPN on @GetUpESPN:
“If Paul George is willing to leave, they would like to be an option for him.”
Golden State is big fish hunting to pair another star alongside Stephen Curry. pic.twitter.com/4dqRPo5vzl
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) June 26, 2024
Windhorst also reported the Warriors would be willing to offer George a four-year max contract following a sign and trade with the Clippers.
Via @TheDunkCentral on Twitter:
The Golden State Warriors are prepared to trade for Paul George and offer him a full four-year max contract, per @WindhorstESPN
“He wants a full out max and there are a number of teams out there, I am told, that are prepared to give it to him, who are prepared to trade for him.… pic.twitter.com/J1EHYGfqDo
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 26, 2024
George has until Saturday, June 29, to either opt into a $48 million player option with the Clippers or elect to enter unrestricted free agency.
The 34-year-old wing is coming off an All-Star campaign, averaging 22.6 points on 47.1% shooting from the field and 41.3% from deep with 5.2 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.
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