Star forward Paul George is ready to test the open market after declining his player option on Saturday.
There's reportedly no shortage of interest, as NBA insider for TNT and Bleacher Report Chris Haynes shared that the "Philadelphia 76ers are expected to aggressively pursue Paul George and is a legitimate threat in luring the star away from Los Angeles, sources say."
Philadelphia 76ers are expected to aggressively pursue Paul George and is a legitimate threat in luring the star away from Los Angeles, sources say. https://t.co/c3JYzn335H
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) June 29, 2024
George and the Sixers have been a rumored pairing for weeks now, and it seems their front office has a real opportunity to pry him out of LA. Philadelphia holds some of the most cap space in the NBA, meaning the veteran forward can request the maximum deal he desires.
Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey proved themselves to be one of the most thrilling tandems in the league, but they lacked a consistent scorer alongside them. George, who averaged 22.6 points on 47.1% shooting last season, could flawlessly fill the void the 76ers must fill to compete with the likes of the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks.
