Suprise report from NBA insider counters recent rumors about Paul George’s future…

Recent reports from NBA insiders have cast doubt on the prevalent rumors about Paul George’s potential departure from the Los Angeles Clippers. Contrary to speculation about George joining the Philadelphia 76ers, insiders suggest that he is more likely to remain with the Clippers.

Despite the ongoing negotiations being described as “apart,” sources such as Brian Windhorst from ESPN suggest that Paul George is expected to re-sign with the Clippers, possibly for a contract that is not quite the maximum but still significant [[❞]](https://ahnfiredigital.com/nba/los-angeles-clippers/nba-insiders-informed-speculation-is-that-paul-george-will-re-sign-with-clippers/) [[❞]](https://hedgeout.net/2024/03/29/nba-rumors-clippers-fans-receive-positive-update-on-paul-georges-future/). The Clippers’ president of basketball operations, Lawrence Frank, has emphasized the team’s strong desire to keep George, highlighting his contributions and their commitment to treating players well and fairly compensating them [[❞]](https://nbaanalysis.net/2024/05/08/los-angeles-clippers-exec-doesnt-hold-back-about-paul-george/).

Financial considerations also play a crucial role. The Clippers are deeply entrenched in the luxury tax and lack control over their first-round picks until 2030, making it imperative to retain their star players to remain competitive [[❞]](https://basketballforever.com/2024/03/20/paul-george-report-reignites-questions-about-his-future). Additionally, with Kawhi Leonard recently signing a new deal, the Clippers are keen on maintaining their core of George, Leonard, and potentially James Harden, who is also set to become a free agent [[❞]](https://hedgeout.net/2024/03/29/nba-rumors-clippers-fans-receive-positive-update-on-paul-georges-future/).

George’s performance this season has been solid, averaging 22.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game, which underscores his value to the team [[❞]](https://ahnfiredigital.com/nba/los-angeles-clippers/nba-insiders-informed-speculation-is-that-paul-george-will-re-sign-with-clippers/) [[❞]](https://hedgeout.net/2024/03/29/nba-rumors-clippers-fans-receive-positive-update-on-paul-georges-future/). While the 76ers and other teams may show interest, leveraging this interest could be a strategy for George to secure a more favorable deal with the Clippers.

Ultimately, while the rumors of George’s move to the 76ers generate headlines, the informed speculation leans towards him staying with the Clippers, who remain committed to building a championship-contending roster around their star player. The outcome of these negotiations will significantly impact the Clippers’ future as they aim to remain competitive in the increasingly challenging Western Conference [[❞]](https://nbaanalysis.net/2024/05/08/los-angeles-clippers-exec-doesnt-hold-back-about-paul-george/) [[❞]](https://basketballforever.com/2024/03/20/paul-george-report-reignites-questions-about-his-future) [[❞]](https://ahnfiredigital.com/nba/los-angeles-clippers/nba-insiders-informed-speculation-is-that-paul-george-will-re-sign-with-clippers/).