Following reports Sunday that Paul George would not return to the Los Angeles Clippers, he committed to the Philadelphia 76ers during a late-night meeting. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports the four-year, $212 million deal cements the Sixers as a major contender in the Eastern Conference.
George and his agent Aaron Mintz of CAA met with Sixers officials including owner Josh Harris, Daryl Morey, Elton Brand and legend Julius Erving in LA. PG agreed on a deal that includes a player option, sources said. https://t.co/u5AZ0rz2sk
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 1, 2024
The Sixers spared no effort in wooing George, with Julius Erving, team owner Josh Harris, Daryl Morey, and Elton Brand all present. Joining Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, George completes a formidable trio poised to make a deep playoff run.
Extension negotiations with the Clippers faltered, prompting an unprecedented statement from the team acknowledging the failure to retain George alongside Kawhi Leonard. With George off the market, attention shifts to LeBron James as the top remaining free agent.
Despite injury concerns, the nine-time NBA All-Star’s commitment bolsters the Sixers’ championship aspirations while leaving the Clippers to rebuild around Leonard following George’s departure.