Day: February 8, 2024

Sixers Plan On Pursuing Paul George In Free Agency If He Doesn’t Extend With ClippersSixers Plan On Pursuing Paul George In Free Agency If He Doesn’t Extend With Clippers

The Philadelphia 76ers plan on aggressively pursuing Paul George in free agency if he doesn’t sign an extension with the Los Angeles Clippers, reports Chris Haynes.

George and the Clippers have held discussions and a deal is widely expected to be eventually reached.

George is averaging 22.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 33.8 minutes over 47 games this season.

George signed a four-year, $176 million extension with the Clippers in 2020 with a player option for 24-25.

The Sixers made a number of moves that maintained their cap space for the 2024 offseason at the deadline.

“That’s his leverage,” said Ramona Shelburne of Philadelphia.

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Mavericks Acquire PJ Washington From Hornets For Grant Williams, Seth Curry, FRPMavericks Acquire PJ Washington From Hornets For Grant Williams, Seth Curry, FRP

The Dallas Mavericks have agreed to acquire PJ Washington from the Charlotte Hornets for Grant Williams, Seth Curry and a lightly protected 2027 first round pick.

Washington signed a three-year, $48 million deal with the Hornets as a restricted free agent last offseason.

The Mavericks acquired Williams on a four-year, $54 million sign-and-trade in which they sent out a pick swap in 2030.

Dallas signed Curry to a two-year, $8 million deal in 2023.

The Hornets previously acquired an additional 2027 first round pick as part of their trade of Terry Rozier to the Miami Heat.

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