It’s kind of insane how many needs Paul George fills on this roster. I think a jump to acquire him this year would be too early, but do you think the pacers make a move before next season? The clippers are in dire straits right now and the Harden expirement is unlikely to work out. Pacers have an excess of bench depth that should probably be moved at some point.
Clippers have no future and aren’t winning. May not even need to trade serious pick value, just a pick or two and multiple bench players.
I know interior defense (mostly at the 4) is also a need, but George adds huge upside in a homecoming. How much would you guys be satisfied moving for Paul George?
To me, it all depends on what you give up. He’s basically a short term rental on the back end of his career. I’m unwilling to setback what we’ve built after he ditched the last time. If we could acquire him without losing any of our core, then I’d definitely consider it. But that’s highly unlikely. I’d be willing to trade Hield, Theis, and McConnell. The money on that deal works, but I don’t see LA taking that deal.