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Paul George, 76ers agree on 4-year, $212 million deal

July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 Staff

from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN Free agent forward Paul George has agreed on a four-year, $212 million maximum contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, sources told ESPN early Monday morning. George’s deal — which sources say includes a player option on the final season in 2027-28 — brings him back to the Eastern Conference to partner with MVP center Joel Embiid and All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey in pursuit of upending the NBA champion Boston Celtics. George and his agent, Aaron Mintz of CAA, met with a 76ers contingent that included owner Josh Harris, president of basketball operations Daryl Morey,…

That time Paul George thought he was going to play with LeBron

March 28, 2023March 28, 2023 Brandon King

Back in 2017, the relationship between Paul George and the Indiana Pacers was in its death throes and the only way to put it out of its misery would be to find the All-Star forward a new home. Many teams were suitors for George’s services, but to the surprise of many, including George himself, PG would end up going to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for guard Victor Oladipo and forward Domantas Sabonis. What will come as a surprise to many is that PG nearly ended up in Cleveland…

Clips to sit Kawhi, PG and Marcus Morris

October 25, 2022October 28, 2022 Brandon King

The Los Angeles Clippers are taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder but they will do so without three of their key players. The team is sitting out Paul George (non-COVID illness) , Kawhi Leonard ( right knee injury management) and Marcus Morris ( personal reasons). The Clippers have handled Kawhi , as he is retuning from an ACL injury, with the care of a Faberge egg though the first three games of the season. He came off the bench in the season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers, playing 21…

PG doing work at Rico Hines Runs

August 18, 2022August 18, 2022 Brandon King

Injiries cost Paul George 51 games last season and as the team was already without Kawhi Leonard who tore his ACL in the previous postseason, severely limited the Clippers’ ceiling. George has been obviously been putting in the time rehabbing in preparation for the upcoming season, pulled up to the Rico Hines runs and looked like the player we have known him to be. Check out the video of PG doing some work below via ballislife.

Paul George to play in Drew League

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 Brandon King

For many years, the Drew League has drawn some of the biggest names in the world of basketball to its hallowed hardwoods; players such as Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, James Harden and LeBron James have all made appearances in the past. This year the summer pro-am has drawn the likes of DeMar DeRozan( who is a Drew League regular) , Atlanta Hawks teammates Trae Young and John Collins, as well as LeBron who returned for the first time in 11 years. The next notable NBA er player to lace them…

Is this an initial look at the Nike PG 6?

December 30, 2021December 31, 2021 Brandon King

Images have emerged of what is speculated to be the latest evolution of LA Clippers star forward signature line, the Nike PG. What can seen is a sneaker that appears to sport a white textile upper thatt is overlaid with a white toecap.Black sections are present at the forefoot and heel, with the latter sharing some space with a salmon embroidered Swoosh, with the same hue showing up on the tongue pull tab that looks to sport a signature. Parts of the black-speckled white midsole can be seen underneath the…

June 29, 2021 NBA Playoff Recap

June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 Brandon King

Who Got it Done Paul George’s 41 helps extend Clippers’ season Reggie Jackson with 23 points in another strong performance Marcus Morris contributed 22 valuable points to the Clipper cause pt rb ast Paul GeorgeLAC @ PHO 41 13 6 15-20 fg Devin BookerPHO vs. LAC 31 4 3 2 stl Reggie JacksonLAC @ PHO 23 5 3 Chris PaulPHO vs. LAC 22 3 8 Marcus MorrisLAC @ PHO 22 3 2 D. CousinsLAC @ PHO 15 2 3 Cameron JohnsonPHO vs. LAC 14 4 0 3 stl Deandre AytonPHO…

Black and White Nike PG 5 is coming soon

May 21, 2021May 21, 2021 Brandon King

This upcoming PG5 sports a black and white upper with a grey-bordered Swoosh on the lateral heel. White Nike branding on the lateral forefoot coincides with the stitching on the mid panel. Volt PG logos on the tongue and on the bottom of the lacing system completes the look of the upper while also providing a splash of colour. The aforementioned upper sits atop a black and white speckled midsole and white rubber outsole. The release of this PG 5 is expected to be imminent at nike.com and select retail…

The PG 5 is officially unveiled

December 23, 2020December 23, 2020 Brandon King

The latest signature of Clippers star forward Paul George, the PG 5, was officially unveiled by Nike. The depicted PG 5 seems to have a slightly lower profile that that of it predecessor, the PG$, sporting a lightweight mesh and synthetic build at the upper. Returning is the full-length Air Dot Weld Strobel cushioning from the PG4. According to the brand it consists of “a lightweight footbed made up of a full-length Nike Air unit, sewn onto the upper so that the foot is directly atop the cushioning.” The aim…

Official Images of the Nike PG 4

December 24, 2019December 24, 2019 Brandon King

The PG 4, the fourth model of Paul George’s signature series is set to make its debut in January of 2020. Sporting a black zippered upper ( that is slightly reminiscent , visually, at least on the lateral side, to the Hyperadapt BB), that sports smoke grey Swooshes on the medial and lateral sides.