Via 53 video games this season, the Pacers are 29-24. That’s sixth within the Jap Convention with the all-star break on the horizon. Tyrese Haliburton is Indiana’s star participant and he’s proved to be a legit PG within the NBA. Forward of the commerce deadline, the Pacers confirmed they had been all in when made a transfer to accumulate Pascal Siakam.
Now, Indiana has a pleasant one-two punch in Haliburton and Siakam. To take the Pacers to the subsequent stage, they possible want one other all-star caliber participant. Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports activities suggests there have been small discussions in regards to the Clippers’ Paul George returning to the Pacers this offseason. Is {that a} transfer that George is prepared to make and are the Clippers able to commerce him away?
Will the Pacers go after Paul George this offseason?
NEWS: There are “rising whispers” of Paul George’s personal curiosity in returning to Indiana to group up with Haliburton and Siakam this offseason
(By way of @JakeLFischer) pic.twitter.com/Ujpnuvs6kv
— The Indy Pacer (@TheIndyPacer) February 9, 2024
To start out his NBA profession, Paul George was the tenth total decide for the Indiana Pacers in 2010. He performed the primary seven seasons of his profession with Indiana earlier than taking part in two seasons with the Thunder. George has been with the LA Clippers for the final 5 seasons. Accidents have restricted his taking part in time with the Clippers however the nine-time all-star is wholesome this season,
In 47 video games performed and began in 2023-24, George is averaging (22.3) factors, (5.3) rebounds, (3.6) assists, and (1.6) steals. In line with Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports activities, there have been talks of Goerge reuniting with the Pacers. The best approach Indiana might get that deal completed is with a sign-and-trade. They don’t seem to be within the biggest cap house proper now and George is up for an extension this offseason. Who is aware of what they must surrender for a participant of George’s standing?
Paul George leaping again to the Pacers after they’ve acquired two premier star abilities and a vastly sturdy function participant constructed group can be some sucker shit.
Can be a wimpy transfer to affix one thing already constructed relatively than decide to lastly getting it completed with the Clips. pic.twitter.com/3xXjSn3MCt
— Ben Sigwart (@sig_50) February 9, 2024
Through the 2023-24 season, the Clippers signed Kawhi Leonard to an extension. Paul George may even be out there for an extension this offseason. Are the Clippers prepared to surrender on the core that they’ve constructed? At 34-16, they’re presently fourth within the West and have been taking part in extremely since buying James Harden. A reunion with the Pacers sounds good for Paul George, however his greatest wager at a title may be together with his present group. We’ll have to attend and see how the remainder of the season performs out for each the Pacers and the Clippers.
